Spy stories are a Hollywood staple- and why not? The profession is filled with crazy stories, mystery and speculation that allows for all kinds of murderous, action-ous and diabolical-ous plotting. What hasn’t been seen a lot in contemporary big screen spying are stories about how the sneaks rolled in the old, old school.Enter the biography … Continue reading
Rumors had been buzzing about Grindhouse and its hard core content with robust debate volleying back and forth on the boards (join in by clicking here). Devin had predicted what he’d seen wasn’t NC-17 worthy and the film would most likely get an R.Devin is a prophet. In a quick update to that story from … Continue reading
Before I get on with this story, I want to forewarn you that I will be talking about Sam Mendes, and I will say that he is a directing a story along the same lines of Americ—no wait…come back! See, this is what I’m talking about. Ever since American Beauty arrived in 1999 to significant … Continue reading
I was incredibly surprised by how well TMNT, Warner Bros’ attempt to restart the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise, works. The movie has no right being as good as it is, although some of that reaction could come from diminished expectations. Still, TMNT works effectively as a continuation of the original comics/cartoons/movies as well as … Continue reading
Walking out of The Last Mimzy I felt indescribably sad. It took me a second to figure out why – after all, the movie didn’t end on a sad note, and even if it did, the film is so incapable of eliciting any emotional response beyond annoyance that I couldn’t imagine it would make me … Continue reading
When Rainn Wilson came into my room at The Last Mimzy press day, he positioned another chair next to the one he was sitting in and stretched himself out, pretty much laying down at the head of the table. It was sort of a weird position for me, because I was sitting next to him … Continue reading
It’s been a quiet few years (ok, 2) since we’ve felt the comforting touch of one Steven Spielberg. Sure, he’s been around making appearances, producing and talking upcoming projects all that easy stuff, but after the bum-rush that was 2004/2005, it feels like a long ol’ time since the most prolific of the Brigade of … Continue reading
I’ve got to be honest. I don’t know much about 60s rock psychedelia. I also stole Dark Crystal trading cards from the local 7-11 when I was in fourth grade. But back to that whole 60s rock thing…Palm Pictures, (distributors of the "Oh, dude- that Gosling kid is legit!" epiphany The Believer and 13 Tzameti) … Continue reading
Back in January, we posted a story about the upcoming Gatchaman (known by most people here in the states as G-Force) and how it’s being tackled by Imagi studio and the crew that’s bringing you the CG Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (opening wide tomorrow). Things seem to be moving positively and steadily forward, as Imagi’s … Continue reading
If you live in Los Angeles and have had your interest piqued by my relentless pimping of Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon, the ultimate opportunity to see the movie is upon you: Robert Englund, director Scott Glosserman and the cast of the film (including the incredible Nathan Baesel, who plays Leslie Vernon) … Continue reading