July 26th, 2008
Fox’s 24 returns with a 2-hour movie this fall that’ll tie us into season seven in January 2009. But for those of us missing Jack Bauer (raising hand), at least we can get a Keifer Sutherland fix with his new movie, Mirrors, coming to theaters Aug. 15, 2008. Well, if you can handle a scary movie, that is!
Sutherland plays an ex-cop trying to save his family from an unspeakable evil using mirrors as a gateway into their lives. It’s directed by Alexandre Aja, who also wrote and directed The Hills Have Eyes. So you can probably guess this movie will be scary, too.
And, wow, it is, if the trailer is any indication! I’ll play it after the jump, but don’t let the kids see it. Mirrors is rated R for strong violence, disturbing images, language and brief nudity.
Watch a trailer after the jump…
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July 26th, 2008
A new 4-minute clip of Star Wars: The Clone Wars was shown at the San Diego Comic-Con on Friday. Now it’s online so we can all see it. This movie looks fantastic, and I’m really looking forward to it. Plus, it’s rated PG, so should be ok for kids 7 and older.
More after the jump, including a trailer…
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July 26th, 2008
E! Online’s Ben Lyons caught up with Mark Wahlberg at Comic-Con this week. Check out this clip where Wahlberg talks about video games (no knowledge), comic books (ditto), Trekkies (it’s a challenge), and his upcoming movie, Max Payne.
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July 26th, 2008
| Movie: The X-Files: I Want to Believe * Official Site * Preview & Trailer |
In Theaters: July 25, 2008 |
| Runtime: 100 minutes |
Directed by: Chris Carter |
| MPAA Rating: PG-13 for violent and disturbing content and thematic material. |
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After waiting six years for this movie, I have a feeling that X-Files fans will be sorely disappointed. While it’s nice seeing Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny share screen space again, I would describe this movie as a slow-paced crime thriller, whereas I was expecting more paranormal/alien/creature elements. And I’m surprised about this, because Chris Carter, the magic behind the TV series, surely must have known what fans of the show would want.
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July 25th, 2008
I checked out The X-Files: I Want to Believe today, and while I thought the film was a little disappointing, it was fun seeing David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson sharing screen space again. Here, they dish with TV Guide via Hulu.com:
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July 25th, 2008
Are there no more original ideas in Hollywood? Because it seems like every other movie is a remake these days.
Now we can add Robocop to that list. Director Darren Aronofsky and writer David Self are bringing the human-machine crime-fighter out of retirement. They’ve signed a deal to develop a big-budget ($100 million) installment of the movie, eyeing a 2010 release.
The original RoboCop, directed by Paul Verhoeven in 1987, focused on a mortally wounded cop in a futuristic, crime-ridden Detroit who returns to fight corruption in the guise of a tough-talking cyborg. Sequels followed in 1990 and 1993, along with several TV series‘ and video games.
I know he was a do-gooder, but I always thought Robocop was a little creepy, although Peter Weller played him brilliantly. There was never any doubt in my mind that he was a hybrid human-robot. And the giant robot he fought in the first film was REALLY creepy.
And — sheesh! — revamps of Red Dawn, Fame, Poltergeist and Death Wish are all in the works. See my first sentence.
Image: Robocop, Orion Pictures Corp., 1987; Source: The Hollywood Reporter
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July 25th, 2008
If there was a way I could play The Twilight Zone theme song while you’re reading this post, I’d do it. Such a great song that’s instantly recognizable to everyone.
That tune might be gracing movie theaters again. Warner Bros. and Leonardo DiCaprio’s production company Appian Way are exploring the possibility of a feature film based on the classic TV series.
Apparently, they’re not looking to do an episodic movie — like the 1983 big-screen version (where they remade four episodes, I believe), but rather hope to do a continuing storyline based on one or more episodes.
Hmmm…wonder which ones they’ll pick. Some of my favorites include “To Serve Man” and — one of the scariest, I thought — “Eye of the Beholder.” Creepy!
Image: Leonardo DiCaprio, The Eleventh Hour, Warner Independent Pictures, 2007
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July 24th, 2008
The X-Files: I Want to Believe (PG-13). Mulder (David Duchovny) and Scully (Gillian Anderson) continue their quest for the truth. Gecko Preview and Trailer.
Step Brothers (R). Two spoiled men (Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly) become rivals when their parents marry. Gecko Preview and Trailer.
American Teen (PG-13). Four teenagers navigate through their senior year at an Indiana high school. Gecko Preview and Trailer.
Brideshead Revisited (PG-13). In 1925 England, an Oxford student becomes involved in the complicated lives of British aristocrats. Gecko Preview and Trailer.
Man on Wire (PG-13). Frenchman Philippe Petit makes an illegal high-wire walk across the World Trade Center. Gecko Preview and Trailer.
Image: The X-Files: I Want to Believe, 20th Century-Fox Film Corp., 2008
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July 24th, 2008
At a Dark Knight press conference this morning, Christian Bale acknowledged his allegations of abuse. He was arrested last week on suspicion of assault, but was released on bail without being charged.
The word is that Bale argued with his mother in London’s Dorchester Hotel when she insulted his wife. Bale is married to Sandra “Sibi” Blazic, a former model and Winona Ryder’s personal assistant.
But don’t expect him to spill too much about the incident. All he’s said so far is, “It’s a deeply personal matter. I would ask you to respect my privacy in the matter.”
Rumor has it that Bale’s temper was tested on the set of Terminator 4, which is filming on location at Kirtland Air Force Base in New Mexico. Bale allegedly blew up at Director of Cinematography Shane Hurlbut when he thought Hulbert messed up a shot.
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July 24th, 2008
| DVD: Shine a Light * Official Site |
On DVD: July 29, 2008 |
| Runtime: 121 minutes |
Directed by: Martin Scorsese |
| MPAA Rating: PG-13 for brief strong language, drug references and smoking. (edited for re-rating; originally rated R for some language) |
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I was really excited to see this DVD, since I missed it at the theater. Directed by the Oscar-winning Martin Scorsese, this documentary was filmed over a two-day period at the Beacon Theatre in New York City in 2006.
It won major kudos from a lot of critics, and the DVD cover promised that it would be “phenomenal” (Stephen Holden, The New York Times) and “explosive” (Peter Travers, Rolling Stone). But I think we must have watched different films, because the one I saw was neither phenomenal nor explosive.
What I expected: a meaty, in-depth look at the legendary Rolling Stones, off camera, making important decisions, and interacting with other people. You know, behind-the-scenes stuff we don’t ordinarily see.
What I got: a bunch of concert footage with a smattering of interviews interspersed here and there, not to mention some shots of Bill and Hillary Clinton meeting the band, and Bill introducing them at the concert. And the worst part? The band sounds horrible! Truly, I know plenty of garage bands that sound much, much better. I admit the cinematography is nice, and you feel like you’re right on stage, watching Mick Jagger prance around as best he can (he turns 65 on Saturday) and a skeletal Keith Richards try to hammer out a few guitar riffs (he turns 65 in December).
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