An Animated ‘Goonies’ Sequel?
Posted on August 31, 2007 - Filed Under Remakes/Sequals | Leave a Comment
Filed under: Animation, Classics, RumorMonger, Family Films, Remakes and Sequels
The Goonies never say die, but I think that maybe the universe is trying to rid them of that motto. Since the movie came out over 20 years ago, Richard Donner and Steven Spielberg have been itching for a remake — and not only a run-of-the-mill […]
Coming Soon: A Film By James Belushi…
Posted on August 31, 2007 - Filed Under Drama | Leave a Comment
Filed under: Drama, Casting, Deals, Lionsgate Films, Scripts & Screenwriting
Hitchcock. Scorsese. Belushi? Yes, critics of the world — start sharpening your pencils. Variety is reporting that James Belushi has signed to make his feature directorial debut for Lionsgate. The film will be called The Catch, and is the true story of a 42 year-old man […]
Brosnan and Jolie for ‘Thomas Crown’ Sequel
Posted on August 31, 2007 - Filed Under Action and Adventure | Leave a Comment
Filed under: Action & Adventure, Romance, Thrillers, Casting, Scripts & Screenwriting, Angelina Jolie, James Bond, Remakes and Sequels
I remember very little about the Pierce Brosnan / Rene Russo version of The Thomas Crown Affair. I know that A) I liked it, B) that Rene Russo was frequently topless in it (see A), and C) there […]
Rescue Dawn and why I should replace the guy reviewing movies for BostonNOW.
Posted on August 31, 2007 - Filed Under Uncategorized | Leave a Comment
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Asian Film Fest of Dallas Wraps With Isolation and Gambling
Posted on August 31, 2007 - Filed Under Animation | Leave a Comment
Filed under: Animation, Comedy, Drama, Foreign Language, Independent, Festival Reports, Other Festivals, Cinematical Indie
Run entirely by volunteers, the Asian Film Festival of Dallas once again earned my admiration for putting together a wonderful show this year. That being said, I must admit that battling 70 minutes of bumper to bumper traffic in a torrential downpour […]
Cinematical Visits ‘The Rocker’ Set, Part III: Christina Applegate Talks About Honing Her Comedy Chops, Leaving ‘Sweet Charity’ Behind and Working Crazy Hours
Posted on August 31, 2007 - Filed Under Comedy | Leave a Comment
Filed under: Comedy, Music & Musicals, 20th Century Fox, Interviews
After the quick interview with Rainn, it seemed that anything I got beyond that on this set visit, interview-wise, might very well be gravy. It was around two or so in the morning, and the crew was frantically committed to setting up a long, complicated shot […]
Read More..>>Meet the ‘Dragon Wars’ Combatants!
Posted on August 31, 2007 - Filed Under Action and Adventure | Leave a Comment
Filed under: Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Movie Marketing, Images, Cinematical Indie, War
It has the greatest, most literal title since Snakes on a Plane, but hopefully Dragon Wars won’t be as disappointing. The South Korean movie — which features American actors, settings and dialogue — has already made a ton of money back home, […]
Review: Closing Escrow
Posted on August 31, 2007 - Filed Under Comedy | Leave a Comment
Filed under: Comedy, Independent, Magnolia, Theatrical Reviews, DVD Reviews, Cinematical Indie
The problem with improv comedy is that the experts make it look real easy. You’ll find yourself watching Waiting for Guffman, Reno 911 or Whose Line Is It Anyway? and somebody always says “Oh. I could do that!” (This person is generally among the least […]
Read More..>>Thornton, Basinger, Routh in New Bret Easton Ellis Movie
Posted on August 31, 2007 - Filed Under Drama | Leave a Comment
Filed under: Drama, Casting, Scripts & Screenwriting
I’m a big fan of author Bret Easton Ellis’ work. Since many of his novels rely on the inner workings of characters’ minds, they can be difficult to adapt to the big screen. The film version of Less Than Zero made cocaine addiction look like Pretty in Pink. I […]
Danny Boyle Prepares for ‘Slumdog Millionaire’
Posted on August 31, 2007 - Filed Under Romance | Leave a Comment
Filed under: Romance, Deals, Warner Independent Pictures
By now, I think most of us have given up on ever seeing that Trainspotting sequel, so at least we can get the next best thing, another Danny Boyle film. Variety reports that Celador Films and Film4 have given the green light for Boyle’s Slumdog Millionaire. Slumdog will Boyle’s […]