Out in Theaters: AIN'T THEM BODIES SAINTS
Although there are some intriguing themes taking place, none are aptly fleshed out. Even a committed cast can't make magic out of nothing, especially with a script that's this bare-bones…
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First Poster for Terry Gilliam's THE ZERO THEOREM
Terry Gilliam‘s career is defined by a certain eccentricity and a willingness to stretch the mind of his audience. Responsible for films such as Monty Python, 12 Monkeys and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Gilliam takes pleasure in dipping into the strangeness of the world and his latest, The Zero Theorem follows that trend...
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Out in Theaters: THE MORTAL INSTRUMENTS: CITY OF BONES
To return to the initial analogy, Zwart's teenaged musings can really only be compared to the unwelcome discomfort we experience sitting in a dentist's chair, jaw braced and teeth probed.…
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Snazzy Behind the Scenes Shots of Aronofsky's NOAH
A few months back, we got our first look at Darren Aronofsky‘s Noah -the biblical epic that follows Russell Crowe as the eponymous Old Testament hero inside of a film taking an environmental bent with its storytelling. These high-res behind-the-scenes photos take a look at the Iceland location and the work being done on the...
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J.J. Abrams Intriguingly Teases New Project
There is little known about J.J. Abram’s (Star Trek, Lost) newest project, and no, I am not referring to Star Wars 7. Without a title, synopsis or confirmation as to whether it is a film, a short film, a television show or a Spanish telenovela, this little tease, entitled “Stranger,” is just compelling enough to...
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THOR: THE DARK WORLD Gets Dull Poster
In a bit of inner-studio mimicry, the latest poster for Thor: The Dark World looks quite a bit like this summer’s poster for Iron Man 3. While many have taken shots at Marvel for using a similar formula for their films, it seems that they are now applying that formula to posters. From the slightly...
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First Two Posters for X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST Splices Old and New Characters
With an absolutely massive cast that takes actors from both Bryan Singer‘s original trilogy and Matthew Vaughn‘s X-Men: First Class, this first poster from X-Men: Days of Future Past splices together the old and new Professor X and Magneto. With both Patrick Stewart and James McAvoy playing Professor X and Ian McKellen and Michael Fassbender...
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Posthumous Trailer for James Gandolfini's ENOUGH SAID
The entertainment community suffered a staggering loss with the passing of James Gandolfini but luckily one final performance from the man most known for his gangster persona on The Sopranos remains to be seen in the indie film, Enough Said. As a major change of pace for Gandolfini, he plays a vulnerable and sensitive...
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HOMELAND Season 3 Gets Emotional 3 Minute Trailer
If you haven’t yet tuned into Showtime‘s Homeland, stop what you’re doing and get on the ball. Seriously, you owe it to yourself to make time for this show. Defined by absolutely stunning performances from Claire Danes, Damian Lewis and Mandy Patinkin, the first season was edge-of-your-seat entertainment that seemed impossible to follow up. ...
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SIFF Review: PRINCE AVALANCHE
“Prince Avalanche” Directed by David Gordon Green Starring Paul Rudd, Emile Hirsh, Lance LeGault, Joyce Payne Comedy, Drama 94 Mins R Prince Avalanche starts slow, aims lows and won’t make any dough. It’s a pretentious channeling of Terrence Malick, infected with self-importance and devoid of any meaning. Attempts to pull an “Emperor’s New Clothes”...