Pretty saucy new trailer from ‘Silver Linings Playbook’ director David O. Russell. The film is based on a 1970’s FBI sting that ended up actually jailing some members of Congress, the Senate and a few […]
Werner Herzog Public Service Documentary
It’s nice to see the offbeat Mr. Herzog applying his directing prowess to something bigger than his usual auteur faire. As far as I’m concerned, this is probably one of the most dangerous activities that people routinely […]
Hollywood Struggles Continue In China
The Chinese film authorities seem bent on keeping American releases out of the country. Even in the face of the recent easing of restrictions on imported films, several major tent pole films have been […]
Wolverine Disappoints In US, Told You So…Sort Of
Last week, we opined that ‘Wolverine’ would open much lower than expectations, predicting a $45 million dollar nod, while the larger industry predicted in the $65-$75 million range. Turns out the Hugh Jackman led film […]
‘The Butterfly Effect’ Reboot?
Does this really even need to be commented on? Okay, I’ll admit I saw the original and I actually didn’t mind it too much. I was always very impressed with Ms. Smart’s performance in the […]
Yet Another Prediction Of ‘The End Of Movies’
Hey, a fat guy with an opinion about films. Hmm, I seem to know another one of those… This time round though, Mr. Big and Tall here is predicting the end of theatrical entertainment. Allow […]
‘Wolverine’ Have What It Takes To Win Box Office $$?
It appears the fine folks over at Fox are predicting a decent opening for the latest comic book type picture to grace our screens, confidently predicting an opening around the $60 – 65 million range. […]
reveiw – ‘grown ups 2’
Picture this: it’s a summer morning back in the days of your youth, nothing much going on, nothing planned. One by one, your friends – they all live in the neighborhood, as they did back […]
review – ‘deliver us from evil’
Somehow, these exorcism flicks still manage to get produced. I’m only surprised because of the lack of potential variety in the premise. Since “The Exorcist”, we’ve seen quite a lot of exorcisms in cinema. I’ve […]
‘The Heat’ Notches Another Solid Box Office Showing For McCarthy
It seems Ms. McCarthy has a knack for making pictures people actually want to watch. This is rather unlike the latest big budget bomb in ‘White House Down’, which was squarely trounced by ‘The Heat’, […]
Hulu Gets Cash, Keeps Current Owner
Apparently the big corporations behind the perennial money loser Hulu decided that it would be more prudent to continue pumping money into the platform, rather than not have anywhere for people to watch their […]
‘Leave It to Beaver’ Lawsuit – SAG/AFTRA Has To Pay
Looks like ol’ Eddie Haskell is at it again. Except, instead of on the Beaver’s turf, this time, it appears his antics are taking place in the United States Federal District Court, as he settles […]
Electro Unchained: Jamie Foxx In Make-Up For Role In ‘Amazing Spider-Man 2’
Well, the re-re-re-re-boot machine seems poised to keep on re-re-booting. Jamie Foxx joining the ranks of the latest version of Spidey and friends, which seems to have their new villain painted like an angry Smurf. […]
Ben Affleck Considering A Turn In Fincher’s ‘Gone Girl’
For a guy that I almost immediately wrote off as a joke when I first saw him act, Mr. Affleck here has gone on to show me just how little I know about this damn […]
‘Oldboy’ Redband Trailer Drops For Spike Lee Redo
Say what you will, but I honestly think that the only way this English language remake could end up terrible is if Spike Lee gets a hold of it. Doh! I’ll admit it, I was […]
Bruckheimer’s Future in Question Over ‘Lone Ranger’? Hah!
Let’s just start this conversation with a big fat “gimme a break”. I’m pretty sure Mr. Bruckheimer isn’t cutting back on the grocery list and making sure to turn off the lights to save money. […]
Johnny Depp To Squeeze New Role Between Tired Ones
It appears that a long stalled project over at the Warner camp has had new life breathed into it by the mighty Lionsgate. The description of the Charlie Mortdecai character sounds like exactly the kind […]
‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’ First Movie Poster Released
Well, talk about striking the iron while it’s hot. And, boy do they keep striking that iron. The odd thing is, they keep connecting. The audiences seem to be in no short supply for the […]
‘The Canyons’ World Premiere at Lincoln Center
Paul Schrader’s KickStarter fueled endeavor appears to be getting a premiere at a decent locale. Featuring the ever pressing basket case of a former Disney star turned into a trash parade on steroids in Lindsay […]
‘Pacific Rim’ To Be Next Mega-Flop?
Why these flops are a surprise to anyone is anyone’s guess I suppose. Have you seen the trailer? I mean, c’mon. I remember this film when it first dropped back in the 80’s, it was […]
‘Curse of Chucky’ Movie Trailer
The doll that is most suitably featured in YouTube skits featuring the beloved Chuck seemingly driving a car is now slated to be re-booted. All I can say is “sigh”. There is some hope in […]
‘Big Brother’ Host Capitalizes On Racist Language
Okay, so this is a film site. And, reality TV can go jump in a lake for all I care, but this just bugs me. I mean really, is it just me, or does it […]
Boston Marathon Bombing To Become Entertainment
So, the jackasses in suits have decided that a great big mess of a horrifying human tragedy is now worthy of monetizing. The people that run entertainment and media these days are apparently absolutely soulless. […]
review – ‘the way way back’
This movie will touch you, it will tickle you, it will make you smile and nod in knowing recognition because this is a movie that remembers what it was like to be fourteen years old […]
Disney Adds Iron Man To Mickey Mouse Roster
Well, if there’s one thing Disney does well, it is their marketing machine. I’d go so far as to say that the studio the mouse built places a very distant secondary priority on the actual […]
LOS ANGELES FILM REVIEW 