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 […]
‘Lone Ranger’ Disappoints…Told Ya’ So.
Like I’ve been saying for ages, I think the mighty Lone Ranger will be a mighty disappointment. I actually started the bet at work which said that Tanto and company wouldn’t cross $150 mil in […]
Pennsylvania keeps tax advantage | News | Screen
Good to see the film industry hustlers are still able to leverage glitter, glamor and a seriously flawed accounting system to continue convincing state Legislatures to fund their films. Now, I know there are a […]
‘Prometheus’ Comic Book?
Now, I will admit, I was a huge fan of this film before it dropped. We had been receiving trailer material for a while, pre-release and the visuals were just stunning. When we finally had […]
Alec Baldwin Says Silly Things…Again.
All I can say is; “Who cares?” Perhaps “good riddance” is another choice I could make. In all actuality, I should probably be a little nicer to the “stars” that have been living in their […]
Lars von Trier’s ‘Nymphomaniac’ Teaser Drops
Lars Von Trier is at it again. This time he brings us perhaps his most provocative title yet. And, there I was thinking that Anti-Christ was a doozy back when that one launched. On top of it […]
‘Jacob’s Ladder’ Reboot Planned
A lot of re-re-boot news today. And, thank goodness someone is going to tackle this mess. For those of you too young to remember the first go round of this picture, the best I […]
‘Terminator 5’ To Be 1st of 3 Films
The age of the “re-re-boot” appears to be continuing unabated. Despite Disney’s seeming ability to continually expand their copyright claims, the studios just can’t get enough of the creative equivalent of retread tires. “Used, still […]
review – ‘the lone ranger’
For seventy years, the Lone Ranger has been about “…a fiery horse with the speed of light, a cloud of dust, and a hearty Hi-Yo Silver…” Here, it’s about mugging for the camera, massive special […]
Lionsgate’s Hires Paul Hall For Urban Label
Lionsgate’s urban label taps Paul Hall to lead dev and production according to Deadline.com today. Apparently desiring to branch out from the world of rights management and repackaging, Liongate’s Codeblack grabbed Mr. Hall to kickstart […]
Director James Franco Quits Movie
Celebrity heartthrob James Franco has apparently decided that he’s a big enough of a draw now that he can bounce a project weeks before shooting because he didn’t get his way. According to the report […]
Luc Besson’s EuropaCorp Shows Record Profit
Luc Besson’s bank account seems to have grown a bit larger, according to an article in today’s Variety. EuropaCorp announced record profits, posting better than $240 Million in revenue at the end of their fiscal […]
Neeson Wants $20 Million For ‘Taken 3′ Gig
I don’t know why Mr. Neeson thinks he deserves so much gosh darned money. It’s not as if the last two times he played this role, the titles ended up grossing half-a-billion dollars collectively world […]
Google Woos Film Industry With Magic Ball Of Data… For A Fee
Oh the big, misspelled giant that is Google, at it again. This time they have placed their laser focus on the cornerstone of the movie industry…the marketing department. Well armed with a nifty “white paper” […]
David Lynch To Swap Directing For Music?
Student film inspiration and otherwise lovable odd man David Lynch laments the state of the modern filmmaking world while discussing his latest…album? Tis’ true, the avant-garde director that can weave a hell of an atmospheric […]
McCarthy’s ‘The Counselor’ Trailer
New trailer out for Fox’s new film The Counselor, based on the book by Cormac McCarthy. While most are quick to tout the wonderful adaptation of Mr. McCarthy’s No Country For Old Men, I still have in recent memory […]
Julianna Margulies Lawsuit Proceeds
Oh, when the rich and newly famous go duke it out in our beloved court system. Apparently the dispute revolves around an oral contract that was entered into prior to Ms. Margulies’ star ascension, with a little […]
‘Short Term 12’ New Indie Film Gets Release Date
Looks like first time helmer Destin Cretton has made himself a doozy of a little film. The fine folk over at EW even going so far as to proclaim it a “sleeper hit”. Sounds […]
No Stunts For Channing Tatum In “White House Down” | TotalFilm.com
I for one will never understand the impetus of anyone wanting to do stunts. There’s a really good reason why they hire professional knuckleheads to do that work, because it’s dangerous. I do have to say however, that […]
Jim Carrey Rips ‘Kick-Ass 2’ – It’s Too Violent | TMZ.com
Jim Carrey RIPS His New Flick ‘Kick-Ass 2’ … It’s Too Violent | TMZ.com. I had originally expected some sort of A-list neurosis driving this article and nearly didn’t bother to read it. I’ve since […]
The Lone Ranger An “Old West Odd Couple”?
The Lone Ranger Johnny Depp and Armie Hammer Old West Odd Couple (Video) | The Guardian Express. There is actually a bet at work that this film won’t do better than $150 Million at the […]
James Gandolfini Funeral Services
Funeral services are set for the late actor James Gandolfini. The funeral is certain to be an enormous affair, as Mr. Gandolfini was widely respected and admired in the film and television industry. Our condolences […]
LOS ANGELES FILM REVIEW 