On Friday, Kim Kardashian West and Kanye West enjoyed a fun-filled date night at Chris Rock’s comedy show at Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre.
Afterwards, the couple went backstage where they took a photo with Rock and his girlfriend, CSI: Miami actress Megalyn Echikunwoke.
Kardashian West kept things casual in a plain white shirt, an oversized red cardigan and black leggings which she accessorized with a pair of grey thigh-high boots. And The Life of Pablo rapper was all smiles as wore a Tupac tee underneath a blue plaid shirt.
Kardashian West also shared another picture of her husband smiling...
Afterwards, the couple went backstage where they took a photo with Rock and his girlfriend, CSI: Miami actress Megalyn Echikunwoke.
Kardashian West kept things casual in a plain white shirt, an oversized red cardigan and black leggings which she accessorized with a pair of grey thigh-high boots. And The Life of Pablo rapper was all smiles as wore a Tupac tee underneath a blue plaid shirt.
Kardashian West also shared another picture of her husband smiling...
- 12/2/2017
- by Maria Pasquini
- PEOPLE.com
Kanye West has a reputation for his "b*tchy resting face," but on very rare occasions, The Life of Pablo rapper does flash his megawatt smile. On Friday, Kim Kardashian snapped a few photos of her husband cracking a big grin backstage at Chris Rock's comedy show at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. The couple, who will welcome their third child via surrogate this month, posed for photos with the comedian and his girlfriend, actress Megalyn Echikunwoke. The reality star also uploaded a photo of Kanye posing (and smiling!) with Chris and former stand-up comedian Eddie Murphy on her Snapchat. Read on to see the other photo from Kim and Kanye's fun night out ahead. RelatedKim Kardashian and Kanye West Sure Have a Lot of Sweet Moments Together - See Them All!
- 12/2/2017
- by Terry Carter
- Popsugar.com
Lots of actors have stories of auditions that went badly, but “black-ish” star Anthony Anderson has a story that’s absolutely delicious. Years ago, while auditioning to play a prison cook in Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence’s film “Life,” Anderson saw that the scene he was supposed to read involved a fight over his character’s cornbread. He decided to surprise the casting director. “I’m a closet chef,” he told TheWrap. “So I made cornbread from scratch.” Also Read: Anthony Anderson Describes Life in Compton During an 'Inferno' of Police Brutality (Guest Blog) It was Anderson’s first...
- 6/15/2017
- by Rasha Ali
- The Wrap
Mel B says her estranged husband is involved in the porn industry, and that means he shouldn't be allowed to have unmonitored visitation with their kids. Mel B's attorneys are in court fighting Stephen Belafonte's efforts to regain visitation rights. Mel currently has a restraining order which bans him from all contact with the kids. In court, her counsel said there was "evidence" on multiple computers in the family home that indicates he's connected to porn,...
- 4/24/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Plus: A news roundup, the best Fsr articles, and five perfect shots.
It might be difficult to remember, but Robert Downey Jr. is not just Tony Stark. For the last decade the actor’s filmography has been dominated by the role, with a little Sherlock Holmes thrown in for good measure, but other than that there have been very few gigs the actor has taken outside the franchise world.
But now there comes word, via THR, that Downey has booked his first major non-Marvel role in a little bit, and it’s quite the departure: Doctor Doolittle.
You know the good Doctor, he who can communicate with the animals and uses this power to, I don’t know, doctor them? Rex Harrison (My Fair Lady) first brought the character to life on the silver screen back in 1967, and of course there’s the Eddie Murphy franchise complete with a couple spinoffs that started in 1998, but if the...
It might be difficult to remember, but Robert Downey Jr. is not just Tony Stark. For the last decade the actor’s filmography has been dominated by the role, with a little Sherlock Holmes thrown in for good measure, but other than that there have been very few gigs the actor has taken outside the franchise world.
But now there comes word, via THR, that Downey has booked his first major non-Marvel role in a little bit, and it’s quite the departure: Doctor Doolittle.
You know the good Doctor, he who can communicate with the animals and uses this power to, I don’t know, doctor them? Rex Harrison (My Fair Lady) first brought the character to life on the silver screen back in 1967, and of course there’s the Eddie Murphy franchise complete with a couple spinoffs that started in 1998, but if the...
- 3/21/2017
- by H. Perry Horton
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
So strange it could be true.
This week’s fan theory is ripped from the headlines and hot off the press, so let’s jump into it straightaway, because this time next week it’ll either be proven or passé.
You’ve heard about this movie Life, right? Not the Martin Lawrence/Eddie Murphy prohibition-era prison escape movie (which is awesome), rather the new Alien-esque sci-fi thriller from the writers of Deadpool starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Ryan Reynolds, and Rebecca Ferguson as part of the crew of an international space station who discovers life on Mars in the form of some goo or something that naturally presents a dire and all-to-real threat to humanity, leaving it to our intrepid crew to find a way to destroy it before it can reach Earth and destroy all of us.
The film got some headlines this week when a Redditor by the sweet tag of Toomuchsoul spotted something familiar in Life...
This week’s fan theory is ripped from the headlines and hot off the press, so let’s jump into it straightaway, because this time next week it’ll either be proven or passé.
You’ve heard about this movie Life, right? Not the Martin Lawrence/Eddie Murphy prohibition-era prison escape movie (which is awesome), rather the new Alien-esque sci-fi thriller from the writers of Deadpool starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Ryan Reynolds, and Rebecca Ferguson as part of the crew of an international space station who discovers life on Mars in the form of some goo or something that naturally presents a dire and all-to-real threat to humanity, leaving it to our intrepid crew to find a way to destroy it before it can reach Earth and destroy all of us.
The film got some headlines this week when a Redditor by the sweet tag of Toomuchsoul spotted something familiar in Life...
- 3/17/2017
- by H. Perry Horton
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
Life is thankfully not an adaptation of the shitty board game with the same name, nor a remake of the Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence prison dramedy. Instead, it's a sci-fi thriller about a microorganism from Mars that kills people one-by-one. Hmmm...kind of a step down from a Xenomorph, don't you think? Anyway it stars Ryan Reynolds and Jake Gyllenhaal and is coming out soon, so the studio... Read More...
- 3/7/2017
- by Damion Damaske
- JoBlo.com
Too cute!
Mel B paid tribute to her husband, Stephen Belafonte, as the pair enjoyed a night out in New York City on Monday night.
The cute couple shared a sweet smooch for the cameras while hanging at local hot spot Catch NYC.
Exclusive: Nick Cannon Talks Hottest Woman in His Life and Teaching His Daughter About Beauty
“My baby boo @stephenthinks11 we have been through everything that would normally tear couples apart and we have come out on the other side stronger, you loved me before I even new how to really love myself, you are my world honey,” the 41-year-old pop star captioned the pic.
“And let's not forget you are a bit of a d**khead too xxxx,” she added in good humor.
The America’s Got Talent judge also threw in a string of hashtags, taking a dig at those who doubted the pair would sustain a lasting relationship.
“#tenyearsmarried #fightfortheineyoulove...
Mel B paid tribute to her husband, Stephen Belafonte, as the pair enjoyed a night out in New York City on Monday night.
The cute couple shared a sweet smooch for the cameras while hanging at local hot spot Catch NYC.
Exclusive: Nick Cannon Talks Hottest Woman in His Life and Teaching His Daughter About Beauty
“My baby boo @stephenthinks11 we have been through everything that would normally tear couples apart and we have come out on the other side stronger, you loved me before I even new how to really love myself, you are my world honey,” the 41-year-old pop star captioned the pic.
“And let's not forget you are a bit of a d**khead too xxxx,” she added in good humor.
The America’s Got Talent judge also threw in a string of hashtags, taking a dig at those who doubted the pair would sustain a lasting relationship.
“#tenyearsmarried #fightfortheineyoulove...
- 2/7/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Jessica Chastain (Courtesy: Bill Ingalls/Nasa via Getty Images)
By: Scott Feinberg
The Hollywood Reporter
“I liked that it was a political thriller and that I didn’t know what my character was going to do next,” says Jessica Chastain, describing what drew her to the role of a Washington, D.C., lobbyist at the center of the gun debate in John Madden‘s new film Miss Sloane, as we sit down to record an episode of The Hollywood Reporter‘s ‘Awards Chatter’ podcast. It’s the latest in a long line of performances the 39-year-old has given over the last five years — including those in The Tree of Life, The Help, The Debt, Take Shelter, Coriolanus, Lawless, Zero Dark Thirty, Mama, The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby, Miss Julie, A Most Violent Year, Interstellar, The Martian and Crimson Peak — which have firmly established her as one of the finest screen actresses of her generation.
By: Scott Feinberg
The Hollywood Reporter
“I liked that it was a political thriller and that I didn’t know what my character was going to do next,” says Jessica Chastain, describing what drew her to the role of a Washington, D.C., lobbyist at the center of the gun debate in John Madden‘s new film Miss Sloane, as we sit down to record an episode of The Hollywood Reporter‘s ‘Awards Chatter’ podcast. It’s the latest in a long line of performances the 39-year-old has given over the last five years — including those in The Tree of Life, The Help, The Debt, Take Shelter, Coriolanus, Lawless, Zero Dark Thirty, Mama, The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby, Miss Julie, A Most Violent Year, Interstellar, The Martian and Crimson Peak — which have firmly established her as one of the finest screen actresses of her generation.
- 11/17/2016
- by Carson Blackwelder
- Scott Feinberg
Simon Brew Nov 11, 2016
If you're finding the world a little too negative and dark, a few thoughts and ideas...
Welcome to Geeks Vs Loneliness, our weekly spot where we try and offer some help, support, even just a few crumbs of comfort to those going through difficult times, or know others who are. We've run over 70 pieces in this series to date, and you can find them all here. We're just going to do something very slightly different this week, though.
See related Looking back at Disney’s Beauty And The Beast Beauty And The Beast: see Angela Lansbury sing the title song Top 10 films of 2013: Frozen
Don’t worry. We’re not going to do politics. But we are going to talk about the consequences of them. If that’s not for you, or if you’re looking for a political debate, it’s best to give this post a miss.
If you're finding the world a little too negative and dark, a few thoughts and ideas...
Welcome to Geeks Vs Loneliness, our weekly spot where we try and offer some help, support, even just a few crumbs of comfort to those going through difficult times, or know others who are. We've run over 70 pieces in this series to date, and you can find them all here. We're just going to do something very slightly different this week, though.
See related Looking back at Disney’s Beauty And The Beast Beauty And The Beast: see Angela Lansbury sing the title song Top 10 films of 2013: Frozen
Don’t worry. We’re not going to do politics. But we are going to talk about the consequences of them. If that’s not for you, or if you’re looking for a political debate, it’s best to give this post a miss.
- 11/10/2016
- Den of Geek
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Looking for good books about the movies to read? We've got a bumper selection of recommendations right here...
A confession. I actually started writing this article in 2013, and the reason you've only reading it now is that I've made sure I've read every book on this list, save for one or two where I've marked otherwise. As such, what you're getting is a very personal list of recommendations. Each of these books has at least something to it that I think is of interest to someone wanting to learn more about film - or just enjoy stories of movie making.
I've tended to avoid picture books, with one exception, as these ones I've chosen are all intended to be chock-full of words, to relax with at the end of a long day. Which is what I did. There are one or two notable omissions, as I'm still...
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Looking for good books about the movies to read? We've got a bumper selection of recommendations right here...
A confession. I actually started writing this article in 2013, and the reason you've only reading it now is that I've made sure I've read every book on this list, save for one or two where I've marked otherwise. As such, what you're getting is a very personal list of recommendations. Each of these books has at least something to it that I think is of interest to someone wanting to learn more about film - or just enjoy stories of movie making.
I've tended to avoid picture books, with one exception, as these ones I've chosen are all intended to be chock-full of words, to relax with at the end of a long day. Which is what I did. There are one or two notable omissions, as I'm still...
- 12/10/2015
- by simonbrew
- Den of Geek
If you love "Rambo" and more importantly, Sly Stallone, then you'll love the fact that Fox is developing a brand-new series called "Rambo: New Blood," and will be based on the famed character, but with the focus truly on his son J.R., a character we've never seen before.
Now the show is described as something that would involved both Stallone and whatever actor plays his son, so we could possibly see him making several appearances in the show once it comes out. But Stallone is also in a position where he wouldn't have to be a mainstay on the show, much like Eddy Murphy and his "Beverly Hills Cop" CBS series that is dead and gone, where the comedian would've only made an appearance here or there.
The Rambo series followed the character John Rambo, a Vietnam War veteran, who is quite possibly the most skilled and deadly man alive.
Now the show is described as something that would involved both Stallone and whatever actor plays his son, so we could possibly see him making several appearances in the show once it comes out. But Stallone is also in a position where he wouldn't have to be a mainstay on the show, much like Eddy Murphy and his "Beverly Hills Cop" CBS series that is dead and gone, where the comedian would've only made an appearance here or there.
The Rambo series followed the character John Rambo, a Vietnam War veteran, who is quite possibly the most skilled and deadly man alive.
- 12/1/2015
- by Nicholas Williams
- LRMonline.com
Chris Rock writes, directs and acts in the funny, self-aware and uplifting comedy Top Five co-starring Rosario Dawson.
The actor and comedian takes the lead as Andre Allen, a stand-up comic and recovering alcoholic who's desperate to be taken seriously in the shallow world of Hollywood while becoming submerged within a celebrity-obsessed culture.
Speaking to Digital Spy, Chris reveals he's currently writing a script for his next movie. It's not, as previously reported, a sequel to Top Five, but will have a similar tone and some of the same cast.
Chris talks about Jay Z and Kanye West's involvement as co-producers, and how there's perhaps a "dash of Kardashian" in Gabrielle Union's reality TV star Erica Long. He also responds to Woody Allen comparisons, and tells us who us his top five stand-up comedians of all time are:
How much of your own personal experiences did you carry into Top Five?...
The actor and comedian takes the lead as Andre Allen, a stand-up comic and recovering alcoholic who's desperate to be taken seriously in the shallow world of Hollywood while becoming submerged within a celebrity-obsessed culture.
Speaking to Digital Spy, Chris reveals he's currently writing a script for his next movie. It's not, as previously reported, a sequel to Top Five, but will have a similar tone and some of the same cast.
Chris talks about Jay Z and Kanye West's involvement as co-producers, and how there's perhaps a "dash of Kardashian" in Gabrielle Union's reality TV star Erica Long. He also responds to Woody Allen comparisons, and tells us who us his top five stand-up comedians of all time are:
How much of your own personal experiences did you carry into Top Five?...
- 5/8/2015
- Digital Spy
All week long our writers will debate: Which was the greatest film year of the past half century. Click here for a complete list of our essays. While I tend to think of the '80s as a crassly commercial lull between the artistic adventurousness of the '70s and the independent experimentation of the '90s, there were things about the '80s that i hold dear in terms of what I love about movies. And if you're talking about the best of the '80s, the year that crystallized all the things the decade did well was 1988, a year that looks upon closer inspection like an embarrassment of riches. One of my twenty favorite films of all time, as outlined in this article, was released in 1988, which automatically makes it a year worth closer consideration. The '80s may have begun with one of his strongest films, but...
- 4/29/2015
- by Drew McWeeny
- Hitfix
This month Alan Rickman's A Little Chaos, Ryan Gosling's Lost River and Russell Crowe's The Water Diviner see these performers make the dizzying leap from actor to director. But in which of their colleagues' footsteps might they follow?
We take a look at six different categories of actor-turned-directors.
The career-changers
Too handsome to be a supporting actor, and lacking the gravitas of a major star, Ben Affleck looked to be heading towards Kilmer-ville before he released Gone Baby Gone, a dark Dennis Lehane thriller he co-wrote and directed, with brother Casey taking the lead. Follow-up The Town proved solid, but his next effort, Argo, was a surprise Best Picture winner. The fact Affleck didn't receive a Director nomination suggests he's not yet been forgiven for the likes of Gigli, but the forthcoming Lehane adaptation Live By Night should fix that.
As an actor, Clint Eastwood's flinty...
We take a look at six different categories of actor-turned-directors.
The career-changers
Too handsome to be a supporting actor, and lacking the gravitas of a major star, Ben Affleck looked to be heading towards Kilmer-ville before he released Gone Baby Gone, a dark Dennis Lehane thriller he co-wrote and directed, with brother Casey taking the lead. Follow-up The Town proved solid, but his next effort, Argo, was a surprise Best Picture winner. The fact Affleck didn't receive a Director nomination suggests he's not yet been forgiven for the likes of Gigli, but the forthcoming Lehane adaptation Live By Night should fix that.
As an actor, Clint Eastwood's flinty...
- 4/11/2015
- Digital Spy
The Heat is a brilliant move at getting people into theaters, and the best part of that statement is that by “people,” I mean women (and those they’ll bring with them). It’s a brilliant move because the movie industry is trying like hell to put off the death of theaters, and they are changing their game in a variety of ways as desperation sets in.
For decades, we’ve known how and where to go for half-baked “pulls.” For men, we put Bruce Willis, Arnold Schwarzeneggar, or giant robots in a film, and release a trailer that offers little in the way of plot description, and a lot of explosions. For women, we pick a hot guy and have a woman cry in the trailer. Of course, there are variants. We might have a really stupid comedy involving a bunch of guys who are probably stoned, and a scantily-clad babe on the poster…...
For decades, we’ve known how and where to go for half-baked “pulls.” For men, we put Bruce Willis, Arnold Schwarzeneggar, or giant robots in a film, and release a trailer that offers little in the way of plot description, and a lot of explosions. For women, we pick a hot guy and have a woman cry in the trailer. Of course, there are variants. We might have a really stupid comedy involving a bunch of guys who are probably stoned, and a scantily-clad babe on the poster…...
- 11/27/2013
- by Marc Eastman
- AreYouScreening.com
In Universal Home Entertainment’s 2 Guns, when an attempt to take down a drug cartel blows up in their faces, two undercover operatives are forced to go on the run together, though neither knows that the other is a federal agent. Suddenly, everyone on both sides of the law wants them dead, and their only hope is to trust each other. Featuring Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg, we celebrate the Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD release on November 19, by revisiting some of the most memorable buddies in blue.
Axel Foley & Detective Rosewood – Beverly Hills Cop
While Eddy Murphy and Judge Reinhold have made names for themselves in today’s pop culture, it’s easy to argue that Beverly Hills Cop launched their now successful film careers. With Axel as the mouth behind the duo, and Rosewood as the partner getting him out of trouble each time, there match up is as timeless as the film.
Axel Foley & Detective Rosewood – Beverly Hills Cop
While Eddy Murphy and Judge Reinhold have made names for themselves in today’s pop culture, it’s easy to argue that Beverly Hills Cop launched their now successful film careers. With Axel as the mouth behind the duo, and Rosewood as the partner getting him out of trouble each time, there match up is as timeless as the film.
- 11/18/2013
- by Robert Greenberger
- Comicmix.com
Grand Theft Auto V digital Playstation 3 pre-orders were made available for pre-load overnight throughout the UK. This has led fans to uncover mysterious info through searching of the game’s files. The most significant pieces of info to come out of this leak was the finding of information of a number of music stations and songs. The list below shows the traditional mix of Hip Hop, Rock and Country while including artists such as Snoop Dogg, Britney Spears and Muse.
Please take this information with a pinch of salt as the legitimacy of this information has yet to be clarified by Rockstar. Hopefully within the next few days more will be revealed. If true, what do you make of the soundtrack and which artists were you hoping would make an appearance?
The source of this leak came from GTAForums
An updated list can be viewed at on Reddit
West Coast...
Please take this information with a pinch of salt as the legitimacy of this information has yet to be clarified by Rockstar. Hopefully within the next few days more will be revealed. If true, what do you make of the soundtrack and which artists were you hoping would make an appearance?
The source of this leak came from GTAForums
An updated list can be viewed at on Reddit
West Coast...
- 8/24/2013
- by Niall McLoughlin
- Obsessed with Film
It's generated some classics and more than a few stinkers, but too many buddy-cop films are simply boring
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2 Guns shows that the cop buddy movie has flatlined. It only took 24 hours for the film to vanish from my mind – and I took notes. Yes, it's the umpteenth buddy-cop retread, where two wily but likable antagonists are forced to team up to fulfil their competing agendas. Mark Wahlberg and Denzel Washington play undercover operatives posing as drug traffickers in order to snag Edward James Olmos's Latin drug lord. Their chemistry and fast-talking effervescence are instantly appealing: Washington the swaggeringly confident dandy, and Wahlberg all nerves, jitters and querulousness.
But as usual, the problem is the formula, not the duo. Diverting as the banter is, there's no dodging the fact that Walter Hill's 48 Hrs has officially now been remade for the bazillionth time in 31 years.
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2 Guns shows that the cop buddy movie has flatlined. It only took 24 hours for the film to vanish from my mind – and I took notes. Yes, it's the umpteenth buddy-cop retread, where two wily but likable antagonists are forced to team up to fulfil their competing agendas. Mark Wahlberg and Denzel Washington play undercover operatives posing as drug traffickers in order to snag Edward James Olmos's Latin drug lord. Their chemistry and fast-talking effervescence are instantly appealing: Washington the swaggeringly confident dandy, and Wahlberg all nerves, jitters and querulousness.
But as usual, the problem is the formula, not the duo. Diverting as the banter is, there's no dodging the fact that Walter Hill's 48 Hrs has officially now been remade for the bazillionth time in 31 years.
- 8/12/2013
- by John Patterson
- The Guardian - Film News
Villains have always been and will always be some of the most fascinating and memorable characters in the world of genre film. Here we will take a look at the greatest villains of cinema from the 1990’s.
The criteria for this article is the same as in my previous articles Cinema’s Greatest Villains: The 1970’s and Cinema’s Greatest Villains: The 1980’s: the villains must be from live-action films-no animated features-and must pose some type of direct of indirect lethal threat. The villains can either be individuals or small groups that act as one unit.
The villains must be human or human in appearance. Also, individuals that are the central protagonists/antiheroes of their respective films were excluded.
Brad Dourif as The Gemini Killer in The Exorcist III (William Peter Blatty, 1990): Veteran actor Dourif is intense and unforgettable as an executed murderer inhabiting someone else’s body in...
The criteria for this article is the same as in my previous articles Cinema’s Greatest Villains: The 1970’s and Cinema’s Greatest Villains: The 1980’s: the villains must be from live-action films-no animated features-and must pose some type of direct of indirect lethal threat. The villains can either be individuals or small groups that act as one unit.
The villains must be human or human in appearance. Also, individuals that are the central protagonists/antiheroes of their respective films were excluded.
Brad Dourif as The Gemini Killer in The Exorcist III (William Peter Blatty, 1990): Veteran actor Dourif is intense and unforgettable as an executed murderer inhabiting someone else’s body in...
- 8/11/2013
- by Terek Puckett
- SoundOnSight
Miley Cyrus sets the record straight - Et Rihanna gets censored in Dublin - HuffPost Celebrity LeAnn Rimes's new album does poorly - Us Weekly Sean Lowe and Catherine Giudici have a date night - People Paris Hilton is making a comeback - The Daily Beast Will Rob Lowe make a convincing JFK? - Lainey Gossip A surprising kiss on the set of Captain America - BuzzFeed Henry Cavill is headed to Shanghai - The Hollywood Reporter Taylor Kitsch goes blond - TooFab Will Man of Steel take over the box office? - Rotten Tomatoes Rita Ora may be the next Material Girl - Wonderwall Karolina Kurkova makes a brave choice - The Frisky Eddie Murphy's daughter makes a surprising claim about models - Celebitchy...
- 6/13/2013
- by Maria Mercedes Lara
- Popsugar.com
Director: Yeun Sang-ho. Review: Adam Wing. There’s a good chance Uncle Walt won’t be getting in line to adapt this ultra-violent Korean animation, available for the first time in the UK courtesy of Terracotta Distribution. The King of Pigs premiered at the 2011 Busan International Film Festival and has played at various international festivals since then, including the Director’s Fortnight 2012, making it the first animated Korean film to screen at the Festival de Cannes. It’s a darkly disturbing thriller, brutal and brilliant, complex and compelling. There is a talking cat that pops up from time to time, but I wouldn’t want to give Eddy Murphy the wrong idea about this one. Directed by Yeun Sang-ho, with the voice talent of Yang Ik-june and Kim Kkobbi (Breathless), The King of Pigs is a harrowing experience from start to finish, a startling vision that refuses to shy away...
- 5/13/2013
- 24framespersecond.net
Feature James Clayton 12 Apr 2013 - 06:17
The release of Oblivion leaves James pondering the hole left in cinema had Tom Cruise never existed...
Sci-fi thriller Oblivion has arrived in cinemas, and that means that audiences have a fresh sci-fi blockbuster to enjoy. Sometimes snubbed, misunderstood and casually dismissed to sulk in its own tech-interfaced ghetto, the genre has got a bit of a (micro)chip on its shoulder. It's therefore always nice to see original science fiction stories making waves on the movie scene and reaching wider cinema audiences.
I'm hoping that Oblivion is embraced and receives a positive reception to follow in the footsteps of District 9, Source Code and Looper, to name a trio of recent critical and commercial smashes.
Of course, the crucial draw of Oblivion for many isn't its vision of a future Earth ravaged by alien warfare, overseen by survivors who inhabit floating towns and...
The release of Oblivion leaves James pondering the hole left in cinema had Tom Cruise never existed...
Sci-fi thriller Oblivion has arrived in cinemas, and that means that audiences have a fresh sci-fi blockbuster to enjoy. Sometimes snubbed, misunderstood and casually dismissed to sulk in its own tech-interfaced ghetto, the genre has got a bit of a (micro)chip on its shoulder. It's therefore always nice to see original science fiction stories making waves on the movie scene and reaching wider cinema audiences.
I'm hoping that Oblivion is embraced and receives a positive reception to follow in the footsteps of District 9, Source Code and Looper, to name a trio of recent critical and commercial smashes.
Of course, the crucial draw of Oblivion for many isn't its vision of a future Earth ravaged by alien warfare, overseen by survivors who inhabit floating towns and...
- 4/11/2013
- by ryanlambie
- Den of Geek
Late last week, a tabloid story claimed that Doctor Who star Matt Smith was to depart the sci-fi drama at Christmas and though the BBC were quick to play down the rumours, that didn't stop bookmakers from lining up a selection of stars who could potentially serve as Smith's replacement.
But there's something about Doctor Who that causes even the most discerning bookie to give leave of their senses - the same thing happens with James Bond, when everyone from Eddie Murphy to Catherine Zeta-Jones ends up being pitched as a possible new 007.
So rather than stoke the fires of speculation, this week's Week in Geek is looking to throw a little cold war on proceedings by taking a long, hard look at some names favoured by the oddsmakers and asking the question... could they ever really be the Doctor?
> Week in Geek - Doctor Who new episode 'Bells of...
But there's something about Doctor Who that causes even the most discerning bookie to give leave of their senses - the same thing happens with James Bond, when everyone from Eddie Murphy to Catherine Zeta-Jones ends up being pitched as a possible new 007.
So rather than stoke the fires of speculation, this week's Week in Geek is looking to throw a little cold war on proceedings by taking a long, hard look at some names favoured by the oddsmakers and asking the question... could they ever really be the Doctor?
> Week in Geek - Doctor Who new episode 'Bells of...
- 3/26/2013
- Digital Spy
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Directed by Gore Verbinski
Written by Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio, Stuart Beattie, and Jay Wolpert
Starring Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, Geoffrey Rush
Captain Jack Sparrow is the worst thing that ever happened to Johnny Depp’s career. The prevailing wisdom is that the constantly soused pirate is what vaulted Depp to superstardom, and though it’s accurate, I don’t think this financial leap represented a positive for his qualitative growth as an actor. Some people have found a balance between being legitimate actors and movie stars. George Clooney, Brad Pitt, and Matt Damon come to mind. (Sadly, not every one of the 21st-century Ocean’s Eleven qualify as stars. Sorry, Eddie Jemison.) This trio are easily among the most recognizable faces in film, this generation’s respective answers to Cary Grant, Robert Redford, and Henry Fonda. Their...
Directed by Gore Verbinski
Written by Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio, Stuart Beattie, and Jay Wolpert
Starring Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, Geoffrey Rush
Captain Jack Sparrow is the worst thing that ever happened to Johnny Depp’s career. The prevailing wisdom is that the constantly soused pirate is what vaulted Depp to superstardom, and though it’s accurate, I don’t think this financial leap represented a positive for his qualitative growth as an actor. Some people have found a balance between being legitimate actors and movie stars. George Clooney, Brad Pitt, and Matt Damon come to mind. (Sadly, not every one of the 21st-century Ocean’s Eleven qualify as stars. Sorry, Eddie Jemison.) This trio are easily among the most recognizable faces in film, this generation’s respective answers to Cary Grant, Robert Redford, and Henry Fonda. Their...
- 1/19/2013
- by Josh Spiegel
- SoundOnSight
Nine Best Picture Nominees and five oddball Best Director nominees...the notoriously crude "Family Guy" and Ted creator Seth MacFarlane as Academy Awards host...the 2013 Academy Awards seem to be a little wacky, but there's a reason. There's always a reason.
You should know that the Oscars telecast is somewhat at odds with the Academy Awards. The TV show needs to bring in a substantial audience every year to continue giving the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences money, prestige and keep it's worldwide telecast status. Therefore, the Oscars TV show must always recruit new, younger viewers to stay relevant. The average age of an Academy member is 62, only 14% is under 50 and they're generally kinda snobby about the movies they prefer – so, you see the problem. The result is the movies nominated haven't been seen by the general population, therefore, they don't care who wins, so why tune in?...
You should know that the Oscars telecast is somewhat at odds with the Academy Awards. The TV show needs to bring in a substantial audience every year to continue giving the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences money, prestige and keep it's worldwide telecast status. Therefore, the Oscars TV show must always recruit new, younger viewers to stay relevant. The average age of an Academy member is 62, only 14% is under 50 and they're generally kinda snobby about the movies they prefer – so, you see the problem. The result is the movies nominated haven't been seen by the general population, therefore, they don't care who wins, so why tune in?...
- 1/11/2013
- by tara@kidspickflicks.com (Tara the Mom)
- kidspickflicks
As Ewan McGregor and Naomi Watts battle the 2004 tsunami in The Impossible, debate is reignited over whether it's prejudice, studio cowardice or market forces that is keeping western film leads white
Spoiler alert: some plot details are revealed below
The Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004 killed at least 227,898 people. Around a third of these were children. The economy of coastal south-east Asia was devastated, with the loss in some places of two thirds of the boats on which fisherfolk depended. The environment was irreversibly defiled. Since many of the bodies were never found, psychological trauma was compounded by the tradition in many of the areas affected that the dead must always be buried by a family member.
Scope here for drama you might have thought. Yet The Impossible, like Clint Eastwood's Hereafter before it, concentrates not on the plight of the indigenous victims but on the less harrowing experiences of privileged white visitors.
Spoiler alert: some plot details are revealed below
The Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004 killed at least 227,898 people. Around a third of these were children. The economy of coastal south-east Asia was devastated, with the loss in some places of two thirds of the boats on which fisherfolk depended. The environment was irreversibly defiled. Since many of the bodies were never found, psychological trauma was compounded by the tradition in many of the areas affected that the dead must always be buried by a family member.
Scope here for drama you might have thought. Yet The Impossible, like Clint Eastwood's Hereafter before it, concentrates not on the plight of the indigenous victims but on the less harrowing experiences of privileged white visitors.
- 1/2/2013
- by David Cox
- The Guardian - Film News
We asked our forum posters: "What was the 'best' year from 2000 to 2012 for Razzie voters but the worst for moviegoers?" Below are just some of their thoughts on the subject. Join in with your opinion as to the year that will live in infamy. Peaches Laroux It's a toughie, but my vote goes to 2007. Why? Because: Eddie Murphy x 2 + Adam Sandler + Lindsay Lohan + Nicolas Cage looking very, very tired = a type of torture that is strictly prohibited by the Geneva Convention Trent 2010 was both an amazing and terrible year for films. Amazing: "The Social Network"; "Black Swan"; "The Fighter"; "Inception"; "The Kids Are All Right"; "Toy Story 3"; "The Town". Terrible: The worst of all the "Twilight: movies; that attrocious live-action rendition of the incredible "Avatar: The Last Airbender"; "Sex and the City 2&quo...
- 6/28/2012
- Gold Derby
It's interesting how the narrative changes. After the monumental success of "The Dark Knight," Christopher Nolan clearly needed a break and a palette cleanser that became "Inception," as per his blockbuster rule (the director also shot "The Prestige" in between the first two Batman films). At the time, when asked about a third Batman film, Nolan said he and David S. Goyer would take a break and would only make a third picture if and when they came across a good story to tell. But recent interviews between Goyer, Nolan and co-screenwriter Jonah Nolan suggest that this trio always knew how Bruce Wayne's story would end.
And sure, maybe they still had to figure out the main narrative would function at the time of the second film's opening, but some elements had been mapped out as far as day one. “The final scene of ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ is exactly...
And sure, maybe they still had to figure out the main narrative would function at the time of the second film's opening, but some elements had been mapped out as far as day one. “The final scene of ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ is exactly...
- 6/3/2012
- by Edward Davis
- The Playlist
Catch up with the last seven days in the world of film
The big story
Name the computer nerd who has had the biggest effect on all our lives? Yes, well, they already made a film about Mark Zuckerberg, so let's all look forward to Jobs – the forthcoming film about the late Apple supremo Steve Jobs, pioneer of the iPod, the iPad, the iMac, the iPhone and scores of other fancy-looking techware beginning with a little "i". And who in all Hollywood has been picked to impersonate one of the greatest brains ever to walk the earth? A shoo-in for that intellectual giant Ashton Kutcher, owner of the world's biggest Twitter account (or something), and veteran of such deathless cinematic masterworks as Dude, Where's My Car? ("Sweet!"). The film that will now be called The Kutcher Job is in fact one of two duelling biogs of the Apple CEO. Sony...
The big story
Name the computer nerd who has had the biggest effect on all our lives? Yes, well, they already made a film about Mark Zuckerberg, so let's all look forward to Jobs – the forthcoming film about the late Apple supremo Steve Jobs, pioneer of the iPod, the iPad, the iMac, the iPhone and scores of other fancy-looking techware beginning with a little "i". And who in all Hollywood has been picked to impersonate one of the greatest brains ever to walk the earth? A shoo-in for that intellectual giant Ashton Kutcher, owner of the world's biggest Twitter account (or something), and veteran of such deathless cinematic masterworks as Dude, Where's My Car? ("Sweet!"). The film that will now be called The Kutcher Job is in fact one of two duelling biogs of the Apple CEO. Sony...
- 4/5/2012
- The Guardian - Film News
Just yesterday, a friend of mine was complaining about Wrath Of The Titans, saying how Hollywood today is entirely dependent upon remakes and sequels. I responded to this common complaint as I always do by agreeing but noting that relying on sequels & known properties is something Hollywood has been doing for decades, basically since its inception (and its follow-up Inception II: Still Dreamin’). Then One Day after dusting off my stock argument that Hollywood isn’t any more dependent on remakes today than it’s ever been, THR reports that a sequel to the 1988 Schwarzenegger/DeVito not-even-ironically-beloved movie Twins is in the works, and it’s co-starring Eddie Murphy and titled “Triplets” and it’s all over: Is the world ready for a sequel to Twins? [Does a bear sh*tting in the woods think it's ready for a sequel to Twins? - Ed] Universal and Montecito Picture Co. are hoping to develop a doozy of a follow-up to the 1988 hit comedy that starred Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito...
- 3/30/2012
- by Dan Hopper
- BestWeekEver
Gotham City is a environment open to interpretation. One reader may view the urban conurbation as a land synonymous with fantastical tragedy with Gothic demonic structures rupturing from Hell, reaching to infect the Heavens with venomous smog and liquid night. An operatic land so immersed in darkness and corruption, that its evil dons the comforting smile of a jester – whilst its only hero basks in shadows; wearing the sinister, almost Satanic, image of a Bat.
Others may conjure the conception of hope from the Detective Comic pages – hope that heroism can prosper in the most dire of places – whilst some might synthesise The Dark Knight’s world of urban decadence with our own; thriving on the comic’s presentation of post-modern realism. This is precisely what makes Batman a tremendous character to watch on screen. With every new director; be it Burton, Schumacher or Nolan, we are presented with a...
Others may conjure the conception of hope from the Detective Comic pages – hope that heroism can prosper in the most dire of places – whilst some might synthesise The Dark Knight’s world of urban decadence with our own; thriving on the comic’s presentation of post-modern realism. This is precisely what makes Batman a tremendous character to watch on screen. With every new director; be it Burton, Schumacher or Nolan, we are presented with a...
- 3/11/2012
- by Tommy Marques
- Obsessed with Film
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- 3/1/2012
- by Katie Henry
- Popsugar.com
2011 is done. Finito. Turn the lights out in the morgue, because that sucker is history. So how did the year’s send-off (Oscar night) fare? Was it another enchanting night of contagious movie loving, big laughs, and big surprises?
No, not really. Though this year didn’t lend itself to too many predictable winners, (at least it wasn’t as obvious as previous years), the Oscars of 2011 did not match the uniqueness (and general high quality) of this year’s films. Instead, it was old hat material, but delivered with an even lazier hand. It’s as if the Oscars didn’t know what to do after former producer Brett Ratner resigned back in late fall, and they just figured out on Saturday night how to pull it off so that it looked “old fashioned.” They threw in a Cirque du Soleil set piece, had some movie stars talk about movies,...
No, not really. Though this year didn’t lend itself to too many predictable winners, (at least it wasn’t as obvious as previous years), the Oscars of 2011 did not match the uniqueness (and general high quality) of this year’s films. Instead, it was old hat material, but delivered with an even lazier hand. It’s as if the Oscars didn’t know what to do after former producer Brett Ratner resigned back in late fall, and they just figured out on Saturday night how to pull it off so that it looked “old fashioned.” They threw in a Cirque du Soleil set piece, had some movie stars talk about movies,...
- 2/28/2012
- by Nick Allen
- The Scorecard Review
How's your Oscar hangover? We've all got the prosecco sweats in the Playlist offices this morning, but that's about the norm for a Monday. Or a Tuesday. Or a Thursday. Anyway, the dust is settling post-Oscars, with the winners basking in their glory, and the losers digging through their script pile to find a disabled Holocaust survivor to play to give them another chance at the big prize.
But the question is: how was the ceremony? After one of the very worst last year, and the controversy after Brett Ratner was forced out (with original host Eddie Murphy following soon after), they were always likely to go for a safe year, and that's exactly what we got: a dull ceremony that could have come from pretty much any time in history. It wasn't the worst of ceremonies -- there were quite a few good little moments, but there were also plenty of lowlights.
But the question is: how was the ceremony? After one of the very worst last year, and the controversy after Brett Ratner was forced out (with original host Eddie Murphy following soon after), they were always likely to go for a safe year, and that's exactly what we got: a dull ceremony that could have come from pretty much any time in history. It wasn't the worst of ceremonies -- there were quite a few good little moments, but there were also plenty of lowlights.
- 2/27/2012
- by Oliver Lyttelton
- The Playlist
Last night, the frenzy of awards season finally climaxed in an Academy Awards ceremony that, after last year's misfire, felt oddly comforting, if slightly boring. In other words, all is right with the world.
If we learned anything from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' 2011 bid for relevance and younger viewers, it's that the Oscars really shouldn't try to be hip. It's like your grandmother showing up at your high school graduation in a pair of skinny jeans. You understand her intent and feel sympathetic, but someone really should have stopped her.
I'm not going to do an in-depth recap because, really, it went pretty much as expected. That is, The Artist swept the proceedings, winning five awards (including Best Picture, Best Actor and Best Director).
There were no surprises in the supporting categories, with Christopher Plummer and Octavia Spencer taking home statues for their work in Beginners and The Help,...
If we learned anything from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' 2011 bid for relevance and younger viewers, it's that the Oscars really shouldn't try to be hip. It's like your grandmother showing up at your high school graduation in a pair of skinny jeans. You understand her intent and feel sympathetic, but someone really should have stopped her.
I'm not going to do an in-depth recap because, really, it went pretty much as expected. That is, The Artist swept the proceedings, winning five awards (including Best Picture, Best Actor and Best Director).
There were no surprises in the supporting categories, with Christopher Plummer and Octavia Spencer taking home statues for their work in Beginners and The Help,...
- 2/27/2012
- by Theron
- Planet Fury
French silent film takes home three major prizes, for Best Picture, Best Actor and Best Director.
By Gil Kaufman
Meryl Streep wins Best Actress at the 2012 Oscars
Photo: Getty Images
The early word on the 84th annual Academy Awards was that silent movie "The Artist" was going to run the board. Then there were five early wins by Martin Scorsese's "Hugo" in technical awards, and it seemed as if it would be a night of upsets.
But, like an old movie serial that keeps you on the edge of your seat until the very end, the throwback to another era in film came on strong and swept three of the four biggies: Best Picture, Best Actor and Best Director.
The wins capped a night of celebrating the history of cinema, with the final act providing a perfect topper, as "The Artist" became only the second silent movie in Oscar...
By Gil Kaufman
Meryl Streep wins Best Actress at the 2012 Oscars
Photo: Getty Images
The early word on the 84th annual Academy Awards was that silent movie "The Artist" was going to run the board. Then there were five early wins by Martin Scorsese's "Hugo" in technical awards, and it seemed as if it would be a night of upsets.
But, like an old movie serial that keeps you on the edge of your seat until the very end, the throwback to another era in film came on strong and swept three of the four biggies: Best Picture, Best Actor and Best Director.
The wins capped a night of celebrating the history of cinema, with the final act providing a perfect topper, as "The Artist" became only the second silent movie in Oscar...
- 2/27/2012
- MTV Music News
French silent film takes home three major prizes, for Best Picture, Best Actor and Best Director.
By Gil Kaufman
Meryl Streep wins Best Actress at the 2012 Oscars
Photo: Getty Images
The early word on the 84th annual Academy Awards was that silent movie "The Artist" was going to run the board. Then there were five early wins by Martin Scorsese's "Hugo" in technical awards, and it seemed as if it would be a night of upsets.
But, like an old movie serial that keeps you on the edge of your seat until the very end, the throwback to another era in film came on strong and swept three of the four biggies: Best Picture, Best Actor and Best Director.
The wins capped a night of celebrating the history of cinema, with the final act providing a perfect topper, as "The Artist" became only the second silent movie in Oscar...
By Gil Kaufman
Meryl Streep wins Best Actress at the 2012 Oscars
Photo: Getty Images
The early word on the 84th annual Academy Awards was that silent movie "The Artist" was going to run the board. Then there were five early wins by Martin Scorsese's "Hugo" in technical awards, and it seemed as if it would be a night of upsets.
But, like an old movie serial that keeps you on the edge of your seat until the very end, the throwback to another era in film came on strong and swept three of the four biggies: Best Picture, Best Actor and Best Director.
The wins capped a night of celebrating the history of cinema, with the final act providing a perfect topper, as "The Artist" became only the second silent movie in Oscar...
- 2/27/2012
- MTV Movie News
Didn't get an invite to this year's Oscars? Neither did Xan Brooks, but he stoically blogged the red carpet and then the ceremony anyway
10.57pm: And so it begins ....
11.25pm: Roll carpet, roll cameras: it's the 84th annual Academy Awards, live and lurid from Hollywood. The Guardian film team will be covering the event throughout the night, weeping with the winners and wailing with the losers as this season's awards circus clatters exhaustedly towards the finish line. This is where it ends, inside the Hollywood and Highland Centre (reputedly the winner of the 2007 "Ugliest Building in La" award). Inside, the victors shall be encased in gold, the vanquished shown the door and all manner of movies laid tenderly to rest.
But wait, kick back, and keep the war horses tethered: the actual ceremony does not officially commence until 5pm (Pacific time). Time enough to cast an eye back over some late-breaking Oscar news.
10.57pm: And so it begins ....
11.25pm: Roll carpet, roll cameras: it's the 84th annual Academy Awards, live and lurid from Hollywood. The Guardian film team will be covering the event throughout the night, weeping with the winners and wailing with the losers as this season's awards circus clatters exhaustedly towards the finish line. This is where it ends, inside the Hollywood and Highland Centre (reputedly the winner of the 2007 "Ugliest Building in La" award). Inside, the victors shall be encased in gold, the vanquished shown the door and all manner of movies laid tenderly to rest.
But wait, kick back, and keep the war horses tethered: the actual ceremony does not officially commence until 5pm (Pacific time). Time enough to cast an eye back over some late-breaking Oscar news.
- 2/27/2012
- by Xan Brooks
- The Guardian - Film News
The Artist and Hugo tied with five Oscars apiece at the 84th Academy Awards, but the French film claimed key awards, while the acclaim for Martin Scorsese's film was mostly technical
In the end, it was a moral victory for The Artist, the French silent film that has seemingly reignited the film industry's love of its own happy-go-lucky origins. Although the statistics will say that it earned the same amount of Academy Awards – five – as its main Hollywood rival, the 3D kids fantasy adventure Hugo, the fact that The Artist earned three of the top awards, including best picture, meant that it earned a place as the Oscars' favourite film of 2012.
The evening began with all the attention focused on Hugo. One of its stars, Sacha Baron Cohen, found himself being escorted (at a very leisurely pace) from the red-carpet area outside the Hollywood and Highland Center, after carrying...
In the end, it was a moral victory for The Artist, the French silent film that has seemingly reignited the film industry's love of its own happy-go-lucky origins. Although the statistics will say that it earned the same amount of Academy Awards – five – as its main Hollywood rival, the 3D kids fantasy adventure Hugo, the fact that The Artist earned three of the top awards, including best picture, meant that it earned a place as the Oscars' favourite film of 2012.
The evening began with all the attention focused on Hugo. One of its stars, Sacha Baron Cohen, found himself being escorted (at a very leisurely pace) from the red-carpet area outside the Hollywood and Highland Center, after carrying...
- 2/27/2012
- by Andrew Pulver
- The Guardian - Film News
Before the 84th Annual Academy Awards began, Billy Crystal was already bringing the comedy. Kind of. "Opening number changed. War Horse broke his leg, had to put him down," he tweeted a couple hours prior to the show.
Hilaaarious.
Crystal, who returned as host of the Oscars for the ninth time since his first show in 1990, replaced Eddie Murphy as host after some Brett Ratner-related controversy late in 2011.
The Warhorse may not have been available, but Morgan Freeman was, and he opened the show with some reverent words about the art of filmmaking. We were then treated to the opening movie montage.
Crystal's parody of "The Artist," in which he refused to host... and then remembered that he could promote his movie "Parental Guidance," which comes out in November. He then inserted himself into "The Descendants," complete with a highly sought-after smooch from George Clooney and some Batman-related platitudes.
Hilaaarious.
Crystal, who returned as host of the Oscars for the ninth time since his first show in 1990, replaced Eddie Murphy as host after some Brett Ratner-related controversy late in 2011.
The Warhorse may not have been available, but Morgan Freeman was, and he opened the show with some reverent words about the art of filmmaking. We were then treated to the opening movie montage.
Crystal's parody of "The Artist," in which he refused to host... and then remembered that he could promote his movie "Parental Guidance," which comes out in November. He then inserted himself into "The Descendants," complete with a highly sought-after smooch from George Clooney and some Batman-related platitudes.
- 2/27/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Right! It’s another caffeine fuelled night ahead of us as we prepare to liveblog the 84th Academy Awards.
The Artist is the favourite to scoop up the awards tonight, which would round off a grand few days for Michel Hazanavicius and his silent film which run rampant through the Cesars and Independent Spirit awards but we may see Martin Scorsese’s Hugo do well with Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Meryl Streep and Viola Davis front runners for the acting awards.
Whether you agree with the relevance and importance of the Oscars it is the one night of the year when a huge amount of people are talking and celebrating movies, and that can only be a good thing. Debate will begin with the first award and continue with every golden envelope opened.
So, join us below, or on Twitter at @HeyUGuys for our take on film’s biggest night.
The Artist is the favourite to scoop up the awards tonight, which would round off a grand few days for Michel Hazanavicius and his silent film which run rampant through the Cesars and Independent Spirit awards but we may see Martin Scorsese’s Hugo do well with Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Meryl Streep and Viola Davis front runners for the acting awards.
Whether you agree with the relevance and importance of the Oscars it is the one night of the year when a huge amount of people are talking and celebrating movies, and that can only be a good thing. Debate will begin with the first award and continue with every golden envelope opened.
So, join us below, or on Twitter at @HeyUGuys for our take on film’s biggest night.
- 2/26/2012
- by Jon Lyus
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Hey, is everyone excited for the Oscars? The intrigue associated with the outcome of the major categories is ... zzzz. Oh, sorry, I nodded off there for a bit. Alas: unless there are some major upsets in store for us on Sunday night, most of the winners at the 84th annual Academy Awards are a foregone conclusion. Just like last year, with so much attention paid to the onslaught of pre-Oscar awards, the excitement over the major award is slightly anti-climatic. I mean, how many times can Christopher Plummer win a Best Supporting Actor award before, we, as a society, exclaim a collective, "Enough, already; we get it"? So, what if, in an alternate universe (yes, perhaps the same alternate universe in which Eddie Murphy is still hosting the Academy Awards), awards season was a bracket-style tournament? To even make it to the Academy Awards, you had to win three other critics association awards to advance.
- 2/23/2012
- by Mike Ryan
- Moviefone
Put down those Pop Rocks and Diet Cokes. We’ve got some A-list myths to examine! Ahead of this Sunday’s Oscars, we’ll be taking a look at some of the most famous myths to rise out of the annual awards ceremony. Want to know if being nude will get you a Best Actress statue? Or if the Best Supporting Actress trophy is indeed a curse? You’re in luck – we’ll be investigating one Oscars-related urban legend each day this week. Today, we’ll see if we can bust the presenter-winner nepotism myth: Over the past 25 years, has everyone been as connected as,...
- 2/23/2012
- by Lanford Beard
- EW.com - PopWatch
By Sean O’Connell
hollywoodnews.com: So is he banned or isn’t he?
We’re still trying to figure out if the Academy kicked Sacha Baron Cohen out of the Oscars this coming Sunday because he planned on attending the ceremony in character as “The Dictator,” the lead of his upcoming comedy. Though word quickly circulated that Cohen could not attend the Oscars, an Academy spokesman told THR that the comedian isn’t banned, but they are “waiting to hear what he’s going to do.”
Cohen, of course, has been invited as a member of the “Hugo” cast, as Martin Scorsese’s 3D drama is up for multiple awards including Best Picture. But the spotlight-grabbing exhibitionist put the Academy on high alert with his “Dictator” plans.
“We don’t think it’s appropriate,” the Academy spokesman said. “But his tickets haven’t been pulled. We’re waiting to hear back.
hollywoodnews.com: So is he banned or isn’t he?
We’re still trying to figure out if the Academy kicked Sacha Baron Cohen out of the Oscars this coming Sunday because he planned on attending the ceremony in character as “The Dictator,” the lead of his upcoming comedy. Though word quickly circulated that Cohen could not attend the Oscars, an Academy spokesman told THR that the comedian isn’t banned, but they are “waiting to hear what he’s going to do.”
Cohen, of course, has been invited as a member of the “Hugo” cast, as Martin Scorsese’s 3D drama is up for multiple awards including Best Picture. But the spotlight-grabbing exhibitionist put the Academy on high alert with his “Dictator” plans.
“We don’t think it’s appropriate,” the Academy spokesman said. “But his tickets haven’t been pulled. We’re waiting to hear back.
- 2/23/2012
- by Sean O'Connell
- Hollywoodnews.com
Update: Contrary to an earlier online report, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences hasn't "banned" Sacha Baron Cohen from attending the Oscars in anticipation of the actor making an appearance on the red carpet as "The Dictator," but the organization has made it clear that such publicity stunt shenanigans aren't welcome.
"We haven't banned him," an Academy spokesperson told The Hollywood Reporter. "We're just waiting to hear what he's going to do."
Deadline first reported that the "Hugo" star had been banned from attending the ceremony for fear that he would be using the red carpet as a platform to promote his upcoming comedy about a crass totalitarian leader hellbent on keeping democracy out of his country.
"We don't think it's appropriate," the Academy spokesman said of the prospect of Cohen "hijacking" the red carpet to plug his movie. "But his tickets haven't been pulled. We're waiting to hear back.
"We haven't banned him," an Academy spokesperson told The Hollywood Reporter. "We're just waiting to hear what he's going to do."
Deadline first reported that the "Hugo" star had been banned from attending the ceremony for fear that he would be using the red carpet as a platform to promote his upcoming comedy about a crass totalitarian leader hellbent on keeping democracy out of his country.
"We don't think it's appropriate," the Academy spokesman said of the prospect of Cohen "hijacking" the red carpet to plug his movie. "But his tickets haven't been pulled. We're waiting to hear back.
- 2/23/2012
- by Jenni Miller
- NextMovie
With the furor about co-producer Brett Ratner and on-air host Eddie Murphy exiting the 84th Academy Awards telecast fading away; focus returned to the films vying for the Oscars as more nominations became known to the fans. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences released the 15 films in the Best Visual Effects (VFX) category that will advance in the voting process. The 15 short-list VFX titles included: Captain America: The First Avenger, Cowboys & Aliens, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, Hugo, Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, Real Steel, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, Sucker Punch, Super 8, Thor, Transformers: Dark of the Moon, The Tree of Life and X-Men: First Class.
- 12/9/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
With the furor about co-producer Brett Ratner and on-air host Eddie Murphy exiting the 84th Academy Awards telecast fading away; focus returned to the films vying for the Oscars as more nominations became known to the fans. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences released the 15 films in the Best Visual Effects (VFX) category that will advance in the voting process. The 15 short-list VFX titles included: Captain America: The First Avenger, Cowboys & Aliens, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, Hugo, Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, Real Steel, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, Sucker Punch, Super 8, Thor, Transformers: Dark of the Moon, The Tree of Life and X-Men: First Class.
- 12/9/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Update: Billy Crystal (Mike from Monsters Inc.) will host the Oscars. He is considered the best living Academy Awards host, so hopefully it's a return to a reliable spectacular broadcast. Both Crystal (1984-85) and Eddie Murphy (1980-84) worked as Not Ready for Primetime Players on "Saturday Night Live." Also funny is that The Muppets were gunning for the hosting gig and, while they didn't get it, Crystal will be seen in their comeback film that opens Nov. 23.
Nov. 9, 2011: Brian Grazer will produce this year's Oscar telecast. He is searching for a host and the Muppets are pushing hard for the job!
Nov. 9, 2011: Eddie Murphy will not host the 84th Annual Academy Awards after all. The comedian exited the telecast a day after his Tower Heist director Brett Ratner resigned (or was forced to resign) from producing the show. The Oscars now don't have a host, a producer or a direction.
Nov. 9, 2011: Brian Grazer will produce this year's Oscar telecast. He is searching for a host and the Muppets are pushing hard for the job!
Nov. 9, 2011: Eddie Murphy will not host the 84th Annual Academy Awards after all. The comedian exited the telecast a day after his Tower Heist director Brett Ratner resigned (or was forced to resign) from producing the show. The Oscars now don't have a host, a producer or a direction.
- 11/10/2011
- by cole@kidspickflicks.com (Cole the Kid Critic)
- kidspickflicks
Today marks the official opening of the new Will Ferrell/Mark Wahlberg comedy "The Other Guys" at AMC Theatres everywhere!
Cop comedies area staple in Hollywood and for good reason. So with the film opening today I thought it would be a good opportunity for us to look back at some of my favorite all time cop comedies and share the with you here.
So let's dive into it:
#1 - Police Academy (1984)
Ok, just to be clear here I'm not talking about the 49 sequels that followed, but rather the original masterpiece that still makes me laugh to this day whenever I have the chance to see it:
"The city is in need of more police officers, so the mayor decides to alter the requirements for acceptance into the Police Academy. Among the new cadets is Moses Hightower, a gentle giant who was a florist. Leslie Barbara, who is tired of being picked on.
Cop comedies area staple in Hollywood and for good reason. So with the film opening today I thought it would be a good opportunity for us to look back at some of my favorite all time cop comedies and share the with you here.
So let's dive into it:
#1 - Police Academy (1984)
Ok, just to be clear here I'm not talking about the 49 sequels that followed, but rather the original masterpiece that still makes me laugh to this day whenever I have the chance to see it:
"The city is in need of more police officers, so the mayor decides to alter the requirements for acceptance into the Police Academy. Among the new cadets is Moses Hightower, a gentle giant who was a florist. Leslie Barbara, who is tired of being picked on.
- 8/6/2010
- by amcsts@gmail.com
- AMC - Script to Screen
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