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The obsessives' guide to contemporary cinema via film discussion, news, reviews, features, nostalgia, movie music, soundtracks, DVDs and more.Interviews
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Greta Gerwig Talks 'Frances Ha' & Working With Noah Baumbach -
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Michael Peña To Play Cesar E. Chavez In Diego Luna-Directed Pic Also Starring Rosario Dawson & America Ferrera
- By Joe Cunningham
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- March 7, 2012 8:58 AM
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After coming off a very busy 2011 in which he played four notable supporting roles in "Battle: Los Angeles," "The Lincoln Lawyer," "30 Minutes or Less," and "Tower Heist," Michael Peña is now set to take centre stage and play the lead in Diego Luna's "Chavez."
Cinematographer Wally Pfister To Make Directorial Debut On Project To Shoot This Fall
- By Kevin Jagernauth
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- March 6, 2012 9:33 PM
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As a longtime collaborator of Christopher Nolan, celebrated and Oscar-winning cinematographer Wally Pfister has had plenty of opportunity to see one of the best directors working in action. And now, he's about to take the skills he's picked up, and venture out on his own project.
Woody Allen & Sofia Vergara Join John Turturro's 'Fading Gigolo' With Sharon Stone
- By Kevin Jagernauth
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- March 6, 2012 8:57 PM
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Aside from only a small role in "Hannah & Her Sisters," it's actually a bit surprising that John Turturro never starred in a Woody Allen movie. He seems like the perfect, neurotic Allen surrogate but alas it has never come to pass. The pair also crossed paths nearly 15 years later in the little seen comedy "Company Men," where Allen had a cameo role. Now, more than a decade on from that, the duo are set to share another film set, although this time, in a much larger capacity.
'Chronicle' Director Josh Trank In Talks To Helm 'Spider-Man' Spin-Off 'Venom'
- By Oliver Lyttelton
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- March 6, 2012 8:33 PM
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After the modest success of the low-budgeted "Chronicle," 27-year-old director Josh Trank seems to have been labeled a superhero guy by Hollywood. Even though the superpowered leads of his surprisingly effective found-footage flick never donned a cape, Trank was picked out by Fox (who bankrolled "Chronicle") as the man they wanted to direct their reboot of the "Fantastic Four" franchise. The young helmer's been non-commital about the project, though, and it seems like another film may have grabbed his attention, albeit one still firmly in the comic book world.
'Project X 2' & 'Journey 3' In The Works
- By Kevin Jagernauth
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- March 6, 2012 8:30 PM
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With one booze-soaked franchise coming to an end (Warner Bros. is wrangling to get the The Wolfpack back for "The Hangover 3"), it seems the hit R-rated hijinx of "Project X" has the studio excited that they may be able to keep the good times flowing.
Watch: New Clip From 'The Hunger Games' Plus 'The Muppets' Trailer Parody
- By Kevin Jagernauth
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- March 6, 2012 7:19 PM
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In case you haven't heard, there's a little movie called "The Hunger Games" coming and given the early buzz this thing is receiving, and the projected box office, it's shaping up to be one helluva blockbuster.
Forest Whitaker Will Be 'The Butler' For Lee Daniels
- By Kevin Jagernauth
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- March 6, 2012 6:07 PM
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Cropping up with all kinds of heat and big names being thrown around a couple of weeks ago, and then going quiet again, it looks as if Lee Daniels' "The Butler" is pushing ahead, and the cast is getting more intriguing with each passing day.
New Pics Of Greta Gerwig, Analeigh Tipton, Adam Brody & The Cast In Whit Stillman's 'Damsels In Distress'
- By Kevin Jagernauth
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- March 6, 2012 5:41 PM
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For the girls at Seven Oaks, most life's problems can be solved by dancing, good hygiene and even proper perfume. Sound odd? Well, welcome to the arch, hilarious world of Whit Stillman and his latest, "Damels In Distress."
New Looks At Jemaine Clement, Alice Eve & Nicole Scherzinger In 'Men In Black 3' Along With Will Smith & Josh Brolin
- By Kevin Jagernauth
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- March 6, 2012 5:10 PM
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Well, since we're not 9 years old, we're not exactly too jazzed on "Men In Black III" -- the latest trailer makes it clear, this one is aiming straight for the kiddie set -- but there are a couple of reasons why we'll still be tuning in. First off, Bill Hader as Andy Warhol has our ticket sold, and the promise of Jemaine Clement weirding it up as the villain is just too good to pass up.
Watch: 5 Minute Red Band Clip From '21 Jump Street' Will Show You All The Hilarious Parts So You Don't Have To See It
- By Kevin Jagernauth
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- March 6, 2012 4:19 PM
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When did movie marketing turn into 'What The Hell We'll Just Show You As Much Of The Movie As Possible Before It Opens'? It's a strange trend that has seen teasers and trailers turn into multiple clips to the first 8, 10 or 12 minutes being shown online. And while that's a tactic best served for indie movies like "Sound Of My Voice" which recently showed it's first chapter online to start buzz, it's bizarre when Disney serves up a big chunk of their $250 million space opus "John Carter" on the internet (though we suppose they are pretty desperate at this point).
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