This Is It – Starring Michael Jackson. Directed by Kenny Ortega. Rated G. By Simon Miraudo. In March of 2009, Michael Jackson emerged from a long period of seclusion to announce a final comeback tour. “This is it,” he declared; it was the name of the show, an exclamation of excitement, and a nod towards […]
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Archive | October, 2009
Adam Sandler to play his own sister in Jack and Jill
October 28, 2009 
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source: variety.comAdam Sandler will star in an upcoming romantic comedy entitled Jack and Jill, in which he will play both Jack and his sister Jill. Little else is known about the project, except that it will begin shooting next year for a 2011 release. The screenplay was written by former Saturday Night Live scribe Steve […]
Read moreBalibo, Samson and Delilah lead AFI nominations
October 28, 2009 3 Comments
source: afi.org.au A great year in local cinema has being capped by the announcement of the 2009 Australian Film Institute Award nominees. Let us know in the comments what flicks you tip for victory! Robert Connelly‘s Balibo, which told the story of the 1975 murder of six Australian journalists killed in East Timor led the […]
Read moreTitle of new Woody Allen film reassuringly aggressive
October 28, 2009 0 Comments
source: thr.com For the past few months we have heard about the impressive cast of Woody Allen‘s latest London-based film, including Antonio Banderas, Josh Brolin, Anthony Hopkins, Naomi Watts and Freida Pinto. Well, now we know the title, and it is… You Will Meet A Tall Dark Stranger. As I mentioned during my review of […]
Read moreDamon, Brolin in talks to join Coen Brothers’ True Grit
October 28, 2009 0 Comments
source: variety.com Matt Damon and Josh Brolin are in discussions to join The Coen Brothers‘ upcoming re-imagination of the classic 1969 western True Grit. Jeff Bridges is already attached to play Rooster Cogburn, the role for which John Wayne nabbed his only Oscar. Damon is being considered for the role of La Boeuf (no, not […]
Read moreFirst look at the New A-Team!
October 27, 2009 0 Comments
source: slashfilm.com The cast of Joe Carnahan‘s upcoming film adaptation of The A-Team have donned their respective costumes and struck a pose for the camera. Enjoy. Click on the image to see a hi-res shot. From left, Bradley Cooper as Lt. Templeton ‘Face’ Peck, Quintin ‘Rampage’ Jackson as B.A. Baracas, Sharlto Copley (District 9) as […]
Read moreKeira Knightley to star in My Fair Lady remake?
October 26, 2009 2 Comments
source: thetelegraph.co.uk The Telegraph are reporting that Keira Knightley will portray Eliza Doolittle in a remake of the classic film My Fair Lady. According to the report, she beat Scarlett Johansson to the part. Knightley revealed in 2006 that she had auditioned for the role and begun singing lessons. Looks like they paid off! The […]
Read moreParanormal Activity the most profitable movie of all time?
October 26, 2009 1 Comment
source: latimes.com The ultra low budget fright-fest Paranormal Activity has collected an astounding $62 million after five weeks of limited release in the U.S. The film, which only cost a measly $15,000 to make, is now on track to become the most profitable film of all time. The Oren Peli directed feature about a couple […]
Read moreLost and loster – Land of the Lost DVD review
October 23, 2009 3 Comments
Land of the Lost – Starring Will Ferrell, Anna Friel and Danny McBride. Directed by Brad Silberling. Rated PG. Originally published June 10, 2009. By Simon Miraudo. Land of the Lost is a terrible family film – let’s just get that out there – but it is certain to live on as a staple of […]
Read moreTom Cruise: American Psycho?
October 22, 2009 0 Comments
source: blackbookmag.com This one makes so much sense we cannot believe we didn’t piece it together sooner. Director Mary Harron has revealed that Christian Bale‘s terrifying performance in American Psycho was inspired by Tom Cruise. The 1999 film was based on the controversial novel by Bret Easton Ellis, in which a smiling yuppie named Patrick […]
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