The feature trailer for The Hunger Games‘ sequel, Catching Fire, debuted during the 2013 MTV Movie Awards. Handily, it is now online for legions to gawk at. Catching Fire features Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen and Josh Hutcherson as Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) – (spoiler alert) - the winners of the 74th Annual Hunger Games, touring the districts […]
Read moreKatniss looks very fancy in this new Hunger Games – Catching Fire poster
If Jennifer Lawrence struggled to make it to the podium in her Oscar dress, she’s got no chance of climbing stairs in this get up. A new batch of posters from The Hunger Games – Catching Fire have been released, with Katniss (Lawrence), Effie (Elizabeth Banks), Haymitch (Woody Harrelson), Cinna (Lenny Kravitz), and Caesar (Stanley Tucci) in fairly regal […]
Read moreHalle Berry back as Storm in X-Men: Days of Future Past
We knew it was coming, but it’s nice to have confirmation all the same. Halle Berry will reprise the role of Storm in X-Men: Days of Future Past. Director Bryan Singer revealed her casting via Twitter, just as he has with every other actor affiliated with the film. She joins former castmates Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Ian […]
Read morePoster Debut: The Hunger Games – Catching Fire
Besides winning an Oscar and being the most GIFable person on the planet, Jennifer Lawrence also has that hit Hunger Games franchise under her belt. Is there anything she can’t do? How about ‘be adorably starstruck by Jack Nicholson’? Yep, she’s got that covered too. The poster for its second instalment, Catching Fire, has arrived, promoting Katniss Everdeen (Lawrence) […]
Read moreThe (Pod) Casting Couch – Oscars Recap
Looking for a film podcast to whisper sweet cinematic nothings in your ear? Only one features Quickflix critics Simon Miraudo and Andrew Williams, as well as reviewers Shannon Harvey, and Laura Hewison. That’d be The (Pod) Casting Couch, where each week the latest releases are analysed within an inch of their life, outrageous digressions are indulged, and flights of […]
Read moreArgo wins Best Picture, Life of Pi takes Best Director at 85th Academy Awards
Ben Affleck’s Argo defied decades of Oscar history to win Best Picture at the 85th Academy Awards, despite its helmer not being nominated for Best Director. In a teary speech, Affleck made note of his miraculous Hollywood comeback after years left out in the cold. Tonight, he’s the toast of the town. Argo scored two other prizes at […]
Read moreJennifer Lawrence follows David O. Russell to The Ends of the Earth
David O. Russell is hitching his wagon to Jennifer Lawrence’s star, casting her in a third motion picture following their hit collaboration Silver Linings Playbook. It was announced earlier this week that Lawrence would appear alongside her Playbook co-star Bradley Cooper in an as-yet untitled Russell drama about corruption in New York City. According to The Hollywood […]
Read moreJennifer Lawrence to reteam with Silver Linings Playbook’s David O. Russell and Bradley Cooper
Jennifer Lawrence will reunite with her Silver Linings Playbook director David O. Russell for the film formerly known as American Bulls**t. The announcement comes from Deadline, who suggest she will play Christian Bale’s wife in the ensemble flick. Written by Eric Singer, the untitled pic tells of a true sting operation of Atlantic City gangsters and corrupt politicians […]
Read moreAnna Paquin and Ellen Page back for X-Men: Days of Future Past
Director Bryan Singer announced via Twitter that Anna Paquin, Ellen Page and Shawn Ashmore have joined the cast of X-Men: Days of Future Past. The trio last appeared in X-Men: The Last Stand, directed by Brett Ratner, playing mutant students Rogue (Paquin), Kitty Pryde (Page), and Iceman (Ashmore). They join James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer […]
Read moreManic depressive dream girl – Silver Linings Playbook review
Silver Linings Playbook – Starring Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, and Robert De Niro. Directed by David O. Russell. Rated M. By Simon Miraudo. The most pleasant surprise in David O. Russell‘s Silver Linings Playbook is that Bradley Cooper is the best thing in it, despite it also featuring such venerable actors as Robert De Niro, […]
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April 15, 2013 