Our Most Anticipated SXSW 2017 Movies: Old Gods, Muppet Docs, And Crimes Of All Sizes By Jacob Hall/March 10, 2017 8:00 am EST The 2017 SXSW Film Festival kicks off today and /Film will be there for the duration, bringing you reviews of major premieres and new discoveries alike. While we’re bound to uncover a gem (or three) that come out of nowhere, a few movies are already on our radar as must-sees....
Page 2: Ghostbusters, Drive, Star Trek, Michael Giacchino, Battlestar Galactica, Dexter, Tintin, Face/Off, Muppets, Tron, Doctor Who, Wreck-It Ralph, Star Wars, Planet Of The Apes, Apollo 18 By Peter Sciretta/Sept. 1, 2011 8:00 am EST What is Page 2? Page 2 is a compilation of stories and news tidbits, which for whatever reason, didn’t make the front page of /Film. After the jump we’ve included 56 different items, fun images, videos, casting tidbits, articles of interest and more....
Page 2: Transformers, Batman, Star Trek, The Muppets, Clerks 3, Fight Club Musical, The Walking Dead, Commando By Peter Sciretta/Feb. 10, 2011 8:00 pm EST What is Page 2? Page 2 is a compilation of stories and news tidbits, which for whatever reason, didn’t make the front page of /Film. After the jump we’ve included 31 different items, fun images, videos, casting tidbits, articles of interest and more. It’s like a mystery grab bag of movie web related goodness....
Sequel Bits: ‘Dumb And Dumber To’, ‘Anchorman 2’, ‘G.I. Joe: Retaliation’, ‘Halloween 3D’, ‘Machete In Space’, ‘El Mariachi’, ‘Star Trek Into Darkness’ By Angie Han/Jan. 25, 2013 7:00 am EST Who’s up for another El Mariachi movie? Robert Rodriguez and Antonio Banderas definitely are. Also after the jump: Could Channing Tatum or Emma Stone be in Dumb and Dumber To? Steve Carell hasn’t seen a script yet for Anchorman 2 Jon M....
Sequel Bits: Bill Murray Out Of ‘Ghostbusters 3’ Again? Plus: ‘Dragon Tattoo’ Sequels Could Shoot Together, ‘Star Trek 2’ Villain Hints, ‘Roger Rabbit 2’ Stalled By Angie Han/Dec. 19, 2011 2:30 pm EST We’re covering a few sequels in very different stages of the development process today — one that’s gearing up to begin shooting soon, another that’s yet to be greenlit, and two more that’ve been in the works for what feels like forever....
Stephen Colbert Will Replace David Letterman As ‘The Late Show’ Host In 2015 By Russ Fischer/April 10, 2014 9:19 am EST So #CancelColbert worked, if not in quite the way anyone envisioned. Stephen Colbert will become the next host of The Late Show on CBS, taking over after David Letterman departs in 2015. This raises many questions, most notably: will Colbert cast aside the conservative parody character he created to host The Colbert Report on Comedy Central?...
Superhero Bits: The Dark Knight Rises, Man Of Steel, Hulk, The Avengers By Germain Lussier/Aug. 8, 2011 11:00 am EST [No photo] Want to read a detailed rundown of what went down on The Dark Knight Rises this weekend complete with between-shot entertainment and full spoilers? What’s a major problem with The Avengers? When might we see a Guillermo Del Toro produced Hulk TV show? Does Denis Leary think he’ll be back for The Amazing Spider-Man 2?...
Superhero Bits: Thor: Ragnarok Official Runtime, Black Panther Trailer Coming Soon & More By Ethan Anderton/Oct. 13, 2017 5:00 pm EST What is the best-selling comic book of the year? How long is Thor: Ragnarok? What role could Jeff Goldblum have played in Captain America: The First Avenger? When can we expect a new trailer for Black Panther? Can you guess what Justice League has been rated by the MPAA? What can we expect from the Arrowverse crossover wedding this year?...
Telluride Review: Darren Aronofsky’s Black Swan By Peter Sciretta/Sept. 6, 2010 11:00 am EST Before Darren Aronofsky left the stage at the 37th Telluride Film Festival in the introduction of his new film, Black Swan, he apologized to the crowd: “I’m really sorry. I want to apologize for what’s about to happen… I didn’t know what I was doing…” With that he walked off stage and the lights went down. Aronofsky’s apology was directed at people like the older couple seated to my right....
The Novelization Of ‘Revenge Of The Sith’ Is One Of The All-Time Best ‘Star Wars’ Stories By Allyson Gronowitz/April 4, 2018 11:00 am EST When you think of Star Wars, you think of the movies first and foremost. Sure, Star Wars Rebels ranks among the Star Wars stories, and the Extended Universe books are beloved by all who suffered through the Dark Age in the ’80s and early ’90s, a time before we were blessed with new content every three minutes or so....
Theory: All Pixar Movies Exist In The Same Universe By Germain Lussier/July 17, 2013 8:00 am EST For all the hate, garbage and stupidity the Internet brings us on a daily basis, every once in a while it provides a global platform for something awesome. In this case, Jon Negroni’s Pixar Theory. Negroni wrote a post that has been circulating since last week which goes through every single Pixar movie since Toy Story and surmises they’re all set in the same universe....
This Week In Trailers: Burning Sands, Phoenix Forgotten, Here Alone, Mission Control: The Unsung Heroes Of Apollo By Christopher Stipp/Feb. 25, 2017 10:00 am EST Trailers are an under-appreciated art form insofar that many times they’re seen as vehicles for showing footage, explaining films away, or showing their hand about what moviegoers can expect. Foreign, domestic, independent, big budget: What better way to hone your skills as a thoughtful moviegoer than by deconstructing these little pieces of advertising?...
TV Trailer Round-Up: ‘Grace And Frankie’, ‘2 Dope Queens’, ‘The Path’ ‘Stargate: Origins’ And More By Chris Evangelista/Dec. 24, 2017 12:00 pm EST We cover a lot of stuff here at /Film, but sometimes a trailer slips through the cracks. And that’s where a good old fashioned trailer round-up comes in handy! This is a very special trailer round-up because it’s devoted solely to TV trailers. We love you, TV! You don’t judge us like others do!...
Why Can’t Zack Snyder Release His Director’s Cuts Theatrically? By Peter Sciretta/July 6, 2016 8:00 am EST Last week I watched Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice Ultimate Edition. I’m sure you’ve read about this — it’s Zack Snyder’s three-hour director’s cut of the film. The Ultimate Edition has had quite a few positive reviews as opposed to the half-hour shorter theatrical cut which was eviscerated by critics and moviegoers. The Ultimate Edition is a better film than the theatrical cut, I’m sure of that....
‘Blair Witch’ Producer Explains Why Sequels And Remakes Aren’t Going Anywhere By Ethan Anderton/Aug. 29, 2016 9:30 am EST This past summer was pretty disappointing in the sequel and remake department, even if the box office numbers weren’t as underwhelming as they may have seemed. This summer’s blockbusters just felt mostly underwhelming, but thankfully there are plenty of smaller independent films that are worth seeking out. However, just because this summer churned out some regrettable sequels and remakes, don’t expect Hollywood to slow down on churning them out....
/Film LA: Warner Brothers VIP Studio Tour In Burbank By Germain Lussier/Nov. 9, 2010 4:00 pm EST Warner Brothers has always been one of the most successful and cool studios in Hollywood. In the past decade, at the movies alone, they released the Harry Potter films, The Dark Knight, Inception, The Hangover, The Matrix, Watchmen and Where the Wild Things Are just to name a few of their geeky successes. They also have an slew of Best Picture winners from Casablanca to The Departed and they’re well known for developing relationships with auteurs like Stanley Kubrick, Clint Eastwood and Martin Scorsese....
/Film Set Interview: ‘The Avengers’ Writer/Director Joss Whedon By Peter Sciretta/April 2, 2012 10:00 am EST In June 2011, Marvel invited a handfull of journalists to the set of The Avengers. /Film was a part of this amazing visit to Albuquerque Studios (which you can read about here). While on set we participated in round table interviews with the cast and crew of the film. After the jump you will be able to read our interview with Joss Whedon, the writer and director of The Avengers....
‘Ghost In The Shell’ Early Buzz: A Visually Appealing, Often Familiar Piece Of Science-Fiction By Jack Giroux/March 30, 2017 7:00 am EST Ghost in the Shell may come up short on humanity, but the early reviews suggest director Rupert Sanders’ live-action remake of Mamoru Oshii’s 1995 manga adaptation is satisfying eye candy. Some reviews note that the film features another exceptional performance from Scarlett Johansson, although some of the movie’s critics write that the script holds her back a little....
‘Halloween’ Production Underway, Jamie Lee Curtis Posts Set Photo With A Special Memento By Ethan Anderton/Jan. 30, 2018 9:00 am EST Technically, production on the new Halloween movie has been underway for a couple weeks now, but today is the first official day of shooting on the sequel, which is bringing back Jamie Lee Curtis in her famed role as Laurie Strode, the sister of the seemingly immortal slasher Michael Myers....
‘Incredibles 2’ Spoiler Review: The Family That Fights Together, Stays Together By Ethan Anderton/June 19, 2018 8:00 am EST The Incredibles arrived on the scene in 2004 when superheroes were taking off at the box office, but hadn’t ventured into the behemoth of success that would come with the beginning of the Marvel Cinematic Universe just four years later. Now that 14 years have passed since the original, the superhero game is well-tread and seasoned territory....
