Sick, twisted, Funny Games is enjoyable
Funny Games is a disturbing, and at times frustrating and infuriating, but overall entertaining thriller, which is probably just the result German writer-director Michael Haneke wanted.
A scene-for-scene remake of Haneke’s own original 1997 Austrian-made version, it stars two seasoned campaigners (Read more. . .)
Jun. 30, 2009 | Movie Reviews, Movies, Thriller | 5 Comments
Daybreakers more appealing than Twilight
I AM not one who has jumped on the whole Twilight bandwagon. In fact, I won’t be too upset if I go through the rest of my life without ever seeing the film I’m led to believe is about horny (Read more. . .)
Jun. 30, 2009 | Action, Movies, Previews & Trailers, Science Fiction | 1 Comment
Wanted film adaptation has desired effect
What would The Matrix be if you replaced Laurence Fishburne with Morgan Freeman and killer machines with daddy abandonment issues?
The answer is Wanted. And while it doesn’t quite match the epic nature of the aforementioned sci-fi classic, it does have (Read more. . .)
Jun. 30, 2009 | Action, Movie Reviews, Movies | No Comments
An American Werewolf in Remake … Sadly
REMAKE is becoming a real dirty word. Just about every time I hear it these days I shudder. ‘Shit, what next?’ I think to myself. What movie next will those unimaginative, unoriginal Hollywood producers get their mitts on. Well, now (Read more. . .)
Jun. 29, 2009 | Horror, Movie News, Movies | No Comments
11 Not-So Shakespearean Actors Doing Shakespeare in 11 Not-So Shakespearean Movies
Almost 400 years after his death, the work of The Bard, the great William Shakespeare, continues to be adapted for the big screen at an amazing rate – by all and sundry.
Rarely will a year go by without some Shakespearean (Read more. . .)
Jun. 26, 2009 | Action, Actors & Actresses, Comedy, Lists, Movies, Romance, Thriller | No Comments
G.I. Joe looks explosive, but will it bomb?
I was a massive toy collector when I was a young fella in the ’80s. But, I never got a G.I. Joe action figure. I was more of a Masters of the Universe or Transformers fan.
I never even saw a (Read more. . .)
Jun. 22, 2009 | Action, Movies, Previews & Trailers | No Comments
Latest remake should be a real howler (meaning a laughably stupid blunder)
TEEN Wolf looks as though it will be joining the painfully long list of movies getting the remake treatment.
It has been reported that Warner Bros. is looking for writers to do-over the1985 cult hit starring Michael J. Fox as a (Read more. . .)
Jun. 22, 2009 | Family, Movie News, Movies | No Comments
Crowe in driver’s seat of new Robin Hood
Looks as though director Ridley Scott is putting a new ’spin’ on the legendary Robin Hood tale with his own upcoming big screen adaptation. Out are horses, and in come … jeeps?
This is the latest picture snapped during filming on the Russell Crowe-driven blockbuster that (Read more. . .)
Jun. 17, 2009 | Action, Movie News, Movies | No Comments
Mickey just whip it, whip it real good
You would expect Mickey Rourke to be a bit more capable than Jeff Bridges when it comes to kicking some ass. And it looks as though it will be the case in the Ironman movie series if this shot of (Read more. . .)
Jun. 13, 2009 | Action, Movie News, Movies | No Comments
T. Scott coming out to play with Warriors
Those Scott Brothers are still really busy boys – despite their advancing years.
We’ve got the relentless movie-making machine that is 72-year-old Ridley Scott currently back in epic action-adventure mode with Robin Hood, starring his muse Russell Crowe.
Brother Tony, 65, meanwhile is (Read more. . .)
Jun. 13, 2009 | Action, Movie News, Movies | No Comments
11 Questionable Remakes & Their Status
Robert Pattinson could have a 'sting' in his tail in Dune.
Hollywood is continuing its unrelenting push for everything old to become new again – even those not so old. While remakes have been around since the start of last century (Read more. . .)
Jun. 12, 2009 | Action, Lists, Movies, Science Fiction | 2 Comments
Miller’s poor direction haunts The Spirit
As creator of such classic graphic novels as 300, Sin City and The Dark Knight Returns, Frank Miller is a true legend in his field – and he should stay there! Under no circumstances should he be allowed anywhere near (Read more. . .)
Jun. 8, 2009 | Action, Adventure, Movie Reviews, Movies | No Comments
It’s not all Greek to Worthington’s Perseus
PERSEUS has certainly come along way since 1981. If these shots released by Entertainment Weekly is anything to go by, the character looks to be one bad-ass dude in the Clash of the Titans remake.
Gone is Harry Hamlin and his (Read more. . .)
