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| Archived Since: | February 26, 2008 | |
Blog Post Archive
Early Edition: Sally Field Set as Mary Todd Lincoln; '24' and 'Bond 23' Get Nods; More
Steven Spielberg has tapped Sally Field to play Mary Todd Lincoln opposite Daniel Day-Lewis as the 16th president in 'Lincoln,' the director's adaptation of 'Team of Rivals,' Doris Kearns Goodwin's book that centers on the political clashes between Lincoln and the officers of his cabinet. Show More Summary
Geroge Clooney Bails Out Wall Street
George Clooney is the 'The $700 Billion Man.'
Clooney and Grant Heslov's Smoke House production company will produce a film about the Wall Street bailout. According to Variety, the project -- based on Laura Blumenfeld's 2009 Washington...Show More Summary
Early Edition: Rufus Sewell Turns Into a Vampire; 'Dragonflight' Book Takes Wing; More
'Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter' just got its head vampire: Rufus Sewell will play Adam, the leader of the bloodsuckers in Fox's adaptation of the best-selling book. Benjamin Walker, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Anthony Mackie and Dominic Cooper also star in Timur Bekmambetov's 3D movie. Show More Summary
Early Edition: Blake Lively Ready for 'Savages'; New Director for 'Wolverine'; More
Blake Lively might not be taking her planned trip down the Yellow Brick Road. Lively, who won critical acclaim for her role in Ben Affleck's 'The Town,' is now first in line for the female lead in Oliver Stone's 'Savages,' a story about...Show More Summary
Sidney Lumet's Best Films
Director Sidney Lumet, who passed away April 9 at the age of 86, may not have been a "name" director, like Steven Spielberg or Alfred Hitchcock (at least not to the general public), but you certainly know the names of his films.
From...Show More Summary
The Trailer For 'Mortal Kombat: Legacy' Debuts With Guns Blazing (VIDEO)
Fans have been eagerly awaiting updates on the possibility of more live-action adventures set in the world of 'Mortal Kombat,' the infamous video game series of the 90s. It all started last summer, when a bloody, hard-hitting short film...Show More Summary
Kirsten Dunst Faces the End of the World in 'Melancholia' Trailer
Danish filmmaker Lars von Trier goes mainstream -- well, as much as the determinedly indie director ever would -- in the trailer for his new all-star film. "A beautiful film about the end of the world," is the tag line for 'Melancholia,'...Show More Summary
'Hanna' Star Saoirse Ronan On Fairy Tale Acting and Killer Training
In the movies at least, it seems as if violent killers are getting younger every day. Following in the footsteps of Chloe Moretz's Hit Girl in 'Kick Ass,' Saoirse Ronan plays the title character in 'Hanna,' Joe Wright's new film about a teenage girl who's been trained since birth to take out targets - and she's every bit as good as her predecessor. Show More Summary
'Hanna' Director Joe Wright On First-Time Action and the Genius of the Chemical Brothers
Before 'Hanna,' Joe Wright was probably best known for his period dramas, and could easily have carved out a comfortable niche buttoning up beautiful actresses like Keira Knightley in too-tight clothing and putting them through the paces of anachronistic romances. Show More Summary
Schwarzenegger Back in Action (and Not Just As a Cartoon)
Arnold Schwarzenegger's return to showbiz won't be limited to just voicing his new action hero, 'The Governator.'
The 'Terminator' star is also planning to headline the action film 'The Last Stand,' in which he'll play a small-town sheriff who must recapture a drug cartel leader before he crosses the border to freedom in Mexico. Show More Summary
Kat Dennings Seduces a Small Town in 'Daydream Nation' Trailer
"It's 'Juno' reimagined by David Lynch," teases the trailer for the new indie 'Daydream Nation,' starring Kat Dennings as a big-city girl forced to move to a "backwards hick town." Bored out of her mind, she stirs up all kinds of trouble, including seducing her teacher (Josh Lucas). Show More Summary
See Buffed-Up Tom Hardy in New 'Warrior' Trailer
The new trailer for brother-versus-brother fight movie 'Warrior' hit today, with glimpses of a much buffer Tom Hardy and a battered Joel Edgerton.
Hardy ('Inception') stars as the younger brother who joined the Marines, and Edgerton ('Animal Kingdom') plays the older one who became a teacher and had a family he now can't support. Show More Summary
'Your Highness' Review: A Half-Baked Tale of Might, Magic, and Mary Jane
If you're the kind of role-playing gamer who attempts to have sexual intercourse with every random NPC you come across, then 'Your Highness' was made specifically for you. This is the multi-million dollar physical representation of a...Show More Summary
Beastie Boys Release 'Fight For Your Right -- Revisited' Star-Packed Trailer
The Beastie Boys released a trailer Thursday for their 30 minute short 'Fight For Your Right -- Revisited' -- in support of the trio's forthcoming new album 'Hot Sauce Committee Part Two' -- and it's a doozy.
As MGM used to say, there's more stars here than in the heavens: Danny McBride, Seth Rogen, Elijah Wood, Will Ferrell, John C. Show More Summary
Early Edition: Ben Stiller Ready for 'Walter Mitty'; Joe Eszterhas Returns to H'wood; More
The daydream is over. Fox has finally got their script together for the long-in-the-works remake of the 1947 Danny Kaye film 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty' and may have nabbed their star: Ben Stiller. According to Deadline, the film...Show More Summary
Rob Riggle Closing In on '21 Jump Street' Deal
If you're wondering why a big-screen remake of a late-'80s TV show about cops who arrest kids is necessary, here's a solid argument: 'Daily Show' veteran Rob Riggle may co-star as a drug-dealing criminal mastermind.
Variety reports that...Show More Summary
Framed: Scream
Welcome to Framed, a column at Cinematical that used to run every Thursday, celebrating the artistry of cinema -- one frame at a time. It's time to say goodbye, though. Thank you for reading and for all your support.
[Spoilers]
Wes Craven returns to the director's chair for another installment in the 'Scream' series, which hits theaters April 15. Show More Summary
In Defense of Keanu Reeves
In reviewing Keanu Reeves' latest film, 'Henry's Crime,' critic Rex Reed snipes, "the only surprise in it is finding Keanu Reeves in a role that requires some acting. The movie is not great, but the star is not bad. This, in some quarters,...Show More Summary
'Fright Night' Photos: Colin Farrell Shows Off His Vampire Fangs (Moviefone Exclusive)
One of the most memorable horror movies of the 1980s is getting a 2011 update with the release of this summer's 'Fright Night.'
'Fright Night' is just your average story of a typical suburban kid who meets his new next-door neighbor,...Show More Summary
Sofia Vergara Meets 'The Three Stooges'
'Modern Family's' Sofia Vergara is rumored to be very close to getting an offer for a femme fatale part in the Farrelly brothers' big-screen version of 'The Three Stooges.'
The comedy -- starring Sean Hayes as Larry and Will Sasso as...Show More Summary