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Jamie Foxx as Electro in the next “Spider-Man” movie
He doesn’t look like the images of the character from comic books. He has a blueish glow for the next “Amazing Spider-Man” movie, due out in 2014. But it’s an arresting look, and the hoodie lends him a certain currency … Continue reading
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Keep an eye peeled for the “Despicable” Minions Blimp
It’s coming to Orlando and Miami next week — April 19, Orlando, April 21 Miami. Minions will be accompanying it.
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Pixar’s “Finding Dory,” a welcome “Nemo” sequel
Ellen DeGeneres gave one of the great, quirky vocal performances in animation history when she brought the daffy,, short-term memory-loss suffering Blue Tang “Dory” to life in “Finding Nemo.” And even though that film’s heart and narrative drive were in … Continue reading
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Justin Timberlake as Oscar host?
He makes movies. He’s good in them. A couple have been hits. He can sing. He can dance. He’s good in live situations, funny and quick on his feet. Yeah, I would LOVE to see Neil Patrick Harris host the … Continue reading
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“The Wolverine” — first images, spoilers
It’s due out this summer, July 26. And in case you hadn’t noticed, they’re running into the same sorts of problems titling Hugh Jackman’s various adventures of “The Wolverine” that “The Dark Knight” folks ran into. There was “Wolverine,” (“X-Men: … Continue reading
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Next Interviews: Rosario Dawson and “Trance” director Danny Boyle
Yes, they are or at least “were” a couple, as of last year. Haven’t checked back to see if that’s still the case. But Danny Boyle gave Rosario Dawson her best role in years with “Trance,” and I’ll be talking … Continue reading
Today’s first screening — “Spring Breakers”
Rude, crude, edgy and dark, here’s a movie that finally lets Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Benson and Selena Gomez abandon whatever “good girl” image they have and take us on a down and dirty ride about college girls robbing people to … Continue reading
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“Trance” — Vincent Cassel makes the best gangsters
This generation’s scariest Frenchman has got to be Vincent “Mesrine/Black Swan” Cassel, who gets another workout on the other side of the law in Danny Boyle’s “Trance.” He’s got to be menacing, scary to James McAvoy, the art auction house … Continue reading
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Tonight’s screening, “Dead Man Down”
The phrase “not previewed for critics” carries a certain amount of bad baggage. Not every movie hidden from the press is bad. Almost, though. Colin Farrell stars in “Dead Man Down,” along with Noomi Rapace and as a crime lord … Continue reading
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Today’s screening: “Oz, the Great and Powerful,” the year’s first blockbuster?
A James Franco/Mila Kunis/Michelle Williams “Wizard of Oz” prequel with Sam Raimi at the helm is “tracking,” according to Deadline.com, for an epic $80 million or more opening weekend. A lackluster 2013 (down 24% in February alone) could be rescued … Continue reading
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