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When I watched 2007’s film adaptation of the graphic novel Ghost Rider my thoughts on the subject were severely affected by the state of catatonic boredom that I slowly slipped into throughout it’s less than riveting running time. When I heard that its sequel Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance was to be directed by Hollywood [...]
Should we be worried? Charlie Kaufman is set to attack the world of online film criticism with his latest directing project Frank or Francis. After his directorial debut Synecdoche New York won critics over, as most of his films do, Kaufman is turning to Hollywood and making a satire about a movie director who feuds [...]
Millennium Films have very quietly released the first official poster for Trespass, and it’s nothing more than a badly photoshopped travesty. Directed by Joel Schumacher (Phone Booth), Trespass stars Nicole Kidman (The Others), Nicholas Cage (Kick-Ass), Cam Gigandet (Burlesque), Liana Liberato (Trust) and Nico Tortorella (Scream 4). Synopsis: As they’re held for ransom, a husband and [...]
John Cusack (Being John Malkovich) and Nicolas Cage (Kick-Ass) are in talks to star in The Frozen Ground. Set to be written and directed by relative newcomer Scott Walker, The Frozen Ground is based on true events surrounding Alaska’s most notorious serial predator, Robert Hansen. Emmett Furla Films, Amber Entertainment and Envision Entertainment will co-produce, [...]
Movies that know exactly what they are and what their strengths are endear themselves to me, and the unashamedly raucous and silly Drive Angry (or Drive Angry 3D as it is officially titled) has a highly entertaining B movie heart wrapped in ‘A’ budget and 3D clothes. Reveling in its greasy ’70s occult and road movie exploitation [...]
After a long and protracted development period (which included a version Robert Rodriguez was due to produce with partner Rose McGowan a couple of years back) could a remake of Red Sonja finally be on the cards? The company behind the upcoming Conan reboot, Nu Image, appear to finally have a time pencilled in and [...]
What’s great about this new trailer for The Wicker Tree is the first thing you hear – the rich and resonant voice of Sir Christopher Lee giving us an immediate link to Robin Hardy’s film The Wicker Man, one of the finest horror films ever made. Lee, who popped up on HeyUGuys a few posts [...]
Will it only be a matter of time before the bunny needs to go back in the box once again? Action director Simon West has been doing the promotional rounds for new feature The Mechanic (released over here and in the US on Friday). Interviewed by Crave Online, he mentions the next project he’s involved [...]
With the distaste of Neil LaBute’s dismal remake of The Wicker Man still festering in many peoples mouths, Robin Hardy has come to the rescue with a sequel to his original take on the story. While not necessarily a direct sequel, The Wicker Tree will explore similar themes to the first installment. Posted on the film’s official [...]
Now that all the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time promo is done and dusted, Disney / Jerry Bruckheimer films are concentrating all their energies on The Sorcerer’s Apprentice which is released 13th August. The movie stars Nicholas Cage, Jay Baruchel and Alfred Molina and is based around part of the animated classic, Fantasia. [...]
It’s a slow week for movie releases, with Fantastic Mr. Fox the only release of note in the UK, along with Cirque Du Freak. Most of the remaining big films this year are due out in November and December. So, with the big winter films already hyped to the max, and with Iron Man 2, Clash [...]
