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Richard Linklater Readying “Spiritual Sequel” To ‘Dazed and Confused’
Ever since it played to limited box office effect way back in 1993, fans of Richard Linklater‘s cult lament for stoned pre-summer schools days gone by, the delightful ‘Dazed and Confused,’ have hoped for a sequel. Well, there may finally be some light at the end of that nicely toasted, tightly packed tunnel. During a more »
Francis Ford Coppola Returning to his Roots for New Film
While we in America still wait for a legitimate release of his last effort, the “experimental” horror film ‘Twixt,’ famed auteur Francis Ford Coppola is prepping what appears to be one of his most ambitious projects in a long time (and no, we aren’t talking about the oft-rumored but for now abandoned ‘Megalopolis’). The famed more »
Movie Review: “Fast and Furious 6″
Every now and then, a film comes along that affects you in a major way. It might be a tell-all documentary about a fascinating and controversial subject matter. It might appear as a poignant historical drama that chronicles the life of an important and courageous human being. It’s even a possibility that it might emerge more »
It’s Time for More ‘Timecop’
The late, great film critic Gene Siskel once said that, instead of remaking good to great movies, Hollywood should concentrate of revamping titles which had potential, but that someone failed to live up to the expectations of their ideas, actors, etc. A clear example of this concept would be ‘Timecop,’ a decent Jean-Claude Van Damme more »
Something About Spike Jonze’s ‘Her’ Has Warners Thinking Awards
Time to add another fan favorite to the already formidable 2013 Awards Season preview. Last seen bringing the beloved children’s book ‘Where the Wild Things Are’ to life, ‘Being John Malkovich’ director Spike Jonze latest effort, a technology-themed romance entitled ‘Her,’ will bow in November, according to supporting studio Warner Bros. In a field already more »
No Graphic “A-List” Sex for Lars Von Trier’s ‘Nymphomaniac’ After All
Danish director Lars Von Trier is not above courting controversy. Since the very start of his career to founding the no-frills filmmaking style known as Dogme ’95, he’s won numerous awards while systematically angering the movie industry with his support of pornography and outrageous personal statements (like his 2011 “compliments” about Adolph Hitler and Nazism more »
At ‘Hangover III’ Premiere, Zach Galifianakis’ Date Turns More than Heads
At first, it must have seemed like some kind of surreal performance art piece. After all, oddball humor is what comedian and ‘Hangover III‘ star Zach Galifianakis has traded in since he first hit LA to try his luck as a stand-up. That was 20 years ago. Now, the bearded funnyman is the recognizable face more »
A True Pioneer, Dr. Joyce Brothers Has Died
She was a calming voice of reason during an age which consistently sought to mock and demonize psychology. She was a mass media darling (print, radio, TV, even films) before such a tag was clearly defined, especially for women. She championed a quiet, common sense approach to problem solving, light years away from the current more »
Five Seasons, No Movie Yet: ‘Community’ Gets Fifth Season
After yet another season of uncertainty for fans of Community, the NBC sitcom has been picked up for a 13-episode fifth season, the network announced Friday. However, when the network unveiled its fall schedule Sunday, Community was without a definitive timeslot. The series returned to lackluster ratings, following the departure of series creator Dan Harmon, more »
“Gotti” No Longer Sleeps with the Fishes
With Relativity Media securing U.S. distribution rights and veteran director Joe Johnston on board, the biopic on infamous mobster John Gotti is back on track. For now, that is. According to Collider, filming for “Gotti” begins this September. The film still stars John Travolta — um, OK — and is based on a story by more »



























