Movies

Relativity Media and The Weinstein Co. are in talks for U.S. rights to “Jane Got a Gun,” starring Natalie Portman , Joel Edgerton, Ewan McGregor, Noah Emmerich and Rodrigo Santoro. The deal came together after footage was shown at Cannes this week. The companies had no comment, but an informed source confirmed the talks. CAA... Read more »

Most killers in Hannibal tend to stick to the shadows, leaving behind gruesome trophies as a calling card or evidence of their mastery over other humans. And although most seem intent on eluding capture for as long as possible, a common theme begins to emerge that’s not at all uncommon, even amongst non-psychopathic folk: the concept of legacy and the meaning of being recognized for an accomplishment. In ‘Trou Normand,’ the series takes a look at the meaning of not merely creating a legacy and ensuring ones prominence in the thoughts of others, but controlling the conversation, swaying it in a particular manner and, ultimately, changing what people think. These are common and intriguing concepts in fiction because they are so prevalent in our reality. They are the things most people apply ...Click to continue reading ‘Hannibal’ Season 1, Episode 9 Review – Piece by Piece

“Needle,” from U.S. film student Anahita Ghazvinizadeh, has nabbed the top prize at Cannes’ Cinefondation, whose  jury was presided by New Zealand-born multi-hyphenate Jane Campion. Ghazvinizadeh, a student at the School of the Art Insitute of Chicago,  won €15,000. As the First Prize winner, Ghazvinizadeh will have the opportunity to present her feature debut at the Festival. “Needle” is a coming-of-age drama centering... Read more »

The much awaited movie, ‘Raanjhanaa’ trailer was launched online and the trailer shows Sonam Kapoor in the role of a high school going girl.

Bryan Singer tossed X-Men: Days of Future Past back into the spotlight yesterday, announcing via Twitter that he and studio Twentieth Century Fox have cast yet another key mutant character after the film had already begun shooting in Montreal. Evan Peters of American Horror Story fame is playing the super-fast son of Magneto known as Quicksilver, a character that Joss Whedon is also currently planning to introduce into the Marvel Cinematic Universe via The Avengers 2. While we don’t quite yet know the implications of Singer’s latest roster addition when it comes to the two studios using the character, he does have bigger plans for Days of Future Past than fans may assume. Like the story in Marvel Comics, X-Men: Days of Future Past is a tale of time-travel and alternate futures. With the complex plot device, Singer and Fox are ...Click to continue reading ‘X-Men: Days of Future Past’ Is More Than A Time-Travel Reunion

When is an animated kids show a Hulk-sized big deal? When it continues a blockbuster Disney/Marvel movie franchise that has also become the linchpin of ABC’s fall lineup. The synergistic aspects of “Marvel’s Avengers Assemble” — being previewed on boy-oriented cable network Disney XD, in advance of a series date in July — are thus... Read more »

"All you have to do is wait for me." Just last week an illustrated teaser poster surfaced for the Sundance selected, slow-burning, western thriller Ain't Them Bodies Saints starring Rooney Mara (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo) and Casey Affleck (Gone Baby Gone). The film won the U.S. Dramatic Cinematography Award, and this writer called the film "a contemporary western with all the right beats, this film is full of authentic drama, and a respect for westerns of the past and present." Now you get a taste of the fantastic film from director David Lowery coming later this summer with this first gorgeous trailer. Watch below! ››› Continue reading Rooney Mara and Casey Affleck in 'Ain't Them Bodies Saints' Trailer

Appetite for destruction...

Tour the 2013 Cannes Film Festival with this interactive map taking a look at 20 of the locations I either frequent or am sure to visit while in town.

Vindoo Dara Singh will remain under police custody till May 28th.