Ahhh... weekend is just around the corner, always a good thing. Just to change things up, I thought I post a question for you dear readers, 'coz it's Friday and we all want something fun on Fridays. I have no qualms to fess up that I have quite a few, heck perhaps half of my …
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Upon learning this news that David Tenant — the popular star of BBC's Dr. Who — will be a part of the Peacock network, I thought I'd resurrect my old post I did back in June. Funny how things haven't changed one bit since then. Brits/Aussies still very much saturate our shows. Just this Fall, another …
Continue reading Why the Brits/Aussies will always rule US TV
Is this a comic-based flick or another Hamlet adaptation? The cast for the upcoming Marvel comic adaptation Thor is is looking pretty high brow. First, we've got Shakesperean actor/director Kenneth Branagh at the helm. Second, the lineup includes the likes of Sir Anthony Hopkins, Natalie Portman, Stellan Skarsgard and Samuel L. Jackson. I'd never peg …
Another day and another swashbuckling extravaganza from Hollywood. This time courtesy of über producer Jerry Bruckheimer (Pirates of the Caribbean and National Treasure franchise, to name a few), starring Jake Gyllenhaal as the warrior prince. I heard about this video-game based flick quite a while ago, but have been blissfully ignoring it, opting instead to …
Continue reading Conspicuous Trailer of the Week: Prince of Persia
Talk about wish granted! It's been such a slow-burn as it were, but finally the writers of Three Rivers delivered. The 'Alone Together' episode was by far the most entertaining and emotionally-charged episode ever. It's got humor, wise words, heart-tugging scenes, and at long last, an engaging — albeit fleeting — love story! The beginning …
What??! Darn, I was pretty excited about this project and Wright at the helm. But The Playlist just reported over the weekend that it was all a lie. There's even a video on that post of the director himself admitting he passed on the directing offer, but for some reason, the press already got a …
Continue reading NewsFlash: Joe Wright NOT directing My Fair Lady remake?
I mentioned last week that Sam Worthington is rumored to be involved in the 4th Mad Max sequel. But Variety reported that the role has gone to British actor Tom Hardy, who garnered rave reviews recently for his performance and physical transformation in Bronson. He'll be joining Charlize Theron in the sequel titled Mad Max: …
Continue reading NewsFlash: Charlize Theron & Tom Hardy cast in Mad Max 4
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