Trailer Spotlight: Terrence Malick’s ‘Knight of Cups’ starring Christian Bale

I don't usually post a trailer spotlight so early in the week, but I've been waiting for this movie since back in 2011! Knight of Cups was also on my most-anticipated films of 2013, alas it's Terrence Malick we're talking about here. But looks like we WILL see this one in 2015 as apparently the film will …

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FlixChatter Review: EXODUS: Gods and Kings (2014)

Sir Ridley Scott maybe the most inconsistent successful film director ever, he first burst into fame by directing Alien in 1979 but made two big budget misfires a few years later, Blade Runner and Legend. He came back into prominence again in 1991 with Thelma & Louise, but the rest of his work in the 90s …

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Question of the week: Which seasoned director do you think has lost his mojo?

Though this falls under my Random Movie Question categories, you'd surmise that it's really NOT so random. I was inspired by my friend Ted who texted me after the EXODUS screening that he was surprised the film was made by an experienced director of Ridley Scott's caliber, he said it looked like it had been …

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10 Brilliant Acting Performances Defined by One Look

I LOVE LOVE this idea from Brittani that I came across earlier this week that I had to take part. "Sometimes a simple look an actor gives is nothing short of brilliant," I totally agree with her sentiment. Sometimes the quietest, most subtle look or gesture has the power to generate the most emotional response, no …

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Question of the week: Actors whose famous role you can’t shake

I just reviewed The Judge this weekend and I mentioned how RDJ is playing yet another variety of Tony Stark. He's always the smartest guy in the room, and always have an arsenal of snarky remarks he can just throw at you at the best opportunity. I'm not just talking about the recent roles he …

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Blogathon: 10 Actors I Would See In Just About Anything

Thank you to Lady Sati, whom I've been commiserating with in the agony & ecstasy of crushing over an underrated Brit, kindly passed the baton to me to join this awesome blogathon! This idea originated with Abbi at Where the Wild Things Are, and to be honest with you, it wasn't as easy as I …

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Oscar 2014 Winner Predictions & Reminiscing on Best Actor/Actress Nominees’ Early Roles

The film industry's biggest night is just three days away. Dozens upon dozens of award ceremonies have taken place in the past few months, culminating on Sunday with the Academy Awards! I figured I'll join in on the fun of predicting who will win the Oscars, split into two categories. The 'Should Win' here who …

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