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A Brief History of the Uncharted Movie

For the uninitiated, the Uncharted videogame series is getting a movie adaptation. That movie is being written and directed by Hollywood star director David O. Russell, who recently received an Academy Award nomination for helming The Fighter. Even more, Academy Award nominee Mark Wahlberg (best supporting actor in The Departed) is attached in the starring role of Nathan Drake. And yet, the fans are pissed....  read more

Is Pride and Prejudice and Zombies Doomed?

It sure seems like the film that started with such promise is dying faster than you can say “Regency-era Zombie Apocalypse.” The screen adaptation of monster mash-up novel Pride and Prejudice and Zombies began over a year ago with big industry names like David O. Russell and Natalie Portman attached as director and star/executive-producer respectively. However, things quickly turned sour as both names walked out on the project due to scheduling conflicts. Although, Portman did remain as executive-producer....  read more

The Fighter Review

At a certain point, all boxing movies are somewhat the same. We see an athlete prepare for fights, win some, lose some, and arrive at the ultimate bout that determines whether or not the protagonist wins or loses....  read more

Melissa Leo Signs Up for The Fighter Opposite Bale and Wahlberg

Frozen River star Melissa Leo is poised to add The Fighter to her queue of roles following her Oscar nomination this year, according to Variety. ...  read more