Emperor
Historical drama can be a tricky topic. Attempts to manufacture tension from events long past where the audience presumably already knows the outcome means two things. First, it is in the telling of the story, and not the surprise-free ending, that the cinematic value is gleaned. Second, infusing these events with interests both human and historical means that we need to care about the fates of the people involved. This is especially true of film centering around the exhaustively explored period of World War II. Recycling stories that are often grim and, by now, in danger of being cliched, requires... read more
Found in: Movies, ReviewsLincoln
Thanks to a strong cast and a smart story that’s historically, morally and politically rich, Lincoln will go down as one of Spielberg’s greatest accomplishments. read more
Found in: Movies, ReviewsHope Springs
A schizophrenic hybrid of tee-hee sex comedy and serious relationship drama, Hope Springs finds itself hopelessly adrift in a non-committal middle ground. David Frankel’s film concerns the longstanding marriage of Connecticut couple Kay (Meryl Streep) and Arnold (Tommy Lee Jones), which has settled into a familiar, enervating pattern of Kay serving Arnold the same breakfast each morning (two eggs sunny-side up, a strip of bacon, coffee) and then waking him from his living room easy chair (in front of TV golf broadcasts) each night. With their two grown kids out of the house, Kay and Arnold have calcified into complacent... read more
Found in: Movies, ReviewsMen in Black III
The evolution of the comic book movie in recent years has led to an increasing focus on grounding them in as much reality as possible. In that respect, Men in Black III, like the rest of the series, is a refreshing throwback, in that it fully embraces its roots with open tentacles, creating a goofy and cartoonish world in which aliens of all shapes and sizes lurk around every corner... read more
Found in: Movies, ReviewsWatch the First Trailer for Men In Black 3
When _Men in Black 3_ is released next year on May 25 2012, it will have been a decade since Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones played agents J and K, respectively, the galaxy defenders that won’t let you remember. With the first trailer for _Men in Black 3_, Jones and Smith are back cleaning the streets of New York from extraterrestrial activity. read more
Found in: Movies, NewsSee the First Image of Daniel Day-Lewis With His Lincoln Beard
Spielberg’s long in development film "Lincoln" is finally shooting in Richmond, Virginia, and a local has taken the first picture of star Daniel Day-Lewis sporting his Lincoln beard for the title role. read more
Found in: Movies, NewsThe Company Men
Company Men’s intentions are certainly altruistic, but Affleck’s character in particular, whose story is far and away the most prominent, keeps us from real empathy—an almost impressive feat considering how unfortunate his situation is. read more
Found in: Movies, ReviewsMen In Black III Plot Details Revealed
If you’ve been waiting with bated breath to know just what the third installment of the Men In Black series will be about, good news! NewsInFilm.com got a look at the script (still being revised by screenwriter Etan Cohen) and revealed a few key points in the plot. The biggie comes as no surprise: Will Smith has to save the world. Pattern, much? Ah, but there are several other little nuggets of script info that do have us intrigued. Read on, unless you’re not a fan of mild spoilers:... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsJemaine Clement is Putting On a Villianous Face for Men in Black III
Jemaine Clement, one half of the notoriously funny singer/songwriter/rapper duo Flight of the Conchords, is in the final stages of being cast as a villain in the upcoming Men in Black III.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsIs 2010 the Year of the Will Smith Sequel Announcement?
Sure seems that way! read more
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