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Miral

<em>Miral</em>

There’s nothing wrong with making a film for personal reasons. In fact, I might argue that they should always be made for personal reasons. The best movies, like the best books or paintings or whatever else, are works of passion. Unfortunately, though, while passion can drive you, it can also blind you to truly seeing what you’re creating, which is almost certainly the case with Julian Schnabel’s Miral.   read more

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Letters to Juliet Review

<em>Letters to Juliet</em> Review

Director: Gary Winick Writer: Jose Rivera, Tim Sullivan Cinematographer: Marco Pontecorvo Starring: Amanda Seyfried, Gael GarcĂ­a Bernal, Vanessa Redgrave Studio: Applehead Pictures Needs a few rough drafts...  read more

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Roland Emmerich Tackles Shakespeare for New Movie

Roland Emmerich Tackles Shakespeare for New Movie

Director Roland Emmerich usually destroys the world in his movies, which include Independence Day, 2012 and The Day After Tomorrow, but in his next film, he’ll leave behind explosions and CGI effects for something a little more intellectual. The project, titled Anonymous, is based on the idea that the works of the William Shakespeare were actually written by the Earl of Oxford, Edward de Vere....  read more

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Cast and plot unveiled for Ridley Scott's Robin Hood flick

Cast and plot unveiled for Ridley Scott's Robin Hood flick

As it heads into production, Ridley Scott’s take on Robin Hood has begun to shape up beyond its vague early details. ...  read more

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