Movie Poster Monday: Jake Paltrow’s “The Good Night”

There’s another Paltrow headed for big-screen credentials: Gwyneth’s little brother, Jake. He’s the writer-director of the upcoming comedy The Good Night. He’s nailed down an impressive cast for his first film and, hey, they’re all featured on the poster!
Recognize ‘em? If you weren’t aware, The Good Night has sleep and dreams at its narrative center. […]

EARLY MOVIE PREVIEW: Mike Myers’ “The Love Guru”

Now shooting in Toronto: The comedy The Love Guru, Mike Myers’ first writing/acting effort since 2002’s Austin Powers in Goldmember, which I still love, by the way.
QUESTION: Have a favorite Mike Myers movie? I know, it’s So I Married An Axe Murder, but just tell us anyway.
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THE PLOT: Myers plays Pitka, a Canadian (American?) who becomes […]

The Beatles’ “Help!” Coming to DVD October 30

The Beatles were at their silly best while romping through Richard Lester’s A Hard Day’s Night (1964) and Help! (1965). Let the romping continue: EMI Music has just announced, after a decade’s absence on DVD, Help! will debut in a new 2-DVD set October 30th.
If Paul McCartney’s shameful Starbucks promotion and sad divorce deals make you long for the innocent shenanigans […]

Summer 2007 Box Office Results: Spider-Man 3 is #1

The sequel-drenched summer season is officially over. And, as expected, a sequel ruled at the box office. Spider-Man 3 was the top-grossing US film this summer, followed by, oh, just a few other sequels. Like five…
QUESTION: With the increasing number of sequels and remakes, do you think a writers’ work stoppage is maybe a good thing? (Now that’s a loaded question…) […]

Sacha Baron Cohen Set For “Bruno” Movie

It’s official: Sacha Baron Cohen is bringing Bruno, the last of his TV triumvirate, to the big screen for a 2008 release. Variety confirms Bruno, based on Cohen’s shallow, amazingly gay fashion reporter from his “Ali G” TV series.
If you haven’t seen the Bruno character before, you’ll recognize the tactics — Cohen asks uncomfortable questions […]

Movie Poster Monday: “Sisters” Remake

This week’s poster is for the remake of Sisters. No, not the girly NBC drama from the ’80s. The Brian De Palma 1973 psychological chiller, where Margot Kidder plays dangerous twin sisters. (David Cronenberg’s Dead Ringers is a bit of an homage, in my opinion.)
Eerie visuals, especially with the faded color palette. And, as we […]