DVD Review: Max Payne

I’ve seen some terrible films in my day, but I’d say I’ve been on a fairly good streak. I have managed to avoid most of the past years truly bad movies, until now. I blame my curiosity, I blame my desire to one day see a decent adaptation of a video game. After my viewing …

“Harry Potter” Stuntman Seriously Injured During Shooting

A stunt double for “Harry Potter” star Daniel Radcliffe has been seriously injured during an explosion while shooting was happening. The 25 year-old double was performing an aerial stunt and fell to the ground after an explosion during shooting of “Harry Poter and the Half Blood Prince.”  The London paper ‘The Daily Sun,’ says there …

New Writer to Tackle Ian Fleming Biopic

The Hollywood Reporter says John Orloff, (best known for “A Mighty Heart,”) has been brought on to re-write the Ian Fleming biography movie brought to Warner Bros. by Leonardo DiCaprio. The story will reportedly be much different from the James Bond films, (and, presumeably much different than “Spymaker,” a TV movie starring Sean Connery’s son …

Review: Dear Zachary

  “Dear Zachary” is subtitled “A Letter to a Son About His Father.”  The origin of the film came from Kurt Kenne’s earliest days as a filmmaker.  One of his close friends, Andrew Bagby, always starred in his home-video movies.  Kurt was close friends with Andrew’s parents.  In fact, a lot of kids were close …

Green Hornet Not Dead?

Remember like, five days ago, when we reported that the “Green Hornet” movie was slowly dying?  Not so fast says star and co-writer Seth Rogen. Rogen tells HitFix that Stephen Chow may have left the director’s seat, but he has not left the movie and will still play Kato.  Here’s what Rogen told HitFix: “‘The …

Carnahan Tackles “A-Team”

Director Joe Carnahan, (best known for the wonderful “Narc,” and the underwhelming “Smokin’ Aces,”) is reportedly teaming with producers Ridley and Tony Scott on the big scren version of the 1980’s hit TV show, “The A-Team.”  John Singleton just left the project, making room for Carnahan to come in and take over. Hopefully this will …

Poster For Eli Roth’s “Basterds” Movie Released

So here’s the deal with this poster.  Eli Roth is co-starring in his buddy Quentin Tarantino’s new movie, “Inglorious Basterds.”  Eli Roth is also a director, best known for “Cabin Fever,” and “Hostel.”  So when Quentin wrote scenes set at the premiere of the movie “Pride of the Nation,” he let his pal Eli shoot …

“Slumdog” Wins Again at SAG Awards

Danny Boyle’s movie “Slumdog Millionaire,” won the Best Cast at the SAG Awards on Sunday.  After picking up a Golden Globe and a Producer’s Guild award, “Slumdog,” seems to be the favorite to win the Oscar for Best Picture. Sean Penn won Best Actor for “Milk,” and Meryl Streep won best actress for “Doubt.”  Kate …