Film Review: The Big Short

Midway through “The Big Short,” something hit me. Going into the film, I knew its basic premise: how a bunch of investors made money off the housing crisis. What I didn’t realize was how big a moment the implosion of America’s housing bubble was, and how the ensuing economic crash affected my life and the …

Bale Talks Batman

In an interview with Total Film, Christian Bale apparently has said that ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ will be the last time he dons the batsuit. “I believe, unless Chris [Nolan] says different, this will be the last time I’m playing Batman.” He also tells the site that he knows as little as possible about his …

DVD Review: Terminator Salvation

I know the title of this is ‘Review: Terminator Salvation,’ but in reality, I should title this article, “In Defense of Terminator Salvation.” The past films of McG haven’t been films I’ve been particularly a fan of, so handing him a treasured franchise like Terminator was definitely an idea that did not sit well with …

Review: Public Enemies

I have to admit, the idea of Michael Mann making a film about John Dillinger was something that excited me quite a bit. If anyone could do the story justice, it’d be the director of Heat. Though, what worried me was Mann’s current obsession of shooting everything on the Sony CineAlta HD camera. Would the …

Public Enemies Trailer Posted

Apple.com posted the HD Trailer for the upcoming Michael Mann biopic on John Dillinger ‘Public Enemies.’ The film stars Johnny Depp in the titular role, and co-stars Marion Cottilard and Christian Bale. I can’t tell you how excited I am about this one. Check out the trailer over at apple.com

Want to See “Public Enemies” Pictures? Want to See 400?

When it rains, it pours… Pictures, some 400 of them, taken behind-the-scenes of Michael Mann’s latest movie, “Public Enemies,” have surfaced on-line.  First Showing has taken the liberty of going through them and grabbing the really choice shots.  Check them out. There are reports that the movie has already had a couple of sneak peaks …

Close Up: Christopher Nolan

Christopher Nolan is arguably one of the most interesting and talented directors to emerge in the past ten years. His films have received both commercial and critical praise, and his latest, ‘The Dark Knight,’ has been receiving so much praise, and is poised to be the biggest hit of the summer. Nolan, a graduate of …