In the monthly movie series of “movies you should see,” September offers some intriguing Blu-ray/DVD, On Demand and select theatrical releases. Here are the movies that our out this month. Some of these movies are under-the-radar, others more mainstream. This is a strong month of sequels. Either way these are … [Read More]
The Academy announced on Monday the eligible movies selected to compete for the Foreign Language Oscar and as our American film going experience becomes more globalized, this is becoming a more relevant category. For those unfamiliar with the process take note that every country is allowed to include what … [Read More]
The nominations for the annual VES awards have been announced… and I like everything they’ve come up with (I put my choices in red): VISUAL EFFECTS IN A VISUAL EFFECTS DRIVEN MOTION PICTURE “I Am Legend” – Janek Sirrs, Mike Chambers, Jim Berney, Crys Forsyth-Smith “Transformers” – Scott Farar, Shari … [Read More]
Along with Cannes and Toronto, Sundance is one of the biggest and best film festivals in the world. This year looks like an amazing line up as they’ve officially released their official selections for the 2008 installment of the festival. I’ve always enjoyed festival parties and the whole environment of … [Read More]
The Chinese Oscars as everyone is calling the Golden Horse Awards, have been announced and Kung Fu Hustle has won five awards, Initial D also won two awards. The full list of winners from the Golden Horse site through Kung Fu Cult Cinema can be seen in the full article. … [Read More]
Just to show that I’m not harbouring some anti-religious feeling, and to try and repair the thread of a working relationship with John, here’s a news story about the upcoming Pope biopic from Coming Soon. Citing personal reasons, Ian Holm has been released from his commitment to play the title … [Read More]
From The Hollywood Reporter:Gary Oldman is set to star opposite Christian Bale in Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Batman Begins.” Christopher Nolan is directing the film, which is being produced by Emma Thomas, Charles Roven and Larry Franco. Oldman will play Lt. James Gordon, a detective on the Gotham police force. The … [Read More]