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City of God director Fernando Meirelles tackles sex and social classes in his upcoming film 360

Posted 16 years ago

If you haven’t seen CITY OF GOD, do so immediately. For me, it’s one of my absolute favorites and I’d argue one of the very best films of this decade. And though I wasn’t enamored with the Brazilian-born director’s last...

Does the “sizzle reel” for Sean Connery’s Sir Billi actually sizzle? (Answer: No.)

Posted 16 years ago

SIR BILLI, Sean Connery’s first film since THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN and the first animated feature from Scotland, isn’t slated for release till sometime next year. So perhaps the animation we’re seeing in the “sizzle reel” below is not...

Film critic Peter Travers first to review and praise Christopher Nolan’s Inception

Posted 16 years ago

To say INCEPTION is a highly anticipated film around these parts is, frankly, one hell of an understatement. Add to the fact that we’re having a pretty underwhelming summer movie season, and suddenly Chris Nolan’s cinematic bit of mindf*ckery –...

Pierce Brosnan and son Sean are Bonded (this has nothing to do with James Bond)

Posted 16 years ago

Huh. I watched and loved the HBO mini-series “Generation Kill” (David Simon 4 evah!) but I guess it just never occurred to me that Sean Brosnan – who played Corporal Daniel Redman – was related to former 007 Pierce Brosnan....

DreamWorks Animation wants in on that Toy Story green, plans on bringing Troll dolls to terrible, terrible life

Posted 16 years ago

Dam dolls, Gonks, Wishniks, Treasure Trolls, Norfins… these are just some of the names used to describe these… things. And now DreamWorks Animation, not content with letting Pixar have all the fun and money because of their successful toy film...

John Lithgow and Freida Pinto join the Planet of the Apes prequel Rise of the Apes

Posted 16 years ago

Late last week, we brought news that offers apparently went out to both War Machine Don Cheadle and Indian hottie Freida Pinto (YOU WILL MEET A TALL DARK STRANGER, SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE) to star in Fox’s upcoming RISE OF THE APES,...

David Cronenberg to embrace nothingness with As She Climbed Across the Table?

Posted 16 years ago

David Cronenberg (A DANGEROUS METHOD, EASTERN PROMISES, EXISTENZ) is easily one of my favorite directors alive. From his body horror masterpieces to his more recent psychological dramas, the guy has managed to not lose step with his thematic interests, and...

New Piranha 3D poster gets its grill all up in your face

Posted 16 years ago

In case you forgot that Alexandre Aja’s PIRANHA 3D was, you know, in 3D… well, Dimension is sure as shit reminding you by putting its fishy terror up close and personal with a whole bunch of needless text in its...

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Going to Comic Con? Be sure to check out the famous ‘Masters of the Web’ panel!

Posted 16 years ago

If you’re a movie nerd and you have an internet connection, chances are you’re familiar with the online film community across the web. And if San Diego Comic Con is on the agenda for you this year, then you’ll have...

Cool Videos: Batman fan film City of Scars

Posted 16 years ago

Have there been many notable Batman fan films (if any) made since Christopher Nolan’s THE DARK KNIGHT? I don’t know, I mean, that’s a hard act to follow and I think you’d have to have some balls to even attempt...

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Christopher Nolan Movies Ranked: Where Does The Odyssey Land?

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We rank all of Christopher Nolan's movies, up to and including his latest release, The Odyssey!

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Every Live-Action Spider-Man Movie Ranked: Which One Is the Best?

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From 2002 to 2026, we're taking a look at every Live Action Spider-man film and ranking them. Let's see how they stack up!

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Evil Dead Burn’s Mid-Credits and Post-Credits Scenes Explained (SPOILERS)

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Evil Dead Burn features two post-credits scenes that tease the franchise's future. We break down what it all could mean.

Ryan Gosling is Ghost Rider. Here's what the Nicolas Cage movies got right, what they got wrong, and what Marvel should learn for 2028

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Ryan Gosling’s Ghost Rider Can Learn From What the Previous Movies Got Right (and Wrong)

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5 Underrated Sam Neill Movies Every Fan Should See

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While best known for the Jurassic Park movies, there was much more to Sam Neill than Dr. Alan Grant. Here are five killer performances you can't miss.

City of God director Fernando Meirelles tackles sex and social classes in his upcoming film 360

Does the “sizzle reel” for Sean Connery’s Sir Billi actually sizzle? (Answer: No.)

Film critic Peter Travers first to review and praise Christopher Nolan’s Inception

Pierce Brosnan and son Sean are Bonded (this has nothing to do with James Bond)

DreamWorks Animation wants in on that Toy Story green, plans on bringing Troll dolls to terrible, terrible life

John Lithgow and Freida Pinto join the Planet of the Apes prequel Rise of the Apes

David Cronenberg to embrace nothingness with As She Climbed Across the Table?

New Piranha 3D poster gets its grill all up in your face

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