Mike Sampson

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Favorite Movies: The Shawshank Redemption, Jaws, Boogie Nights, Goodfellas, The Jerk, Raiders of read more the Lost Ark, The Untouchables (recent) 21 Grams, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Anchorman

Likes: German women, the VX-980 hair blower, my chest hair, fighting beach read more crime, my talking black Trans-Am...oh wait, that's David Hasselhoff

Steve Carell gets ready to sing for his next comedy

Posted 16 years ago

Steve Carell is no stranger to singing in his movies. Whether it be “Let My Love Open the Door” in DAN IN REAL LIFE or “Afternoon Delight” in ANCHORMAN, the dude has some chops and he’s not afraid to bust...

Yet another take on Snow White in the works?

Posted 16 years ago

In my humble opinion, the world needs another SNOW WHITE film like we need STAR WARS in 3D but regardless of need, it looks like another SNOW WHITE film is in the works. Titled SNOW WHITE AND THE HUNTSMAN, the...

Back to the Future returns to theaters for its 25th Anniversary

Posted 16 years ago

I’m perhaps dating myself here but I still remember going to see BACK TO THE FUTURE in the theater at some kids birthday party. Nowadays if you took a bunch of six-year-olds to a movie that featured a handful of...

Could studios begin releasing theatrical movies to a “premium” VOD service?

Posted 16 years ago

I think in my entire life, I’ve used VOD maybe twice. Maybe? I’m sorry but I’m just an old school guy who likes the feeling of having something tangible. But what if movie studios began releasing their theatrical movies on...

Guillermo del Toro sets up deal at DreamWorks Animation, will direct Trollhunters

Posted 16 years ago

Guillermo del Toro is rolling out Stage 3 of his “Take Over Hollywood” plan with yet another production deal at a studio. After setting up “Disney Double Dare You” at Disney (which will produce the upcoming HAUNTED MANSION remake), del...

Exclusive: Matt Reeves talks Superman rumors, says he’s “surprised”

Posted 16 years ago

Matt Reeves has directed one of the better films of 2010 with LET ME IN and a film that could be one of the best American horror films in years. That success immediately launched him to the top of the...

Contest Winners: The Town

Posted 16 years ago

Our THE TOWN contest is now over. The winners’ names are Kyle Hendrickson, John Rios and Nathan Stewart. You have all been notified via email and need to respond within 72 hours in order to claim your prizes. Thanks to...

Rumor Buster: Mel Gibson appearing on Mad Men?

Posted 16 years ago

Don’t know if you’ve heard the news but as it turns out, Mel Gibson has found himself in another dilly of a pickle. He’s still got a film on the way – THE BEAVER, directed by Jodie Foster – but...

Has the movie formerly known as M:I4 found its big baddie?

Posted 16 years ago

Now that Tom Cruise and director Brad Bird have mostly squared away Ethan Hunt’s team for NOT M:I4 with a cast that includes Jeremy Renner, Paula Patton, Simon Pegg and Ving Rhames, focus must now turn to the villain at...

Roman Polanski lines up next film with an Oscar-winning cast

Posted 16 years ago

Jodie Foster, Kate Winslet, Christoph Waltz and Matt Dillon – all of whom have won an Oscar, with the exception of Dillon (though in fairness, he probably should’ve won for HERBIE: FULLY LOADED) – have signed on to star in...

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