Fans of J.J. Abrams won't be surprised to learn that the man known for witty dialogue and complicated television plots has been writing scripts since college. Abrams, who was born in New York, grew up in Los Angeles surrounded by industry executives. In fact, his father...
What would summertime be without some epic heroes to love, supernatural creatures and villains to fear, and adventures to make us swoon? Summer and blockbuster movies seem to go hand in hand. In anticipation of more good things to come, it can be a lot of fun to revisit...
When people think of J.J. Abrams' new Star Trek films, they often think of characters such as Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock. However, fans of the longtime series of TV shows and movies know that those men depend on some very strong women to keep the USS Enterprise going...
After the international box-office success of "Star Trek" in 2009, Paramount and director J.J. Abrams decided to make a sequel. It has taken four years to come to the screen, but "Star Trek Into Darkness" is finally set for a May 17, 2013 release. Shortly before filming ...
Australian director Baz Luhrmann is as well known for the music he uses to enhance his films as he is for the actual films. This is because the director expertly mixes sound with each individual scene to produce a rich effect. Imagine the surprise of his fans when he...
Baz Luhrmann's latest film, "The Great Gatsby," is a retelling of the classic F. Scott Fitzgerald tale of power, infidelity, and love. While the story of doomed love clearly stands on its own, here are five fun facts about the film that audiences might have missed. 5....
Baz Luhrmann is a world-renowned filmmaker whose latest production is the upcoming remake of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel, "The Great Gatsby." Luhrmann is known for his grand filmography and artistic style, talents that fans of the novel believe will come to the...
Rating: R (sexual content and strong language) Length: 105 minutes Release date: 10 October, 2012 Directed by: François Ozon Genre: Mystery/ThrillerStars: 3.5 out of 5 "In the House" is a 2012 film by director François Ozon that explores the mentor-student relationship...
Rating: Not Rated Length: 101 minutes Release date: 1 June, 2012 Directed by: Ken Loach Genre: Comedy/ DramaStars: 3.5 out of 5 "The Angels' Share" (trailer here) is a 2012 dramatic comedy based on the lives of a man named Robbie and his closest friends. Robbie has taken his...
Rating: PG-13 Length: 118 minutes Release date: April 12, 2013 Directed by: Jon Van Dyke Genre: DramaStars: 2.5 out of 5 "Not Today," (watch trailer here) known by its compelling tagline "none of us are free if one of us is enslaved," is a powerful low-budget film that is...
A great film is not so different from a great meal-many meals are good, but it's only those that are seasoned just right, cooked to perfection, and served by an impeccable host on the finest china that truly stand out in our memories, even years later, as great. Most...
Numerous children of the 1980s looked forward to introducing their offspring to the awesomeness of G.I. Joe when a live-action movie was announced several years ago. "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra" hit theaters in 2009 to mixed reviews; most called it a fun adventure that was...
This year at the box office has been a bit of a drag so far, with not too many films doing overly well. To really stir up the interest of movie goers, an American superhero is needed to come in and save the day. That is likely to come true with the release of "G.I. Joe: ...
When "American Graffiti" came out in 1973, not only was it a huge critical and box-office hit but it also became an instant classic. Critics marveled over how perfectly director George Lucas captured the era of the film's action, which is set in 1962. It made Lucas an ...
There is hardly a film in the American oeuvre more classically iconic than "American Graffiti." When George Lucas proposed the project to a skeptical Universal Studios in 1971, his reputation was that of an oddball director who lacked mainstream appeal. Indeed, Lucas only ...
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