Monday, April 27, 2026

Movies

Nirvana Movie: James McAvoy, Scarlett Johansson Still In the Running

For a few years now there have been rumors that Courtney Love would exec produce a movie about Nirvana. Or at least her life...

Sidney Lumet, Famed Director, Dead at 86

Sidney Lumet, the great and famed director of such classic films as "Serpico," "Network," "Prince of the City," and "Before the Devil Knows You're...

Terrence Malick’s “Tree of Life” Sprouts Weird Web Site

No one knows much about Terrence Malick's "Tree of Life" -- it stars Brad Pitt, Jessica Chastain, and Sean Penn. It's going to be...

Oscars Get Indie Spirit Award Chief to Lead Them

This is great news: Dawn Hudson, who invented and ran the Indie Spirit Awards for 26 years, is taking over the Academy Awards. Hudson...

“Arthur” Remake: Box Office Disaster Looms

The remake of "Arthur," a genial film from the 1980s that had charm brimming over, is headed for disaster. I haven't been able to...

“Hangover 2” Trailer Controversy: Brilliant Marketing (Yes) or Real Problem (Ha Ha)?

Oh, gee. Suddenly, six days after Warner Bros. uploaded a new trailer for "The Hangover 2," they make a big announcement that the trailer...

RIP Richard Leacock, Famed Documentary Film Maker, Dead at 89

Richard Leacock, known to his friends as Ricky, died earlier today in Paris. He was 89 and had been ill for some time. Leacock, along...

“Lincoln Lawyer,” Even with $6 Groupon Coupons, Finishes in 5th Place

I guess the experiment didn't work. Even though "The Lincoln Lawyer" sold $6 tickets through Groupon, it still finished in 5th place on Friday...