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12 New Pictures from 'Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter'

Brad Brevet — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:23:55 +0000

20th Century Fox has delivered a dozen new images from their upcoming twisted historical reimagining Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter as Benjamin Walker suits up for the lead role and takes off with his trusted axe to dispatch a few pointy-toothed ghouls.

Podcast: 'Safe House,' 'Journey 2,' 'Bourne Legacy' Trailer, Over/Under and C-Tates

Brad Brevet — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:54:15 +0000

Hello and welcome to our Friday edition of the podcast. This week we offer reviews of Safe House and Journey 2: The Mysterious Island along with a look at the box-office, over/under, Jean Dujardin on top of wonder, since we skipped the screening of The Vow does that make us bad people?

'Safe House' Review (2012)

Brad Brevet — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:58:21 +0000

Have you seen The Bourne Identity? Well get ready to see the film that wishes it was part of that franchise as Safe House brings nothing new to the table in an attempt to make a film we've all seen before.

Pfriday's Poster Puzzles: February 10, 2012

Brad Brevet — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:00:48 +0000

The rules for this one are simple, what you see is a piece of a movie poster and your job is to guess the movie it's promoting. Be sure to spell correctly, misspelled titles are wrong answers. NOTE: DO NOT reveal the answer in the comments section. [poster_form] GIVE UP? CLICK HERE

'Journey 2: The Mysterious Island' Review (2012)

Brad Brevet — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:50:28 +0000

Journey 2: The Mysterious Island is, for the most part, a pretty weak feature, but considering the PG-rating this is a film largely targeted at a younger audience and it should serve that audience well while not entirely frustrating the adults that have to sit through it at the same time.

Poster and Trailer for 'Seeking a Friend for the End of the World'

Brad Brevet — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:11:24 +0000

Focus has premiered the trailer and poster for the upcoming dramedy Seeking a Friend for the End of the World starring Steve Carell and Keira Knightley.

Box-Office Oracle: It's 'The Vow' vs. 'Safe House' vs. 'Journey 2' vs. 'Star Wars' – Yikes!

Laremy Legel — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:05:36 +0000

Tough weekend to predict with the appropriately timed romance The Vow, the actioner Safe House, the family film Journey 2: The Mysterious Island and the 3-D return of Star Wars. Which one will land on top?

Jean Dujardin Auditions for Villain Role in 'Skyfall,' 'Mission: Impossible 5,' 'Die Hard 5' and More

Brad Brevet — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:32:45 +0000

Jean Dujardin is the front-runner for the Best Actor Oscar at this point and Funny or Die has created a video exploring just what the future may hold for the French actor as his star is now on the rise and Hollywood is sure to come calling.

My Three Favorite Moments in Hitchcock's 'Spellbound'

Brad Brevet — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:47:04 +0000

Alfred Hitchcock's films all contain gems of brilliance, no matter how good or bad the film may be. When it comes to Spellbound, which just hit Blu-ray recently, I can't necessarily say it's a great film, but I can point to three specific moments that truly wowed me.

First Look Pictures at 'Seven Psychopaths' Suggest Mickey Rourke Gave Up a Meaty Role

Brad Brevet — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:00:10 +0000

Four first look images of Colin Farrell, Sam Rockwell, Christopher Walken and Woody Harrelson from Martin McDonagh's Seven Psychopaths have been revealed and it would appear Mickey Rourke lost out on a pretty major role in a highly anticipated movie.

Set Pics from 'After Earth' Revealed by Will Smith and M. Night Shyamalan

Brad Brevet — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:17:28 +0000

A series of set pictures from M. Night Shyamalan's sci-fi feature After Earth have found their way online thanks to the director and star Will Smith.

What Do You Say to People Who Won't Shut Up During a Movie?

Brad Brevet — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:00:39 +0000

We've all been confronted with those people at the movies that just won't shut up. Have you had the guts to tell them to pipe down or do you just sit there and endure, steaming the entire time, but never having the nerve to ask them to be quiet? Share your horror stories at the movies and how you got people to SHUT UP!

Did You Watch The Series Premiere of 'The River'? What Did You Think?

Brad Brevet — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:52:04 +0000

I watched the first two episodes of ABC's "The River" last night and can say it was decent, but there are some serious signs that this could get tiresome really quick. Here's a review and commentary on the premiere.

'The Bourne Legacy' Trailer and Poster

Brad Brevet — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:27:55 +0000

The first trailer for The Bourne Legacy is here as Jeremy Renner picks up where Matt Damon left off as the film carries the tagline... "There was never just one"

Disney's New Animated Short, 'Paperman', Revealed in Latest MPAA Ratings

Brad Brevet — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:17:27 +0000

Today's latest MPAA ratings offered a couple of titles that were picked up out of Sundance as well as a new animated Disney short that we just might see with Wreck-It Ralph in November.

2012 Visual Effects Society Awards: Paramount and 'Rango' Clean Up

Brad Brevet — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:00:37 +0000

Paramount Pictures films ended up winning ten of the twelve feature film awards handed out by the Visual Effects Society with Rango serving as the night's biggest winner, winning in for all four of its nominations.

Podcast: Super Bowl Trailers, 'The River,' 'Spider-Man,' Over / Under and an Over-Bearing Security Guy

Brad Brevet — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:10:39 +0000

It's Tuesday, which means it's time for a new episode of the RopeofSilicon podcast. This week we discuss the Super Bowl trailers, anticipate The River, tell a story about an over-bearing security guy at our Act of Valor screening and talk about the new DVD and Blu-ray releases. Click on in and have a ball...

Here's What I Hope for from Oren Peli's TV Show 'The River'

Brad Brevet — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:05:01 +0000

Tonight the two-hour premiere of Oren Peli's "The River" takes place on ABC and I have high hopes that this will be a show I can become addicted to, but I wonder, am I hoping for too much?

Oscar Trailer for 'Transformers: Dark of the Moon' and Featurette for 'Hugo'

Brad Brevet — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:38:41 +0000

Paramount has released a pair of Oscar focused featurettes promoting the technical work in Transformers: Dark of the Moon and Hugo.

'Anonymous' and 'Twilight: Breaking Dawn' Top This Week's New DVD and Blu-ray Releases

Brad Brevet — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:00:58 +0000

Twilight: Breaking Dawn is sure to be the most sought after title this week, but if you have a moment I suggest you give Anonymous a spin as it was neglected theatrically, but can now finally be seen.

New 'The Amazing Spider-Man' Trailer – The Lizard is Revealed

Brad Brevet — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:39:37 +0000

Sony has debuted the new trailer for The Amazing Spider-Man and they are showing you their hand as the new story of the origin of Spider-Man unfolds and the film's villain, The Lizard, is revealed.

What Does It Mean to Have "Good" 3-D?

Brad Brevet — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:43:07 +0000

The Amazing Spider-Man debuted new footage and a new 3-D trailer recently and it's already earning kudos and compliments that it looks good in 3-D. This makes me wonder, what makes a good 3-D movie?

Pictures from Disney's New Animated Feature 'Wreck-It Ralph'

Brad Brevet — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:49:38 +0000

Three first look pictures from Disney's upcoming animated film Wreck-It Ralph have arrived, giving you a look at the video game worlds that will come to life this November.

What was Your Favorite 2012 Super Bowl Trailer?

Brad Brevet — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:25:28 +0000

What was your favorite Super Bowl trailer from yesterday? Was it The Avengers, Battleship, The Dictator, G.I. Joe: Retaliation or maybe John Carter? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts!

2012 Oscar Predictions: The Close Races for Best Actor and Actress

Brad Brevet — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:25:14 +0000

Who yah got? Jean Dujardin or George Clooney? Meryl Streep or Viola Davis? The Best Actor and Actress races look to be the hotly contested major categories at the 2012 Oscars, care to make an early wager on the winner?

2012 Super Bowl Commercials – The Movie Trailers

Brad Brevet — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:03:26 +0000

I will be updating all the 2012 Super Bowl trailers as they come available so check in and check back often.

2012 Oscar Predictions: Art Directors Guild Honors 'Hugo,' 'Potter' and 'Dragon Tattoo'

Brad Brevet — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:25:40 +0000

The Art Directors Guild handed out their 2012 awards last night honoring Hugo, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo giving me all I need to know to name Hugo the Oscar front-runner.

Weekend Box-Office: 'Chronicle' Edges Out 'Woman in Black' for Super Bowl Weekend Win

Brad Brevet — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:03:41 +0000

It was a close race at the box-office and we can only hope the drama will carry over to the Super Bowl this afternoon as Fox's Chronicle edged out The Woman in Black for the weekend win. This weekend was up 36% from the same time last year as 2012 continues to outperform 2011 and it is showing no signs of stopping next weekend.

What I Watched, What You Watched: Installment #131

Brad Brevet — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 13:00:41 +0000

This week I was able to enjoy a comedy classic thanks to Turner Classic Movies' "31 Days of Oscars" and it's one that makes me wonder why they can't make movies like this anymore.

Over 75 New Pictures from 'Snow White,' 'G.I. Joe 2,' 'Lockout,' 'Intruders' and More

Brad Brevet — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:55:34 +0000

I've been busy collecting images from over 15 new films coming in 2012 including Snow White and the Huntsman, The Bourne Legacy, Lockout, G.I. Joe: Retaliation and first looks at I Hate You Dad and 7500 and all you have to do is click to give 'em all a look.