Crime

Sylvester Stallone considering Death Wish remake

Sylvester Stallone told Empire that he’s been circling the possibility of doing a remake of the 1974 cult classic revenge thriller Death Wish. “I’m thinking about it… It’s a classic morality tale, where you take a civilized man and take away everything that matters to him so he becomes primitive again.” Michael Winner (The Mechanic, ….

Ask Gerard Butler and Jamie Foxx a question… and maybe even get it answered

Gerard Butler and Jamie Foxx are teaming up for the new revenge thriller Law Abiding Citizen, which features Butler as a vigilante with a secret past, who goes off the deep end after watching his family’s killer strike a plea deal, and Foxx as the D.A. who cut the deal, which may just cost him ….

Edward James Olmos talks Green Hornet feature film

In an interview with the L.A. Times, Edward James Olmos revealed, among other things, the role he’ll be playing in Michel Gondry’s (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind) upcoming The Green Hornet feature film. His character’s name is Michael Axford, a reporter for the Daily Sentinel, the newspaper run by Britt Reid’s (Green Hornet’s) father ….

Brian De Palma’s crime thriller The Untouchables screening this Friday during Loews anniversary celebration

Brian De Palma’s 1987 crime classic The Untouchables will screen this Friday evening at the Loew’s Jersey, during a weekend event celebrating the theatre’s 1929 opening. The two day season-opening screening series will include three classic movies either set in or filmed during the “Roaring Twenties,” featuring a silent comedy classic with live organ accompaniment. ….

Training Day director Antoine Fuqua to helm gritty crime thriller Prisoners

Aaron Guzikowski’s spec script Prisoners was first put in the spotlight back in March when the hot property had Mark Wahlberg attached to star. According to reports, the script has been compared to Silence of the Lambs and Se7en, and has been buzzed about throughout Hollywood. The Risky Biz Blog now reports that Alcon Entertainment ….

Win one of three copies of the riveting crime thriller PVC-1 on DVD

The fact-based shocker, PVC-1 – which was shot in one continuous, riveting take – made its U.S. debut on DVD this Tuesday, September 15th, following a triumphant, award-winning tour of film festivals worldwide. To celebrate the release of this hard-boiled crime thriller, Film Fetish is giving away 3 copies of the DVD to readers.

Win one of two Michael Douglas-signed movie posters from Beyond A Reasonable Doubt

Beyond a Reasonable Doubt will be continuing its Los Angeles and New York City run through next week. To celebrate the success of the film, FilmFetish is giving away two full-size Beyond A Reasonable Doubt movie posters, signed by cast members Jesse Metcalfe, Amber Tamblyn and the legendary Michael Douglas. PLEASE NOTE: To be considered ….

IFC Center to screen Miller’s Crossing this weekend

This weekend, The IFC Center is screening the cult classic Miller’s Crossing during their Waverly MIdnights program. Miller’s Crossing follows the tale of Irish crime boss Leo (Albert Finney) and his trusted lieutenant Tom (Gabriel Byrne), who find their domination of a Prohibition-era town threatened by an ambitious Italian underboss (Jon Polito). Just as this ….

Win a walk on role in sequel to the action thriller Wanted, the soundtrack to 9 and more

Just as producer Timur Bekmambetov’s 9 hits theaters, Focus Features is sponsoring a pretty cool contest for fans of his action thriller Wanted. Focus’ online community website, http://www.filminfocus.com, is giving you a chance to win a walk on role in Bekmambetov’s upcoming Wanted sequel. I know sounds like a snowball’s chance in hell right? Well, ….