Drama

Originally Published: April 8, 2005 It looks like 3D films will soon have a second renaissance. 3D attempted a comeback in the 80’s, with films like Jaws 3D and Friday the 13th 3D. I don’t think the problem was the quality of the 3D technology, it was the quality of the filmmaking. Most of those ….

Originally Published: April 8, 2005 According to the Hollywood Reporter, in addition to starring as sexy killer agent Aeon Flux in theaters this fall, Charlize Theron will provide the voice and likeness for Majesco’s Aeon Flux video game. The game will serve as a prequel to the film, and ties together Aeon Flux creator Peter ….

Originally Published: April 8, 2005 Spike Lee will direct Oscar winner Denzel Washington in the upcoming hostage drama Inside Man, for Universal Pictures and Imagine Entertainment, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Clive Owen (Sin City) is also close to joining the film’s cast, with Brian Grazer producing for Imagine. Inside Man is set during a ….

Originally Published: April 8, 2005 “I knew something was up when the Cinequest Film Festival had to add an extra 300-seat theater on opening night,” says filmmaker Bill Day who produced Missionary Positions, a documentary film about two pastors crusading against pornography. Day and his tiny one man production company, Smiling Zebra Pictures, seems to ….

Originally Published: May 9, 2005 I have just posted some new photos from Dimension Films upcoming Mindhunters, including a steamy shower scene between Patricia Velasquez and Christian Slater. Mindhunters also stars Val Kilmer, LL Cool J, Jonny Lee Miller, Cassandra Bell and Trevor White. The film revolves around trainees in the FBI’s psychological profiling program ….

Originally Published: April 8, 2005 The Playboy Foundation will join the Tribeca Film Institute in paying tribute to U.S.-based directors and screenwriters of color at The Tribeca All Access Awards Ceremony and Closing Night Party during the Tribeca Film Festival on April 28. Now in its second year, Tribeca All Access (TAA) Connects, the Tribeca ….

Originally Published: April 10, 2005 In keeping with the horror film theme this week, I have posted new photos and trailers from the Amityville Horror remake. The film is due in theaters this Friday. The Amityville Horror stars Ryan Reynolds, Melissa George, Philip Baker Hall, Jimmy Bennett, Jesse James and Chloe Moretz. It centers on ….

Originally Published: April 10, 2005 I have just posted a full preview page for the tense drama Crash. The film has been screening at festivals and getting some really good buzz. The strong cast includes Sandra Bullock, Don Cheadle, Matt Dillon, Brendan Fraser, Terrence Dashon Howard, Ludacris, Thandie Newton, Ryan Phillippe, Larenz Tate, Tony Danza ….

Originally Published: April 10, 2005 The Undead walk the Earth (and Australia) in Lions Gate Films’ release Undead. The film actually came out two years ago in Australia and became a cult hit. In true indie spirit mode, the filmmaking duo of Michael and Peter Spierig wrote, directed and produced the project, on a slim ….