Movie Spew

Julia Roberts to Play Evil Queen in ‘Snow White’ Film

admin — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Global movie star Julie Roberts is known for playing roles that emphasize her status as America’s Sweetheart. However, Roberts is now taking on a role that is markedly different from her past work.

Roberts has taken on the part of the Wicked Queen in a live-action version of the story of “Snow White.” The film is called “Mirror Mirror” and also stars Lily Collins, Armie Hammer and Nathan Lane. This highly stylized film is directed by Tarsem Singh, the creator of visually appealing films “The Cell” and “The Fall.”

“Mirror Mirror” is not a direct remake of the classic animated version of the story, but does incorporate elements of that film, mixing in more humor and action.

The production secured Roberts’ services first before casting any other role. Singh has stated that he wanted a prominent actress that could play the role of the Wicked Queen that was not necessarily evil, but insecure. This allows the audience to relate to the Queen’s plight and to better understand her motivation. Roberts seemed like the perfect choice because of her ability to win over audiences in any type of role. Want to know more? Go ahead: Review – Mirror Mirror

Leonardo DiCaprio to Star in J. Edgar Hoover Biopic

admin — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Acting great Leonardo DiCaprio stars as J. Edgar Hoover in “J. Edgar”, a biographical drama written by Dustin Lance Black and directed by the great Clint Eastwod.

J. Edgar Hoover was the controversial founding father of the Fereral Beauaru of Investigations (FBI) of the United States. Hoover was the fist director of the FBI and he held that position from 1935 until his death in 1972. After his death evidence surfaced that Hoover abused his power in many ways. He used illegal methods to collect evidence, used the FBI to harass political activists, and even had secret files on hundreds of political leaders. Because of Hoover’s abuse of power, FBI directors are now limited to a term of ten years.

In “J. Edgar”, Leonardo Dicaprio shines in his role as the power hungry, aggressive, and paranoid FBI director. Focusing on Hoover’s relationships with those closest to him, Dicaprio captivates the audience as J. Edgar as he ruthlessly uses his appointed power to control both his friends and his enemies,eventually becoming arguably the most powerful man in the United Stated of America.

“J. Edgar” is an incredible American story about what will happen if the government gives one man too much power.

Rodrigo Corts Could Be the Next Alfred Hitchcock

admin — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Rodrigo Corts could easily be the next great suspense writer and director, following in the footsteps of the legendary Alfred Hitchcock. He is young and multi-talented, bring a fresh perspective to Hollywood and the horror / suspense genre.

Born in 1973 in Spain, Corts made his first big splash in the American movie scene with the full-length feature film Buried, starting Ryan Reynolds. Previous work includes a number of Spanish movies, including the full-length film The Contestant (Concursante, original Spanish title). He has also notably written and directed a number of shorts, including Yul, 15 Days, Dentro, and Dirt Devil.

Corts has been met with critical acclaim, having been nominated and winning a number of awards for both his short films and full-length films. In 1999 Yul won Best Short Film at the Pescola Comedy Film Festival. 15 Days, in 2000, won at two at two festivals, the Alcal de Henares Short Film Festival and Ourense Independent Film Festival. The Contestant won the Critics Award in 2007 at the Mlaga Spanish Film Festival.

His next psychological thriller, Red Lights, which stars Robert De Niro and Sigourney Weaver, is currently in post production and is set to be released in 2012.

Could Animated ‘Toy Story 3′ Win Best Picture Oscar?

admin — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000

The feature film Animated Toy Story 3 is an awesome example of creativity at work. And not only is the story line incredible, entertaining, and engaging it is made for the family. How wonderful it is to see a film produced that every family member from mutigenerations can literally watch and enjoy together. The familiar music, the amazing graphics and the high tech features make Toy Story three a perfect candidate to win Best Picture at the Oscars. It is so nice to watch a film and walk away feeling entertained and a little bit lighter about the world. For other films you may enjoy check out my favorite movies review site, www.christiananswers.net and learn more about family friendly films you will feel good about watching. We need to support the movie industry when they design and make films for kids and adults that actually bring the two together. What a gift it is for a busy world that has no time pause and have fun with each other to do so thanks to a movie. This film truly deserves to win Best Picture not only for the amazing content and way it is made, but for the sheer fact it has impacted all hearts and any person from any part of the world will love this story.

Meryl Streep to Play Margaret Thatcher in New Biopic

admin — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Two-time Academy Award winner Meryl Streep is currently filming “The Iron Lady,” a biopic in which she plays the former British Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher. Phyllida Lloyd, the film’s director, is reteaming up with Streep whom she directed in the musical “Mamma Mia!”

Thatcher, who is currently 85 years old, will see Streep, 61, play her as the Prime Minister during the 17 days leading up to the Falkland War. Taking a cue from “The Queen,” a highly acclaimed film portraying a small period of time in Queen Elizabeth’s life, the movie will use the limited time frame to convey the character, strength and weaknesses of England’s most famous female politician.

Streep, who is no stranger to playing real life women including Julia Child and union activist Karen Silkwood, is thrilled to be playing the part. According the movie’s official blog Meryl said, “The prospect of exploring the swathe cut through history by this remarkable woman is a daunting and exciting challenge,” she also added, “I am trying to approach the role with as much zeal, fervor and attention to detail as the real Lady Thatcher possesses – I can only hope my stamina will begin to approach her own!”

And the Winners Are

www.spatnloogie.com — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000

If you weren’t fortunate enough to catch the Golden Globes live on direct tv this year we’re happy to give you the inside scoop as to who won. If you still haven’t seen all of the winners, there’s no time like the present!

Cecil B. DeMille Award; Robert DeNiroBest Motion Picture Drama: The Social Network Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama: Natalie Portman, Black SwanBest Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture Drama: Colin Firth, The King’s SpeechBest Motion Picture Comedy or Musical: The Kids Are All RightBest Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture Comedy or Musical: Annette Bening, The Kids Are All Right Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture Comedy or Musical: Paul Giamatti, Barney’s Version Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role: Melissa Leo, The Fighter Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role: Christian Bale, The Fighter Best Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3 Best Foreign Language Film: In a Better World (Denmark)Best Director: David Fincher, The Social Network Best Screenplay: Aaron Sorkin, The Social Network Best Original Score: Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, The Social Network Best Original Song: “You Haven’t Seen the Last of Me,” Burlesque

2010 Golden Globe Nominations

www.spatnloogie.com — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000

The Golden Globes are just around the corner so it’s time to check out some of the nominated movies ahead of time so you’ll have first-hand knowledge of the award winners when it happens. There’s no excuse to not have seen each of the nominees, so head to a theater this weekend!Best Motion Picture

Black Swan
The Fighter Inception
The King’s Speech
The Social Network

Best Performance by an Actress (Drama)

Halle Berry (Frankie and Alice)
Nicole Kidman (Rabbit Hole)
Jennifer Lawrence (Winter’s Bone)
Natalie Portman (Black Swan)
Michelle Williams (Blue Valentine)

Best Performance by an Actor (Drama)

Jesse Eisenberg (The Social Network)
Colin Firth (The King’s Speech)
James Franco (127 Hours)
Ryan Gosling (Blue Valentine)
Mark Wahlberg (The Fighter)

Best Motion Picture Comedy or Musical

Alice in Wonderland
Burlesque
The Kids Are All Right
Red
The Tourist

Best Performance by an Actress (Comedy or Musical)

Annette Bening (The Kids Are All Right)
Anne Hathaway (Love and Other Drugs)
Angeline Jolie (The Tourist)
Julianne Moore (The Kids Are All Right)
Emma Stone (Easy A)

Best Performance by an Actor (Comedy or Musical)

Johnny Depp (Alice in Wonderland)
Johnny Depp (The Tourist
Paul Giamatti (Barney’s Version)
Jake Gyllenhaal (Love and Other Drugs)
Kevin Spacey (Casino Jack)

Best Director Motion Picture

Darren Aronofsky (Black Swan)
David Fincher (The Social Network)
Tom Hooper (The King’s Speech)
Christopher Nolan (Inception)
David O. Russell (The Fighter)

Goodbye Summer: Hello Top Ten List

www.spatnloogie.com — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 17:30:55 +0000

As you bid farewell to summer make sure you check out this list of what some consider to be the top ten all-time best summer movies and then make plans to watch any you might have missed.There’s nothing more fun than snuggling under some warm blankets on a rainy autumn day to relive the warm wonders of a summer past, so take a look and then take a closer look at any you might have missed over the years.

Spider Man
Terminator 2
Independence Day
Jurassic Park
Star Wars
ET
Forrest Gump
Batman
Transformers
Jaws

Keep in mind this list has been compiled by sources that may not share your same interests, so a fun think might be to grab a bunch of friends and come up with your own top ten lists. Can you think of a more fun way to spend cold winter nights in preparation for the big reveal of your own compilation? Better get the popcorn ready.

Why All the Animation?

admin — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 17:40:59 +0000

Any list of the best movies, most attended movies, or highest grossing movies over the last few years is sure to include at least a few animated films. For decades, Disney has consistently brought quality animation to the big screen, giving parents a movie they can take their children to see. But recently, there seems to have been a shift in the nature of animated movies. While, these were once films made primarily for young children, animated movies today attract all audiences. There seem to be a number of plausible explanations for this paradigm shift. The advancements in graphic art and animation techniques are very appealing to film makers, allowing them to experiment with a range of new art forms. Because these graphics are so impressive, film makers are being more and more tempted to explore mature subjects with animation such as in hit movies Avatar and Up.Another plausible theory for the recent storming of animation on to the scene is the current economic state. Though animation is reaching into different genres, these films are still primarily about light-hearted and happy topics. With thousands of people losing jobs and taking pay cuts, most people want to go to the theater as an escape from the financial troubles surrounding them. If you have a choice between a dark, depressing film and a bright, colorful, animated one, the latter is likely to win.A final explanation behind the abundance of these movies is closely tied to another current trend. There is a large presence of books turned movies in Hollywood right now, and this facilitates more animation because many of these bestsellers were children’s novels or comic books. Classic books such as these have a commonality amongst all ages, because most of us probably read or were read these books at some point in our life.Then again, maybe it’s all just pure coincidence.

A Fresh Face in Hollywood

admin — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 17:38:28 +0000

The young, porcelain-skinned Carey Mulligan is starting to turn heads in Hollywood. Starring in the 2009 hit, An Education, the young British actress delivered a stellar performance in the coming-of-age film, based on the memoir of Lynn Barber. Mulligan plays the role of Jenny Mellor, a teenager girl who falls in love with an older man. His luxurious lifestyle and trip to Paris sweep her off her feet and the two become engaged, much to the dismay of her feminist teachers. A twist in the story take the audience along a journey of love, hard lessons learned, and the pain that comes with growing up, all beautifully executed by the talented Mulligan.Prior to this breakout performance, the 25-year-old British star had a role in the 2005 version of Pride and Prejudice, along with a number of television shows. Mulligan is hitting the screen again in September with the release of the sequel to the 1987 film Wall Street. In the 2010 version, Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps, Mulligan plays the role of Winnie Gekko, the daughter of financial villain, Gordon Gekko. Mulligan will also be starring alongside Shia Labeoug, her real-life boyfriend.Another one of Mulligan’s upcoming films is the Drama Thriller, Never Let Me Go. Playing the role of Kathy, Mulligan will star alongside of fellow, British star, Keira Knightley. This film is written by Alex Garland and based on the novel by Kazuo Ishiguro.Mulligan may not be a household name yet, but if she keeps turning out big roles with performances of the caliber we saw in An Education, she could be on her way.