From the monthly archives:

April 2009

Iron Man 2: First Look

by John on April 30, 2009

in movies, news

The first publicity still from Iron Man 2 has been released today. Nothing to write home about — I’m more interested in seeing pics of Mickey Rourke as the film’s villain — but the fact that they began filming just three weeks ago and already have a picture out there ain’t too shoddy.

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Wolverine

by John on April 29, 2009

in movies, reviews

It’s hard to dislike Hugh Jackman, which is why it’s frustrating to witness him suffering through a number of films. He’s a talented actor who’s been stuck in a rut lately, and if anyone was hoping that Wolverine would be a return to form, those expectations may well be diminished within the first few minutes [...]

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I’ve always thought of Julia Roberts as a goody-two-shoes, America’s-sweetheart type of gal. This perception is constantly reinforced by her public image, with includes outspoken decisions such as turning down roles with nudity.
And yet Julia Roberts suddenly seems a whole lot edgier and funnier – and, hell, even more likable and less of a pompous [...]

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Greed Is Still Good

by John on April 28, 2009

in movies, news

Wall Street came out 22 years ago. It was pretty solid, it was popular, and it spawned the “greed is good” catchphrase. But I do feel like its reputation, legacy, etc. hasn’t quite held up over the years. It’s not the cultural reference point it once was, which can be said for many films two [...]

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Don’t Tase Me, Bro!

by John on April 26, 2009

in movies

The greatest sequence of dramatic acting ever committed to celluloid:

I like the video description: “Arnold is angry after his family is murdered.” As opposed to just being happy, of course!
The sad thing is that I actually own this on DVD.

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