Sony has released the first trailer for Jonathan Demme’s “Ricki and the Flash,” starring Meryl Streep in a role inspired by screenwriter Diablo Cody’s rockin’ mother-in-law.
Meryl Streep channels Diablo Cody's rockin' in-law in the 'Ricki and the Flash' trailer
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 4:06 pm · May 6th, 2015
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Ian McKellen tackles a cold case in the trailer for 'Mr. Holmes'
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:35 am · May 5th, 2015
Roadside Attractions has released the trailer for Bill Condon’s “Mr. Holmes,” starring Ian McKellen and Laura Linney.
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CBS Films picks up 'Comancheria' with Chris Pine, Ben Foster and Jeff Bridges
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 10:54 am · May 4th, 2015
CBS Films will be releasing David Mackenzie’s “Starred Up” follow-up, “Comancheria,” the distributor announced today.
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15 under-the-radar movies to mix up the 2015 summer movie season
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:00 pm · April 30th, 2015
Throw a stone and you won’t find any trouble hitting a movie with a marketing wallet to rival an independent film’s production budget, but there will also be a number of movies working against that fray and hoping for a little love.
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'Mad Max' director George Miller says he's still learning how to make films
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 11:20 am · April 30th, 2015
George Miller’s “Mad Max: Fury Road” screened for online press in Los Angeles Wednesday, and the director was on-hand to discuss the wild, boisterous ride of the film and all the moving parts that went into its making.
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Why 1999 was the best year in movie history
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 7:40 am · April 30th, 2015
When you look at the century-old history of the cinema, you can spotlight any number of years that might be considered the form’s finest. Here’s an argument for 1999.
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Michael Keaton recalls the moment he knew he'd lose the Oscar on Letterman
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 11:36 pm · April 28th, 2015
Michael Keaton stopped by The Late Show Tuesday night to send off his buddy David Letterman, and during the segment, recalled the moment he knew he was done for at the Oscars.
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Oscar-winning 'Lord of the Rings' cinematographer Andrew Lesnie has died
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:57 pm · April 27th, 2015
Andrew Lesnie, the Oscar-winning cinematographer of the “Lord of the Rings” and “Hobbit” franchises, as well as the current release “The Water Diviner,” has died. He was 59.
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Viola Davis will play Harriet Tubman in HBO movie from 'Entourage' producer
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 4:31 pm · April 27th, 2015
It’s been announced that Viola Davis will star as Harriet Tubman in an HBO Movie set up at Steven Spielberg’s Amblin TV with “Entourage’s” Doug Ellin producing.
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So some astronauts watched 'Gravity' on the International Space Station
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 2:18 pm · April 27th, 2015
A bunch of astronauts had movie night over the weekend with Oscar-winning sci-fi blockbuster “Gravity.” And now I’m bummed I’m just a civilian WHO CAN’T DO THAT, TOO.
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This 'Black Mass' trailer sets the stage for Johnny Depp's return to form
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:37 am · April 23rd, 2015
The trailer for Scott Cooper’s “Black Mass” gives us a nice, long look at Johnny Depp as Boston crime boss Whitey Bulger in what could be an awards derby player at the end of the day.
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25 years later: How 'In Living Color' broke sketch comedy's race barrier
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:01 pm · April 14th, 2015
In the summer of 1989, a troupe of largely black actors and comedians came together on a Fox soundstage under the guidance of Keenen Ivory Wayans to film the first episodes of what would become “In Living Color.” The show debuted on April 15, 1990. Now, 25 years later, season one cast members look back on Fox’s ground breaker.
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Damon Wayans on the inspiration behind Homey D. Clown, 'Men On…' and more
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:00 pm · April 14th, 2015
Damon Wayans was the second major cast member from “In Living Color” to leave the show, after Kim Coles. But during his time there, he left an unmistakable signature that can be felt across a number of colorful characters.
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Kelly Coffield, T'Keyah 'Crystal' Keymáh and Kim Wayans on drawing from experience
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 8:00 pm · April 14th, 2015
“In Living Color” season one cast members discuss the real-life inspirations behind characters like Benita Butrell, LaShawn, Velma Mulholland and more.
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'The Fault in Our Stars' named Best Movie at the 2015 MTV Movie Awards
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 6:05 pm · April 12th, 2015
Josh Boone’s “The Fault in Our Stars” won the top honor at the 2015 MTV Movie Awards. The film also won Best Female Performance and Best Kiss.
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'American Sniper's' Bradley Cooper wins the MTV Movie Award for Best Male Performance
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 5:55 pm · April 12th, 2015
Bradley Cooper beat out some stiff competition Sunday night to win the MTV Movie Award for Best Male Performance for his work in the box office smash “American Sniper.”
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Shailene Woodley beats out Jennifer Lawrence at the MTV Movie Awards
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 4:51 pm · April 12th, 2015
Actress Shailene Woodley took a few more steps toward owning the MTV demographic that Jennifer Lawrence has had a stranglehold on the last few years Sunday by claiming a pair of awards at the top of the 2015 MTV Movie Awards.
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Meryl Streep finally adds an MTV Movie Award to her over-stuffed mantle
Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 4:18 pm · April 12th, 2015
Meryl Streep won the Best Villain prize Sunday at the MTV Movie Awards for “Into the Woods,” finally adding a Golden Popcorn to her over-stuffed mantle.
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