Opening this weekend, Cowboys and Aliens features a bunch of cowboys in 1873 Arizona fighting back against a bunch of evil space aliens. But what if these aliens dropped down on a Hollywood backlot populated by all our most beloved cinematic cowboys? Who would stand the best chance of fending off this extra-terrestrial invasion?
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Comic Adaptation “R.I.P.D” Attracts Jeff Bridges
After a few weeks of rumor surrounding whether Jeff Bridges would sign on to comic adaptation film R.I.P.D, The Wrap has officially revealed today that Bridges has agreed to star opposite Ryan Reynolds in the movie.
“Tron: Legacy”: Where’s My Tron Toy With My Happy Meal?
Twenty-eight years ago Steven Lisberger’s Tron was a technological game changer. But now the year is 2010, and the cult classic has finally received its sequel. The only problem is Tron: Legacy is not so much a breakthrough in technology, as it is an exercise of Disney propaganda.
Coen Brothers Take on the Western in “True Grit”
The Coen brothers can rarely do wrong. We can expect them to bring an innovative twist to every one of their tales with a well-crafted screenplay, and witty dialogue. Their updated version of True Grit is no exception. Read Rob and Castor’s reviews!
Forecasting Oscar’s Decisions: 10/20/2010
It’s been a couple months since my last update, but I can’t say there was enough change to do one last month, although a few movies have slid up and down in the Best Picture race, while other races like Best Supporting Actress have become wide open. Festivals in Toronto and Venice were jumping pads for films such as 127 Hours and The King’s Speech, while there are quite a few of us that are letting out a sigh of relief that Secretariat couldn’t gain any traction.
Theatrical Trailer for True Grit (2010)
Fourteen-year-old Mattie Ross’s (Hailee Steinfeld) father has been shot in cold blood by the coward Tom Chaney (Josh Brolin), and she is determined to bring him to justice. Enlisting the help of a trigger-happy, drunken U.S. Marshal, Rooster Cogburn (Jeff Bridges), she sets out with him — over his objections — to hunt down Chaney.
Top 5 Most Anticipated Movies of the Year (Update)
Inspired by Ruth’s Updated Flix Chatter Top Ten Most Anticipated 2010 Movies, this is Anomalous Material’s update of our most anticipated movies of the year. You will notice that Red went for more artsy, mostly indie movies with no pictures available while I went for more mainstream fares. Do we complement each other well or what?
Movie Review: Crazy Heart (2009)
Crazy Heart, written and directed by Scott Cooper, is the tale of Bad Blake (Jeff Bridges), a washed-up country/western singer well past his prime. He is now reduced to drive around the Southwest in his beat-up pickup truck, staying at shabby motels, and performing in nondescript bowling alleys and local bars for a living. This does not sit too well with Bad who is also constantly drunk and a heavy smoker. Bad gets a chance at redemption, however, when he meets and falls in love with Jean (Maggie Gyllenhaal), an aspiring journalist and single mother.
