Busy afternoon in terms of casting announcements. First off, we’ve learned (via THR) that Horrible Bosses star Jason Sudeikis has signed on to join Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis in Jay Roach‘s political comedy Dog Fight (formerly known as Southern Rivals). Read more after the jump!
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Casting Round-Up: Jason Sudeikis Joins Will Ferrell, Zack Galifianakis in ‘Dog Fight’; Michelle Monaghan in ‘Fort Bliss’; Lily Collins in ‘The English Teacher’
Michael Keaton, Michelle Monaghan to Star in Thriller ‘Penthouse North’
Michael Keaton and Michelle Monaghan will star in the psychological thriller Penthouse North, according to THR. The film will be directed by Joseph Ruben (The Forgotten) and centers on a photojournalist (Monaghan), who haunted by a tragic past event, attempts to escape from the real world by living in an upscale New York penthouse. Unfortunately, this attracts the attention of a smooth but sadistic criminal (Keaton) who is looking for a hidden fortune and she must confront her inner fears to survive.
Trailer for “Machine Gun Preacher” Starring Gerard Butler
Based on the true story of Sam Childers (Gerard Butler), a former drug-dealer who turned to God and took himself to Sudan where he went on to lead a crusade to free hundreds of kidnapped and orphaned kids from becoming child soldiers.
“Source Code” Is a Taut, Enigmatic Sci-Fi Thriller
Duncan Jones’ Source Code, despite some glaring faults and mishaps in plot structure, is an entertaining and smart bit of escapism, infused with a loving, often tender sentimentality that will make many swoon.
Coppola’s “Somewhere” is Charming but Empty
Examining many of the same themes as her transcendental 2003 classic, Lost in Translation, Sofia Coppola’s latest film Somewhere unfortunately can’t quite recapture the same magic. But quality performances and some charming moments leaves it lingering in your mind.
Eight Actors Who Deserve Better Roles
Have you noticed some actors who are continually being relegated to thankless or worse generic supporting roles when their on-screen prowess suggest they deserve better? The following eight actors are well-known yet criminally overlooked for their contributions.
Review: Obnoxious “Due Date” a Bland Road Comedy
Is Todd Phillips, the man behind The Hangover, a one-hit wonder? That’s likely to be one of the first question that will come to mind after you see his latest movie Due Date. Despite solid performances from the leads, this formulaic comedy never really feels like more than a fun yet mildly irritating rehash of John Hughes’ Planes, Trains and Automobiles.
Movie News: Weekly Round-Up 05/11/2010
Gerard Butler, Michelle Monaghan, Michael Shannon to star in Marc Forster’s Machine Gun Preacher
Movie News: Weekly Roundup
The big news of the week, of course, is the cancellation of Spider-Man 4 and the franchise reboot. You can find my post here. More News: Sherlock Holmes 2 is being fast-tracked by Warner Bros to begin shooting as early as June (Entertainment Weekly) Peter Sarsgaard to play Green Lantern’s villain (Coming Soon) Daniel Craig [...]
Movie Review: Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005)
Directed by Shane Black, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang is a 2005 dark comedy that was completely overlooked in the US, barely grossing $4.2M at the US box office, despite mostly favorable critical acclaim.
