The unenthusiastic analysis – The Reluctant Fundamentalist review

By Simon Miraudo May 29, 2013 Mira Nair branches out with The Reluctant Fundamentalist, adding the ‘conspiracy thriller’ genre to her varied oeuvre. Trouble is, it barely feels like a ‘Mira Nair’ film; lacking her distinct flavour and vibrancy. A flat, not entirely compelling adaptation of Mohsin Hamid’s book of the same name, it’s so […]

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Larry David movie gets official title and impressive cast

Larry David has had no difficulty securing impressive guest stars for his hit show Curb Your Enthusiasm, and so it goes for his upcoming HBO feature film Clear History. According to The Hollywood Reporter, David will star opposite Jon Hamm, Danny McBride, Bill Hader, Michael Keaton, Amy Ryan, Eva Mendes, Philip Baker Hall, Kate Hudson, and his Curb co-star […]

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Amanda Seyfried to play infamous porn star Linda Lovelace

Amanda Seyfried has been cast as adult film actress Linda Lovelace in an upcoming biopic on the life of the Deep Throat star. According to Deadline, Peter Sarsgaard is in negotiations to play Lovelace’s husband/pornographer Chuck Traynor (James Franco was previously considered). Kate Hudson was first offered the role, but had to walk away because of her pregnancy. Olivia Wilde […]

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Slaughter is the best medicine – The Killer Inside Me review

The Killer Inside Me – Starring Casey Affleck, Jessica Alba and Kate Hudson. Directed by Michael Winterbottom. Rated MA. By Simon Miraudo. Casey Affleck is a phenomenal actor. He burst from the shadow of his older brother (yes, that Affleck) with his vulnerable, Oscar- nominated supporting turn in The Assassination of Jesse James by the […]

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Killing the dream – Nine review

Nine – Starring Daniel Day-Lewis, Marion Cotillard and Penelope Cruz. Directed by Rob Marshall. Rated M. Originally published January 20, 2010. By Simon Miraudo. Remaking Federico Fellini’s 8 ½ is about as necessary as fashioning an umbrella out of rainwater. Director Rob Marshall (I can only assume a glutton for punishment) takes on this very […]

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Controversial Killer Inside Me gets a new trailer

A new trailer for Michael Winterbottom‘s controversial film The Killer Inside Me has debuted online, along with a suitably eerie poster. See, here it is: Based on Jim Thomson’s novel of the same name, The Killer Inside Me stars Casey Affleck as a West Texas deputy sheriff with a penchant for killing (of the serial […]

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Penelope, Nicole and Fergie in saucy Nine posters!

source: rottentomatoes.com Posters for Rob Marshall‘s upcoming musical (and hot Oscar contender) Nine have landed online, featuring the film’s slinky leading ladies in all their gorgeous glory. Oh, and Daniel Day Lewis is there too. Click each image to see them full size! Nine is the first screen adaptation of the Tony award winning musical […]

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