By Simon Miraudo June 11, 2013 Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman are fine documentarians. They struggle, however, to breathe life into their narrative features. Howl, a portrait of Allen Ginsberg and the publishing of his incendiary book of poetry, was basically turned into a drab courtroom drama, and not even some animated illustrations of Ginsberg’s […]
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Poster Debut: Lovelace
May 3, 2012 
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The first poster for the upcoming film based on Deep Throat star Linda Lovelace, played by Amanda Seyfried, has been released by Latino-Review. The poster disappointingly comes across as bland and a touch predictable. It’s hard to tell what kind of movie Lovelace actually is, but we can probably expect something on the serious and unconventional side […]
Continue readingJames Franco in talks to play Hugh Hefner
December 21, 2011 0 Comments
James Franco might cameo as Playboy founder and generally creepy person Hugh Hefner in the upcoming Linda Lovelace biopic Lovelace. According to Variety, Franco is merely in talks for the part, though it helps directors Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman had previously recruited him to play Allen Ginsberg in their indie drama Howl. Amanda Seyfried […]
Continue readingAmanda Seyfried to play infamous porn star Linda Lovelace
November 2, 2011 1 Comment
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 […]
Continue readingIt ain’t easy – Green Lantern review
August 10, 2011 1 Comment
Green Lantern – Starring Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively and Peter Sarsgaard. Directed by Martin Campbell. Rated M. By Simon Miraudo. Thank goodness emerald green is such a pleasant colour to look at. Had our hero been called the Sinopia Sunlight or the Rusty Blowtorch, then we would have been forced to endure this terrible screenplay […]
Continue readingTrailer Debut (#2): The Green Lantern
May 5, 2011 0 Comments
A second feature trailer for The Green Lantern has arrived (in brightest day), combining elements from the first teaser, the extended Wonder-Con clip, and some brand new footage of a villainous, giant-headed Peter Sarsgaard. Ryan Reynolds stars as Hal Jordan, a fighter pilot who is recruited to be the first human Green Lantern by an […]
Continue readingTrailer Debut: The Green Lantern
November 17, 2010 0 Comments
Warner Bros has released the first official trailer for Martin Campbell’s upcoming superhero flick The Green Lantern (or, Linterna Verde, as its Spanish subtitle indicates). Linterna Verde stars Ryan Reynolds as test pilot Hal Jordan/intergalactic cop The Green Lantern. It also features Blake Lively as love interest Carol Ferris., Mark Strong as the (surprise surprise) […]
Continue readingThe Green Lantern character posters debut
July 27, 2010 0 Comments
Warner Bros have unveiled a batch of teaser posters for Martin Campbell‘s upcoming comic book adaptation The Green Lantern, featuring the main characters in all their half-faced glory. Fans of the comic will recognise the phrase “In brightest day, in blackest night, no evil shall escape my sight” as the beginning of the Lantern’s oath […]
Continue readingCharacter assassination – Knight and Day review
July 6, 2010 3 Comments
Knight and Day – Starring Tom Cruise, Cameron Diaz and Peter Sarsgaard. Directed by James Mangold. Rated M. By Simon Miraudo. Knight and Day feels like the product of a different era. And no, I’m not just talking about the 1990s, when star Tom Cruise was a legitimate box office draw and not an ever-smiling […]
Continue readingThe Green Lantern’s suit to be computer generated?
April 12, 2010 1 Comment
Peter Sciretta over at Slashfilm has a massive scoop regarding Martin Campbell‘s upcoming take on the legendary comic hero The Green Lantern. According to Sciretta’s sources, star Ryan Reynolds will not actually don the famous green suit during the production of the film – it will instead be created through CG. Reynolds – starring as […]
Continue readingCarey on campus – An Education review
April 2, 2010 1 Comment
An Education – Starring Carey Mulligan, Peter Sarsgaard and Alfred Molina. Directed by Lone Scherfig. Rated M. Originally published October 20, 2009. By Simon Miraudo. “Action is character,” announces Jenny, the literature loving, French speaking, cello playing, Audrey Hepburn-evoking leading lady of An Education. She’s spouting one of the oldest rules of writing, but it’s […]
Continue readingPeter Sarsgaard in to play Green Lantern villain?
January 13, 2010 0 Comments
source: heatvisionblog.com Peter Sarsgaard is in talks to play the villain in Warner Bros upcoming superhero flick The Green Lantern. Ryan Reynolds is set to play Hal Jordan, the test pilot who happens upon a powerful ring enabling him to join the intergalactic police force known as The Green Lanterns. Sarsgaard is considering the role […]
Continue readingCarey on campus – An Education review
October 20, 2009 3 Comments
An Education – Starring Carey Mulligan, Peter Sarsgaard and Alfred Molina. Directed by Lone Scherfig. Rated M. By Simon Miraudo. “Action is character,” announces Jenny, the literature loving, French speaking, cello playing, Audrey Hepburn-evoking leading lady of An Education. She’s spouting one of the oldest rules of writing, but it’s something that continues to be […]
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