Jupiter Rising is rumoured to be the next project for directing super-siblings Andy and Lana Wachowski, according to Twitch. Though the duo have been in the news of late more for their film flops and personal lives, could this super secret project with Warner Brothers see them return to their Matrix glory days? Having released no […]
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Wachowskis to direct "urban" Robin Hood
December 9, 2010 
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After 2008’s technicolour yawn of a movie Speed Racer, it seemed unlikely that the Wachowskis (Andy and Lana) would be allowed anywhere near a film ever again. But lo and behold, as The Hollywood Reporter reveals, Warner Bros not only didn’t seem to mind the financial disaster but they’ve gone ahead and given the uncertain […]
Continue readingBowman begins – Robin Hood review
September 20, 2010 1 Comment
Robin Hood – Starring Russell Crowe, Cate Blanchett and Mark Strong. Directed by Ridley Scott. Rated M. Originally published May 11, 2010. By Simon Miraudo. Whenever I think of Robin Hood, one story comes to mind. No, it’s not Kevin Costner’s take on the legendary folk hero, nor is it Mel Brooks’ depiction of his […]
Continue readingThe Rundown: May 6-12
May 12, 2010 0 Comments
Hey Quickflixers! Welcome to the latest instalment of The Rundown. It’s a regular feature that will appear on the blog every Wednesday, highlighting our favourite news items from the past 7 days, as well as notable box office and weekly rental figures. (And before you say it, in a world where Hey Hey, It’s Saturday […]
Continue readingBowman begins – Robin Hood review
May 11, 2010 6 Comments
Robin Hood – Starring Russell Crowe, Cate Blanchett and Mark Strong. Directed by Ridley Scott. Rated M. By Simon Miraudo. Whenever I think of Robin Hood, one story comes to mind. No, it’s not Kevin Costner’s take on the legendary folk hero, nor is it Mel Brooks’ depiction of his merry men in tights. I’m […]
Continue readingRobin Hood feature trailer debut
March 12, 2010 1 Comment
A brand new trailer for Ridley Scott‘s Robin Hood has debuted online. For anyone who has ever wanted to see Cate Blanchett threaten to “sever” Russell Crowe‘s “manhood”, your time has come. Crowe stars as Robin Hood (obviously) while Blanchett plays Maid Marion. They are joined by AFI winner Oscar Isaac (Balibo) as King John […]
Continue readingCheck out Russell Crowe as Robin Hood!
April 21, 2009 1 Comment
source: usatoday.com Universal has released the first picture of Russell Crowe as Robin Hood in Ridley Scott‘s long-delayed medieval epic. Crowe has chopped off his flowing locks and dropped some weight for the role, returning to his former physique after piling on the pounds for his past two films, Body of Lies and State of […]
Continue readingWho Should Play Robin Hood in Ridley Scott’s "Nottingham"?
July 21, 2008 9 Comments
Over the last couple of months there has been a lot of speculation over who is going to play Robin Hood in Ridley Scott‘s film Nottingham. Russell Crowe is signed on to play the Sherriff of Nottingham, who this time will be the hero, while Robin Hood will be the villain. Since Scott can’t decide, […]
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