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Video: Bruce Willis dishes the dirt on Die Hard 5!

2010/02/23 at 12:00am

Video: Bruce Willis dishes the dirt on Die Hard 5!

02.23.2010 | By Jack Rico |

So our fearless reporter Karen Posada had to go out and hunt for the truth on what’s going on with Bruce Willis and ‘Die Hard 5’. Since MTV posted it’s version of the events we decided to also present our own on video of the action from the Cop Out junket in NYC.

From the looks of it, it’s not officially happening… yet! They are in strong negotiations to shoot in 2011. He was serious when he said it, but he’s confident that it is.

He is definitely shooting RED in Toronto about a former black-ops agent who reassembles his old team in a last ditch effort to survive a threat by a high-tech assassin. The cast is pretty legit… Morgan Freeman, Helen Mirren, Richard Dreyfuss, John Malkovich, Mary-Louise Parker, Brian Cox, and Oscar winner Ernest Borgnine (Marty).

One thing he did want to squash were the IMDb reports of him filming The Last Full Measure and Morgan’s Summit. Sounds like they fell apart at the very end.

‘The Ghost Writer’

By Jack Rico

2010/02/18 at 12:00am

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The Ghost Writer (Movie Review)

02.18.2010 | By Jack Rico |

*Updated December 2025

The Ghost Writer, Roman Polanski’s new film, is a political thriller that is set up almost exactly like Hitchcock’s campier classic suspense films such as Dial M for Murder or The Man Who Knew Too Much.

Leonardo Dicaprio in ‘Shutter Island’

By Jack Rico

2010/02/17 at 12:00am

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Shutter Island (Movie Review)

02.17.2010 | By Jack Rico |

The new psychological thriller, “Shutter Island,” based on the popular novel by Dennis Lehane, comes from the dexterous and practiced hands of legendary director Martin Scorsese. The film is deluged with a plethora of twists and turns, brilliant acting by Leonardo DiCaprio and jarring scenes of suspense created and framed to perfection by its helmer. You should be excited to see this film… the entertainment value is high and the production quality is of the highest caliber. It’s definitely a must see movie! Read More

Interview with Leonardo DiCaprio on Shutter Island!

By Jack Rico

2010/02/15 at 12:00am

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Interview with Leonardo DiCaprio on Shutter Island!

02.15.2010 | By Jack Rico |

It was a cold day in New York City as I arrived at one of New York’s top hotels, Le Meridien, to attend an exclusive press conference with Martin Scorsese, Leonardo DiCaprio, author Dennis Lehane, amongst others, to discuss ‘Shutter Island‘, Scorsese’s new cinematic effort.

First off was Lehane and his crew. Every one got off questions, including me. Then Scorsese’s crew came in and only 4 questions were asked – I was one of the lucky ones to get one in.

What you will hear in the audio slide to the left to you are the questions I asked DiCaprio, Scorsese and Lehane, in order. Essentially, this audio encompasses DiCaprio’s thoughts on his acting, how difficult it was to film these scenes, along with Scorsese’s directorial style and Lehane’s thoughts on the film adaptation of the book.

Without further adieu, here is the official interview from the stars of ‘Shutter Island‘.

By Jack Rico

2010/02/10 at 12:00am

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‘Spider Man 4’ to be in 3D in 2012

02.10.2010 | By Jack Rico |

So we finally have a real date for what is to be the reimagining or reinvention of the new, younger Spider Man films. It also will feature the 3D technology for an ultimate movie going experience. Across our email we received the new press release from Columbia Pictures regarding the news:

“Spider-Man will swing into theaters worldwide in 3D beginning July 3, 2012, it was announced today by Jeff Blake, Chairman of Sony Pictures Worldwide Marketing & Distribution. The new film which is still untitled, will begin production later this year directed by Marc Webb from a screenplay by James Vanderbilt. Avi Arad and Laura Ziskin will produce the film from Columbia Pictures and Marvel Studios.

Commenting on the announcement, Blake said, “Spider-Man is the ultimate summer movie-going experience, and we’re thrilled the filmmakers are presenting the next installment in 3D. Spider-Man is one of the most popular characters in the world, and we know audiences are eager and excited to discover Marc’s fantastic vision for Peter Parker and the franchise.”

By Karen Posada

2010/02/09 at 12:00am

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The Wolfman (Movie Review)

02.9.2010 | By Karen Posada |

Unfortunately The Wolfman was exactly what I expected it to be, a movie where action prevails and the plot is predictable and hollow, it is basically secondary. I had a moment of hope during the climax of the movie that it was going to be better than I expected, I was wrong. I do give credit to the animation crew as well as those who worked on the settings because they are fantastic.

The main character, Lawrence Talbot (Benecio del Toro) belongs to a theater group in London; he’s a man who is lonely and hasn’t spoken to his family since he was a child. His father sent him to the U.S. to keep him away from his childhood traumas. He’s a man full of pain and suffering, he only returns
home because his brother’s fianceé Gwen Conliffe (Emily Blunt) writes to him about his brother’s disappearance and at his arrival asks him to solve the mystery of his murder. His father (Anthony Hopkins) greets him coldly but with loving words, he’s mysterious and he’s estranged from his family. He lives in a castle where we start to learn about Lawrence Talbot’s childhood and begin to see that although he had a privileged childhood he didn’t have it easy.

The movie develops at a nice rhythm, but since very early on we are able to make conclusions about how it will end. The Puerto Rican actor Benicio del Toro does the role of a man with a dark past and an even darker future perfectly; as a fan of the original movie and a collector of ‘wolfman’ paraphernalia, he studied his character well. I can’t imagine anyone else playing the main role, although there is not much to work from; Del Toro did a good job, especially in the scenes where his physical pain was very real. Hopkins was perfect for the role of the creepy and enigmatic father, it was almost like seeing Lecter with a ‘paternal’ side.

I knew the movie was a thriller but I didn’t know it was also supposed to be a horror flick; it does have moments that startle you but it is far more gory than scary. The cast did a good job and the panorama is beautiful, also the fact that it is placed in the times of Jack the Ripper makes it more attractive. It would have been a better movie if the plot were more engaging. It is definitely not for kids, although at some point it becomes a version of ‘The Beauty and the Beast’ but for adults.

Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (Movie Review)

By Namreta Kumar

2010/02/08 at 12:00am

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Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (Movie Review)

02.8.2010 | By Namreta Kumar |

For anyone who loves the movie-going experience this a perfect match. Chris Columbus has brought yet another beloved children’s book to life in his adaptation of Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief. It is a charming lighthearted fare that has smartly been adapted for the screen. Read More

By Jack Rico

2010/02/07 at 12:00am

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Dear John (Movie Review)

02.7.2010 | By Jack Rico |

The great classic romance movies of history such as Casablanca, An Affair to Remember, even Titanic, have served as a measuring bar for today’s love stories. Lasse Hallstrom’s ‘Dear John’, based on Nicholas Sparks book, should not by any means be compared to the aforementioned, but it also shouldn’t be discarded as syrupy blather. Rather, it is a likable, warm story that manages to rouse a tear and perhaps incite a small swelling in the throat. I would not label it a typical run of the mill ‘tearjerker’, but it has a few moments that garners your emotional attention.

The film revolves around the love letters a soldier (Channing Tatum) and a young woman (Amanda Seyfried) share for a few years. John meets Savannah at the beach near his home and they eventually begin dating, but as soon as 9/11 happens he has to pick between her and the duties of war. How it turns out is for you to see.

‘Dear John’ isn’t going to devastate you or scar you emotionally. It is not Nicholas Sparks best, but it manages to awaken some sentiments of sadness, anger and loss that can be attributed to some descent acting and empathic screenwriting. The best part of the movie is Richard Jenkin’s performance as John’s father. His scene near the end provides perhaps the most compelling and dramatic scene of the movie. If you haven’t seen the wonderful, but small film The Visitor, try and squeeze it into you Netflix queue to see and appreciate Jenkin’s Oscar nominated performance. Just marvelous.

This valentines week’s film options should be an easy romantic choosing – Dear John over Valentine’s Day. The former is a failure in so many levels. Whether it is your other half or just a friend, Dear John is your best watch for eliciting some of those valentines sentiments your looking to draw out.

‘Mun2’ to begin Friday night movie series

By Jack Rico

2010/02/05 at 12:00am

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‘Mun2’ to begin Friday night movie series

02.5.2010 | By Jack Rico |

Mun2 is setting the stage for a new Friday night movie showcase.

The NBC Universal-owned cable network aimed at bicultural U.S. Latinos will bow “Have You Cine” on Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. (ET/PT) with drama Harsh Times, starring Christian Bale and Eva Longoria. Mun2 will flank the linear offering with online interviews with actors and movie makers via holamun2.com/cine.

In addition to the weekly Friday night movie showcase, the network will continue offering the exclusive, “Have You Cine Chronicles,” a weekly short-form vignette covering the biggest movies out in theaters. The capsules will premiere as part of the network’s entertainment show, The mun2 Shuffle and will run throughout the programming day within mun2’s music blocks.

“Mun2 has been committed to movies for the past few years, bringing our audience exclusive interviews with artists ranging from Hugh Jackman to Gael Garcia Bernal,” said Flavio Morales, senior vice president programming and production for mun2. “The Have You Cine‘ franchise has evolved, as do the needs of our audience, and we’re excited to not only offer them this fresh, new movie line-up, but also bring our viewers closer to their favorite stars via holamun2.com.”

The rest of the Have You Cine Friday-night lineup this month: Feb. 12, Talento de Barrio, starring Daddy Yankee;

Feb. 19, Chasing Papi, starring Sofia Vergara and Roselyn Sanchez; and Feb. 26, Fast Lane, starring Melina Lizette and Kenyetta Lethridge.