‘Blade Runner’ Sequel May Bring Back the Old Magic with Original Screenwriter Hampton Fancher
For its many fans, Blade Runner is sacrosanct among science fiction films. When news of a sequel first surfaced, many of us screamed internally, “Do not mess with our holy text!” When Scott’s name was attached, our nerd rage was soothed. But if the latest rumor is true, our former nerd rage energy will be converted to nerd glee: Scott may be teaming up with the original screenwriter of Blade Runner, Hampton Fancher.
Latest ‘Prometheus’ Viral Video: Be Careful What You Wish For
When Prometheus arrives in theaters June 8 (June 1 in the UK), fans will have been driven to a fever pitch. I know this, because I’m one of those fans, and I’m already frothing at the mouth. This latest video, which the producers have dubbed “Quiet Eye,” has made me want to reach into June with both hands and pull it forward.
‘Amazing Spider-Man’ Gives Us Four-Minute Super-Trailer
Marvel is whetting our appetites for the upcoming June 30, 2012, release of The Amazing Spider-Man. This four-minute trailer contains much of the footage from the previous trailer, but gives us more action…and better yet, more personality.
Stan Lee Isn’t Crying Over Lost ‘Avengers’ Profit
Stan Lee is the co-creator of the Avengers, the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, and many of the comic book heroes from Marvel’s stable. But Lee will not be making the Forbes 400 list this year. Even though the film The Avengers has earned $1 billion (and counting) since it opened on May 4, 2012, Lee will not be seeing any profits from the film based on his characters.
‘Game of Thrones’ 2.07 Recap: So Little Honor, So Much Mayhem
“A Man Without Honor” starts with Theon Greyjoy and ends with Theon Greyjoy. But he’s not the man without honor. No, that title belongs to Jaime Lannister, who appears for the first time this season. But after the events in this episode, I argue that on the day that honor was doled out, Theon was [...]
‘Dark Shadows’ Is More Light Than Dark
As the credits rolled at the end of Dark Shadows, my father turned to me and said, “I don’t get it. Was it supposed to be a comedy or a horror?” I didn’t understand what he meant: obviously it was a comedy. There were some watered down PG-13 horror, but there was nothing about it I considered horrific. But when you consider the movie is about the vampires, witches, and yes, even werewolves, it would have been nice to have had my flesh crawl just once. It doesn’t mean that I didn’t like Dark Shadows—after all, it starred Johnny Depp, who is so talented that he deserves every acting award ever invented and a few that haven’t—but it left me wanting more.
‘Dark Shadows’ Is More Light Than Dark
As the credits rolled at the end of Dark Shadows, my father turned to me and said, “I don’t get it. Was it supposed to be a comedy or a horror?” I didn’t understand what he meant: obviously it was a comedy. There were some watered down PG-13 horror, but there was nothing about it I considered horrific. But when you consider the movie is about the vampires, witches, and yes, even werewolves, it would have been nice to have had my flesh crawl just once. It doesn’t mean that I didn’t like Dark Shadows—after all, it starred Johnny Depp, who is so talented that he deserves every acting award ever invented and a few that haven’t—but it left me wanting more.
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- ‘Blade Runner’ Sequel May Bring Back the Old Magic with Original Screenwriter Hampton Fancher May 18, 2012
- Latest ‘Prometheus’ Viral Video: Be Careful What You Wish For May 16, 2012
- ‘Amazing Spider-Man’ Gives Us Four-Minute Super-Trailer May 15, 2012
- Stan Lee Isn’t Crying Over Lost ‘Avengers’ Profit May 14, 2012
- ‘Game of Thrones’ 2.07 Recap: So Little Honor, So Much Mayhem May 14, 2012
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