Joseph Gordon-Levitt on Robin

Joseph Gordon-Levitt on Robin
Slashfilm

Before the release of The Dark Knight Rises, every member of the cast was incredibly guarded when it came to discussing plot points. Now that the film is out and part of the public conscious, one would think all of what happens would be open for discussion, especially since most of it is pretty cut and dry. That’s not necessarily the case for John Blake, the character played by Joseph Gordon-Levitt, who has remained pretty silent in regards to the film’s ending. However, on Jimmy Kimmel Live, the star of Looper not only talked about the ending, he talked about the future of the franchise.…

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Indy Imax Release

Indy Imax Release
The New York Times

It’s the kind of revelation that would melt the face of any die-hard Indiana Jones fan (this time, with joy): “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” the 1981 adventure film that introduced that globe-trotting archaeologist, will receive a one-week Imax release next month, Lucasfilm said on Tuesday.

Prepare to be shocked and horrified… I’ve never been a big fan of the Indiana Jones trilogy. It’s a shocking revelation, I know, but it just never worked for me. However, this is kind of a big deal. And I particularly love this (emphasis mine):

Mr. Spielberg, who with the sound designer Ben Burtt…

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No Snow White in next Snow White. Wait, What?

No Snow White in next Snow White. Wait, What?
Slashfilm

Even before Snow White and the Huntsman opened, the studio was lining up plans for a sequel. And as of today, that follow-up is still moving forward — only it’s being reconfigured to focus on Chris Hemsworth’s Huntsman, cutting Kristen Stewart’s Snow White out completely.

Look, I know there’s a lot of people who don’t like Stewart (I’m not one but I get it), and I know all about the scandle of her cheating on Pattinson with the director, but this just seems like a disaster in the making right here. This seems like a far worse problem than doing Bourne without Bourne. Snow White without…

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Looper

Looper

Joseph and I had a brief conversation about this upcoming film yesterday. Let’s just say I may give him a new nick-name like, the burster of bubbles, or the crusher of dreams… perhaps kite anchor…

In any event, he is of the line of thinking that it’s a fun premise but won’t amount to anything. My cynical side actually agrees. But I’d rather hold out hope. The trailer looks awesome, and of course the two lead actors are awesome, what could go wrong, right?

Well, lots could go wrong I suppose, but I’m still going to wait and see how it goes. For the moment, I’m trying not to get my hopes…

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Joss Whedon ‘Boycott’

Joss Whedon ‘Boycott’
Slashfilm

To date, Joss Whedon‘s The Avengers has only grossed $617.3 million in the United States and Box Office Mojo reports it’s barely playing on 200 screens. That’s unacceptable, says the writer/director, who released a video damming the upcoming film Sleepwalk With Me from stealing some of those precious, and much needed screens.

Joss’ video is hilarious, tongue-in-cheek humor, as you would expect from him. I was not aware of the film before. I’m still not sure if it would be any good, but I am now aware of it. Check out Joss’ boycott video below and the trailer for Sleepwalk With…

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An Intriguing Poster is Revealed for ‘The Master’

An Intriguing Poster is Revealed for ‘The Master’
Total Film

The Master, Paul Thomas Anderson’s long-awaited return to the director’s chair, has released a brand new poster featuring a recurring image of the film’s three leads, Joaquin Phoenix, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Amy Adams.

Whereas the first poster took the form of a chilled wine bottle, this new sheet employs a kind of kaleidoscope design. If that original image alluded to Phoenix’s character’s alcohol problems, perhaps this new one is a reflection of his fragmented state of mind?

Set in the ’50s, the film will focus upon Phoenix’s heavy-drinking drifter, a former military man with a…

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A New Super-spy Goes Rogue in ‘The Bourne Legacy’ — Review

3.5 of 5 stars
A New Super-spy Goes Rogue in ‘The Bourne Legacy’

The Bourne Legacy will come and go without a lot of fanfare, but it’s worth noting there is something almost historic about this additition to the Bourne film series. It may very well be the first time a franchise continues on without its lead character, yet somehow it works the way Bourne Legacy is told. Perhaps it’s because everything else about Bourne Legacy will be relatable for audiences familiar with the Bourne conventions. It’s a serious kind of action thriller that simply works for large audiences.

But a lot of moviegoers are detracted by The Bourne Legacy. It looks like the…

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The Music of Bourne

The Music of Bourne
Slashfilm

John Powell had created such a rich, unique sound in the first three Bourne films and it was sad for me to see James Newton Howard deliver a lackluster soundtrack (and even more sad that that was probably one of the least of the film’s problems).

Though on my recent watch through of the original Bourne trilogy, I was not as in love with the music as I remembered, it was still pretty good. Particularly grabbing as always is the opening scene of the first film. The music captures the essence of what’s going on so perfectly. The music of The Bourne Legacy was indeed one of the quite…

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Bourne Takes the Crown

Bourne Takes the Crown
Film.com

As such, “The Bourne Legacy” opened just over $40m, easily taking the crown away from “The Dark Knight Rises.” and besting alternative newcomer “The Campaign” as well. Still, “The Bourne Legacy” couldn’t match 2007′s “Bourne Ultimatum,” though it did open at a higher dollar amount than “The Bourne Identity” which means the reboot transplant operation has worked, and we’re a go for sequels. Could a second or third film feature a Damon / Renner mash-up? If Universal has the budget and a decent screenplay, I’m sure the gents would at least take the meeting.

I wonder how well it will do…

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Film.com Review of ‘Bourne Legacy’

Film.com Review of ‘Bourne Legacy’
Film.com

The emotional stakes have been muted, the romance feels half-hearted and the thematic relevance of the original trilogy has been lowered from a righteous drive to a dull roar. Talented actors like Oscar Isaac, Corey Stoll and the returning Joan Allen and David Strathairn go to waste, and the main plot to take out every assassin seems handily undone when it’s time to introduce an antagonist (Louis Ozawa Changchien), whose capacity for empathy has been dialed down as the rest of his skills have been amped up.

I agree with almost everything in this review. The one thing I disagree with is,…

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