Armond White Heckles Steve McQueen

Armond White Heckles Steve McQueen
Entertainment Weekly

When McQueen was presented the best director award Monday night by Harry Belafonte, critic Armond White allegedly jeered McQueen as “an embarrassing doorman and garbage man.”

In an email to 12 Years a Slave distributor Fox Searchlight first posted online by Deadline, NYFCC chairman Joshua Rothkopf apologized to McQueen for “the crass bit of heckling” he encountered. Rothkopf said he was “mortified” that it came from one of the group’s own members and pledged “disciplinary action.”

I don’t care what he thought of the film, that was disgusting and classless.

‘First Stars I See Tonight’ - Short Film Staring Elle Fanning

‘First Stars I See Tonight’ - Short Film Staring Elle Fanning

This is a fun little short film staring Elle Fanning as a girl recounting her experience of seeing stars for the first time after having been diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa from a very early age. It’s a great little story, and man can Elle Fanning put on a charming Scottish accent or what? The visual effects are also interesting. It was all shot on green screen and all elements around the actors were added in.

Very sweet little film.

‘Kite’ - 9 Minutes Worth of Trailer and Clips

‘Kite’ - 9 Minutes Worth of Trailer and Clips

I haven’t heard of this film before now, but after watching I’m actually a little intersted. It’s almost a bit much for me in its violence and grittiness, but I feel like there might be a good story here. Sometimes I am right about these things and sometimes I am wrong.

This upcoming film is apparently based on an anime film from 1998. Who knows what kind of weird things that will make the filmmakers feel like they need to do. But hey, it stars Samuel L. Jackson so it certainly has the potential to be something great because, well, Jackson is awesome.

The Truth About Agent Coulson

The Truth About Agent Coulson
Natalie Abrams - TV Guide

It’s the question of the series: How was Phil Coulson brought back to life after his violent death in Marvel’s The AvengersAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D. will finally venture to answer that question now that the evil corporation Centipede has Coulson (Clark Gregg) in its clutches.

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. goes on the hunt for Agent Coulson

When last we saw him, Coulson was turned over to Raina (Ruth Negga) under orders from the mysterious Clairvoyant. What does Centipede really want with Coulson? And when will the truth about his resurrection come to light? Very soon, says Gregg, who dishes to…

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Some ‘Batman Vs. Superman’ Info

Some ‘Batman Vs. Superman’ Info
Mario-Francisco Robles - Latino Review

Nothing should be taken as confirmed news unless explicitly stated as such,” so let’s keep that in mind as we dive in to what the man’s got to say:

  • Martian Manhunter and Aquaman will not appear in the film.
  • He thinks we’re going to see the first official still of Affleck in costume really soon.
  • Superman/Clark Kent will unequivocally be the main character of Batman vs Superman, meaning this will not be some covert Justice League movie.
  • Lex Luthor will be in the movie, but he will not be the only villain. Jett refuses to reveal the second one, only stating that this other character is…
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‘House of Cards’ Season 2 - New Trailer: Hunt or Be Hunted

‘House of Cards’ Season 2 - New Trailer: Hunt or Be Hunted

If there’s one thing I’m really looking forward to in 2014, it’s the release of season 2 of House of Cards. It may be on the cutting edge of where things are headed by being available only on Netflix’s Video On Demand Service, but it’s also one of the most cinematic television shows I have ever watched. I definitely loved the first season for that aspect alone.

But I also loved the look at the political corruption, however dramatized. I think Frank Underwood represents what we all think our politicians may be like, deep down. Kevin Spacey is Underwood is simply amazing. And this trailer is…

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Michael Bay Has a Bit of Stage Fright, Walks Off Stage at CES

Michael Bay Has a Bit of Stage Fright, Walks Off Stage at CES

Were you ever in any kind of a play and/or some sort of big production? Well if so, you might be able to relate to Michael Bay. And as much as I don’t like his films (except for the one fluke of his career where he made a really good film, The Island), I really kind of felt bad for him watching this. He went on stage expecting the teleprompter to guide him through, and apparently the teleprompter got messed up and he didn’t know what to do or say. He tried to wing it, and then just walked off the stage. It’s sort of entertaining, but mostly I was just cringing.

See what I mean?

Bay has

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Marvel to Exclusively Publish ‘Star Wars’ Comics Starting 2015

Marvel to Exclusively Publish ‘Star Wars’ Comics Starting 2015

Such shocking news we have here. Who would have guessed that Marvel, now owned by Disney, would be granted the exclusive publishing rights to Star Wars Comics, Star Wars being a Lucasfilm property, Lucasfilm now owned by Disney. Just shocking I tell you.

Here’s the full press release.

The Walt Disney Company’s Lucasfilm Ltd. and Marvel Entertainment are joining forces to bring new Star Wars adventures to readers across the galaxy, with Marvel granted exclusive rights to create and publish Star Wars comics and graphic novels beginning in 2015.

The agreement marks a homecoming for the Star…

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Movies Turning 30 in 2014

Movies Turning 30 in 2014
Jessica Catcher - Mashable

Prepare to relive the greatest time in cinematic history — 1984.

Don’t laugh. There’s no other way to describe a year that produced bothGremlins and Ghostbusters. And, not one, but two Tom Hanks movies.

We gathered up some of our favorite flicks from the year George Orwell warned us all about. Take a look and let us know in the comments if your favorite made the cut.

Sorry in advance for making you feel old.

Way to make me feel old. I’m only turning 32 this year. Yeesh! I recognize many of these films, not all. But among the ones that make me feel old are:

  • Karate Kid
  • The NeverEnding…
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Paul Walker’s Character Won’t Be Killed Off in ‘Fast & Furious 7’

Paul Walker’s Character Won’t Be Killed Off in ‘Fast & Furious 7’
Kevin Jagernauth - The Playlist

According to THR, the footage that Walker shot before his death will be utilized, and the script by Chris Morgantweaked, so that the character of Brian O’Conner can exit the film, but he won’t be killed off. In short, they are trying to find a respectful way to handle the loss of Walker, without removing him entirely from the sequel and still working within the framework and story of the film. Makes sense, though we understand why the movie was pushed, as it’s not something you want to rush to make work.

I’m not a fan so I may not know what I’m talking about, but I wonder if ultimately, no…

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