The producer and a cast member of CBS’s “Rush Hour” reboot were put on the defensive Tuesday, after their show was accused of perpetuating racial stereotypes during the network’s Television Critics Association’s winter press tour in Los Angeles.
Pity George Lucas. The man behind the “Star Wars” franchise thinks this country is in the grip of greedy capitalists. Yet Lucas’ entire career is defined by his quest for more, more more. Not only does Lucas keep milking the
Will Ferrell’s career could use a Redbull following duds like “Land of the Lost” and “Everything Must Go.” The latter reaffirmed Ferrell’s range without making a dent at the box office, and the former should be put in a time
The Blu-ray cover art tells us “Real Steel” is “Rocky” with robots! but that’s a little too kind. This story of a down-on-his-luck promoter trying to eke out a living in the year 2020 where robot boxing’s taken the place
Robert Redford is angry about the current state of Hollywood. Why doesn’t the government subsidize artists and bring edgy, envelope pushing fair to the masses, cries Redford. Redford shared his State of the Movie Union thoughts this week during the
What’s a liberal comic to do when it becomes harder every day to defend President Barack Obama? Why, play the race card – even when it’s not even in the deck. Comedienne Wanda Sykes, who refused to lay a humorous
SIGOURNEY WEAVER: ‘ALL FILMS WILL EVENTUALLY BE 3D’ Weaver believes 2D will go the way of black and white, and I don’t completely disagree. Hollywood is absolutely freaked out over piracy, so freaked out they’ve embraced their own Patriot Act
When people unfamiliar with Sherwood Baptist’s line of movies such as “Facing the Giants” and “Fireproof” see their trailers, they can sometimes get the impression that these independent films are very emotional inspirational dramas. And while that’s true, the films
THR: In his opening remarks, Obama recalled how he took Michelle to see Lee’s movie Do the Right Thing on their first date, according to the pool report. Lee quipped: “Good thing you didn’t choose Driving Miss Daisy.” … Mariah
For some audiences it will always be too soon for a drama like “Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close.” The new movie deals directly with the 9/11 attacks in the most emotional way possible, telling the tale of a young boy
No one will aver accuse me of being a Chuck Todd fan, but let’s give the man credit where it’s due. Though he’s careful with his language, Todd not only sees through what Colbert’s doing, he’s also troubled that much
Sensei’s streak extended to nine straight weeks last week. That streak could honestly hedge its bet by just picking Kate Beckinsale at this point. This week’s predictions and revenue results go as follows: 1. Underworld: Awakening ($28 Million) – The
Few filmmakers have been more alert to the possibilities of working with non-professional actors than Steven Soderbergh. His 2005 “Bubble” was an exercise in trailer-park vérité, and the 2009 “Girlfriend Experience” provided a crossover showcase for porn star Sasha Grey.
