THE GREATEST GENERATION REMEMBERED (VIDEO)

On this Memorial Day, let's pay tribute to those soldiers who made this country what it is. For without their sacrifices, we may not have been enjoying the fruits of modern liberty.

Sit back, relax, and check out this wonderful video - An Ode to the Greatest Generation.

G.I. Joe and Rosie the Riviter -- Thanks Again!

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BALE FREAKOUT REVISITED (HILARIOUS)

On the weekend of the "Terminator Salvation" release, let's revisit Christian Bale's freakout on the set where he chastises the living shit out of the Director of Photographer. Embarrassing and cringe-inducing...

I love this!!

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AWESOME 'TRANSFORMINATORS' TRAILER

"Transformers" director Michael Bay -- being Michael Bay -- commented earlier in the year that he would like to see a war between Transformers and Terminators. Funny enough,this led to "Terminator Salvation" helmer McG to start up all sorts of fake bravado...

Obviously, we’ll never see a movie where Autobots fight T800s or even those huge Harvester bots. But Black20 did the next best thing, and created a faux movie trailer mash-up titled "Transforminators."

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MICHAEL MOORE RETURNS WITH NEW FILM AIMED AT CORPORATE GREED

Overture Films and Paramount Vantage have announced that Oscar-winner Michael Moore’s new documentary feature will be released domestically on October 2, 2009. The as-yet-untitled film will explore the root causes of the global economic meltdown and take a comical look at the corporate and political shenanigans that culminated in what Moore has described as “the biggest robbery in the history of this country” – the massive transfer of U.S. taxpayer money to private financial institutions.

On this, the 20-year anniversary of his masterpiece Roger & Me, Moore returns to the issue that began his career: the disastrous impact that corporate dominance and out-of-control profit motives have on the lives of Americans and citizens of the world. But this time the culprit is much bigger than General Motors, and the crime scene far wider than Flint, Michigan.

Says Moore: "The wealthy, at some point, decided they didn't have enough wealth. They wanted more -- a lot more. So they systematically set about to fleece the American people out of their hard-earned money. Now, why would they do this? That is what I seek to discover in this movie."

Moore’s new documentary, his first since 2007’s widely-praised Sicko, was first announced by Overture and Paramount Vantage International in May 2008 at the Cannes Film Festival and production began shortly afterward.

Chris McGurk and Danny Rosett, Overture’s CEO and COO respectively, previously worked with Moore when they oversaw the release of Bowling for Columbine at MGM/United Artists.

“Everyone can relate to this subject matter and all have been affected,” said McGurk and Rosett. “We think there should be plenty of people interested in hearing Michael’s take on how exactly we got here and what we can do to move forward.”

John Lesher, President of Paramount Film Group, added, “Michael is a master at capturing the most timely and critical issues shaping our world today. His unique, thought-provoking method of filmmaking is sure to bring dynamic insights into the state of the global economy that will have mass appeal to audiences worldwide.”

The release date is a year and a day after the United States Senate voted to hand Wall Street a $700 billion bailout

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'INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS': THE VARIETY REVIEW

VIA Variety:

"Inglourious Basterds" is a violent fairy tale, an increasingly entertaining fantasia in which the history of World War II is wildly reimagined so that the cinema can play the decisive role in destroying the Third Reich. Quentin Tarantino's long-gestating war saga invests a long-simmering revenge plot with reworkings of innumerable genre conventions, but only fully finds its tonal footing about halfway through, after which it's off to the races. By turns surprising, nutty, windy, audacious and a bit caught up in its own cleverness, the picture is a completely distinctive piece of American pop art with a strong Euro flavor that's new for the director. Several explosive scenes and the names of Tarantino and topliner Brad Pitt promise brawny commercial prospects, especially internationally, as the preponderance of subtitled dialogue might put off a certain slice of the prospective domestic audience.

To read the rest of the review, click HERE.

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'INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS' VIDEO REVIEW

Whil the reviews seem good to mixed out of Cannes, here is a negative video review of Quinten Tarantino's "Inglourious Basterds" direct from the fest via The Hollywood Reporter’s Kirk Honeycutt (beware of possible spoilers):

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$#@% YOU!!! WHO CURSES THE MOST IN 'GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS'

Did you ever wonder how many cuss words are in "Glengarry Glen Ross"? And which cast member gets the crown for the most for that matter?

Glengarry GlenRoss Obscenity Count - watch more funny videos

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THREE 'INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS' CLIPS

Direcvt from Cannes... The first clip features Bridget von Hammersmark (Diane Kruger) informing Lt. Aldo Raine (Brad Pitt) of two recent developments in the operation.

The second clip features Lt. Aldo Raine (Pitt) interrogating a German soldier about the locations of their camps and the artillery they have. He respectively declines the offer and decides to die for his country.

The third clip features Col. Hans Landa (Christoph Waltz) telling Perrier (Denis Menochet) what he thinks of the Jewish people.

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LIZ SMITH REPORTS NEW TARANTINO PROJECT

Quentin Tarantino via last.fm

Bullcrap or not?? Syndicated columnist Liz Smith reports a rumor that Sharon Stone will star in a movie for Quentin Tarantino called "Weekend."

The movie, set to shoot in Serbia, will co-star Jessica Biel, Lucy Liu, Dennis Hopper and Tarantino regular Michael Madsen.

Even though the chatty filmmaker talks up his upcoming projects, he's been waaaaay too busy prepping "Inglourious Basterds" for its Cannes premiere.

There no hide or hair of this anywhere in the mainstream press. I picked up on it online.

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'SHERLOCK HOLMES' TRAILER ARRIVES

The Brothers Warner have just dumped the trailer for Guy Ritchie’s "Sherlock Holmes" on the world and we must say, it seems more Disney Pirates-esque than we may have thought. It stars Robert Downey Jr. as the title character of the Arthur Conan Doyle books and short stories. Jude Law co-stars as Dr. John Watson, Rachel McAdams plays Holmes’ love-interest, “the deceptive” Irene Adler. And Mark Strong plays the film’s villain Lord Blackwood, an industrialist who “holds sway over a cult of dark-arts practitioners and claims to possess supernatural powers, is linked to a series of murders.”

The film’s action-comedy tone aside it certainly does seem to also include Ritchie’s signature style as well.

Here's the official plot: In a dynamic new portrayal of Arthur Conan Doyle’s most famous characters, “Sherlock Holmes” sends Holmes and his stalwart partner Watson on their latest challenge. Revealing fighting skills as lethal as his legendary intellect, Holmes will battle as never before to bring down a new nemesis and unravel a deadly plot that could destroy the country.

Sherlock Holmes will hit theaters on December 25th 2009.

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NIMOY SPEAKS: FIND OUT WHERE THE VULCAN SALUTE CAME FROM

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In this Archive of American Television interview excerpt, Leonard Nimoy discusses the birth of Mr. Spock's Vulcan salute, and the episode "City on the Edge of Forever."

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WHY WHY WHY? 'CLIFFHANGER TO BE REMADE

Cover of Cliffhanger (Collector's Edition)

Proving yet again that Hollywood has all the creativity of a brain dead knat, Variety reports that StudioCanal and Original Films are planning a remake of the Sylvester Stallone-led 1993 mountain climbing action thriller "Cliffhanger."

We ask again? WHY???

In the Renny Harlin-directed original, Stallone played a park ranger who is forced help a group of terrorits recover three suitcases containing $100 million lost in the Rocky Mountains.

A huge hit for Sly, it grossed $255 million worldwide and scored generally positive reviews for its impressive action including a mid-air hijack sequence and the famous opening suspense set piece involving a woman whose equipment fails during a perilous climb across a deep chasm.

According to the trade, the new version will center on a group of young climbers and will "feature multiple cliff-face locations". A screenwriter is being sought with production aiming to kick off next year.

Neal Moritz, who is also producing the upcoming "Escape from New York" remake for Warners, will produce.

Enjot the kick ass trailer...



To watch the full movie, click HERE.

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JERRY LEWIS RETURNS TO THE BIG SCREEN

Variety reports that comedy legend Jerry Lewis will take the top billing in his first film since Martin Scorsese's "King of Comedy."

It's based on Daniel Noah’s screenplay "Max Rose" and centers on a widower who “revisits key moments” of his life in order to understand them better so there’s every chance a younger actor as a younger Max Rose will do the heaviest lifting.

Little details... But we're stoked nonetheless...

Here's a look at his last film, "The King of Comedy"

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GEORGE LUCAS SPEAKS: DID HE LIKE 'STAR TREK'?

His Highness George Lucas gives Vulture his brief review of Star Trek:

“I liked Star Trek growing up and I’ve seen the new one. It’s good. I liked it.”

So... There you have it. He spoke.

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''THE ROAD' TRAILER FINALLY ARRIVES

It's here. The trailer for the film Esquire called 'The most important film of the year" has been released.

Dimension Films has released it's movie trailer for John Hillcoat’s feature film adaption of Cormac McCarthy’s novel "The Road."

It centers on a man (Viggo Mortensen) and his young son (Kodi Smit McPhee.) traveling through a desperate, post-apocalyptic world. The flap jacket on the book describes the setting as “burned America.”The film co-stars Robert Duvall and Charlize Theron, and Guy Pearce.

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'NINE' TRAILER RELEASED (LOOKS AMAZING)

I smell the start of the Oscar race...

The Brothers Weinstein Co just released their first movie trailer for "Nine." "Chicago" director Rob Marshall last time out, won six Oscars including Best Picture, and returns to adapt another classic production of the Great White Way.

It centers on a world famous film director Guido Contini (Daniel Day-Lewis) as he prepares his latest picture and balances the numerous women in his life including his wife (Marion Cotillard), a producer, a mistress (Penelope Cruz), a film star muse (Nicole Kidman), an American fashion journalist (Kate Hudson), the whore from his youth (Fergie), his confidant and costume designer (Judi Dench), and his deceased mother (Sophia Loren).



The original 1982 Broadway production was nominated for twelve Tony Awards and winning five, including Best Musical. In 2003, the Broadway revival of “NINE,” starring Antonio Banderas, received eight Tony Award nominations and won two, including Best Revival of a Musical.

From the look and feel of the production, it's easy to tell that it's inspired by Fellini’s personal, painful, and beautiful film "8 1/2."

"Nine" hits theaters on November 25th 2009.

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STAR WARS vs STAR TREK (hilarious)

Hmmmmmmmmmmm. They say there are only like 20 basic plots in the world. And after taking that into consideration, notice all the similarities between George Lucas’ "Star Wars: A New Hope" and JJ Abrams’ "Star Trek." Check out this hilarious College Humor video that may contain a few spoilers.

Watch My Favorite Movie (Star Trek vs. Star Wars) on CollegeHumor

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MARTIN SCORSESE TO DIRECT 'SINATRA'

We just peed ourselves. While Marty has long been rumored to directed a Rat Pack film, the interwebs report that the famed director has signed with Universal Pictures and Mandalay Pictures to direct a biopic based on the life of Frank Sinatra.

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Scribe Phil Alden Robinson will write the screenplay, titled simply "Sinatra." Although, we're not sure what his source material will be. Robinson is probably best known as the writer/director of Sneakers and Field of Dreams, which he was nominated for an Academy Award.
The music rights have been secured and the Sinatra clan (who can be very guarded about their famous pop) has given its permission. Frank’s youngest daughter Tina Sinatra will be an executive producer. Many won't remember the TV miniseries she produced that was, in my opinion, the BEST representation of Frank onscreen and truth be told, didn't pull punches.



Peter Guber has been trying to get this project into production for years and ity's very possible that Scorsese might actually push to make the film as his next project.

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SHATNER AND JJ ABRAMS KISS AND MAKE UP

William Shatner has released video footage of his first meeting with JJ Abrams since their infamous back and fourth web “feud”.

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ACTION PIC OF SLY FROM 'THE EXPENDABLES' (awesome)

Check out this pretty amazing shot posted on the rather odd production blog from Sly Stallone's upcoming actioner "The Expendables."

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