Today: 21 May 2012

Eclipse Magazine presents GeekScholars Movie News Podcast Episode 038: Star Trek 2 Rumors; The Avengers Reviewed Twice Over!

Posted by   on May 8, 2012 · 0 comments

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GeekScholars Movie NewsThis week on GeekScholars Movie News, presented by Eclipse Magazine, we start off with a whole bunch of Star Trek 2 rumors. Which villain is Benedict Cumberbath playing? Are old original series cast members returning? And what alien races might we see?

After that, you may have heard about a little movie called The Avengers. Listen to our glowing reviews with our special guest, honorary GeekScholar Nelson, a lifelong comic book aficionado. During the show, you’ll get a completely spoiler-free discussion of the movie, but, if you’ve already seen The Avengers, listen to our special bonus post-show conversation where we geek out properly. Just be warned- there be TONS of spoilers during that segment, after the credits.

Of course, as always, we have a few fun quickies to discuss, as well as our look ahead to next weekend’s box office.

 

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The Art Of Collaboration and David O. Russell and Mark Wahlberg Discuss Their Work Together!

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Turner Classic Movies and the American Film Institute produce a series of specials on some of the greatest collaborations in film. The latest edition of TCM Presents AFI’s Master Class – The Art of Collaboration [Tuesday, 10/9C] features director David O. Russell and actor/producer Mark Wahlberg in conversation about their work together.

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Grade: B+

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Look East: Korean Film Festival comes to Hollywood June 23rd & 24th

Posted by   on May 7, 2012 · 0 comments

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On June 23rd, 2012 Hollywood will be hosting for the first time the “Look East: Korean Film Festival” to celebrate Korean film and culture. Korean actors Lee Byung Hun and Ahn Sung Ki will be attending and they will be leaving their handprints at the at the Hollywood Grauman’s Chinese Theatre and become part of “Walk of Fame” royalty. Lee Byung Hun (roles in ‘The Good, The Bad, The Weird,’ ‘G.I. Joe,’ and ‘A Bittersweet Life’) and Ahn Sung Ki (well-respected Korean star who has appeared in nearly 100 movies), will be the first Korean actors to leave their hand prints at the Hollywood Landmark Theater.

left-Byung-hun Lee; right-Sung-ki Ahn

The festival also expects to have A-listers in attendance that include: Clint Eastwood, Quentin Tarantino, Oliver Stone, and Pierre Rissient. Additional details on the Look East: Korean Film Festival from the press release after the jump:
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The Avengers – Just Seen It Movie Review

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Thor’s evil brother Loki attacks Earth with army bent on conquering it. But Nick Fury assembles the mightiest superheroes to stop the invasion. Iron Man, Thor, The Hulk, Captain America, The Black Window and Hawkeye band together to stop Loki and save their planet.

Starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Chris Hemsworth, and Mark Ruffalo.
Directed by Joss Whedon.
Written by Joss Whedon.
Produced by Kevin Feige.
Genre: Comic Book Action Thriller.
Check out all of our reviews at www.justseenit.com

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Interview with Gareth Evans – Writer/Director/Editor of The Raid: Redemption

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Just Seen It Show Runner David Freedman discussed The Raid: Redemption with Writer/Director/Editor Gareth Evans.  In Jakarta’s slums lies an impenetrable safe house for the world’s most dangerous killers. As an elite swat team moves in to arrest the criminals, their cover is blown trapping them. Stranded with no way out, they must fight city’s worst to survive.

 

Starring Iko Uwais, Ananda George and Ray Sahetapy.
Directed by Gareth Evans.
Written by Gareth Evans.
Produced by Ario Sagantoro.
Genre: Martial Arts Action Thriller.
Check out all of our reviews at www.justseenit.com

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Gore Vidal’s The Best Man Shines on Broadway

Posted by   on May 7, 2012

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Gore Vidals The Best Man Review

Every four years in America there is this little thing called The Presidential Elections. Every year I find myself more and more frustrated at the lack of change in our political culture. Go back 40 years and every election cycle boils down to the same three or four topics –Sex, Abortion, Taxes, and sometimes War.

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Grade: A

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Marvel’s The Avengers Shatters Box Office

Posted by   on May 6, 2012

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Marvel's The Avengers Break Box Office Records

I went to see Marvel’s Avengers for a 2nd time on Saturday (this time in 2D) and the parking lot was packed, every show in almost every theater near my house is sold out until Tuesday. I haven’t seen this kind of opening weekend in years. Not even The Dark Knight – that movie had a huge opening but word of mouth is why that movie broke records.  The Avengers made $200.3 million clams this weekend in US Box Office and over $641 Million worldwide.  It will be real interesting to see if it gets a lot of repeat business.  I’m still upset that people are going to want to read The Avengers comics this summer and they have that stupid Avengers Vs. X-Men event going on. Check out Disney’s Official Press Release.

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