George Clooney’s The Monuments Men is a hymn to culture that is never quite pitch perfect. The story of a special group tasked with recovering and returning artworks stolen by the Nazis in World War II, the film lurches between locations and characters for much of its first half before pulling together.
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Gravity Serves Notice – Cuarón is One of the Great Filmmakers!
Alfonso Cuarón’s Gravity can be seen in many ways. Just from a Christian sensibility, it could be taken as either a resurrection story or an expulsion from Eden tale. It could be a tale of birth or rebirth. Or, it could simply be a shipwreck tale. On every level, however you view it, it is […]
Chilling Trailer: Gravity
There’s a new trailer for Alfonso Cuaron’s Gravity. It focuses on Sandra Bullock’s character, Dr. Ryan Stone – practically getting inside her spacesuit. It’s absolutely breathtaking – and chilling. Check it out after the jump. Gravity opens October 4th.
Disney’s Mysterious Tomorrowland Begins Production!
J.J. Abrams and Christopher Nolan aren’t the only ones in the film industry who can keep a secret – Disney’s mysterious Tomorrowland has begun production in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Tomorrowland’s cast includes a mix name talent and new(er) faces – like George Clooney, Britt Robertson, Hugh Laurie and Raffey Cassidy – and sports the […]
First Trailer: Bullock & Clooney: Gravity!
Two astronauts are stranded in space when their shuttle is destroyed during a space walk. Sandra Bullock and George Clooney are the the astronauts in Gravity. The Warner Bros. film premieres in wide release – including IMAX – on October 4th.
George Clooney’s The Monuments Men Begins Production Germany!
The Monuments Men, directed by and starring George Clooney, has begun production in Berlin. The film – which tells the story of the greatest treasure hunt in history – follows the platoon that was tasked by FDR to rescue art treasures stolen by the Nazis. The film features a cast of international stars, including: Matt […]
Movie Review: The American — Deceptive Previews Show Bang Where There Is Only a Whimper
It is not unusual for us here at Eclipse to have opposing opinions on the same topic, and “The American” is no exception, especially since there still seems to be misunderstanding in regards to what moviegoers expect to see. This movie is the perfect example of what happens when the previews basically trick you. Previews […]
Beautifully Bleak, The American Seduces Rather Than Thrills!
The American is being promoted as a thriller and that is not entirely inappropriate. The film is the story of an aging assassin/specialty weapon maker called Jack – when he isn’t going by Edward – who realizes that he’s losing his edge and wants out. Of course, when you’re a master assassin and weapon maker, […]
Movie News: Production Round-Up Week of 6.2.10
Ever wanted to write your own movie and didn’t know how to go about getting started? There is a great company called ScriptShark that I had the pleasure of coming across back at the 2008 San Diego Comic Con that offers screen writing seminars in both Los Angeles and New York City for those who […]
DVD REVIEW: Up in the Air Soars on DVD!
Jason Reitman’s Up in the Air is a great film. What makes it so remarkable isn’t just that it’s timely and brilliant – it’s that it started out to be one thing and then, when the world’s financial climate changed radically, Reitman adapted it to fit the times in a way that is, topically at […]
TELEVISION: Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit For Earthquake Relief Announces Lineup of Superstar Musical Performances!
Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief [dozens of networks, and online, Friday, 8/7C], today announced its lineup of superstar musical performances. The global telethon will feature performances by Wyclef Jean, Bruce Springsteen, Jennifer Hudson, Mary J. Blige, Shakira, and Sting in New York City; Alicia Keys, Christina Aguilera, Dave Matthews, John […]