Movie News & Rumors

When the whole isn't greater than the sum of its parts

Commentary - Nov 19, 2009, 4:25 PM CST

We've all heard the old sports adage, "the whole is greater than the sum of its parts." Usually, it refers to a team that comes... (read more)

Empire: 50 Iconic Movie Stills

Movie Poster and Photo News - Nov 16, 2009, 3:59 PM CST

Sometimes with the advent of technology, we forget that movies are simply single stills moving past a light source at 24 frames per second (usually).... (read more)

'Now you know... the rest of the story'

Check This Out - Nov 16, 2009, 2:38 PM CST

Paul Harvey passed away earlier this year, but if ever there was a news story that would fit his trademark line, this is it. Hollywood seems... (read more)

'Kick-Ass' takes form with trailer, poster

Movie Trailer News - Nov 12, 2009, 4:55 PM CST

Have we reached a point of saturation for comic-related movies? The results at the box office seem to point to no. With that in mind, it's... (read more)

'Chipmunks,' 'Tinker Bell' are surprises up for Oscars' Best Animated Feature

Awards News - Nov 11, 2009, 12:30 PM CST

Twenty films have been submitted for consideration in the Animated Feature Film category at next year's Oscars. Under rules for the category, a max of... (read more)

A movie by any other name?

Commentary - Nov 9, 2009, 4:48 PM CST

Would Citizen Kane be the classic example of American filmmaking that it is today had it been given another name? What if it were called... (read more)

The world ends in '2012,' or does it?

Sequel Update - Nov 5, 2009, 3:09 PM CST

If you've seen any of the previews at all for the upcoming disaster porn flick 2012, then you know that director Roland Emmerich picks up... (read more)

Someone dial 9-1-1, these stars are in need of some medical attention!

Commentary - Nov 4, 2009, 4:15 PM CST

So, there I was sitting in my doctor's office this morning for my annual physical and three things popped into my head. First, I'm so glad... (read more)

New trailer for animated 'How to Train Your Dragon'

Movie Trailer News - Nov 4, 2009, 12:14 PM CST

The minds who brought you Shrek and Kung Fu Panda are working on an instructional video? Well, not exactly. How to Train Your Dragon is DreamWorks... (read more)

Back to the woods, 'Blair Witch 3' coming?

Sequel Update - Nov 3, 2009, 11:37 AM CST

They say that imitation is the most sincere form of flattery. "They" obviously never spoke with Blair Witch Project co-creator Eduardo Sanchez. In an interview with... (read more)

Hugh Jackman is out, and the Oscars host goes to... (Updated)

Awards News - Nov 2, 2009, 4:04 PM CST

One thing is for certain. On March 7, 2010, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will host their 82nd annual Academy Awards. The one... (read more)

What's that gun? IMFDB catalogs firearms in film

Check This Out - Nov 2, 2009, 1:38 PM CST

Of course we all love IMDb, the Internet Movie Database. But there are times when the all-encompassing movie and television resource isn't enough. Thankfully we have... (read more)

Wired's Top 10 Halloween Movies for Kids

Top X Lists - Oct 30, 2009, 1:11 PM CST

We may get caught up in the gore and horror that makes Halloween fun for adults but it's important to remember that the holiday is... (read more)

'Smokin' Aces 2' hits DVD on January 19, watch trailer now

Sequel Update - Oct 29, 2009, 2:37 PM CST

I'm sure there's no coincidence that Universal announced their direct-to-video sequel to Smokin' Aces the same week that Boondock Saints II is set to hit... (read more)

Vampire cheat sheet could be a life saver

General News - Oct 28, 2009, 5:06 PM CST

I admit it. I'm jaded. There are very few things that come along that really excite me these days, however, this vampire chart from io9... (read more)

Metromix's '10 Scariest Non-Horror Movies' from this decade

Top X Lists - Oct 28, 2009, 11:46 AM CST

Local entertainment web site network Metromix has published a very interesting movie list. They've chronicled, in no particular order, this decade's 10 scariest non-horror movies. Yes,... (read more)

'Gentlemen Broncos' to offer up Halloween laughs

Movie Trailer News - Oct 27, 2009, 4:56 PM CST

Sometimes studios bank on counter-programming to make a quick buck at the box office. That's why you see a glut of chick flicks that come... (read more)

Is DirecTV's 'Tommy Boy' ad in poor taste? (Update)

Commentary - Oct 26, 2009, 5:33 PM CST

OK, I'll admit this post is only tangentially associated with movies. I've been battling the flu for the past few days so I'm hoping you'll... (read more)

FunnyorDie.com spoofs this weekend's box office

Check This Out - Oct 26, 2009, 4:17 PM CST

I will admit that I'm a pretty big Saw fan and that I actually look forward to getting out on opening weekend each year to... (read more)

New 'Sherlock Holmes' poster teases perfectly

Movie Poster and Photo News - Oct 26, 2009, 3:40 PM CST

There are few films that I'm looking forward to more in the balance of 2009 than Sherlock Holmes. Sure, I'm a sucker for movies set... (read more)

Celebrate the Halloween 'Season' with a trailer for Nic Cage's horror flick

Movie Trailer News - Oct 23, 2009, 12:25 PM CST

'Tis the season for scary movies. In this case, perhaps I should say tease the season for scary movies. Lionsgate just released the following teaser trailer... (read more)

A new 'Star Wars Trilogy' on the horizon?

Star Wars News - Oct 22, 2009, 4:52 PM CST

You know the old saying, "never say never." Well, it seems that George Lucas didn't learn his lesson with the prequel trilogy or last year's Indiana... (read more)

Quentin Tarantino lists the best films since he broke into the business

Top X Lists - Oct 22, 2009, 3:32 PM CST

Quentin Tarantino is one of those polarizing figures in film, you either hate him or you love him. I tend to be firmly planted in... (read more)

'Toy Story' tops list of greatest animated films

Top X Lists - Oct 16, 2009, 1:01 PM CST

A recent poll of 4,000 movie fans ranked the 1995 film Toy Story as the best animated film of all-time. Market research firm OnePoll queried... (read more)

Mel Gibson returns with a kick-butt trailer

Movie Trailer News - Oct 15, 2009, 4:26 PM CST

Pop quiz, hotshot. Name the last movie that starred Mel Gibson in the leading role. Give up? Yeah, we didn't get it right either. However, if... (read more)