Archive for September 9th, 2007
Teaser for the IRON MAN Teaser Tomorrow!
Sunday, September 9th, 2007Hey folks, Harry here - Man this is a tease - and I know what I’m talking about, I’m watching the old Grindhouse film, THE TEACHER - which is teaseriffic - but for now - to get you iron hard for IRON MAN - check it out below - it’s really coming tomorrow!
Bears lose starting defenders Brown, Dvoracek
Sunday, September 9th, 2007The Bears defense put every bit of energy and emotion into stopping the potent Chargers offense Sunday.
Report: Orioles OF Gibbons received steroids, HGH
Sunday, September 9th, 2007Baltimore Orioles outfielder Jay Gibbons received performance-enhancing steroids and human growth hormone after both substances were banned by baseball, SI.com reported Sunday.
Franchitti outlasts Dixon to earn first IndyCar title
Sunday, September 9th, 2007Dario Franchitti squeezed out half a lap more than Scott Dixon on their final fuel load Sunday and that’s all it took for the Scot to win his first IndyCar Series title.
TIFF! Dan Kurland Reviews CHACON SON CINEMA And EASTERN PROMISES!
Sunday, September 9th, 2007Hey, everyone. ”Moriarty” here.
I know it seems like it’s all Toronto, all the time right now on AICN, but that’s because there are so many films screening there right now, and so many of them are worth the discussion.
Dan Kurland’s reviewed a number of TV shows (particularly STUDIO 60) for us in the past. Today, this spy weighs in on one film I’m not sure I’ll ever get a chance to see, and one I’ve already seen. I’ll have my own review of the Cronenberg film up soon, but for now, check this out:
I’ve had the pleasure of checking out two movies at TIFF, and both were pretty satisfying. The first, Chacon Son Cinema is a film containing 33 short films by directors, made for the 60th anniversary of Cannes, about what cinema means to them. We were told that our print was the first release to actually contain David Lynch’s contribution on it, and it’s every bit as surreal and uncomfortable as most of Lynch’s stuff is. The best segments are David Cronenberg’s, Takashi Kitano’s, the Coen bros., Allejandro Gonzallez Inarritu’s, Lars Von Triers, and Roman Polanski (who’s segment actually got a standing ovation, in the middle of the movie). What’s nice about this movie is that each film is only 3 minutes, so some of the more tedious ones don’t drag for too long. A lot of the directors did manage to bring something unique and reflective in their segments, however a lot of the films were just what it was like to watch a movie in their home country, and how that’s different than how things are in America. This is by no means a bad thing, but watching about 10 shorts illustrating the same idea did slow this thing down a little. Overall, I thought the film was a success, and it really is fascinating to see a lot of the most important names in cinema showing you what cinema means to them.
TIFF! Magoo Returns With Reviews Of NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN and Romero’s DIARY OF THE DEAD!
Sunday, September 9th, 2007Hey, everyone. ”Moriarty” here.
Part of the allure of Toronto is that they have a fantastic midnight movie line-up every year, and it seems like one of this year’s highlights must be the debut of George Romero’s latest zombie film. I’m practically frantic to see NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN at this point, but at least I know that one’s going to be in theaters soon. With DIARY OF THE DEAD, I’m not sure how long I’ve got to wait, so this review is going to have to hold me over until I can lay eyes on it for myself:
Hey Fellas! Magoo here
A Few More Readers Tackle George Clooney’s LEATHERHEADS!
Sunday, September 9th, 2007Hey, everyone. ”Moriarty” here.
I’m excited about this one. I’ve heard that Clooney considers this the better of his two films this fall, and considering how solid MICHAEL CLAYTON is, that’s high praise indeed.
Hey Harry,
Call me Atredies
I hope this review ain’t too late, but last night I caught the preview screening of George Clooney’s latest opus, Leatherheads. There are already a couple of so-so reviews about the cut that was screened in New Jersey last night. I also noticed that some of them were just off the mark about the film…. that it takes place during the Depression or what have you.
That Darn Shia Says The Next INDIANA JONES Movie Will Be Called…
Sunday, September 9th, 2007
Merrick here…
So, my son comes running into the room while I’m eating dinner and tells me that Shia LaBeouf was just on the VMAs (Video Music Awards) on MTV.
While presenting an award, Shia indicated he’d been sworn to secrecy by Lucas and Spielberg regarding details of the next INDIANA JONES movie…then went on to note he was in Vegas…and he is now 21…so…
Shia said…
…the film…
…is called…
INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL
UPDATED! It’s Official Now! That Darn Shia Says The Next INDIANA JONES Movie Will Be Called…
Sunday, September 9th, 2007Hey, everyone. “Moriarty” here.
Sure enough, the official INDIANA JONES site has confirmed that INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL will be the title of the fourth film when it is released next summer.
What’s fascinating about all of this is how everything I’ve heard about this film… EVERYTHING… makes it sound like they’re basically just using the Frank Darabont script that Lucas made so many comments about a few years ago. For a script that was so far from ready, it sure seems like Lucas was happy to cannibalize it for the final version.
NEWLY UPDATED WITH LOGO!! The Next INDIANA JONES Movie Will Be Called…
Sunday, September 9th, 2007
Merrick here…
The always incomparable California Jack was kind enough to send along the official high-res title design released by Lucasfilm. CLICK IT for a gargantuanly huge version.

PREVIOUS REPORTS BELOW!!!

Hey, everyone. “Moriarty” here.
TIFF! A Spy Checks Out Helen Hunt’s Directorial Debut, THEN SHE FOUND ME!
Sunday, September 9th, 2007Hey, everyone. ”Moriarty” here.
It often seems to be a natural progression for actors as they get older that they want to try their hand at directing. Frankly, I’m surprised more actresses don’t see this as a way to extend their careers. Instead, most of them seem to view plastic surgery as the way to make things last a little longer. So kudos to Helen Hunt for taking her shot at putting a film together, and congratulations to her for getting it picked up by ThinkFilm, meaning we’ll have a chance to see it sometime in ’08.
For now, check out this review: