Saving Mr. Banks Movie Review by Ron Wilkinson A thoroughly entertaining story of the trauma and drama that spawned the Mary Poppins story and the Disney touch that brought it to the screen. Directed by John Lee Hancock and anchored by a screenplay by Kelly Marcel and Sue Smith, veteran Tom Hanks plays a familiar
Los Angeles – Hollywood’s in crisis. New technology is threatening upheaval of the movie industry and relentless winds of change are putting those who can’t adapt quickly out of business. That scenario could describe the US movie industry’s struggle with dwindling box office numbers and the implications of the internet. But it’s also the backdrop
Italian actor Massi Furlan has joined the cast of Christopher Nolan’s high anticipated The Dark Knight Rises and has already shot his scene on the film. Furlan, who has yet to announce his role in the film and has to keep details of his part quiet for now, has stated filming with Nolan and company
Actresses Marion Cotillard and Rachel McAdams are set to become Woody Allen’s latest leading ladies, according to reports. The pair are reportedly in negotiations to co-star in the director’s latest movie, which begins shooting in Paris in July. Allen has already cast Owen Wilson for the as-yet-untitled comedy and he is reportedly also in talks
If you are around Phoenixville, PA. on July 11-13th, you can celebrate one of the great American sci-fi thrillers, “The Blob.” The ninth annual BlobFest is set for July 11, 12, and 13th. “The Blob” turns 50. The Colonial Theatre’s 9th annual BlobFest, is described as a “kitschy, family-friendly event” celebrating the famous film which
F. Gary Gray is set to direct “Marvin” – a biopic of iconic singer Marvin Gaye with C. Gaby Mitchell signed on to write the script. Variety reports the film will be produced by David Foster with Duncan McGillivray. The duo are planning to shop the film to studios and financiers next week and the
David Cronenberg’s most recent film, “Eastern Promises” showcases London’s Russian vory v zakone, or “thieves in law,” – a shady underworld of criminals who are bound by an 18-point code of conduct, and etch their histories and deeds in their flesh with elaborate tattoos that cover their entire bodies. Creating those tattoos for the film’s