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James McTeigue Interview, Ninja Assassin
22 hours ago | MoviesOnline.ca | See recent MoviesOnline news »
We sat down recently with director James McTeigue to talk about his new film, “Ninja Assassin,” based on a screenplay by Matthew Sand and J. Michael Straczynski, and starring Korean pop star Rain, Naomie Harris, Ben Miles, Rick Yune and legendary martial arts performer Sho Kosugi.
As a boy in Sydney, McTeigue was exposed to a variety of world cinema and television and was heavily influenced by ninja television shows like "Shintaro" and "Phantom Agents," and by films such as "Shinobi No Mono." He graduated from Sydney University, where he studied art and film.
McTeigue made his directorial debut helming the iconoclastic screen adaptation of the graphic novel "V for Vendetta." He came to the project through his relationship with the Wachowski brothers, for whom he served as the assistant director on all three "Matrix" films. His other previous film credits as an assistant director include "Speed Racer" and "Dark City. »
Ninja Assassin Review
24 November 2009 1:21 PM, PST | newsinfilm.com | See recent newsinfilm news »
Walking into a movie titled Ninja Assassin, you should already expect a decent number of ninja assassinations and a fair amount of carnage. Martials arts movies have never skimped on the body count and why should this be any different?
What you might not be expecting is the blood-drenched massacre that is this entire movie. Director James McTeigue and the producing Wachowski brothers heap comical amounts of splatter onto the screen, racking up a higher body count and more buckets of blood than any torture porn horror flick or recent Rambo mission.
Each slice slashes an artery — precision only a ninja can master — out of which spurts a fountain of crimson with every whistling blade. Razor-sharp katanas and throwing stars whiz through the air, severing limbs and heads as if they’re made of cherry-flavored Jell-o. Now if only the audience could see any of it…
McTeigue must light his »
- Jeff Leins
Ron Says 'Ninja Assassin' Really Has Little To Do With Ninjas
24 November 2009 6:43 AM, PST | LatinoReview | See recent LatinoReview news »
Though films with substance can be the most memorable, now and then a decent movie that invites you to check your brain at the door can be rewarding. The problem is those types of films have to be somewhat decent and they are getting pretty rare nowadays. The last action film I saw that asked me to throw logic out the window and was still entertaining was Timur Bekmambetov's “Wanted' and since then hyper-kinetic films of the genre have got dumber and dumber. 'Ninja Assassin' is no exception. It's actually one of those movies you want to succeed, because its tough to remember when was the last time we got a decent ninja flick which is a poorly developed genre. I never though I'd write this, but 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' comes to mind and I'm talking the recent CGI version, not men in ridiculous Muppet suits. »
Quentin Tarantino Looks Back At His Gloriously 'Groovy' Year
24 November 2009 4:01 AM, PST | MTV Movie News | See recent MTV Movie News news »
Critical and box-office success of 'Inglourious Basterds' makes the writer/director one of the entertainers we're thankful for in 2009.
By Eric Ditzian
Eli Roth, Quentin Tarantino and Brad Pitt
Photo: Jamie McCarthy/ WireImage/ Weinstein/ MTV News
Let us give thanks to the milk-drinking maniac, the scalp-collecting Nazi killers, the beautiful Holocaust survivor who plotted to blow the Third Reich to smithereens! Yes, give it up for "Inglourious Basterds," for Christoph Waltz's evil, opportunistic Nazi colonel, for Brad Pitt's Southern-fried lieutenant and his band of brothers, for a deftly interwoven tale about vengeance, violence and sin. And let us sing the praises of the man who made it all happen: writer/director Quentin Tarantino.
In a year teeming with mega-budget franchises based on children's toys and comic books and other variously recycled ideas, "Basterds" may not have been the biggest film of 2009, but it was arguably the most affecting, »
Film review: Ninja Assassin delivers action with every punch
23 November 2009 4:05 AM, PST | t5m.com | See recent t5m.com news »
"Ninja Assassin" Warner Bros. Pictures I am an action movie fan. I readily admit it. Growing up watching TV shows like "Kung Fu" or movies such as "The Killing Fields" from a young age, I learned quickly the difference between campy and impressive when it came to fight scenes. "Power Rangers" is campy. "The Bourne" series is not. I put "Ninja Assassin" is the same category as Matt Damon's action-spy thriller trilogy. However, the plot isn't the high point of the movie, which is set to hit theaters Nov. 25 in the U.S. and Jan. 8, 2010, in the U.K. The storyline definitely plays second fiddle to the fast-paced action scenes. If you can handle the gore -- think gruesome Quentin Tarantino style movies like "Kill Bill" -- then you'll love watching each swipe of a blade, kick and punch as it's delivered. Moviegoers won't have to wait long for the action to start. »
- Angelique Moon
Uma Thurman Loves Robert Pattinson in 'Bel Ami'
20 November 2009 10:05 PM, PST | Reel Empire | See recent Reel Empire news »
According to The Hollywood Reporter, "Kill Bill" actress Uma Thurman will star opposite "Twilight" hunk Robert Pattinson in the new film "Bel Ami". Based on the famous Guy de Maupassant short story, "Ami" follows young journalist George Duroy (Pattinson) who deviously jumped from the bed of one of Paris' most influential women to another to make his way to the top. Thurman will play the wife of a friend of Duroy's who assists him in is ascent and later becomes his wife. Thurman hasn't had a good hit since "Kill Bill" so we're hoping this will put her back in the spotlight. Meanwhile, you can check out Mr. Pattinson and all his gorgeous glory in Summit Entertainment's "Twilight: New Moon" which is now playing in theaters everywhere.
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- Michelle Thorton
Milf Magic: Uma Thurman joins Robert Pattinson in ‘Bel Ami’
20 November 2009 10:59 AM, PST | ReelLoop.com | See recent Reel Loop news »
Uma Thurman is one bad-ass Milf. To prove it, the Kill Bill star is attached to the period drama Bel Ami with Twilight hunk Robert Pattinson.
Thurman will play a wealthy woman who has an affair with a corrupt journalist (Pattinson) as he tries to increase his Parisian social status.
Thurman’s role had previously been offered to Nicole Kidman.
Bel Ami will be adapted from the short story by Guy de Maupassant. It will also star Kristin Scott Thomas and is directed by Declan Donnellan.
Robert Pattinson’s latest, The Twilight Saga: New Moon arrives in theaters today.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
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- Reel Loop News Staff
Robert Pattinson to Get Busy With Uma Thurman
20 November 2009 10:55 AM, PST | Celebuzz.com | See recent Celebuzz news »
Watch out, Kristen Stewart; there's another woman vying for the heart of your man Robert Pattinson! On the big screen, at least. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Kill Bill actress Uma Thurman has signed on to co-star with R-Pattz in the upcoming flick Bel Ami, about a young Parisian journalist named George Duroy (Pattinson), who rises to fame and fortune via a number of bedroom conquests involving influential women. In the movie—an adaptation of the Guy de Maupassant short story of the same name—Thurman will play the wife of Duroy's friend. Thurman's character, a Parisian socialite, aids Duroy in his climb to the... »
- Celebuzz
Uma Thurman Plays Bel Ami
20 November 2009 8:08 AM, PST | HollywoodNorthReport.com | See recent HollywoodNorthReport.com news »
According to SneakPeek.Ca , actress Uma "Kill Bill" Thurman will star in an adaptation of French author Guy de Maupassant's second novel Bel Ami. Published in 1885, "Bel Ami" is the story of journalist 'Georges Duroy', who rose from poverty to become a success by sleeping with Paris' most influential women. Thurman will play the wife of Duroy's friend, eventually becoming Duroy's muse and wife. Bel Ami will be directed by Declan Donnellan and produced by Uberto Pasolini through his Redwave Films, aiming for a Spring 2010 start in Paris... »
Uma Thurman to Hook Up With Robert Pattinson in 'Bel Ami'
20 November 2009 2:09 AM, PST | Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news »
Robert Pattinson has got his partner in upcoming film "Bel Ami" as Uma Thurman has signed on to star opposite him in the drama film, which centers on a guy named Georges Duroy, played by Pattinson. The "Kill Bill" star is slated to play the wife of Duroy's friend, a woman who is extremely involved and connected in the goings-on of Parisian society. She will help Duroy in his ascent, and later become his wife.
Beside Thurman, British actress Kristin Scott Thomas has also joined the cast ensemble. The 49-year-old star, who is best known for her role as Katharine Clifton in "The English Patient", will portray a socialite who falls for Duroy and becomes clingy in the process.
"Bel Ami", an adaptation of Guy de Maupassant's short story with the same name, is a morality tale centered on Georges Duroy, a man who rises to the top by »
- AceShowbiz.com
Uma Thurman to Hook Up With Robert Pattinson in 'Bel Ami'
20 November 2009 12:46 AM, PST | Celebrity Mania | See recent Celebrity Mania news »
Uma Thurman will be the co-star of "Twilight" hottie Robert Pattinson in "Bel Ami". According to The Hollywood Reporter, she signs on to play a woman who is extremely involved and connected in the goings-on of Parisian society.
Thurman will be the wife of George Duroy's friend. After helping him in his ascent, she later becomes his wife. Pattinson, in the meantime, is booked to play Duroy, a young journalist who raises from poverty to be one of the most successful men in Paris via the ruthless and calculating bedding of the city's most glamorous and influential women.
In addition to the "Kill Bill" actress, Kristin Scott Thomas is added to the cast ensemble for the film, which is scheduled to shoot next year in Paris. The "Nowhere Boy" star lands role as a socialite who falls for Duroy and becomes clingy in the process.
Recently, Nicole Kidman was reported »
- celebrity-mania.com
Rumors Vs. Facts: Casting war! Anne Hathaway, Julia Stiles, Rachel McAdams, Romola Garai in SpiderMan 4?
19 November 2009 9:50 PM, PST | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »
Four awesome young actresses are reported/rumored to be positioning themselves for a possible role in the next Spiderman movie. The character in contention: The Black Cat.
But before we go any further, is this newsworthy? Definitely. While it maybe just a fictional character, Black Cat is quite interesting and intriguing. She's been related to Spiderman in the past and her descent into the world of crime is worth a good look. Has casting actually started? No confirmation yet from the studio, but with the names of the actresses being mentioned, fans are, indeed, getting excited.
Two of these fab actresses are known for both period and contemporary films - Anne Hathaway (Rachel Getting Married/Becoming Jane) and Romola Garai ( Inside I'm Dancing/Atonement), while the other two - Julia Stiles and Rachel McAdams are more 'inclined' to portray modern characters, or so it seems... As of this writing, McAdams is already out of contention. »
- modelwatcher@gmail.com (Jed Medina)
Rumors Vs. Facts: Casting war! Anne Hathaway, Julia Stiles, Rachel McAdams, Romola Garai in SpiderMan 4?
19 November 2009 9:50 PM, PST | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »
Four awesome young actresses are reported/rumored to be positioning themselves for a possible role in the next Spiderman movie. The character in contention: The Black Cat.
But before we go any further, is this newsworthy? Definitely. While it maybe just a fictional character, Black Cat is quite interesting and intriguing. She's been related to Spiderman in the past and her descent into the world of crime is worth a good look. Has casting actually started? No confirmation yet from the studio, but with the names of the actresses being mentioned, fans are, indeed, getting excited.
Two of these fab actresses are known for both period and contemporary films - Anne Hathaway (Rachel Getting Married/Becoming Jane) and Romola Garai ( Inside I'm Dancing/Atonement), while the other two - Julia Stiles and Rachel McAdams are more 'inclined' to portray modern characters, or so it seems... As of this writing, McAdams is already out of contention. »
- modelwatcher@gmail.com (Jed Medina)
Rumors Vs. Facts: Casting war! Anne Hathaway, Julia Stiles, Rachel McAdams, Romola Garai in SpiderMan 4?
19 November 2009 9:50 PM, PST | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »
Four awesome young actresses are reported/rumored to be positioning themselves for a possible role in the next Spiderman movie. The character in contention: The Black Cat.
But before we go any further, is this newsworthy? Definitely. While it maybe just a fictional character, Black Cat is quite interesting and intriguing. She's been related to Spiderman in the past and her descent into the world of crime is worth a good look. Has casting actually started? No confirmation yet from the studio, but with the names of the actresses being mentioned, fans are, indeed, getting excited.
Two of these fab actresses are known for both period and contemporary films - Anne Hathaway (Rachel Getting Married/Becoming Jane) and Romola Garai ( Inside I'm Dancing/Atonement), while the other two - Julia Stiles and Rachel McAdams are more 'inclined' to portray modern characters, or so it seems... As of this writing, McAdams is already out of contention. »
- modelwatcher@gmail.com (Jed Medina)
Rumors Vs. Facts: Casting war! Anne Hathaway, Julia Stiles, Rachel McAdams, Romola Garai in SpiderMan 4?
19 November 2009 9:50 PM, PST | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »
Four awesome young actresses are reported/rumored to be positioning themselves for a possible role in the next Spiderman movie. The character in contention: The Black Cat.
But before we go any further, is this newsworthy? Definitely. While it maybe just a fictional character, Black Cat is quite interesting and intriguing. She's been related to Spiderman in the past and her descent into the world of crime is worth a good look. Has casting actually started? No confirmation yet from the studio, but with the names of the actresses being mentioned, fans are, indeed, getting excited.
Two of these fab actresses are known for both period and contemporary films - Anne Hathaway (Rachel Getting Married/Becoming Jane) and Romola Garai ( Inside I'm Dancing/Atonement), while the other two - Julia Stiles and Rachel McAdams are more 'inclined' to portray modern characters, or so it seems... As of this writing, McAdams is already out of contention. »
- modelwatcher@gmail.com (Jed Medina)
Rumors Vs. Facts: Casting war! Anne Hathaway, Julia Stiles, Rachel McAdams, Romola Garai in SpiderMan 4?
19 November 2009 9:50 PM, PST | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »
Four awesome young actresses are reported/rumored to be positioning themselves for a possible role in the next Spiderman movie. The character in contention: The Black Cat.
But before we go any further, is this newsworthy? Definitely. While it maybe just a fictional character, Black Cat is quite interesting and intriguing. She's been related to Spiderman in the past and her descent into the world of crime is worth a good look. Has casting actually started? No confirmation yet from the studio, but with the names of the actresses being mentioned, fans are, indeed, getting excited.
Two of these fab actresses are known for both period and contemporary films - Anne Hathaway (Rachel Getting Married/Becoming Jane) and Romola Garai ( Inside I'm Dancing/Atonement), while the other two - Julia Stiles and Rachel McAdams are more 'inclined' to portray modern characters, or so it seems... As of this writing, McAdams is already out of contention. »
- modelwatcher@gmail.com (Jed Medina)
Oprah Winfrey to Bid Farewell in 2011
19 November 2009 7:37 PM, PST | ReelLoop.com | See recent Reel Loop news »
Whether you love her or hate her, you have to credit Oprah Winfrey with having staying power.
For 25 years, fans have looked to the talk show queen for advice on everything from relationships to finding the perfect jeans for your body.
We’ve seen Oprah interact with talents of all sorts, from 12 year old singers with booming voices eager to show their talent, to established actors who turned her couch into a trampoline.
Over the years, viewers have both laughed and cried with Oprah, related to her weight fluctuations that made the billionaire seem just like anybody else, and followed her relationship with Stedman as if they personally knew the pair.
Now, after all of that, Oprah is finally saying farewell.
A spokesperson for Oprah recently announced that The Oprah Winfrey Show will see its last episode on September 9, 2011.
Although fans of Oprah will no longer be able to tune »
- Catherine
Outrage: An Interview with Director Ace Cruz
18 November 2009 11:22 AM, PST | 28 Days Later Analysis | See recent 28 Days Later Analysis news »
Outrage is a film that was shot in Rabun County, which is the same location that Deliverance was shot in, and the film really has a positive message about dealing with the past and pain. The main theme of the film is that people must let go of there own fear and anger in order to bring passion in to their lifes. Outrage not only has an interesting theme and premise, the film has several stars in the film including Micheal Madsen (Reservoir Dogs), Natasha Lyonne (Blade: Trinity), and Michael Berryman (The Devil's Rejects). Even director Ace Cruz has a part in Outrage as Trey and here director Ace Cruz talks a little bit more about this film and how the law of attraction can create positivity in anyones' life.
(Michael Allen) Hello Ace, how are you doing? Are you talking to me from California?
(Ace Cruz) Yes, I am »
- Michael Ross Allen
Bad Boys Grow Up
17 November 2009 6:00 AM, PST | ifc.com | See recent IFC news »
Let's start with a few images: A psycho jive artist dancing around as he cuts a man's ear off. A retired bullfighter slumped in front of a television set, masturbating furiously to slasher movies. Scenes like those, from Quentin Tarantino's "Reservoir Dogs" and Pedro Almodóvar's "Matador," pretty much secured the bad-boy reputations of their creators. Tarantino came to be regarded as a hyped-up pop culture junkie spritzing bloodshed and movie references in equal measure. And Almodóvar was thought of as something like the post-Franco John Waters, mixing '50s Hollywood-style melodrama with cheerful hedonism awash in sex and drugs.
But at this year's New York Film Festival, it was Almodóvar's latest, "Broken Embraces," that was chosen for the stately closing night slot. And about a month or so before the festival, Tarantino's latest film, the epic World War II adventure "Inglourious Basterds," became the unlikeliest hit of the year. »
- Charles Taylor
Beautiful, Fabulous and Evil: 10 Favorite Female Villains!
17 November 2009 3:22 AM, PST | The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news »
This list was inspired by some of the most recent female villains portrayed on the big screen - in particular Mo'Nique, the lazy, vile and selfish mother to Gabby Sidibe's character in Precious and Cate Blanchett who played the brilliant and nasty Irina Spalko out to spoil the adventures of Indiana Jones in the latest sequel of the popular adventure series.
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- - - While some of the most memorable female villains are portrayed as ugly, unfashionable monsters, there are a good number of characters who are evil but also beautiful and fabulous. Some would even rival the female leads in terms of beauty, fashion and style thus we have this list.
Take a closer look right after the jump, I'm pretty sure, you'll agree with the names on the list...
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# 10 - Akasha in The Queen of the Damned played by Aaliyah- Akasha »
- modelwatcher@gmail.com (Jed Medina)
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