In his collaboration with Quentin Tarantino on "Grindhouse" (2007), Robert Rodriguez introduced a mock trailer for a fake movie called "Machete," starring craggy-faced, veteran character actor
Danny Trejo ("Desperado," "Con Air") as an intimidating Mexican day laborer. Now, in homage to violent, low-budget, ‘70s exploitation pictures, that ‘coming attraction' has become a testosterone-fueled reality.
WINSLOW, Ariz. - Jackson Browne may have made bundles of cash on his hit song, "Take It Easy" and his famous lyrics, "Standin' On A Corner In Winslow, Arizona"; as for life in this small town there's a dedicated few who made a few things possible, in order to bring life back to this once booming 'Route 66' town.
Usually, when the only critics screening of a star-driven spy thriller is just two days before opening, it's an indication that there's a problem. And there is. This is not an action movie, and it's certainly not a conventional thriller. Not that it isn't intriguing. It is - if you're into meditative, minimalist, non-commercial, European-style filmmaking.
Many people have been following developments regarding the petition submitted Aug. 3 to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) by the Center for Biological Diversity, American Bird Conservancy and three other groups, seeking a national ban on lead ammunition and fishing tackle. The following is an update.
Set in Scandinavia during World War II, this fictionalized biopic adventure begins in 1940 on a wintry field in Finland, where a brave, 25 year-old Norwegian, Max Manus (
Aksel Hannie), is wounded while helping the Finns fight against the Russian invaders.
Given the vicarious nature of our gossip-riddled culture, it's not surprising that on-screen pairings often ignite off-screen romances - or vice-versa, which seems to be the case here. Uma Thurman met Ethan Hawke during "Gattaca" and Angelina Jolie lured Brad Pitt from Jennifer Aniston while making "Mr. & Mrs. Smith," yet by the time Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck made "Gigli," their relationship had gone sour. So, while Hollywood sweetheart Drew Barrymore chose as her co-star genial Fairfield native Justin Long, best known as the "Mac Guy" in the Apple vs. PC commercials, concurrent with their intermittent off-screen involvement, their on-screen chemistry is non-existent.
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Filmmaker, Scott McCullough
(The Exorcism Diaries, Prince Unauthorized) is working on a script in association with U.S. based Producers, Silver Lining Pictures, according to the filmmaker and industry sources.
"Born by the River-The Story of Sam Cooke" is the story of a man affectionately referred to as "The King of Soul" and one of the fore founders of soul music. Known for his unique voice, meaningful lyrics and wide influence of today's world of music. Cooke, authored songs such as "You Send Me", "A Change Is Gonna Come", "Chain Gang" and "Wonderful World" among his most influential hits. The former gospel artist turned pop-icon died after being shot in a Los Angeles motel in 1964.
Decisions by the Supreme Court can be predictable. You just know well in advance, that the current court will vote 5-4 on some issues like the legality of Proposition 8 or whether corporations can donate unlimited amounts of money to candidates. Jurors are different. They can be unpredictable, even ignoring the law as related by the judge's instructions. For example: let's say that in summing up a case the judge tells the jury, "If you agree that the defendant committed premeditated murder, you may vote "guilty of murder one." Let's say you're sitting on a jury handling a case in which the defendant admittedly cut, chopped, broken and burned five men, all thoroughly planned out. That's murder one, no?
