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‘Avatar’ = ‘Aliens’: Self Plagiarism Rampant in Hollywood
Noticed that Hollywood hasn’t had an original idea in years? You know, like how “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” was almost a shot for shot remake of “Forrest Gump”? (They were both written by...
Oct 8, 2010 / Eric M. ArmstrongSam Worthington to Anchor Australian Surf Drama, ‘Drift’
Aussie actor, Sam Worthington, otherwise known as the man with the golden agent, has inexplicably managed to land every major lead role in Hollywood over the past two years, all without any...
Aug 24, 2010 / Eric M. Armstrong‘Terminator’ May Rise Again
Try as they might, the directors of the third and fourth “Terminator” films can’t seem to kill the fan-favorite sci-fi/horror franchise. Variety reports that Pacificor LLC, which acquired the...
Feb 18, 2010 / Eric M. ArmstrongSam Worthington to Play Dracula in ‘Year Zero’
Sam Worthington, the inexplicable star of James Cameron’s giant worldwide success, “Avatar,” is in negotiations to anchor the cast in the title role of Alex Proyas’ period vampire project, “Dracula...
Jan 27, 2010 / Eric M. Armstrong‘Avatar’ Breaks ‘Titanic’ Record; Cameron is King of the World…Again
James Cameron is the winner. Who did he beat? Everyone, including himself. “Avatar” is the new worldwide box-office champion. Distributor 20th Century Fox confirmed that “Avatar” had surpassed...
Jan 26, 2010 / Eric M. ArmstrongTheaters Expect ‘Avatar’ to Rake in $250 Million Domestically
“Avatar” is expected to make upwards of $250 million in the U.S. and Canada, and win over new audiences to 3D technology, says Regal Entertainment Group’s chief executive. THR reports that Amy Miles,...
Dec 1, 2009 / Eric M. ArmstrongFood, Inc. (2009)
Food and film have long been allies in the quest to appease the insatiable human appetite for sensory gratification. That conspiratorial bond has contributed much to America’s culture of euthanasia...
Sep 19, 2009 / Eric M. ArmstrongAnton Yelchin Joins Mel Gibson in ‘Beaver’
Anton Yelchin’s star continues to rise despite taking part in the disaster that was McG’s “Terminator Salvation.” Yelchin, and co-star, Jennifer Lawrence, will play young lovers in “The Beaver,” the...
Sep 10, 2009 / Eric M. ArmstrongFirst Official ‘Avatar’ Photo Released
Sam Worthington in "Avatar" Geeks rejoice. James Cameron’s long-awaited sci-fi epic is coming. Yes, it sounds too good to be true, but it will get released. In fact, Fox just released the first...
Aug 16, 2009 / Eric M. ArmstrongMcG Talks ‘Terminator 5,’ Admits Mistakes in ‘Salvation’
It’s no secret that we here at The Moving Arts weren’t big fans of McG’s take on the “Terminator” franchise with this year’s “Terminator Salvation.” In fact, in our review we called it “as desolate,...
Aug 8, 2009 / Eric M. ArmstrongMatt Reeves Speaks About His Remake of ‘Let the Right One In’
It has been known for some time that “Cloverfield” director, Matt Reeves, would remake 2008’s fantastic Swedish cult vampire hit, “Let the Right One In.” This left many of us scratching our heads....
Jun 30, 2009 / Eric M. ArmstrongOscar Changes Standards for Best Song; Hopes to Quell Controversy
The category of Best Original Song at the Academy Awards has been something of a controversy as of late. Many have complained that sub par or undeserving pieces have been nominated and even won due...
Jun 27, 2009 / Eric M. ArmstrongNew ‘Avatar’ Concept Art
‘Avatar,’ James Cameron’s long-awaited, highly anticipated sci-fi epic isn’t here yet, but some interesting concept art has been released, and confirmed by Fox. Both pieces of art show a mechanical...
May 30, 2009 / Eric M. ArmstrongTerminator Salvation (2009) ★★
The idea that the machines that enrich our lives today will eventually achieve sentience and take over the world is one of Hollywood’s most compelling tropes. “The Matrix,” “I, Robot,” and to a...
May 23, 2009 / Eric M. ArmstrongRicky Gervais’ “Flanimals” to be Adapted for the Big Screen
“Flanimals,” a series of children’s book by British actor and comedian Ricky Gervais will get the silver screen treatment. Varitey reports that Illumination Entertainment, the animation and family...
Apr 30, 2009 / Eric M. ArmstrongRecent Articles
- Review: ‘A War’ explores war’s quiet, forgotten horrors
- TMA FilmCast #33 — Vera Chytilova and the Czech New Wave
- The fantasist: The comic art of Woody Allen
- Tribeca picks up North American rights to ‘Misery Loves Comedy’ at Sundance
- TMA FilmCast #32 — Alison Frank interviews Ana Geislerova
- ‘Grand Budapest Hotel’ tops Online Film Critics Awards
- TMA FilmCast #31 — Alison Frank reports from 67th Locarno Film Fest
- 5 ½ hour film dominates awards at Locarno
- Shorts at #Locarno67: meditation vs testing the audience’s patience
- ‘The Fool’: A modern propaganda film
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