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      • THE LOS ANGELES PRESS CLUB HONORED YOURS TRULY!!!!
        02/29/08


        Okay, I'm not one for self-congratulations but I just want to share this with y'all! I have been honored by the Los Angeles Press Club in their first ever National Entertainment Journalist Awards!

        I was given the honorable mention, and among 100 entries, th

      • "SEMI PRO" MOVIE REVIEW -- LET'S PLAY BASKETBALL!!!!
        02/29/08
        You can also read my review of the film here.

      • CASTING RUMOR: WHO WILL PLAY FREDDY KRUEGER?
        02/29/08


        Robert Englund did such an iconic job as the bogeyman of the 80s that it's hard to fathom anyone replacing him. But with the latest news that producer Michael Bay is resurrecting the "Nightmare on Elm Street" franchise comes many tongues wagging!

        Apparently, th

      • WHO'S GOING TO VOICE "ASTRO BOY?"
        02/29/08


        "Astro Boy" will fly to the big screen as a computer-animated feature from Imagi Studios!

        Set in futuristic Metro City, "Astro Boy" tells the story of a young robot created by a scientist to replace the son he lost. Unable to fulfill the grieving father

      • LEAKED "X-FILES 2" BOOTLEG TRAILER!!!
        02/29/08
        Want to see the new "X-Files 2" film? 20th Century Fox announced at WonderCon that the movie will be released on July 25, 2008!

        So here it is folks, the super bootleg trailer! It's very shaky like "Cloverfield"!!! [more]

      • "SEX AND THE CITY: THE MOVIE" -- THE FIRST FULL-LENGTH TRAILER!!!
        02/29/08
        Okay, I must admit I've never been a fan of this show, although I watched the much ballyhooed ending. But all the women I know are dying to see this film, so here's the first full-length trailer to quench your thirst! There are weddings, pregnancies, and yes, dare I say it...SHOES!!!! L

      • HOW MANY KISSES DOES WILL FERRELL GET IN "SEMI PRO"? READ MY MOVIE REVIEW!!!
        02/28/08


        A fellow movie lover posted an insightful look about Will Ferrell's acting choices in a popular film site. He said, "has anyone noticed how Will Ferrell's characters (at least, since "Anchorman") all seem to be a variant of George W. Bush? Think about it. Ferrell

      • DWAYNE "THE ROCK" JOHNSON'S NEXT FILM WILL MAKE YOUR TOOTH ACHE!!!
        02/27/08


        Dwayne Johnson proved to be a lovable actor in "The Game Plan," and now, he's spreading his wings, literally, in a new comedy to be directed by Michael Lembeck, the guy who gave us the second and third installments of "The Santa Clause." [more]

        That�

      • THE NEXT "STEP UP" MOVIE TO BE IN 3-D VISION!!!
        02/27/08


        Disney is planning the third installment of its hit dance franchise "Step Up" to be called "Step Up 3-D."

        The studio company is serious about bringing back the glory days of 3-D. And why not? "Hannah Montana" in 3-D made lots of box-office money

      • "TERMINATOR SALVATION: THE FUTURE BEGINS" GETS A RELEASE DATE!!!
        02/26/08


        Christian Bale is set to star in "Terminator 4" aka "Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins." And Warner Bros. just announced its opening date!

        When will we see this film? [more]

        Warner Bros. will open director McG's "Terminator Salv

      • RAZZIE AWARD-WINNER LINDSAY LOHAN WANTS YOU TO LAUGH!!!
        02/26/08


        She won the worst actress in the worst film of 2007 from the Razzie folks, and who can blame them? "I Know Who Killed Me" was the worst movie last year, and Lohan, bless her heart, tried to act,in a dual-role that's both horrible!

        But I do believe that Lohan ha

      • WHO DOES SNOOP DOGG WANTS TO STAR WITH?
        02/26/08


        Rapper Snoop Dogg says he wants to do a film with this world-famous celebrity, and he wants him to finance the project too! Why would anyone do that? And can Snoop really convince this star to pay for his movie? [more]



        That's right, Snoop is urging soccer s

      • WOW! WE CALLED THE OSCAR NIGHT...FRIENDO!!!
        02/25/08


        What a fantastic evening! I actually had a blast! Maybe, it's all the drinks I imbibed, or the company of my friends, but I had a wonderful time watching the 80th Academy Awards.

        To quote Miss Helen Mirren, the Academy Awards had some "good, old-fashioned cojones&

      • "VANTAGE POINT" SITS ATOP BOX-OFFICE!!!
        02/25/08


        The so-so "Vantage Point" takes the top spot at the box-office, raking in an estimated $24 million! The film was just okay, but great premise though! Click read more for the complete list of the top 10 movies at the box-office. [more]

        1. "Vantage Point,"

      • "JUNO" WINS BIG AT THE SPIRIT AWARDS!!!
        02/23/08


        "Juno" was the big winner at the Independent Spirit Awards, delivering three big wins including best picture!

        My 5th favorite film of 2007 also won best actress for Ellen Page and best first screenplay for Diablo Cody.

        Miss Cate Blanchett also won Best S

      • GET READY FOR OSCAR SUNDAY -- SEE MY COMPLETE PREDICTIONS!!!
        02/22/08


        I love the Oscars! It's my own personal Super Bowl. So I take these Oscar predictions to heart. Watch my Oscar picks for the top 6 categories, and see my complete predictions for all the rest. Have fun watching the Oscars! [more]




        And here's the co

      • "FINAL DESTINATION 4" IN 3-D!!!
        02/22/08


        Do we need another "Final Destination" film? Apparently, New Line thinks so, and they're using 3-D vision to distract us from finding possible plot holes.

        Here's the premise. [more]

        A teenager's premonition of a deadly race car crash spar

      • MORE NEW MUTANTS JOIN "X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE"
        02/22/08


        We've all heard that the "X-Men" spin-off, "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" is gaining production momentum.

        Ryan Reynolds joins the cast as the assassin Deadpool, "Friday Night Lights'" Taylor Kitsch will play the card-throwing Gambit, and B

      • NEW TEASER TRAILER -- INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL!!!
        02/20/08


        I went to work this morning and was greeted with a pleasant surprise! Two packages arrived from Paramount Pictures, one is a beta copy of the new teaser for "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull," and the other? A whip! The Indy whip! I feel such a domin

      • WOULD YOU PAY TO SEE "THE SMURFS" ON THE BIG SCREEN?
        02/20/08


        I grew up watching these little blue folks, but do I want to see them on the big screen? Paramount folks are betting we will all fall in line like good, little Smurfs when the film opens November 2008.

        Well, I found some CGI screen caps for you. Take a look! [more]
      • AND WOULD YOU WANT TO SEE ANOTHER "JUMPER" MOVIE?
        02/20/08


        The first film made me suffer enough, I don't want to sit through another "Jumper" flick! But I heard that director Doug Liman is eagerly talking about a possible sequel! Oh no! Not again!

      • WHAT'S "THE BOX"?
        02/20/08
        Wouldn't you like to have a magical box that can bring you lots of money? But beware, in the film world, that spells trouble!

        The premise according to Warner Bros goes like this -- Norma and Arthur Lewis (Cameron Diaz and James Marsden), a suburban couple with a young child, receive

      • PLEASE STOP SYLVESTER STALLONE!!!
        02/20/08
        Okay, first he brought back "Rocky" (it was actually a good film), then we had to suffer through "Rambo" (horrible), now, Stallone is planning to revive yet another character of his, and no, we're not talking about "Judge Dredd." [more]

        In his continuou

      • DA VINCI'S THE LAST SUPPER GETS ANIMATED!!!
        02/20/08


        Can you imagine this picture animated? Well, iconic director Peter Greenaway is planning to animate Leonardo Da Vinci's actual painting as a film! I'm wondering if Greenaway is going to add some of the last supper elements we learned from Dan Brown and "The Da Vinci Code

      • MIKE MYERS IS "THE LOVE GURU" -- SEE THE NEW POSTER!!!
        02/20/08
        Mike Myers hasn't starred in a movie since 2003's "The Cat in the Hat" -- no, voicing the "Shrek" films doesn't count.

        But now, he's back in "The Love Guru" with pop star Justin Timberlake.

        See the new poster! I wonder why it s

      • JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH 3D
        02/19/08


        The trailer is intriguing, and I used to love the original film as a child. This movie, based on Jules Verne's novel, gets a 3D makeover with Brendan Fraser, Josh Hutcherson, and Anita Briem fighting a dinosaur, giant Venus flytraps, and funky-looking fish!

        Check out the

      • 3 GREAT ACTORS TO REPLACE HEATH LEDGER!!!
        02/18/08


        Terry Gilliam's "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus," the film the late actor was shooting in London at the time of his death, has been saved!

        And it took 3 great actors to replace Ledger!!! [more]



        Johnny Depp, Jude Law, and Colin Farrel

      • MORE BIG WINS FOR "NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN" FRIENDO!!!
        02/18/08


        The Coen Brothers' films continue to win big awards on its way to the Oscars. "No Country for Old Men" won at the Art Director's Guild Awards and the Cinema Audio Society's Awards. [more]

        The Coen Brothers' pic continued its winning streak at th

      • "JUMPER" LEAPS TO A BOX-OFFICE WIN!!!
        02/18/08


        "Jumper" a mediocre effort from an otherwise good director, Doug Liman, managed to win the crowded box-office contest with $27.2 million, beating contenders "Definitely, Maybe," "Step Up 2 the Streets," and "The Spiderwick Chronicles." [more]
      • "SWEENEY TODD" A BIG WINNER AT THE ACE EDDIE AWARDS!
        02/18/08


        "Sweeney Todd," along with "The Bourne Ultimatum," took the top honors at the 58th annual ACE EDDIE Awards.

        Michael Moore and his documentary "Sicko" walked away with the top prize for the documentary category.

        Click read more for the c

      • "STEP UP 2 THE STREETS" MOVIE REVIEW!!!!
        02/15/08

      • "STEP UP 2 THE STREETS" INTERVIEWS -- BRIANA EVIGAN AS ANDIE!!!!
        02/15/08

      • "STEP UP 2 THE STREETS" INTERVIEWS -- ROBERT HOFFMAN AS CHASE!!!
        02/15/08

      • "STEP UP 2 THE STREETS" INTERVIEWS -- DIRECTOR JON M. CHU!!!
        02/15/08

      • "STEP UP 2 THE STREETS" INTERVIEWS -- CASSIE VENTURA
        02/15/08

      • "DEFINITELY, MAYBE" MOVIE REVIEW -- A "CHICK FLICK" WITH A TWIST!
        02/14/08

      • RYAN REYNOLDS TALKS ABOUT "DEFINITELY, MAYBE" AND POLITICS!!!
        02/13/08

      • A CUTE INTERVIEW WITH ABIGAIL BRESLIN FOR "DEFINITELY, MAYBE"
        02/13/08

      • A FUN INTERVIEW WITH OSCAR-WINNER RACHEL WEISZ ABOUT "DEFINITELY, MAYBE"
        02/13/08

      • A SPECIAL INTERVIEW WITH ISLA FISHER FROM "DEFINITELY, MAYBE"
        02/13/08

      • "DEFINITELY, MAYBE" -- A "CHICK FLICK" WITH A TWIST! READ MY REVIEW!!!
        02/13/08


        “Definitely, Maybe” is a rare “chick flick” that flirts with the romantic comedy genre. Not only is the mystery love story told from the guy’s point of view, the narrative also comes with a political twist. [more]

        Ryan Reynolds (“Waiting,” “Smokin’ Aces”) stars a

      • UWE BOLL -- THE MOST HATED DIRECTOR IN AMERICA?
        02/13/08


        If you sniff around various film sites and search the name Uwe Boll, you will get passionate pleas for Boll to stop making movies.

        And who can really blame these movie fans?

        Let's take a look at Boll's less-than-stellar filmography:

        His first hi

      • THE LATEST IN CASTING AND DIRECTING DEALS
        02/13/08
        There are way too many deals going on, that I have to abbreviate them for you, and let you know if I'm "Hot," "Lukewarm," or "Cold" on the project.

        So what will director Wes Craven and actors Ashton Kutcher and Abigail Breslin going to do next? Oh, and y

      • IT'S OFFICIAL -- THE WRITERS STRIKE IS OVER!!!
        02/12/08


        The Writers Guild of America says its members voted Tuesday to end their three-month strike that brought the entertainment industry to a standstill.

        Writers will go back to work Wednesday.

        Let's celebrate!!!

      • JUST ANNOUNCED -- THE NEW FILM BY THE GREAT COEN BROTHERS!!!!
        02/12/08


        The Coen Brothers are very busy, and honestly, good for them! They're reaping the rewards from their fantastic film, "No Country for Old Men," and I just heard, that they're going back to work with that film's producer, Scott Rudin, for their next movie. But mo

      • WILL YOU WATCH ANOTHER "STAR WARS" FILM ON BIG SCREEN?
        02/12/08


        You may have no choice, because "Star Wars" is returning to the big screen in animated form, and this time, it's not 20th Century Fox who will distribute the film, but Warner Bros.

        "STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS" WOULD HIT MOVIE THEATERS AUGUST 15TH!!!
      • "PASSION" CO-SCREENWRITER SUES MEL GIBSON!!!
        02/12/08


        Benedict Fitzgerald, who shared screenwriting credits with Mel Gibson for "The Passion of the Christ," is claiming he was misled by the actor-director into accepting a small payment for writing "The Passion of the Christ," and was refused extra money when the film bec

      • ACTOR ROY SCHEIDER DIES AT 75
        02/11/08


        Roy Scheider was one of my favorite heroes as a kid! He battled the menacing shark in "Jaws," and ever since then, I always envisioned him when I was swimming (to help me forget the effective "don't go into the water" marketing ploy for "Jaws").
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      • THE BRITISH ACADEMY PICKS "ATONEMENT" FOR BEST PICTURE!!!
        02/11/08


        "Atonement," one of my fave films last year, won Best Film at the British Academy Film Awards! They made some very interesting choices! Click read more for the complete list of winners. [more]

        BEST FILM
        Atonement -- produced by Tim Bevan/Eric Fellner/Paul Web

      • STRIKE, VOTING, AWARDS -- OUR FRIENDLY WGA HAD A VERY BUSY WEEKEND!!!
        02/11/08


        The Writers Guild of America had a super-busy weekend!

        First, they reached a tentative agreement with producers. And although some TV showrunners are back to work Monday, they still have to vote on lifting the strike!

        The vote concludes Tuesday night, 6pm!
      • SAM RAIMI FINDS A LEADING LADY IN NEW HORROR FLICK!!!
        02/11/08


        As previously reported on mannythemovieguy.com, director Sam Raimi is going back to his horror-flick roots, the supernatural thriller, "Drag Me to Hell" which he co-wrote with his brother Ivan.

        Don't you just love that title? It's so old-skool! And I can

      • "FOOL'S GOLD" FINDS GOLD AT THE BOX-OFFICE! BOX-OFFICE REPORT!
        02/11/08


        Matthew McConaughey's shirtless bod helped make "Fool's Gold" reach number 1 at the box-office! Because eye-candies known as McConaughey's abs and Hudson's bodacious bod are the only saving grace of this movie!

        And it made $22 million, y'all

      • MY SPECIAL INTERVIEW WITH COLIN FARRELL FOR "IN BRUGES"
        02/08/08
        I enjoyed this film, and I was fortunate enough to be able to sit down with Colin Farrell, and writer/director, Martin McDonagh.

        Yes, Mister Colin cussed, but it was for fun, believe me!

        We talked about:

        *** MCDONAGH'S INSPIRATION FOR THE MOVIE
        *** WHY MAKE

      • WATCH MY "IN BRUGES" MOVIE REVIEW! HOW MANY KISSES DOES COLIN FARRELL GET?
        02/08/08

      • WHO'S GOING TO PLAY AMELIA EARHART?
        02/08/08


        We all know how this film is going to end, but the journey, I bet you will be exhilarating. Mira Nair is set to direct "Amelia," the film bio of the aviatrix, and this movie is supposed to focus on the formative stages of her career.

        The picture is set to go on prod

      • PLANS TO ADAPT CHILDREN'S NOVEL "ELOISE IN PARIS"
        02/08/08


        Charles Shyer ("Alfie," "The Parent Trap") wrote the script and is set to direct the film adaptation of "Eloise in Paris."

        See who signed on as Nanny. [more]

        None other than the gorgeous Uma Thurman. She'll play the caretaker of

      • JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE'S NEXT FILM AFTER "THE LOVE GURU"
        02/08/08


        Pop Star Justin Timberlake sure knows how to keep himself busy. Besides working with Madonna's new album, he's also currently filming the romantic comedy, "The Love Guru." Now, he's scheduled to star in a....DRAMA!!! Will he be able to pull it of? [more]
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      • DON'T BE FOOLED BY "FOOL'S GOLD" -- READ MY MOVIE REVIEW!!!
        02/06/08


        Matthew McConaughey finds a legitimate excuse to flaunt his shirtless body in the new movie “Fool’s Gold.” But neither his physique nor co-star Kate Hudson’s hot bod can salvage this film. [more]

        “Fool’s Gold” marks the second pairing for McConaughey and Hudson who first team

      • WRITERS GUILD LEADERS SCHEDULE MEETING!!!
        02/06/08


        Proving that the strike may be a step closer to being over, WGA leaders scheduled a meeting for Saturday designed to sell the new contract agreement to members in New York and L.A. and end the 3-month-old strike. [more]

        Variety is reporting that the L.A. gathering will be held

      • NEW, EXTRA-DIRTY TRAILER OF "FORGETTING SARAH MARSHALL"!!!
        02/05/08


        Hollywood's "It" boy, Judd Apatow, will return this summer as one of the producers of the new comedy, "Forgetting Sarah Marshall."

        Written by the film's star, "Freaks and Geeks'" Jason Segel, the film looks just mildly funny. But w

      • M. NIGHT SHYAMALAN'S NEW THRILLER! SEE THE TEASER FOR "THE HAPPENING"!!!
        02/05/08


        Okay, I almost gave up on Mister Shyamalan. "Lady in the Water" was a ridiculous film, and one of the worst movies of 2006!

        But he picked himself up and wrote and directed "The Happening" starring Mark Wahlberg. Judging by the trailer, there's an a

      • OSCAR-NOMINATED SHORT FILMS COMING TO THEATERS NEAR YOU!!!
        02/05/08


        This is cool y'all! Magnolia Pictures and Shorts International will team up to bring Oscar-nominated short flicks near you!

        The Oscar Shorts Program will open in roughly 50 cities on Feb. 15 and expand in the following weeks. So you will be able to make your accurate Os

      • IS "GRAND THEFT AUTO" ABOUT TO DRIVE TO THE MOVIES?
        02/05/08


        I must admit I stopped playing this super-popular videogame franchise right about..."Vice City."

        But I came across an article that talked about the possibility of a movie version! And Eminem was supposed to star!

        Intrigued? [more]

        This

      • NEW DVD RELEASES -- QUEENS, ROBBERS, VIGILANTES, OH MY!!!
        02/05/08


        "Elizabeth the Golden Age" is one of the new films out on DVD. Cate Blanchett returns to royalty in her second time around playing the legendary queen.

        Although this sequel is not as engaging as the first film, it's still worth a look for Blanchett's Osc

      • FILMS I'M DYING TO SEE IN 2008!!!
        02/05/08


        From Indiana Jones to our favorite boy wizard, 2008 is shaping up to be like any other year in Hollywood – sequels galore! But the “Harry Potter” franchise has been consistent film after film, and it’s nice to see good, old Indy up on the big screen again with blessings from film gods G

      • "ENCHANTED'S" AMY ADAMS MAY CAST HER SPELL ON "NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM 2"
        02/04/08


        Here comes the inevitable! "Night at the Museum" made lots of money at the box-office, now, Miss Amy Adams is in talks to star opposite Ben Stiller in "Night at the Museum 2." [more]

        Adams is supposed to play a still-yet-unnamed historical figure who fall

      • CASTING DEVELOPMENT IN "LAND OF THE LOST"
        02/04/08


        I loved this TV show when I was a kid -- a family trapped in dinosaur-island! Universal Pictures has green-lighted the project with Will Ferrell as Park Ranger Rick Marshall, a disgraced paleontologist who finds himself in a strange prehistoric world. [more]

        Now, the film

      • WILL THE WRITERS' STRIKE BE OVER SOON? IT LOOKS VERY PROMISING!!!
        02/03/08


        It's loud, but not quite clear yet, although many reports have been surfacing that the writers' strike may soon be over! [more]

        Variety is reporting that talks between WGA leaders and top studio execs on Friday and Saturday have been productive enough to generate ca

      • ATTACK OF THE TWEENS -- "HANNAH MONTANA" SINGS ATOP BOX-OFFICE GOLD!!!
        02/03/08


        There's no stopping the power of "Hannah Montana" over the current pop culture landscape. During Super Bowl weekend, the 3-D concert/documentary scores a touchdown with $29 million take at the box-office beating the previous record-holder of the same weekend two years ago

      • BET YOUR OSCAR DOLLARS ON "NO COUNTRY"...FRIENDO!!!
        02/03/08


        The Coen brothers' "No Country for Old Men" continues to dominate the awards season. The film, my favorite of 2007, took the top honors at the 2008 Producers Guild Awards. [more]

        "No Country" also won the top prizes from the Directors Guild of Americ

      • WHAT IS COLIN FARRELL LIKE IN PERSON?
        02/02/08


        I sat down with Mister Colin and Martin McDonagh, the writer/director of Farrell's new movie, "In Bruges." [more]

        Both were very personable, sweet, and down-to-earth!

        We talked about:

        *** their involvement with the film
        *** Colin'

      • WATCH MY REVIEW OF "HANNAH" IN 3-D VISION!!!
        02/01/08

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