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      • Winter Movie Preview: Movies I'm Dying to See!!!
        10/31/08


        We're entering the "smart season" at the movies where intelligent films come out to vie for Oscar gold. Leo and Kate, Brad and Angelina, Clint Eastwood, and gasp, Mickey Rourke are among the contenders with exciting new movies that I’m willing to line up for.

      • Happy Halloween!!! Watch My Top 13 Scary Flicks!!!
        10/31/08



      • Watch "Zack and Miri Make a Porno" and "Changeling" Movie Reviews
        10/31/08
        Angelina Jolie versus a bunch of folks wanting to make a porno, which one is better? Take a look at my movie reviews!

      • "Milk" World Premiere PLUS Ask Sean Penn Your "Milk" Questions!!!
        10/30/08


        More than 1,400 folks greeted the San Francisco world premiere of "Milk" with chants like "Unfair and wrong, no on eight," and "Love is great, no on eight." The real Harvey Milk would have been proud.

        The film is about the first openly gay electe

      • Is Joaquin Phoenix Done with Acting?
        10/30/08


        Is the twice Oscar-nominated Joaquin Phoenix done with acting? Why is he saying things like this?

        "This will be my last performance as an actor. I'm not doing films anymore... I've been through that. I've done it... I'm dead serious."

      • Who Would You Take to the Movies? McCain or Obama?
        10/30/08


        That's a good question. Who would you take to the movies? McCain or Obama?

        In the spirit of the upcoming election, popular mobile website 43KIX.com sent the text message poll to more than 35,000 moviegoers from large cities to small towns with all ages weighing in.
      • 'The Day the Earth Stood Still' 5 Minute Trailer
        10/30/08


        Watch this interesting 5-minute trailer for "The Day the Earth Stood Still!"

        Click here.

      • "Zack and Miri Make a Porno" Movie Review -- How Many Kisses Do Seth Rogen and Elizabeth Banks Get?
        10/29/08


        There’s something inherently funny about watching porn. When we’re with a group of people, we giggle nervously at the sight of two folks having consensual sex. So leave it to writer/director Kevin Smith for literally creating a comedy out of making pornography.

        According to

      • Robert Downey Jr. Signs "Iron" Clad Contract!!!
        10/28/08


        It's official! Robert Downey Jr. is going to be "Iron Man," at least for the next three incarnations of the character.

        Not only is Robert Downey Jr. going to star in "Iron Man 2," he's also appearing in:

        "THE AVENGERS"
        &

      • "Footloose" on Fast Track!
        10/28/08


        As I mentioned in my written review of "High School Musical 3," Zac Efron is going back to the arms of director Kenny Ortega for the remake of "Footloose," otherwise known as "Flashdance" for the really antsy male high school kid.

        Well, I just hea

      • Jonas Brothers Set to do "Walter the Farting Dog!!!" Huh?
        10/28/08


        Their upcoming concert film notwithstanding, the Jonas Brothers are set to make their bigscreen debut with...

        "Walter the Farting Dog"

        Why? And why are the brothers migrating to 20th Century Fox for their debut?

        Hhhmmm...

        Click here

      • Seth Rogen and Elizabeth Banks Talk About "Zack and Miri Make a Porno"
        10/27/08


        Well, Mister Seth is one of the original members of the Frat Pack, with all the Judd Apatow films he's collaborated with. So, our friends at the frat-pack.com posted my interviews, so check that fantastic site for more FRat Pack extravaganza!

      • Director Kevin Smith Talks About "Zack and Miri Make a Porno"
        10/27/08

      • Comedian Craig Robinson Talks About "Zack and Miri Make a Porno"
        10/27/08

      • "High School Musical 3" Sings On Top Box-Office Heap
        10/26/08


        It was good versus evil at the box office with a face-off between "High School Musical 3" and "Saw 5." Or girls versus boys, or musical fans versus horror buffs.

        But the hoofing boys and girls in "HSM3" triumphed over Jigsaw! "High School M

      • TOP 13 SCARY FLICKS!
        10/24/08

      • Jennifer Hudson's Relatives Found Dead
        10/24/08


        CLICK HERE FOR AN UPDATE ON THIS NEWS.

        According to MSNBC, Two people found dead Friday at a home on Chicago’s South Side are believed to be a relatives of Jennifer Hudson, and police issued an Amber Alert for a child who might also be related to the singer and Oscar-winning a

      • Watch My "High School Musical 3: Senior Year" Movie Review!!!
        10/23/08

      • Clint Eastwood Explains "Gran Torino"
        10/23/08


        Mister Clint hasn't been in front of the cameras since "Million Dollar Baby." Four years later, he's acting again in "Gran Torino."

        Oh yeah, he's directing this flick too!

        Eastwood has a great Oscar track record, that many are s

      • Javier Bardem is "Biutiful"
        10/23/08


        Javier Bardem is set to star in the upcoming flick, "Biutiful." No, that's not a typo, that's how writer/director Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu ("Amores perros," "Babel") spelled the word.

        The Spanish-language flick will shoot in Barcelon

      • Sam Raimi Says Buh-Bye Jack Ryan, Hello Spidey!!!
        10/23/08


        Director Sam Raimi, known for his great "Evil Dead" franchise and "Spider-Man" movies, tried to revive Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan character. You may know the character from "The Hunt for Red October" (Alec Baldwin played the character), Harrison Ford starr

      • Movie Review: "High School Musical 3: Senior Year!" How Many Kisses Do Zac Efron and "HSM3" Get?
        10/22/08


        Every generation has its own high school themed film. The 70s has “American Graffiti,” the 80s is marked by the John Hughes’ movies (“The Breakfast Club,” “Pretty in Pink”), the 90s has “American Pie,” and now, this generation has the “High School Musical” flicks. The franchise is deci

      • Coming Soon to Universal Theme Parks: "Transformers" The Ride!!!
        10/21/08


        Set to open in early 2011, a "Transformers" attraction in Universal Parks in Hollywood and Singapore!

        According to Variety, ride will use 3-D HD footage with special effects, robotics and track to place humans in the middle of a war between the friendly Autobots and

      • Rudy Ray "Dolemite" Moore Dies at 81
        10/21/08


        Rudy Ray Moore, one of the pioneers of blaxpoitation films, has died from complications from diabetes. He was 81.

        One of Moore's most memorable movies is "Dolemite," a film he self-produced about one of the most beloved characters from his stand-up acts.
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      • More New Pics: "The Day the Earth Stood Still"
        10/20/08


        It has begun! Keanu as the alien Klaatu is set to invade us December 12th. I've been blogging about this since I first heard it back in January. So now, without further adieu, take a look at 3 new pics from the movie!

        Click Read More for a special sneek peek! [more]<

      • First Look: "Marley & Me"
        10/20/08


        "Marley & Me" is a bestselling autobiographical book by American journalist John Grogan. Told in first-person narrative, the book portrays Grogan and his family's life during the thirteen years that they lived with their Labrador Retriever, Marley, and the relationship

      • New Pictures: "Australia"
        10/20/08


        I'm excited to see this film. We haven't seen a new project from director Baz Luhrmann since 2001's "Moulin Rouge." Now, he's back with his leading lady, Nicole Kidman, for "Australia" with the fabulous Hugh Jackman.

        We have 3 new phot

      • Academy Fever -- Great Films that Never Received an Oscar!!!
        10/20/08


        Time and time again, year after year, we root for films that were forgotten by Oscar voters. We scratched our heads and contemplate why our favorite movie of the year wasn't even included as a nominee! It's been dissed by the Academy!

        Movies like "Reservoir Do

      • R.I.P.: Mr. Blackwell Dies at 86
        10/20/08


        Mr. Blackwell, the cranky fashion critic who was famous for his annual list of Hollywood's worst dressed, has died. He was 86.

        Long before Joan Rivers, Mr. Blackwell was the first to take Hollywood's reigning stars to task for not dressing the way they should be. H

      • Coming Soon on My Lovely Movie Blog!
        10/19/08


        My review and interviews with the cast (Seth Rogen, Elizabeth Banks, and Craig Robinson) and director Kevin Smith of "Zack and Miri Make a Porno."

        Plus:



        My review and interviews with the cast (Samuel L. Jackson, Sharon Leal, Afion Crockett, Ada

      • "Max Payne" Grabs Box-Office Joystick
        10/19/08


        There were two new films centered on two very different men. One had a misguided president as a protagonist, and the other had a man out for revenge as its hero. It was "W" versus "Max Payne" at the box office, and it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure o

      • Foreign-Language Film Entries
        10/19/08


        67 countries submitted their entries to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for the 2009 best foreign-language film Oscar! That's a record y'all. Out of those 67 entries, only 5 will be chosen, and that will be revealed on January 22nd when the nominations for the

      • Why You Have to See "Role Models" in November
        10/17/08


        Just got back from a screening of "Role Models" and oh my gosh, IT'S FREAKING FUNNY!

        For a movie that has a lot of sexual innuendos and the script has numerous cuss words (yes, kids do a lot of swearing in this flick), "Role Models" HAS A GIANT HEART!<

      • Will Ferrell Takes "Bush" to Broadway
        10/17/08


        President George W. Bush is such a popular subject in the entertainment world nowadays. Director Oliver Stone's "W" just barely opened in movie theaters, now, Will Ferrell will make his Broadway debut in January in the new solo comedy "You’re Welcome America. A Final

      • Oscar Hopefuls Pushed Back!
        10/17/08


        Paramount Pictures dashed the Oscar dreams of "The Soloist" starring Jamie Fox and Robert Downey Jr. Studio is moving the film from Nov. 21 to March 13. There's no official reason given by Paramount.

        But another movie is being pushed back! Click here to read

      • Brad Pitt to Star in Homer's "The Odyssey"
        10/17/08


        In 2004, Brad Pitt played Achilles in "Troy" based on Homer's "The Iliad," now, the actor is set to star in "The Odyssey," the Greek poet's other Trojan War masterpiece.

        It will be produced under the Warner Bros. banner and directed by G

      • Confirmed: Fourth "Bourne" Movie
        10/17/08


        As we told you back in June, there were some loud talks about a fourth "Bourne" film.

        Now, it's confirmed! According to Variety, Universal is moving ahead with its fourth installment of "The Bourne Identity" series with George Nolfi set to write the s

      • Watch My "W" Movie Review -- Dubya Dubya Dubya!!!
        10/16/08

      • First Look: "Star Trek"
        10/16/08


        Our friends from Entertainment Weekly sent this to me today, and isn't this amazing? Our first look at Spock (Zachary Quinto, so deliciously evil in "Heroes") and Kirk (Chris Pine).

        Wow! The new Entertainment Weekly with this fantastic cover hits newsstands to

      • "W" Movie Review! How Many Kisses Does Dubya Get?
        10/15/08


        Oliver Stone is known as a controversial director. From his revisionist take on “JFK” to his glorification of mass murderers in “Natural Born Killers,” Stone showcased his burning passion that many deemed unacceptable. Stone might have listened to his detractors because his new film “W

      • Hollywood Film Festival to Honor Dustin Hoffman, Josh Brolin, and Kristin Scott Thomas
        10/14/08


        HOLLYWOOD, CA, October 14, 2008 -- The 12th Annual Hollywood Film Festival and Hollywood Awards, co-chaired by Paul Haggis and presented by Starz, are pleased to announce honorees who will be recognized for their achievements at the festival's Hollywood Awards Gala Ceremony, which w

      • "Twilight" Sequel -- Already?
        10/14/08


        The movie's not even out yet, but the frenzy surrounding the "Twilight" film is deafening! Based on Stephenie Meyer's super-hit book, "Twilight" has a built-in audience that are hungry for more teen vampire lovefest!

        Here's the deal. "

      • "Iron Man 2" -- Goodbye Terrence Howard, Hello Don Cheadle
        10/14/08


        According to the Hollywood Reporter, Don Cheadle is replacing Terrence Howard in "Iron Man 2."

        Howard played Tony Stark/Iron Man's best bud, Col. James "Rhodey" Rhodes, and for those die-hard fans, the character will eventually don an armor outfit to b

      • Director Richard Donner Crashes "Lethal Weapon 5"
        10/14/08


        Developing Story: According to the LA Times:

        Richard Donner, who directed and produced all four "Lethal Weapon" films but found himself excluded from the recent plans to make a fifth, now says that his old friend Mel Gibson has walked away from the franchise revival

      • Hulk Bad! Why the Green Giant May be the Big Bad in "Avengers" Flicks!
        10/14/08


        The Incredible Hulk has fought nearly every Marvel superhero in the comics world, but now, "Iron Man" writers are toying with the idea to make the irritable green giant the villain in "The Avengers" film coming 2011.

        Hulk smash indeed! Click here to read t

      • Gordon Gekko to Return for "Wall Street" Sequel?
        10/14/08


        Apparently, greed is still good! Michael Douglas, not formally attached yet, may return to the role he won an Oscar for in 1988.

        But 20th Century Fox is moving forward with the sequel, and the studio already tapped Allan Loeb ("21") to write the screenplay.
      • First Look: Robert Downey Jr. as "Sherlock Holmes"
        10/13/08


        "Sherlock Holmes" director Guy Ritchie (left) with his main star, Robert Downey Jr. as the esteemed detective. He looks more Chaplinesque to me, don't you think? (who Downey played in 1992 and was nominated for an Oscar for Best Actor).

        The film is currently sh

      • "Beverly Hills Chihuahua" Still Top Dog at Box-Office
        10/13/08


        The adorable "Beverly Hills Chihuahua" remains the country's favorite film for the second week. The film fetched $17.5 million raising its 10-day total to $52.5 million, according to studio estimates Sunday.

        The weekend's No. 2 flick is the fright film &qu

      • Movie Review Round-Up! Check Out My Latest Movie Reviews!!!
        10/10/08
        "Bangkok Dangerous" Movie Review

        "Burn After Reading" Movie Review (Newspaper)
        "Burn After Reading" Movie Review (TV)

        "Ghost Town" Movie Review (Newspaper)
        "Lakeview Terrace" and "Ghost Town" Movie Reviews (T

      • Celebrity Interview Round-Up! Check My Latest Gab-Fest!
        10/10/08
        "Choke" Interview -- Anjelica Huston
        "Choke" Interview -- Sam Rockwell and Brad William Henke
        "Choke" Interview -- Author Chuck Pahlaniuk and Actor/Director Clark Gregg

        "Eagle Eye" Interview -- Shia LaBeouf
        "Eagle Eye" Inter

      • I Heart Planet Coachella! This Great Website Gets 4 Kisses!!!
        10/10/08


        Alright Coachella Valley friends! Have you discovered planetcoachella.com yet? If not, what are you waiting for?

        It is a great networking site made for Coachella folks. And I adore their web guru, Mister Bryan!

        Check it out, have fun, and tell them Manny the Movi

      • Josh Brolin may be "Jonah Hex"
        10/10/08


        Right after he plays President George W. Bush in "W," Josh Brolin is now in talks to star in "Jonah Hex," Warner Bros.’ adaptation of the DC Comics property.

        According to Variety, "Crank" writer-directors Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor wrote the

      • Remember their Names! "Fame's" Cast Announced!
        10/10/08


        As we reported back in August, "Fame" is being remade! Now we have a cast!

        Sorry, but there's no mention of Irene Cara anywhere :sad

        But this whole new cast may be good. Click here to read more!

      • Eric Bana's Heist Thriller
        10/10/08


        What is Eric Bana going to do after he plays the villain in the J.J. Abrams-directed "Star Trek?" A heist drama adapted from the 2004 French film, "Le Convoyeur."

        F. Gary Gray is assigned to direct the film, not titled "Armored." The story follo

      • Guillermo Del Toro to Produce Thriller
        10/10/08


        Yes, the wonderful Guillermo Del Toro is attached to produce "Hater" based on the book by David Moody. The script is written by Glen Mazzara and it's a thriller about an epidemic of violence brought on by ordinary people.

        Who is attached to direct? "The O

      • What's Going On With the Latest "Superman" Film?
        10/10/08


        Apparently a lot! See why it all depends on "The Dark Knight's" Chris Nolan! Click here to read more!

      • How to Adapt Stage Plays for the Big Screen
        10/10/08


        "Frost/Nixon" is getting major Oscar buzz! Frank Langella, who plays Richard Nixon, is being talked about for acting kudos.

        "Doubt" is another one! The great Meryl Streep co-stars with Amy Adams and Phillip Seymour Hoffman in this gripping tale about a pr

      • Ryan Gosling to be the "Green Lantern?" YIPEEE!!!
        10/10/08


        Rumors abound as to who will play the Green Lantern, WB's latest superhero project slated to open 2010.

        Many names were mentioned such as Seth Green, Justin Long, and David Boreanaz.

        So imagine my surprise when I heard that Ryan Gosling is the choice by the stu

      • Watch My "The Express" Movie Review and Interview Snippets
        10/09/08

      • Movie Marathon Madness! Can You Watch 57 Films in 123 Hours and 10 Minutes?
        10/08/08


        Is that why these folks look pale? They've been cooped up inside an open room, David Blaine style, in the middle of Times Square so folks can cheer them on!

        Suresh Joachim from Canada and Claudia Wavra from Germany watched 57 movies in 5 days! Can you beat that?
      • "The Express" Movie Review -- How Many Kisses Does Dennis Quaid Get?
        10/08/08


        “The Express” tells the gripping true-to-life tale of Ernie Davis. He’s the first African-American who won the Heisman Trophy, college football’s highest individual honor. At a glance, you may think “The Express” is just another football film, but what sets this movie apart is its reso

      • Dennis Quaid Talks About "The Express"
        10/07/08

      • Rob Brown Talks About "The Express"
        10/07/08

      • Omar Benson Miller Talks About "The Express"
        10/07/08

      • Director Gary Fleder Talks About "The Express"
        10/07/08

      • Charles S. Dutton Talks About "The Express"
        10/07/08

      • Tim Burton and His Two Queens
        10/07/08


        We've all heard about Tim Burton revamping "Alice in Wonderland" for Walt Disney Pictures. We also know that Johnny Depp is going to play the Mad Hatter.

        Now, Burton has found his two queens! Anne Hathaway, so deliciously good in "Rachel Getting Married,&

      • Jeff Bridges Thinks "Tron" Sequel is a......
        10/06/08


        Great Idea!

        Bridges signed on for the sequel already, but he's more concerned about wearing a G-string!

        It's true! Click here to read the full interview :happy

      • Empire Releases Their 500 Greatest Films of All Time!!!
        10/06/08


        Wait til you see which film tops the list!

        Do I agree with their choices? Somewhat! But the bottomline, all the films mentioned were absolutely iconic!

        Take a look right here.

      • Harrison Ford Talks "Indiana Jones 5"
        10/06/08


        We may not think that "Indiana Jones 4" was the best of the bunch. But apparently, George Lucas and company are moving forward with "Indiana Jones 5."

        Read why Harrison Ford is saying, "it's crazy!"

        Click here!

      • Captain America to Fight Nazis! Read the Plot Breakdown!
        10/06/08


        Interesting! According to Cinemablend, Captain America will be a period-film of sorts, maintaining the Nazi narrative structure popularized by Marvel comics.

        Here's the plot breakdown:

        Born during the Great Depression, Steve Rogers grew up a frail youth in a p

      • "Dracula" Sequel In the Works! Approved by Bram Stoker's Family!
        10/06/08


        Bram Stoker unearthed our century-old fascination with Dracula and vampires. So it's heartening to hear that Stoker's clan (led by Bram's great-grandnewphew and blood descendant Dacre Stoker) has sold its authorized sequel.

        The movie version? It's going

      • "Beverly Hillls Chihuahua" -- A Treat at the Box-Office
        10/06/08


        "Beverly Hills Chihuahua" barks atop a busy box-office weekend debuting at No. 1 with a $29 million take.

        A much better news for Hollywood? The top-12 movies hauled in $95.4 million, up 42 percent from the same weekend a year ago, when "The Game Plan" was

      • Latest "Twilight" News -- New Soundtrack, Upcoming Trailer!!!
        10/03/08


        From the official website of author Stephenie Meyer:

        *** A new trailer is debuting soon! As soon as October 10th!
        *** Listen to the official single, exclusively, by Paramore (I love them!!!) called "Decode."

        So head on out to Miss Meyer's websit

      • Manny the Movie Guy Version 2.0
        10/02/08
        Here's my new, updated reel for Manny the Movie Guy :happy


      • A Special "Pride and Glory" Auction! Please Bid! It's for a Good Cause Y'all!!!
        10/02/08


        Mister Colin Farrell, who's super-sweet in person, is also a super nice guy!

        He donated a very generous "Pride and Glory NYC Premiere" package. Airfare for 2 in the US, 2 nights in Hotel and
        tickets to premiere.

        Proceeds go to a Foundation fo

      • Together Again -- Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro!!!
        10/02/08


        Freaking Finally! De Niro will show to everyone once again why he's iconic!

        I was 2 minutes away from relegating him to has-been category for attaching his precious name to all these crappy films (are you listening Mister Al Pacino?).

        But now, thanks to Paramo

      • "Kung Fu Panda" the 3-D Sequel
        10/02/08


        If you love "Kung Fu Panda" rejoice! Dreamworks Animation is moving forward with a sequel to be released on June 3, 2011.

        But wait, there's more! Jack Black and Angelina Jolie have already signed on for the sequel!

        Read the 3-D good news right here.

      • Watch My "Beverly Hills Chihuahua" Movie Review
        10/02/08


      • "Flash of Genius" Movie Review
        10/01/08


        The issue of ethics is front and center in “Flash of Genius,” a film about one man who sacrifices everything for his principles. Based on real-life events, the movie is a strong morality play grounded by the performance of Greg Kinnear. [more]

        Kinnear stars as inventor

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