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Colbie Smulders could be the newest “Avenger”

February 6, 2011 | Justin Moody | Movie News

Cobie Smulders, star of the hit CBS sitcom How I Met Your Mother, has been named the frontrunner for the role of SHIELD agent Maria Hill in Marvel’s The Avengers. Earlier this week, Samuel L. Jackson told Jimmy Kimmel Live that he would be reading with several actresses for an unidentified sidekick role to accompany his Nick Fury character. Now, Deadline reports that the part is Maria Hill and that Smulders could have it before the weekend is through.

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Sanctum Review

February 6, 2011 | Justin Moody | Movie Reviews

No denying that there is a niche market for “inspired by a true story” films, but it’s still a niche market. If such a film is going to be pulled off successfully, oftentimes they need to be fueled by characters that can be identified with: whether they be you or your neighbor, you buy that these characters on screen walked the Earth at one point or another. Sanctum, while having remarkable source material to work with, fails to establish it’s characters believably before throwing them headlong into danger.

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Lois Lane will be in “Superman” reboot, so will Ursa

February 6, 2011 | Justin Moody | Movie News

It wouldn’t feel like “Superman” without Lois Lane, so it’s good that she’s not going anywhere. Meanwhile, Ursa and fellow Kryptonians General Zod and Non served as antagonists in both Superman: The Movie and its sequel Superman II. However, Snyder has stated that General Zod appearing in the film is “just a rumor.”

4.0

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The Roommate Review

February 5, 2011 | Justin Moody | Movie Reviews

The Roommate is being called Single White Female for the Twilight generation. But there are more movies The Roommate appropriates than this one. It has shades of Fatal Attraction and Basic Instinct. Yet, the sum of ripping off three different movies does not equal a strong product; Takers taught us that last summer. Between the grade school play quality acting, slow buildup, and PG-13 watering down, The Roommate becomes unbearable company.

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Ralph Fiennes in discussion for “Bond 23” role

February 5, 2011 | Justin Moody | Movie News

In the space of a week we have seen two major rumours about who is going to be in “Bond 23.” Javier Bardem has already been linked with a role, and now the British newspaper the Daily Mail has reported that director Sam Mendes is in talks with his old theatre buddy Ralph Fiennes to […]

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The NEW Box Office Wizard (2.4.11)

February 4, 2011 | Steven Chaitman | Movie Features

Welcome to the NEW Box Office Wizard, Player Affinity’s premiere movie box office prediction competition and your chance every week to feel like a flippin’ genius – nay – wizard. Entering is and always has been simple. You read through this post and leave a comment with, in order, what you think the top five box office finishers will be that weekend. Finish out 2011 on top and you will win something COOL.

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Lady Killers: Cinema’s Best Psycho Bitches

February 4, 2011 | Justin Moody | Movie Features

One area good girls have had a chance to let loose on screen is in psychotic roles. The archetype bitch from hell can be seen in dramas, action, and comedies. However, nowhere is the trademark female villain more effective than a campy thriller. Inspired by teen terror The Roommate starring Leighton Meester and Minka Kelly, I’ve come up with a short list of five angry chicks you don’t want to meet in a dark alley.

Colbie Smulders could be the newest “Avenger”

Sanctum Review

Lois Lane will be in “Superman” reboot, so will Ursa

The Roommate Review

Ralph Fiennes in discussion for “Bond 23” role

The NEW Box Office Wizard (2.4.11)

Lady Killers: Cinema’s Best Psycho Bitches

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