Lately when we think of movie heroes, we think of the superheroes that populate the Marvel Cinematic Universe and DC's upcoming film slate, but the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences reminds us that heroes come in many shapes and sizes. 'Captain America 2' star Chris Evans took the 2014 Oscars stage Sunday night to honor all of them in an adrenaline-pumping heroes montage.
2 weeks ago A mix bag of weather expected this weekend and a mix of two different type movies in theaters.
President Barack Obama spoke at a Manufacturing Innovation event on Tuesday and announced two new public-private manufacturing innovation institutes – in Chicago and Detroit - with a surprising revelation: "I'm here to announce that we're building Iron Man."
With the passing of Harold Ramis, it seemed another monkey wrench had been thrown into the plans of the long rumored 'Ghostbusters 3,' which co-writer and star Dan Aykroyd has been working on for over twenty years. Now it's been revealed that commerce trumps tragedy as Sony and director Ivan Reitman are definitely moving forward with the project.
2 weeks ago The Oscars are this Sunday (March 2). Have you seen any of the movies up for Best Picture yet? Don't feel bad. Looks like most of us haven't seen any of them!
3 weeks ago Last weekend there were plenty of chick flicks to see for Valentine's. Now it's the guys turn as two action-type movies are in theaters nationwide. Kevin Costner is a secret agent trying to save his daughter and the world from global terrorists. And if you like action disaster movies set in the medieval period "Pompeii" might be for you in 3D.
4 weeks ago It's Valentine's weekend and what better way to spend some time together seeing a new movie especially if it's a romantic movie. C'mon guys you can suck it up one day to please your lady. The movie I'm talking about is "Endless Love" the typical story about parents trying to keep two lovers apart from one another. Also, a fantasy love story, and romantic comedy in theaters. Finally, if your woman is not into romance and maybe she's treating you instead then how about the remake of "Robocop.
It's been a rough decade for John Travolta, and his self-destructive slide looks to continue now that he's signed on to voice the lead character in a Gummy Bears movie. For that reason, we have a hard time believing that he's spoken to the James Bond franchise producers about playing a villain in a future film, but according to a recent interview, he claims that such meetings have occurred and have been fruitful.
Shirley Temple, an iconic child star and the former US ambassador to Ghana and Czechoslovakia, died February 10 in her home in California surrounded by her family and caregivers. She was 85.
With all of its wanton destruction and neck-snapping and general grimness, 'Man of Steel' really isn't the most kid-friendly superhero movie out there. However, it has major one young fan in the 16-month old boy featured in the video above, whose joyful reaction to a key scene in the film should melt even the most cynical of hearts and remind you that as cool as superhero movies can be, they're still at their best when they're instilling wonderment in kids.
