‘Dead Man Down’ Trailer: Colin Farrell & Noomi Team Up with Dragon Tattoo Director

The Original Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Duo

In 2009, director Niels Arden Oplev gave us the original film adaptation of Stieg Larrson’s best selling novel, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. The Swedish drama-thriller made $104 million at the box office worldwide. Though Oplev’s adaptation was released before David Fincher’s in 2011, Fincher’s film, starring Rooney Mara, remains the more popular of the two. Regardless, Opley’s success may have been partially due to the outstanding performance of Swedish actress Noomi Rapace… (Click title above to continue reading)

Actress of the Week: Amanda Seyfried – A Wide-Eyed Bombshell

If there’s one blonde on everyone’s mind right now, it’s Hollywood starlet, soap TV star and model Amanda Michelle Seyfried. Not only does she star in films of all genres and budgets, but Seyfried has also got some serious pipes. From comedy to horror to musical, this diverse actress proves she’s not only a pretty face, but a commanding actress.

Playing the “Dumb Girl”

Originally from Pennsylvania, Seyfried began modeling in print ads when she was just 11. She soon began taking small, uncredited parts on TV soap operas but eventually gained regular spots on shows like As the World Turns and All My Children.

In 2003, Amanda auditioned for the Tina Fey written box office hit and high school staple film Mean Girls as the dim-witted character Karen. Seyfried originally auditioned for the part of head “plastic” Regina George, but seemed to fit Karen’s personality much better… (Click title above to continue reading)

‘Les Miserables’ Review: Nails Notes But Loses Direction

When bringing a staged musical to the big screen several issues need to be resolved; from 360 degrees of shooting as opposed to one angle, to rewriting characters for film instead of live dramatized theatre, it can be difficult to get the story to read just right. Fortunately, Les Miserables is able to create a strong atmosphere that doesn’t seem forced or awkward. While the the direction of Tom Hooper fell flat, the strength of the vocals really define Les Mis as a successful film adaptation.

The Good

Anne Hathaway as Fantine

Samuel L. Jackson & Anne Hathaway Battle in Funny or Die Sad-Off

On Christmas Day, both Tom Hooper’s Les Miserables and Quentin Tarantino’s Django Unchained, two of the most anticipated movies of the winter season, will go head-to-head at the box office. While the two have completely different target audiences, there’s definitely a lot of people who want to see and will enjoy both. There’s really only one way to compare these two films: Which film is sadder?

That’s right the hilarious folks from Funny-or-Dietook Hollywood’s baddest motherf*cking actor,Samuel L. Jackson, and placed him against movie land’s sweetheart, Anne Hathaway in a round of the Sad-Off! When you think Jackson couldn’t top every hilarious character he’s ever played… (Click title above to continue reading)

‘Identity Thief’ Trailer: Melissa McCarthy VS Jason Bateman Round 2!

Several months ago we were treated to thefirst trailer for Identity Thief, which placedBridesmaids actress Melissa McCarthy at odds with funny man Jason Bateman. The two face-smacked, ball-kicked and rumble-n-tumbled all throughout our first look. This time around, they’re at it again in round 2, but a third party joins the festivities and they’re looking for blood.

From director Seth Gordon (Horrible Bosses) comes a story millions of people have experienced every year: identity theft. Only this time instead of sitting around, waiting for the Department of Justice to take control, Sandy (Bateman) decides to send the identity thief back to Middle Earth… (click title above to continue reading)

‘Drift’ Trailer: Sam Worthington & Xavier Samuel Star in 70s Surf Drama

The first trailer for the Australian surf flick Driftwas just released from Twitch, and at first glance, this ’70s drama could either be a hit or a miss.

Myles Pollard and Xavier Samuel lead the film as brothers Andy and Jimmy Kelly. Sporting some jaw-dropping killer wigs, the duo must use unconventional methods to help pull their family out of debt. Whether that means inventing new surf products like boards and wetsuits, or quitting a day job. The pair will also have to battle drug dealers to maintain the new lives they’ve built.. (Click title above to continue reading)

‘The Dark Knight Rises’ Blu-ray Review: A Fitting End to the Epic Trilogy

With only a handful of shopping days left before Christmas, you may still be looking for the perfect gift for the comic book geek, action film buff, or Batman fan on your list. Well, look no further. The Dark Knight Rises Blu-ray would make a perfect gift for even the Scroogiest superhero fan you need to buy for.

If you haven’t seen The Dark Knight Rises, click here for TJ’s review of the film, and watch out for potential spoilers. Then click here to compare the different versions of the Blu-rays that different retailers are offering. I decided to go with Target’s Blu-ray Digibook Combo Pack. And I’m going to tell you up front that it’s not worth it. I know what you’re thinking: “This self-proclaimed Batman fanatic is bad mouthing the Blu-ray?!” Well, yes and no. Read on to see what I liked and what I didn’t like… (Click title above to continue reading)

10 Great School Movies to Celebrate the Semester’s End

Hello, RMN fans!  If you’ve noticed some of our usual writers have been a bit MIA lately, it’s because this week was exam week for many of us.  I’m sure some of you share (or remember) our pain, so for us and for you I offer ten great movies to bid good riddance to the semester.  Whether you want to relive the experience or are in college or high school, you should check out….

10. Bad Teacher

Sometimes our teachers make us laugh. Sometimes they help us learn valuable life lessons. And sometimes, they make us hate them. Whatever the case may be as to how you’re feeling during your finals week, Bad Teacher… (Click title above to continue reading)