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Monday, April 2, 2012
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'Total Recall' Trailer: Five Things We Want To See
We're holding out for some nods to the original in upcoming sneak peek.
By Kevin P. Sullivan
Colin Farrell in "Total Recall"
Photo: Sony Pictures
We saw the teaser for the trailer earlier this week, but soon the first full-length preview of the "Total Recall" remake will be upon us. Gone are the Martian setting and Arnold Schwarzenegger, but in their stead, we have a new star, Colin Farrell , and a new leading lady, Kate Beckinsale.
Even as goofy as it is, the original "Total Recall" is a modern sci-fi action classic, so expectations are high for this remake, which prefers a look that's more "Minority Report" than early '90s science fiction.
Here are the five things we want to see in the "Total Recall" trailer:
Benny
In the world of pre-kill Schwarzenegger puns, few stack up quite like "Screw you!" As the helpful cab driver-turned-traitor, Benny played a big role in the original film, and his death made for one of the biggest laughs. Even if it's a glimpse at the cab or — if we're lucky — a Martian drilling rig, we can keep our fingers crossed that Farrell has been brushing up on his pun delivery.
Three-Breasted Woman
Perhaps the most memorable image from the original 1990 film, the three-breasted woman has to make an appearance at some point in the film. Including at least a hint of the lady with the extra something-something would also signal to doubtful fans that this is a remake that honors the past, as well as moves the story further into the future.
Kuato
There are two very specific reasons why Kuato is something to look forward to in the remake of "Total Recall." One is that when Kuato showed his face in the original, the world met one of the most bizarre sci-fi creations of all time. Secondly, Bill Nighy is slated to appear as the conjoined leader of the rebellion. If anyone can tackle a character as out there as that, it's certainly Nighy, who threw himself entirely into playing a half-man, half-octopus for the "Pirates of the Caribbean" movies.
Bryan Cranston
There's a reason Walter White from "Breaking Bad" has been making random appearances in movies from "Contagion" to "John Carter." It's because Bryan Cranston makes everything better. In the new "Total Recall," Cranston is playing Vilos Cohaagen, the same evil corporate executive from the original. We've all watched Cranston break bad for four years. Now we get to see him go all the way.
Some Connection to the Original
When remaking a movie that came out a little more than 20 years ago, there's sure to be a lot of lingering loyalty to the original. Fans will want to see some concrete through-line from the Schwarzenegger "Total Recall." This will be difficult since the new version uses many of the same characters, but an acknowledgement of the first film will do wonders to earn the confidence of hardcore fans.
Check out everything we've got on "Total Recall."
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Source: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1682174/total-recall-trailer-hopes.jhtml
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Sunday, April 1, 2012
Justin Bieber Tricks Taylor Swift on 'Punk'd' Premiere
After all the pranks he's pulled, Punk'd creator Ashton Kutcher can no longer be the one acting like your annoying big brother. If you were his celebrity pal, wouldn't you expect to have your car "stolen" or your movie trailer "destroyed"?
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'Mirror Mirror': The Reviews Are In!
Critics agree the Snow White adaptation is 'not the fairest of them all.'
By Fallon Prinzivalli
Lily Collins in "Mirror, Mirror"
Photo: Relativity Media
Before it even hit the box office, "Mirror Mirror" was viewed with a critical eye as two Snow White adaptations had announced their release dates a month apart. But with the release of the trailers, it was clear that the two movies were very different. The Tarsem Singh film is a quirky comedy from the vantage point of the Evil Queen (Julia Roberts) over the traditional Snow White (Lily Collins), while "Snow White and the Huntsman" is about the epic battle Snow White (Kristen Stewart) must fight for her life. Unfortunately for those involved in the former, as the reviews pour in, it's obvious the movie is making critics grumpy.
The Story
" 'Mirror Mirror' begins with an impressively animated recap of Snow White's predicament: Banished to her castle by a wicked stepmother after her father the king disappears, and being played by such a vacantly pretty ingenue as Lily Collins. Collins conveys a properly Audrey Hepburn princess look and the acting range of a runway model. The damsel's role is always distressed. The queen has run the kingdom into the ground, funding a lavish lifestyle with escalating taxes. After sneaking out for a tour of the squalor, Snow sides with the other 99 percent. Their relationship is further strained with the arrival of handsome Prince Alcott." — Steve Persall, Tampa Bay Times
The Laughs
" 'Mirror Mirror' is unfair to people expecting more than a few good laughs. Scenes proceed lethargically, with pauses after punch lines where Tarsem must hope for audience laughter. Anachronistic gags (as when the Prince tells Snow White that he has to be the hero because 'it's been focus-grouped — it works') break whatever luscious spell the art direction and costumery might create. On their first meeting in the woods, the Prince tells the dwarfs, 'You're short, and it's funny.' Well, the film is shortish (106 mins.) but it's also epically unfunny. The producers should have handed the script to an actual clever person like Paul Rudnick ('In & Out,' 'Jeffrey') and told him to send it back in a week, with solid jokes and a buoyant spirit." — Richard Corliss, Time
Julia Roberts
"Roberts has had exactly one high point ('Duplicity') since winning her Oscar in 2000, and she acts here as if simply appearing in a floofy dress is high hilarity. Her 'playfulness' seems like work and her cartoony maliciousness is dull. (Charlize Theron, who plays the queen in this summer's more serious 'Snow White and the Huntsman,' needn't fret.)" — Joe Neumaier, New York Daily News
The Visuals
"Singh, whose eye-popping tribute to the Silent Era, 'The Fall,' was several years ahead of 'The Artist'/'Hugo' curve, never lets his attention waver from the production design — those beautiful, snowy, birch tree forests; the parapets; cliffs; and opulent palace digs. He lets his stars deliver their lines — some with more flourish and wit than others (among the dwarfs, Jordan Prentice and Danny Woodburn get off the best) — but his eye is mostly on the gilt and the silk, the CG-ed skies, and the eerie, iced-over lake that separates the castle from the town." — Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer
The Final Word
"The whole thing lacks tonal cohesion, lurching from Tim Burton-style comic grotesquerie to underpowered action set pieces to a gratuitously self-referential Bollywood production number on the end credits. The impression is that of a director constantly fighting to put his stamp on material that's foreign to him, and unable to figure out what that stamp should be." — David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter
"Not the fairest of them all." — Matt Stevens, E! Online
Check out everything we've got on "Mirror Mirror."
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Carrie Underwood Shines at the 2012 ACM Awards
Ready to delve into one of the bigger dates in her calendar year, Carrie Underwood made a fashionable arrival to the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards
in Las Vegas on Sunday evening (April 1).
The 29-year-old was decked out in a shimmery silver frock as she worked the press at the MGM Grand Garden Arena prior to show kickoff.
With a full night ahead of her, Carrie is among the star-studded lineup of performers set to take the stage during the annual ceremony.
Miss Underwood is also in the running for multiple trophies, as she's vying for Female Vocalist of the Year honors, as well as Vocal Event of the Year accolades for her team-up with Brad Paisley on "Remind Me".
With the ceremony set to kick off at 8PM ET/PT on CBS, the 2012 ACM Awards are once again being hosted by Blake Shelton and Reba McEntire.
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Five Reasons To See 'Wrath Of The Titans'
Despite some negative reviews for the original, "Clash of the Titans," the "Wrath of the Titans" is upon us (in 3D, no less) to follow-up its $500 million predecessor. For the second adventure of Sam Worthington's Perseus, daddy Zeus comes a-callin' once again to ask his demi-god son to, you know, save all of mankind?again. [...]
Source: http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2012/03/30/wrath-of-the-titans-review/
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Video: Why Game of Thrones Isn't Just For Nerds
Game of Thrones returns on April 1, and we can't wait! The show is based on a fantasy book series, but even if you're not usually into that type of genre, there's plenty to love. In this week's episode of The Buzz, Shannon Vestal and Becky Kirsch make their case for why it's so good, if you're not following the series already -�and if you are a fan, watch our video to get geared up for season two!
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