The return of Superman in "Man of Steel" (REUTERS)

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - After helping director Christopher Nolan bring Batman back to the spotlight, writer David Goyer is coming on board to rejuvenate Superman.

Warner Bros. has a lot of incentive to move forward on Man of Steel, as the project is rumored to be called at this stage; under a deal with the heirs of Superman co-creator Jerry Siegel, a movie needs to be in production by 2011 or the studio will have to fork over millions.

The studio previously attempted to revive Superman in 2006 with Superman Returns, which was directed by Bryan Singer.

Goyer may end up working with Nolan on Man of Steel, as Nolan is rumored to be taking on a consulting role in the Superman franchise. Goyer and Nolan worked on developing and writing the story for Batman Begins and The Dark Knight. (Goyer wrote the screenplay for "Begins" with Nolan, but the screenplay for "Knight" Nolan wrote with his brother Jonathan Nolan.)

No dealmaking has taken place; only meetings are happening at this stage. Reps for Warners and Goyer had no comment.

Latino Review initially wrote the story of Goyer's involvement with "Steel."

Friday Releases 2/26/2010

Check out these new flicks set to hit the theaters this Friday:

Cop Out (R)- Two NYPD detectives (Bruce Willis, Tracy Morgan) must retrieve a valuable baseball card.

The Crazies (R)-A small town's water supply is contaminated by a toxin that turns people into lunatics.

The Yellow Handkerchief (PG-13)-An ex-con (William Hurt) opens up to two misfit youths as they travel through Louisiana.

Defendor- An everyday guy believes he is a superhero and befriends a teenager while seeing a psychiatrist.

Toe to Toe (NR)- Senior lacrosse players, a privileged white girl and a poor black girl, have an edgy friendship.

Formosa Betrayed- A federal agent's (James Van Der Beek) murder investigation takes him to the victim's native Taiwan.

Hmmmm....decisions, decisions...

Throwback Thursday: Pulp Fiction

Today's Throwback Thursday flick is one of my favorites, this is one of those movies that was just the complete package. Good acting/actors, good plot/story, just a good movie! Pulp Fiction is that type of movie that will force you to pay attention from beginning to end, but at the same time still enjoy it.



In keeping with writer-director Quentin Tarantino's trademark of nonlinear storytelling, the narrative is presented out of sequence. With every movie that he has done the set-up is always the same, which actually makes his movies stand-out and be unique. Pulp Fiction is no different, its structured around three distinct but interrelated storylines—in Tarantino's conception, mob hitman Vincent Vega is the lead of the first story, prizefighter Butch Coolidge is the lead of the second, and Vincent's fellow contract killer, Jules Winnfield, is the lead of the third.

The one unique thing about this movie is that it has an abnormal sequence that actually gets you from point A to point B. This is where it is important to pay attention to the scene changes because although it appears confusing, everything works and ties together. In the film, there are a total of seven narrative sequences—the three primary storylines are preceded by identifying intertitles on a black screen:

1. Prologue—The Diner (i)
2. Prelude to "Vincent Vega and Marsellus Wallace's Wife"
3. "Vincent Vega and Marsellus Wallace's Wife"
4. Prelude to "The Gold Watch" (a—flashback, b—present)
5. "The Gold Watch"
6. "The Bonnie Situation"
7. Epilogue—The Diner (ii)

If the seven sequences were ordered chronologically, they would run: 4a, 2, 6, 1, 7, 3, 4b, 5. Sequences 1 and 7 partially overlap and are presented from different points of view; the same is true of sequences 2 and 6. There are many films now that are edited out of sequence and have multiple plots etc but this is the one they all want to be, or all want to beat, but never will.

The great thing about this film was that it was, and still is, a major critical and commercial success. At any point, one can pick up this movie and watch it over and over still getinng the same excitement if not more. Matter fact, it revitalized the career of its leading man, John Travolta, who received an Academy Award nomination, as did costars Samuel L. Jackson and Uma Thurman.

Pulp Fiction is viewed as the inspiration for many later movies that adopted various elements of its style. The nature of its development, marketing, and distribution and its consequent profitability had a sweeping effect on the field of independent cinema.

This was literally an all-star cast that proved they can get the job done by giving us a successful and enjoyable film. Pulp Fiction is by far one of the best film of the 90s and to be honest no Tarantino film has surpassed the quality of this movie, although Kill Bill does come very close. Pulp Fiction is a modern classic and a must-see!!

Check out some of the classic scenes of the film:

DVD Releases 2/23/2010

Here are you DVD releases for Tuesday February 23rd, 2010.

The Informant (R)
The Box (PG-13)
Everybody's Fine (PG-13)
Sorority Row (R)
Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (PG-13)

Nice selection of movies to choose from, probably will make a last minute decision as to which ones I will be getting.

Weekly Trailer Updates

I know you have been waiting in these for some time and we are back on track. I feel some real good one will definitely shine through this year! Check them out and see!

The A-Team

In theaters June 11th, 2010

The Karate Kid

In theaters June 11th, 2010

One of my fav's that I am definitely in much anticipation for, Iron Man 2

In theaters May 7th, 2010

Salt

In theaters July 2010

Looks like summer is going to be real busy at the theater!!

Shutter Island: "The truth speaks through the shadows"

In 1954, two U.S. marshals investigate a notorious hospital for the criminally insane after a patient disappears. The deeper they dig, more of the island’s infectious secrets and lies are uncovered. Leonardo DiCaprio, Ben Kingsley and Mark Ruffalo star in this instant classic. Martin Scorsese directs a monumental thriller that will leave you clawing for truth throughout a mystery blanketed by smoky deception.

Please be warned that Shutter Island will definitely make your brain work overtime. However, if you are familiar with the mental health field, this is a great film to test your knowledge of what you have learned. Even if not familar it still will be a treat to watch. Many assumed that this movie would be a scary one, but on the contrary it is more of a brainteaser, to see how much you are paying attention to the movie. If you catch the the "trick" early all the pieces will pretty much come together and will make the movie flow alot easier.

Shutter Island has a story that is somewhat complex. It requires much attention. I will admit there were moments when the film began to lose me and fatigue was starting to set it, but I now believe that is all part of the plan to engage the audience. The movie does have a few moments where the story gets lost within itself, and things become a bit complicated. You probably will begin to lose faith and throw in the towel. Fret not because the story has you right where it wants you.

Scorsese does it again with a knockout punch combo of great acting, story, plot, and even a small pinch of action. The acting is spot on from every character, and the script is incredible; it has one of the most intriguing plots I have seen in a while. Despite its slow moments you can't help but to want to answer any questions that may come up, by continuing to watch the movie. The audience is constantly trapped in a world where one questions what is reality and what is dream. This movie is a true example of what a thriller is supposed to be especially a psychological thriller. Some might even say it is a rebirth of a Hitchcock-type thriller.

Basically, if you are familar with Martin Scorsese's work then you will understand the twisted plot and the journey that you will emabrk after watching this movie.


Grade: B+

Too Cute...Valentine's Day

This is one of those movies where you think its going to be cheesy, and guess what it ends up being cheesy. (Surprise Surprise...lol)

However I will say this although it was cheesy, it was cheesy in a cute way. One has to know not to have high expectation when going to see a film such as this one. The acting was pretty decent considering EVERYONE was in it, which did add a little bit of flavor and spunk to it. You can't help but smile, laugh, or maybe even cry it just has that kind of effect.

Put it like this it's a perfect chill movie for any relationship that you may or not be in!

Valentine's Day definitely has several plots running alongside each other which all of which take place during Valentine's Day. And the interesting thing about this movie is that, all the characters are in some way connected to another character. And what you will see is that gradually through the film these connections are revealed.

Watching this film is like spending Valentine's Day with the 'Who's Who' of Hollywood. There are so many big-name performers here that you will be struggling to name them - unless you are a star-gazer yourself.

Make sure when going to see this film you understand that this is not meant to be an Oscar-nominated film, but more of a feel-good movie to enjoy with those you care most about. Trust me when I tell you this although cheesy, its still a pretty good movie to keep the spirits lifted.




Grade: C

Check out the new "Why Did I Get Married Too" Poster

Check out the new poster for "Why Did I Get Married Too" poster. Very interesting!




And just in case you missed the trailer:

Friday Line-up 2/19/2010

This weekend brings us a very short list. There is one movie set to hit the theaters all by itself, but when you think about it that can be a real good thing. And then you can also catch up on any movies that you may have missed on last week too!

This weekend check out:

Shutter Island (R)

Starring- Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo, Ben Kingsley

Two U.S. Marshals (Leonardo DiCaprio and Mark Ruffalo) in 1954 who investigate the disappearance of a murderess from a hospital for the criminally insane on Shutter Island.

The Wolfman is Unleashed...

When Lawrence Talbot (Benicio Del Toro) is lured back to his family estate to hunt for his missing brother, he discovers a horrifying destiny beyond his wildest imagination.

Haunted since childhood by his mother’s death, Talbot reunites with his estranged father (Anthony Hopkins) after leaving the sleepy Victorian hamlet of Blackmoor decades before. He quickly discovers something with insatiable bloodlust is stalking the villagers and a skeptical Scotland Yard inspector named Abberline (Hugo Weaving) has arrived to end the carnage.

The initial 30 mins of this film had me, but then as the film continued it begin to lose me little by little. As we already know it is a remake so there really is nothing new except the fact that it has somewhat been modernized for the times.

I must admit there was a bit of disappointment with this film. Not that I had high expectations, but I just think the plot and storyline were a little choppy and all over the place. With movies such as this we already know how it begins an ends, but it is more about how will you keep us entertained in the middle. Don't get me wrong the acting was great and was definitely up to par, but then again you are dealing with two outstanding Academy award winners (Hopkins and Del Toro). And also to my surprise, Emily Blount's character Gwen is able to hold her own with some heavyweights. She truly embraced her character inside and out.

On another high note (and there was some reaching) the setting of the film was much more fitting. I like how they used a Gothic background which gave the movie a little bit more depth. And if you can recall some of the scenes, for example, the pub were a bit reminesce of the original Wolfman and An American Werewolf in London. All in all, the first half build-up is off the chain but then it does not continue to follow suit as a monster movie should in the end.

As I continued to watch this movie I realized that there is a secret/mystery that has been revealed and the movie wasn't even half way in. This put a damper on the mood because now the interest has decreased. In the end the movie somewhat brings it back full circle, however not enough to save the movie.

A disappointment, but not a total failure.

Grade: C-

Tuesday DVD Releases 2/16/2010

Here are your DVD Releases for the week of 2/16/2010:

Law Abiding Citizen (R)

Coco Before Chanel (PG-13)

Good Hair (PG-13)

From Mexico with Love (PG-13)

Black Dynamite (R)

Looks like another trip to Target and Wal-mart for me!

Throwback Thursday: New Jack City

And they are back...Throwback Thursday!! I figured to get you back on the good foot, I would give you a throwback sure to knock you off your feet! What is it you ask...New Jack City!!

New Jack City is a 1991 crime-thriller/neo-noir film starring Wesley Snipes, Ice-T, Mario Van Peebles, Judd Nelson and Chris Rock. Snipes stars as Nino Brown, a rising drug dealer and crime lord in New York City during the crack epidemic. Ice-T plays a detective who vows to stop Nino's criminal activity by going undercover to work for Nino's gang.

The screenplay was co-written by journalist-turned-screenwriter Barry Michael Cooper, who also scripted 1994's Above The Rim, and Sugar Hill, which also starred Snipes. Cooper is the first African-American screenwriter in history to not only have two films produced in one year--Sugar Hill was released on February 25th, 1994 by Beacon-20th Century Fox Pictures, and "Above The Rim" was released on March 23rd,1994, by New Line Cinema--but a month apart from each other.

This is one of those movies that you becomed glued to the screen because the plot is so enticing. It's a film to remember.

The story revolved around the 20th anniversary of the 1967 riots in Detroit, and in its wake, the rise of crack cocaine gangs in the mid-to-late 1980s, like Young Boys Inc., and the Chambers Brothers. Some of the most memorable lines in the film were ad-libbed by the actors - especially Ice-T and Wesley Snipes - encouraged by director Van Peebles to improvise in a free-flowing naturalistic style.

It received a favorable reception by film critics for its cast, storyline and soundtrack. Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times gave the film three and a half stars of four, writing:
"Truffaut once said it was impossible to make an anti-war movie, because the war sequences would inevitably be exciting and get the audience involved on one side or the other. It is almost as difficult to make an anti-drug movie, since the lifestyle and money of the drug dealers looks like fun, at least until they're killed. This movie pulls off that tricky achievement. Nino, who looks at the dead body of Scarface and laughs, does not get the last laugh."

And not to forget it would do quite well as it pertain to the box-office numbers/dollars, considering it was produced on an estimated $8,000,000 budget. The film initially premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 17, 1991, before being released nationally on March 8, 1991; it grossed $7,039,622 during its opening weekend. It became the highest grossing independent film of 1992, grossing a total of $47,624,253 domestically.

Not only would the movie itself do well the but the soundtrack would be a hit on the market as well. To this day one can watch this movie and probably quote it word for word. This would be one of those movies that goes into your black classics collection.

Here are some classic scenes from the film:

Friday Line-Up 2/12/2009

Here is your Friday line-up, this should be another exciting weekend at the movies.

The Wolfman (R)-

A nobleman (Benicio Del Toro) uncovers a horrifying curse as he searches for his missing brother.

Valentine's Day (PG-13)-
L.A. residents (Jessica Alba, Jessica Biel) wind their way in and out of love.

Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (PG)-
Poseidon's son (Logan Lerman) has just 10 days to find Zeus' stolen lightning bolt.

My Name is Khan (NR)-
A mildly autistic man (Shah Rukh Khan) travels across the U.S. to meet President Obama.

Tuesday 2/9/2010 DVD Releases!

Here are your DVD releases for Tuesday February 9th, 2010:

Couples Retreat (PG-13)

The Time Traveler's Wife (PG-13)

The Stepfather (PG-13)

A Serious Man (R)



These are some good ones!

Sorry for being M.I.A but I'm Back!

Wassup Folks!

I know I have been MIA for a minute but I am back! Everything from moving into a new home, changes at work, and getting prepped for going back to school! But I am about to be back on the grind! Plus I miss ya guys!

GBreezy!!