THE GAME and QUADROPHENIA Criterion Blu-ray Reviews

Criterion always delights, and recently theyve put out two cult classics:David FinchersThe Game, andFranc RoddamsQuadrophenia. Our reviews of both movies on Blu-ray follow after the jump. Its a trip to Consumer Recreation Services (CRS), which will give him the ultimate gift. Nicholas is also reminded that his current birthday is the same age that his father committed suicide. Nicholas goes to their facilities, and goes through a series of tests that eat up his day....

October 25, 2012 · 2 min · 355 words · Anthony Mcneil

Will Mary Jane Only a Be a Small Part of THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2?

Yesterday, we reported onShailene Woodleybeing in talks to star in the adaptation of the young-adult novelDivergent.A InsideTHR’s story was a note regarding herrecent talks for the role of Mary JaneinThe Amazing Spider-Man 2.A According to THR, Mary Jane Watson will only be a small part ofThe Amazing Spider-Man 2, but will be present to help set up the “Death of Gwen Stacy” repercussions of a third film.A Apparently, Sony is fairly confident that they can get at least a trilogy out of this reboot....

October 19, 2012 · 1 min · 147 words · Dalton Peters

200 Cosplay Images from New York Comic-Con Featuring Bane, Captain Planet, Admiral Ackbar, Doctor Who, and Many More

As someone that has been attending San Diego Comic-Con/Sci-Fi/Star Trek/Star Wars/Comic Book conventions for almost my entire teenage and adult life, this year’s New York Comic-Con blew me for one reason: I’ve never seen so many people Cosplay in one place. While conventions always get a few people dressing up, NYCC absolutely set a new record for percentage of attendees willing to cosplay. I wasveryimpressed. Over the last four days, as I walked up and down the convention floor, I always had my camera ready to go....

October 15, 2012 · 1 min · 146 words · Patricia Holland

BOARDWALK EMPIRE Recap: "You'd Be Surprised"

Could anyone have been more disappointed with their lot by the end of things? For more on that and howmysecret is tape worms, hit the jump. Was divorce an option? Did either of them really think they could move past their troubles? Did either of them really want to? I can’t see it lasting for long, though. As was said of Billie, “that’s one spirited little filly.” Elsewhere, Van Alden had relationship problems of his own this week....

October 15, 2012 · 2 min · 292 words · Kelsey Miller

Disney Owns the Rights to Marvel Heroes...Don't They?

These rights include the characters of Spider-Man, Iron Man, most of The Avengers, X-Men and more. Hit the jump for more. (SLMI unsuccessfully sought bankruptcy protection in 2001.) Here’s the sticking point. Still, I think Disney/Marvel’s got the upper hand on this one. Arguing for their side will be Jennifer Walters and Matt Murdock.

October 10, 2012 · 1 min · 54 words · Kenneth Hubbard

Shailene Woodley in Talks to Play Mary Jane Watson in THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2; Electro Rumored to Be the Villain

Things are heating up fortheAmazing Spider-Mansequel.A Just a couple of weeks ago we got confirmation thatMarc Webbis returning to direct withAndrew Garfieldconfirmedto reprise his Spidey role andEmma Stoneexpected to come back as Gwen Stacy.A It was all but assumed that comics love interest Mary Jane Watson would come into play in the follow-up, and now looks like Webb and co. have settled on the actress to tackle the iconic character:The DescendantsstarShailene Woodley....

October 10, 2012 · 2 min · 399 words · Joanne Weeks

BOARDWALK EMPIRE Recap: "Blue Bell Boy"

One of the greatest has been the transformation of Eli – a reinvention, really. He returns humbled, not just with his in family, including Nucky, but with his peers. There were a few power struggles this week, with Eli questioning Doyle but also with Doyle second-guessing Nucky. Nucky may be at the top, but he has a tenuous grip. His relationship with Rothstein is rotting away as Rosetti continues to block his shipping route....

October 8, 2012 · 2 min · 261 words · Debra Mora

BOARDWALK EMPIRE Recap: "Bone For Tuna"

), that “his own brother wanted him killed.” “Nothing,” Gillian replies knowingly. “You have nothing.” For more on Nucky’s fall from grace, hit the jump. Nucky’s sudden jealous attachment to Billie makes more sense now in this context. But where had she been for two days? Gone, or ignoring Nucky’s calls on purpose? Things between Nucky and Margaret may at this point be irreparable. Margaret has also ended her piety and turned her scheming ways to get what she wants for good causes....

October 1, 2012 · 2 min · 283 words · Michael Caldwell

Marc Webb and Andrew Garfield Returning for THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2; Emma Stone Also in Talks to Star

The Spider-Man rebootThe Amazing Spider-Manwas a sizeable hit this summer at the box office, but the film was surrounded by an air of production troubles.A The film was only directorMarc Webbas second feature, and was a huge step up from his swell but small-scale debut(500) Days of Summer.A A fair amount of reshoots took place, and when the film hit theaters we saw that much of the footage from the filmas marketing (including the entire aUntold Storya storyline)had been removed from the finished pic....

September 28, 2012 · 3 min · 519 words · Tiffany Nelson

Matt Reeves No Longer Directing THE TWILIGHT ZONE

Well this is a bummer.A It looked as if directorMatt Reeveshad finally settled on hisLet Me Infollow-up last year when he wasset to direct a feature film adaptationofThe Twilight Zone.A The project tappedSherlock HolmesscribeTony Peckhamto rewrite the screenplay last December, but word on the Warner Bros. adaptation has been relatively quiet since then.A NowVarietyas Justin Krollreports that, due to scheduling conflicts, Reeves has left the film.A Hit the jump for more, including what Reeves may tackle next....

September 25, 2012 · 2 min · 253 words · Nancy Nguyen

BOARDWALK EMPIRE Recap: "Spaghetti and Coffee"

What is it about? I once heardMad Mendescribed simply as a postcard from the 1960s, which seems accurate buttoosimple. While Nucky’s story is always tied into that theme, many of the side-narratives are not. Some of them are successful in keeping us interested and, occasionally, some are not. But “slow” doesn’t have to mean boring. The man was a joy to watch, his words a fantastic craft not seen sinceDeadwood’s Al Swearengen....

September 24, 2012 · 1 min · 156 words · Kevin Rodriguez

TV Ratings: REVOLUTION Scores Highest Network Drama Debut in 3 Years, BOARDWALK EMPIRE Returns Strong, THE OFFICE Has Worst Premiere Ever

At long last, Collider is finally starting up a weekly TV ratings feature. NBC got off to a great start on Monday with a mega-audience for the newJ.J. Abrams/Eric Kripke-produced drama seriesRevolution. Maybe NBC will fare better comedywise once30 RockandCommunityreturn in October… The ridiculously plotted new drama premiered on Monday to a paltry 5 million viewers and a 1.5 rating. Thursdays episode ofGleescored a 2.9 rating in the 18-49 demo, raking in 7....

September 22, 2012 · 1 min · 81 words · Victor Weber

BOARDWALK EMPIRE Season 3 Premiere Recap: "Resolution"

I was concerned before this season began that with Jimmy’s death the show had lost its heart. Even if itwasManny Horowitz! If Harrow is now the show’s heart, Margaret remains its soul. And whataboutthose political cronies? Who will stay loyal, and at what price? Who will end up pushing their luck too far? It’s surprisingly that no one offed him the first chance they got. Loosely, it seems – very loosely....

September 17, 2012 · 1 min · 174 words · Paige Brown