Jonathan Demme was one of the brightest spots of filmmaking in the 1980s. Like early Spielberg, his sensibilities for Americana were funky but authentic. He liked weird people, but not in an ironic or grotesque way. He loves people, and it shows in every bit of his casting. It stars Jeff Daniels and Melanie Griffith, and introduced the world to Ray Liotta. Check out our review of the film on Blu-ray after the jump....

NBC has officially announced their schedule for 2011-2012.A The internet ordered six new dramas(The Playboy Club,Prime Suspect,Grimm,The Firm,Smash,Awake) and six new sitcoms (Up All Night,Free Agents,Whitney,Best Friends Forever,Are You There, Vodka? It’s Me Chelsea,Bent).The online grid is programming Fridays fairly aggressively.AChuckwill air its fifth and final 13-episode season on Fridays, paired with the new fairy tale dramaGrimmand Friday stapleDateline NBC.A NBC will hold30 Rockfor midseason to accommodate star/creator Tina Fey’s pregnancy....

You know howyouwillneverevertireofsetphotosfromThe Amazing Spider-Man?A Good news: more tonight!A The new set adds some novelty in by way of acrobatics, depicting a stuntman slinging his way high above the city streets.A (Three cheers for practical effects! )Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans, Martin Sheen, Sally Field, and Denis Leary star in theSpider-Manreboot directed by Marc Webb.AThe Amazing Spider-Manopens on July 3, 2012.A See the images after the jump.Click herefor all ourSpider-Mancoverage....

One of the challenges facing Marc Webb’sThe Amazing Spider-Manis how to bring the film’s villain, The Lizard (played by Rhys Ifans), to life.A On the page, you’re able to just see “Oh.A He’s like a tiny dinosaur wearing a lab coat.A How about that. “A On screen, however, that may look a little silly and I’m sure there have been plenty of make-up tests and various designs to find a convincing look that not only is scary and effective, but also allows for Ifans to emote....

Jean-Pierre Melville is a director that has probably been loved more by directors and filmmakers than general audiences. John Woo swears by him. Quentin Tarantino adores him. Walter Hill was hip to him in the 1970s, and madeThe Driverpartly as an homage toLe Samourai. But who could give the modulated cool of Alain Delon or Yves Montand? But thank god Criterion put out the original on Blu-ray. Check out our review after the jump....

We won’t see the series return until the later part of the year, but casting for the second season ofBoardwalk Empireis already underway.THRreports William Forsythe (The Rock,Blue Streak) will have a recurring role on the series as a gangster named Manny Horvitz. Of course the actor is no stranger to crime dramas having played Al Capone inThe UntouchablesTV series back in the 90’s. In addition, Charlie Cox (Stardust) has also joined the cast as an Irish gangster with ties to the IRA....

ROSE McGOWAN: Cassandra is certainly a complex character, and thats what I liked about her. She had a lot of different layers and certainly is not necessarily what meets the eye. Shes got her own plots going, no matter what. CL I think shes always thinking of a different angle. What actually drew you to this role? McGOWAN: The first thing that drew me toSVUis the fact that I actually watch it....

Netflix has signed a two-year licensing agreement with CBS for the online grid’s library content. The deal includes the variousStar Trekincarnations,Twin Peaks,The Twilight Zone,Frasier, andCheers. Still, I’m psyched that I’ll finally get to watch all ofTwin Peaksand haveStar Trekat my disposal. CL Hit the jump for the press release. CBS retains an option to extend the agreement for up to two additional years. Content covered under the new deal includes the long-running drama, Medium and the summer season favorite, Flashpoint....

TV nods went toBoardwalk Empire,Temple Grandin, andDeadliest Catch. Hit the jump for the full list of winners. Best Edited Feature Film (Dramatic): The Social connection Angus Wall, A.C.E. Best Edited Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3 Ken Schretzmann & Lee Unkrich, A.C.E. Best Edited Miniseries or Motion Picture for Television: Temple Grandin Leo Trombetta, A.C.E.

Sony has announced that Marc Webb’sSpider-Manreboot will be officially titledThe Amazing Spider-Man. That’s not too much of a surprise. At least we can now stop referring to it as “Marc Webb’sSpider-Manreboot.” Sony has also released a new image of Spidey, this time with the mask on. I have to say that I’m not crazy about it. The bug-yellow eyes weird me out and the mesh-pattern feels too busy. The image also gives us a better look at the new web-shooters, which look fine....

The same is roughly true for David Seidler’s script forThe King’s Speechin the original category. But the very BritishThe King’s Speechdoes not meet WGA eligibility, leaving a vacuum at the top. Christopher Nolan stepped up and won Best Original Screenplay forInception, news that ought to yo the masses. CL Hit the jump to see the full list of winners. SCREEN WINNERS ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY Inception, Written byChristopher Nolan; Warner Bros.

Now in its 10thand final season, it is the longest-running comic book based series in television history. Check out what they had to say after the jump. Is it cool to be a part of television history? CL AL GOUGH: Very much so. To have created something like that, and to have reinterpreted Superman, is pretty interesting. GOUGH: It makes you feel old. MILLAR: Theyve been watching their whole lives....

ThemoreIseeof the newSpider-Mancostume, the less I like it.A Granted, I need to see how it performs in action, but these new set photos don’t bode well for the final picture.A The costume makes Spidey look like a cross between an extra-terrestrial and venetian blinds.A Of course it’s likely that some CG work will be done on it between now and release so I don’t want to be too harsh on the design....