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‘Robocop’ May Be Scanning For a New Director

‘Robocop’ May Be Scanning For a New Director

We may have taken for granted that Darren Aronofsky was going to end up being the director for Robocop. It’s likely that he’ll still do it, but a new scheduling problem may make it that much harder to pull off.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on July 15, 2009 | Comments

Is ‘Post Grad’ a Stock Comedy or Something Deeper?

Is ‘Post Grad’ a Stock Comedy or Something Deeper?

It’s hard to tell from the trailer, but it looks like Post Grad might move beyond simple comedy to explore the frustration of graduating college without any job prospects.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on June 9, 2009 | Comments

First Trailer for ‘Adam’ Deals With Darkness, Finds the Light

First Trailer for ‘Adam’ Deals With Darkness, Finds the Light

The first trailer for Fox Searchlight’s Sundance ‘09 acquisition Adam, from director Max Mayer has debuted online courtesy of Yahoo Movies.

By Neil Miller on April 29, 2009 | Comments

Win a Copy of ‘Choke’ on DVD

Win a Copy of ‘Choke’ on DVD

To celebrate the DVD release of the subversive comedy Choke, which arrives in shops on 17th February, we’ve joined forces with Twentieth Century Fox home Entertainment to give you the chance of winning a copy of the DVD.

By FSR Staff on February 10, 2009 | Comments

Sundance Review: Adam

Sundance Review: Adam

If there is one studio that knows how to pick indie winners, it is Fox Searchlight. And they appear to once again be off to a good start by snatching up Max Mayer’s charming and quirky romantic comedy Adam.

By Neil Miller on January 22, 2009 | Comments

Trailer Watch: Biggie Takes the Stage in Notorious

Trailer Watch: Biggie Takes the Stage in Notorious

Jamal Woolard, like the Notorious BIG himself, probably loves it when you call him “Big Poppa.” I have that same problem…

By Neil Miller on September 23, 2008 | Comments

Nothing but Love, Praise, Awards and Oscar Buzz for ‘The Wrestler’

Nothing but Love, Praise, Awards and Oscar Buzz for ‘The Wrestler’

A few days ago, the only thing I really knew about Darren Aronofsky’s The Wrestler was that Mickey Rourke was in it and looked like Dog The Bounty Hunter had lit his hair on fire, put it out with baby oil and then shaved his beard off. Today is very, very different.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on September 9, 2008 | Comments

Danny Boyle Cashes in on Slumdog Millionaire

Danny Boyle Cashes in on Slumdog Millionaire

Zombies, heroin, blowing up the sun. Director Danny Boyle has covered it all. Now Fox Searchlight and Warner Bros. are trusting him to handle the most sinister of all topics, “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?”

By Adam Sweeney on September 1, 2008 | Comments

Jamal Woolard Looks and Sounds Notorious

Jamal Woolard Looks and Sounds Notorious

We had a feeling that Jamal Woolard might be able to pull of the role of the Notorious B.I.G. because he certainly had the look. Now, after seeing him in action, we know that the man has the goods to bring Biggie back to life.

By Neil Miller on May 23, 2008 | Comments

First Look: Juno Blu-ray Box Art is Good, In Chair

First Look: Juno Blu-ray Box Art is Good, In Chair

We get more details on the Blu-ray release of Juno, including an orange Tic Tac flavored cover.

By Neil Miller on February 28, 2008 | Comments

DVD Giveaway: The Darjeeling Limited

DVD Giveaway: The Darjeeling Limited

We’ve got your chance to win a copy of Wes Anderson’s latest…

By Neil Miller on February 25, 2008 | Comments

Fans, Academy Members Buzzing About a Juno Upset

Fans, Academy Members Buzzing About a Juno Upset

Industry insiders seem to be saying one thing about the Best Picture race, and it rhymes with ‘Juno’…

By Neil Miller on February 20, 2008 | Comments

Searchlight to Release Choke on August 1

Searchlight to Release Choke on August 1

Fox Searchlight announces a date for its Chuck Palahniuk penned Sundance ‘08 acquisition…

By Neil Miller on January 31, 2008 | Comments

Movie Review: The Darjeeling Limited

Movie Review: The Darjeeling Limited

A slow-motion shot. A classic rock tune. A character comes in to frame, perfectly profiled from the side. Welcome to The Darjeeling Limited, Wes Anderson’s new film about brotherhood.

By Josh Radde on October 18, 2007 | Comments