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Trailer Watch: The Spirit Turns Up the Action in Trailer 2

Trailer Watch: The Spirit Turns Up the Action in Trailer 2

in this second full-length trailer, the folks behind The Spirit seem to want to reach out a hand of reassurance — reassurance that this movie will be action-packed and possibly fun. Whether we reach back is yet to be seen.

By Neil Miller on September 26, 2008 | Comments

Sam Jackson Compares The Spirit to Looney Tunes

Sam Jackson Compares The Spirit to Looney Tunes

Great minds must think alike — because that is the same parallel that we’ve been drawing all along.

By Neil Miller on September 23, 2008 | Comments

Box Office: Another Losing Weekend for Dane Cook

Box Office: Another Losing Weekend for Dane Cook

It was another losing weekend at the box office generally and for one Mr. Dane Cook in particular. His flick My Best Friend’s Girl crashed into third place at $8.3 million, allowing Samuel L. Jackson to win his own personal box office battle with Lakeview Terrace.

By John Cairns on September 22, 2008 | Comments

Two New Spirit Posters Rise from the Dead

Two New Spirit Posters Rise from the Dead

Today’s newness comes courtesy of the folks over at UGO, who have uncovered two new posters for the film. One features Gabriel Macht looking very “holy” as Denny Colt, a.k.a The Spirit, and the other shows the man who made him quite swiss-cheesy, Samuel L. Jackson as The Octopus.

By Neil Miller on September 19, 2008 | Comments

Review: Lakeview Terrace

Review: Lakeview Terrace

Lakeview Terrace is meant to be a taut thriller. However, the script violates a cardinal rule… it has the characters act unrelentlessly stupid in order to force a conflict. By the end, I really didn’t care about any of them.

By Kevin Carr on September 19, 2008 | Comments

Movie Drinking Games: Lakeview Terrace

Movie Drinking Games: Lakeview Terrace

Join in the housewarming party for Patrick Wilson and Kerry Washington, and have a drink to celebrate their new neighbor, Samuel L. Jackson.

By Kevin Carr on September 19, 2008 | Comments

Fat Guys at the Movies: Episode 83 – My Best Friend’s Fat Guys

Fat Guys at the Movies: Episode 83 – My Best Friend’s Fat Guys

Kevin and Neil are recovering from the righteous wind storm that swept through the Midwest… or at least they’re using that as an excuse for not having seen all the movies this week.

By Fat Guys at the Movies on September 19, 2008 | Comments

New Spirit Photos, And a Word from Samuel L. Jackson

New Spirit Photos, And a Word from Samuel L. Jackson

We haven’t talked much about Frank Miller’s upcoming film The Spirit in a while — and today is step one toward getting back on board with The Spirit — maybe.

By Neil Miller on September 18, 2008 | Comments

‘Afro Samurai’ to Slice Up the Big Screen?

‘Afro Samurai’ to Slice Up the Big Screen?

Apparently, Samuel L. Jackson’s experimental pet project, a Japanese manga 5-episode miniseries called “Afro Samurai,” might be coming to the big screen as a live action flick sometime in the semi-near future.

By Paige MacGregor on August 7, 2008 | Comments

Live from Hall H: Frank Miller Atones for The Spirit, Fans Get Up and Leave

Live from Hall H: Frank Miller Atones for The Spirit, Fans Get Up and Leave

When Lionsgate brought Frank Miller’s The Spirit to Comic-Con this year, it was in hopes that it would be embraced by true comic fans as just another great step in the world of adaptations. Unfortunately, it doesn’t all seem to be going as planned.

By Neil Miller on July 25, 2008 | Comments

Marvel Not Playing Coy About Tony Stark’s Hulk Cameo

Marvel Not Playing Coy About Tony Stark’s Hulk Cameo

Now that Tony Stark’s cameo in The Incredible Hulk is in one of the film’s TV spots, it is time to start speculating as to who the real surprise cameo will be…

By Neil Miller on June 9, 2008 | Comments

The Spirit Marketing Goes Outdoors

The Spirit Marketing Goes Outdoors

I’m not sure if you could consider this viral marketing, but for anyone who has no idea what The Spirit is, it certainly raises an eyebrow or two.

By Neil Miller on April 14, 2008 | Comments

Studio-Approved Photos From Frank Miller’s The Spirit — Boring.

Studio-Approved Photos From Frank Miller’s The Spirit — Boring.

We tried to show you all that was cool about The Spirit last week, but Lionsgate made us take it all down. This week, we see the film as they want us to see it, leaving us far less interested than before.

By Neil Miller on April 11, 2008 | Comments

Frank Miller’s The Spirit Set is Very Green — New Photos!

Frank Miller’s The Spirit Set is Very Green — New Photos!

Yesterday we showed you some advertising art from Frank Miller’s The Spirit — and it was awesome. Today, we have photos from the set with Sam Jackson looking badass — which is an even bigger dose of awesome!

By Neil Miller on April 4, 2008 | Comments

First Look: New Outdoor Poster for The Spirit!

First Look: New Outdoor Poster for The Spirit!

Lionsgate has sent us a look at the outdoor posters for the upcoming Will Eisner adaptation The Spirit, which is being directed by the legendary Frank Miller.

By Neil Miller on April 3, 2008 | Comments

Movie Review: Jumper

Movie Review: Jumper

Given the film’s premise, Jumper fails to explore a satiable amount of it’s myriad of possibilities.

By Nate Deen on February 16, 2008 | Comments

Drinking Games: Jumper

Drinking Games: Jumper

Please drink responsibly, and don’t piss off a white-haired Sam Jackson.

By Kevin Carr on February 14, 2008 | Comments

Frank Miller’s ‘Spirit’ is a Strong One

Frank Miller’s ‘Spirit’ is a Strong One

Frank Miller’s Spirit to receive two sequels…

By Robert Fure on February 13, 2008 | Comments

Movie Review: Jumper

Movie Review: Jumper

Contrary to popular belief, just having a cool concept has nothing to do with producing a good movie.

By Neil Miller on February 13, 2008 | Comments

Four New Images from Doug Liman’s ‘Jumper’

Four New Images from Doug Liman’s ‘Jumper’

Everyone seems to be anxiously looking forward to next summer for big, cool blockbuster flicks, but for some reason we can’t take our eye off of Jumper.

By Neil Miller on December 22, 2007 | Comments