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The Curious Case of Brad Pitt as Steve McQueen

The Curious Case of Brad Pitt as Steve McQueen

It’s pretty unlikely that news of Brad Pitt being cast as Steve McQueen is more than a rumor, but it’s not a bad idea. Unless it is.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on May 25, 2009 | Comments

Foreign Objects: Hunger

Foreign Objects: Hunger

Hunger is a grotesquely beautiful film that captures both a finite time in history and the enduring will of the human spirit. It features mesmerizing performances, powerful visuals, and a sensory experience unlike any other film this year. What it does not do is present a neutral and unbiased viewpoint.

By Rob Hunter on April 15, 2009 | Comments

Culture Warrior: The Cinematic Endurance Test

Culture Warrior: The Cinematic Endurance Test

This week, Landon looks at Hunger and asks why we watch movies that are hard to watch.

By Landon Palmer on April 13, 2009 | Comments

Trailer for ‘Hunger’ Will Leave You Speechless

Trailer for ‘Hunger’ Will Leave You Speechless

Intense and gripping, Hunger looks like the work of a seasoned veteran finally getting to make a passion project. We can all be jealous that it’s the director’s first feature film ever.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on March 30, 2009 | Comments

Steve McQueen Biopics Rev Their Engines

Steve McQueen Biopics Rev Their Engines

Two projects in development will chronicle the Hollywood icon’s monumental, tumultuous life.

By Robert Levin on March 24, 2009 | Comments

The 7 Must-See Monster and Alien Movies of the 1950s

The 7 Must-See Monster and Alien Movies of the 1950s

Is there anything more worth celebrating than B-movies of the 1950s? The aliens, the UFOs on strings, the rubber-suited monsters. There’s nothing else like it in cinema, and the genre is back in the spotlight with this week’s releases.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on March 23, 2009 | Comments

Catfights and Clyde: And Other Remake Related Issues

Catfights and Clyde: And Other Remake Related Issues

Celebrity catfights would normally promote a movie, but not even a smackdown between Hilary Duff and Faye Dunaway can induce me to see the remake of Bonnie and Clyde

By Maggie Van Ostrand on February 5, 2009 | Comments

Hell Yes: Steve McQueen Biopic In Development

Hell Yes: Steve McQueen Biopic In Development

One of the greatest American actors is getting a biopic. Now who do you get to play a figure that epitomizes cool and represents the American Spirit?

By Dr. Cole Abaius on January 14, 2009 | Comments