Written by Anthony Sargon
Remakes need a purpose for existing, and the need to be in English does not constitute a valid purpose. Chan-woo Park’s 2003 film is highly regarded among film critics and audiences alike, and revisiting the story seemed unnecessary from the start. Spike Lee’s remake might impress folks who have never seen the original, but for those who have, the experience will prove far less satisfying.
Full Story"The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" blazed at the top of the North American weekend box office for a second week, earning $74.5 million in ticket sales, industry estimates showed Sunday.
The second installment of the blockbuster franchise had debuted last week with the sixth-best opening weekend of all time according to Exhibitor Relations (ERC).
Full StoryBillionaire gambling tycoon James Packer has reportedly found love with top Australian model Miranda Kerr, just weeks after both announced marriage break-ups.
Packer recently split with wife Erica Baxter, mother of his three young children, with the Sydney Daily Telegraph and other media saying he was now dating Kerr, who has parted ways with Hollywood heartthrob husband Orlando Bloom.
Full StoryPaul Walker, the star of the "Fast & Furious" movie series, died Saturday in a car crash that killed one other person north of Los Angeles, his publicist said. He was 40.
Walker died Saturday afternoon, Ame Van Iden told The Associated Press.
Full StoryWritten by Anthony Sargon
Alexandre Payne (The Descendants, About Schmidt) is arguably one of the most talented American filmmakers around, so I was particularly excited to watch his latest effort. Charming and endearing, “Nebraska” is a wonderful little gem that reminds audiences that American cinema is still alive and kicking.
Full StoryThe 64th Berlin film festival in February will award veteran British director Ken Loach an honorary Golden Bear prize for lifetime achievement and present a retrospective of his work, organizers said Friday.
Festival director Dieter Kosslick said the event would pay tribute to Loach's brand of humanist cinema portraying the lives of working-class Britons and his outspoken political engagement.
Full StoryCharles Saatchi says he has no knowledge of his ex-wife Nigella Lawson ever taking drugs — days after the release of an email in which he referred to the celebrity chef as drug-addled.
Saatchi testified Friday at the fraud trial of two former personal assistants, who are accused of spending the former couple's money on luxury goods. They deny wrongdoing.
Full StoryOld-time Elvis Presley fans and lots of newer, younger ones flocked to a new exhibit at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum Friday to see his stylish ID bracelet, custom-made motorcycle, eye-catching rings and military mementos.
The exhibit opened in conjunction with Elvis Presley Enterprises and includes more than 40 artifacts loaned by his Graceland mansion in Memphis, Tennessee.
Full StoryEx-Spice Girl turned fashion designer Victoria Beckham has guest edited the Christmas edition of Paris Vogue magazine, the publication said on Friday.
Beckham appears in seductive pose on the front cover of the magazine's December/January issue with her retired footballer husband David who is seen sporting a beard and dinner jacket.
Full StoryAn Australian hotel is declaring itself a graffiti Belieber, despite being at odds with the city government.
QT Hotel in the Gold Coast said it gave Justin Bieber permission to spray graffiti on its wall. The Canadian singer and others posted images online showing cartoon faces in fluorescent paint on an outdoor wall at the hotel in Queensland state.
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