Hayley Atwell Replaces Gemma Arterton In War Photographer Robert Capa Biopic

By:  Nick Venable Despite a similar place within the visual medium, films about photography and photographers aren’t as numerous as one might think. (And honestly, how terrible would an Anne Geddes flick be?) But a biopic about famed Jewish-Hungarian war photographer Robert Capa has been in the works for years, and hasn’t always been limited to just one project. Close Enough looks to be close enough to production that we’ll … Continue reading Hayley Atwell Replaces Gemma Arterton In War Photographer Robert Capa Biopic

Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters Gets A Sequel As It Crosses $200 Million Mark

By:  Kristy Puchko With January typically relegated as a dumping ground for movies that the studios can’t figure out, no one at Cinema Blend was looking forward to Tommy Wirkola‘s delayed revisionist fairy tale Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters…except for me. I’d enjoyed the Norwegian director’s bizarre and bloody brand of humor in the Nazi-zombie movie Dead Snow, and I can’t get enough of Jeremy Renner. So, I … Continue reading Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters Gets A Sequel As It Crosses $200 Million Mark

Saoirse Ronan The Latest To Join Ryan Gosling’s How To Catch A Monster

By: Nick Venable When most Hollywood stars make their directorial debut, they opt for something cheap and independent, perhaps a story of a love not meant to be, or the struggle experienced by one character. Even a simple crime drama. But not Ryan Gosling, the actor whose first venture into music was the gothic and monster-minded duo Dead Man’s Bones. A noir fairy tale mystery seems like … Continue reading Saoirse Ronan The Latest To Join Ryan Gosling’s How To Catch A Monster

Jessica Chastain Up For Iron Man 3 Role As A Quick-Witted Scientist

By: Katey Rich Jessica Chastain was undeniably one of the biggest breakout stars of 2011, with roles in a series of prestigious and generally great films that culminated in her Best Supporting Actress Oscar nomination for The Help. But her resume thus far lacks the kind of giant blockbuster that makes you a household name– and that’s an oversight she seems ready to fix. According … Continue reading Jessica Chastain Up For Iron Man 3 Role As A Quick-Witted Scientist

Gemma Arterton Goes For Dark Comedy The Wright Girls

Gemma Arterton, who broke out in movies so promisingly with a peppy but brief role as Strawberry Fields in Quantum of Solace, seems to have hit a skid recently. That high-profile role along with her work in the dark indie The Disappearance of Alice Creed seemed to promise huge talent, but she got lost in the background of back-to-back noisy blockbusters Clash of the Titans … Continue reading Gemma Arterton Goes For Dark Comedy The Wright Girls