Critics love the film’s ‘badassness,’ but also point out its more emotional themes. By Todd Gilchrist Vin Diesel in “Fast & Furious 6” Photo: Universal Pictures
Critics are longing for the hilarity of the series’ first film, but applaud the sequel for its ‘fitting’ ending. By Todd Gilchrist Bradley Cooper and Zach Galifianakis in “The Hangover III” Photo:
Justin Bieber has told his beliebers not to listen to the “bull” written about him, during his acceptance speech at this year’s Billboard Awards. Picking up … http://www.youtube.com/v/A59DfIgZtwo?version=3&f=videos&app=youtube_gdata See original here: Justin Bieber slams his critics as he picks up Billboard Award
Does Tyler Perry make movies Black people should be proud of? Tyler Perry Defends Films And Dismisses Critics Tyler Perry talked about how he handles the criticism that is thrown his way and he says that the positive feedback that he gets from fans of his movies heavily overshadows the critics’ talk. Via HuffPo Live: “Here’s the thing about the critics, let me tell you this, I look for the truth in the critique, I honestly do. If there’s something in there that makes sense to me, I try to find and say ‘You know what, I thought that.’ But if it’s vitriolic, if it’s just venomous, I don’t pay attention to it. But for me, it’s very difficult because I have to hear the balance, right? So you have someone who says ‘This is awful, this is the worst thing I have ever seen.’ And then I’ve got a mother who’s sending me a letter saying, and these are real letters by the thousands on my Facebook page, ‘I was in an abusive relationship, I was able to get out when I saw Diary of a Mad Black Woman.’ One woman talked about having a cornea transplant and the first movie she wanted to see was mine. These are real stories that touch my heart in such a way that I’m thinking, why even pay attention to that when it’s the people that are moved and keep coming to see the films.” Tyler Perry knows what works and what doesn’t work for his fanbase. Translation: He does not care about the opinions of old white men who aren’t going to spend money see his movies anyway. Continue reading →
Critics throw up their thumbs for Fede Alvarez’s take on Sam Raimi’s horror classic, but they noticed a lack of scares and humor. By Kevin P. Sullivan Jane Levy in “Evil Dead” Photo: Sony Pictures Entertainment
If last week’s Olympus Has Fallen wasn’t enough White House Takeover for you, another very similar film just released its first trailer this week. Check out a full recap of the week’s movie news, trailers, and premieres, via our friends at Movie Fanatic. The Week’s Biggest Trailer: On Wednesday, the first trailer for White House Down , starring Channing Tatum and Jamie Foxx, came out. Yesterday, we saw a new Kick-Ass 2 red band trailer . Then today, the first 2 Guns trailer dropped, featuring Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg. The Week’s Biggest Casting News: An upcoming Young Adult adaptation added three relative-unknowns to the cast on Monday, as Ben Lloyd-Hughes, Ben Lamb and Christian Madsen join the Divergent cast . B.J. Novak was revealed to be in The Amazing Spider-Man 2 when director Marc Webb tweeted a still of the Office actor yesterday. And today, there’s some big news in the Marvel universe, as Robert Redford joined the cast of Captain America: The Winter Soldier . New Releases: G.I. Joe: Retaliation came out yesterday. According to this G.I. Joe: Retaliation review , it’s way better than the first film. The Host came out today. Read The Host review from our friends at Movie Fanatic. If you read our Temptation review , you know we didn’t much care for the film, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still go see it this weekend. The Place Beyond the Pines also came out Today. Check out The Place Beyond the Pines review . ffThe Week’s Biggest Trailers: The Week’s Biggest Trailers: The Week’s Biggest Trailers:
Miley Cyrus may be focused on music these days, but she took a few moments today to sit across from Ryan Seacrest and address her critics. Asked about her famous Twerking video , the star acknowledged her haters and told the host: “Alright, I can’t sing, I can’t act, I’m dumb, I’m a hilbilly, but I can twerk so whatever.” Miley Cyrus Talking Twerking Miley went on to say the video was shot spur of the moment and she was wearing a unicorn onesie because she knew she’d be changing into a new outfit at the photo shoot where it took place anyway. Watch Miley shake her booty, Twerking style , now!
Those who remain convinced that The Onion ‘s controversial Oscar-night tweet about Quvenzhané Wallis was really about the Beasts of the Southern Wild star and not about Hollywood hypocrisy should check out the below tweet from comedian and filmmaker Paul Provenza . Last week, I posted The Aristocrats director’s thoughtful deconstruction of The Onion’s joke, why it wasn’t about Wallis and why the fake news organization’s subsequent apology was problematic. The story got a lot of reaction and, in the wake of yesterday’s announcement that Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio had been elected the new leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis I , Provenza took the opportunity to riff on The Onion brouhaha, and to drive home the point that the joke is not about whoever is named being a cunt. Everyone else seems afraid to say it, but that new pope is kind of a cunt, right? @ TheOnion — Paul Provenza (@PaulProvenza) March 13, 2013 If you disagree and your ears are smoking like the Sistine Chapel’s chimney, sound off in the comments section below. More on The Onion controversy: ‘The Aristocrats’ Director Paul Provenza: The Onion’s Apology To Quvenzhané Wallis Was ‘Problematic’ Follow Frank DiGiacomo on Twitter . Follow Movieline on Twitter .
Like the drip, drip, drip of blood from a freshly mutilated corpse, the producers of Evil Dead have released two new video clips that reveal a little bit more of Uruguayan filmmaker Fede Alvarez’s super-gory remake of Sam Raimi’s horror classic. And, despite some disappointed critics, the movie is looking increasingly review-proof. What The Critics Are Saying About Evil Dead Alvarez’s blood-soaked Version 2.0 has generated a lot of buzz since its SXSW premiere, even if it didn’t universally wow the critics who’ve written about it. The headline of Chris Tilly’s IGN review called Evil Dead “A Brilliant New Take On A Horror Classic,” and Variety’s Joe Leydon wrote that “The rare remake that likely will be enjoyed most by diehard fans of its predecessor.” But other reviewers weren’t so generous. SlashFilm’s Russ Fischer groused, “look away from the gore and you’ll see a confused movie that lurches in different directions from one step to the next.” And Indiewire’s Eric Kohn wrote: “With simpler aims and oodles of blood, the new movie is a watered down scare-fest that works in spite of its formula by constantly frightening audiences into submission.” And yet, with the exception of Fischer, the aforementioned critics seem to agree that, whether or not Evil Dead holds up under their critical scrutiny, it is going to put asses in seats. As Kohn wrote: “The enthusiasm from SXSW may help kick off solid word of mouth, but this movie more or less sells itself with the trailer. ” The big question, as Leydon pointed out, is whether the gore factor “could literally scare off [audiences] accustomed to less explicit, PG-13 fare.” That could mean the difference between a great box-office take and merely a good one. New Videos Generating More Buzz As for the clips, the first is a relatively tame TV spot that’s more about ratcheting up tension than chainsawing off limbs. The second is a teaser for Wondercon, (where the film will be screened next) that features an intro by Alvarez and producers Bruce Campbell and Rob Tapert. [ Variety , IGN , SlashFilm , Indiewire ] Follow Frank DiGiacomo on Twitter. Follow Movieline on Twitter.
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