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Garrett Hedlund Doesn’t Want Two Franchises

At a time when most actors are happy to add as many franchises as possible to their plate (just ask Daniel Craig ), Tron Legacy star Garrett Hedlund would rather take on indies like On the Road , and that’s why he bailed on the Captain America shortlist . “To be in something that had a second and a third film following it, we felt that Tron already had that, you know,” he told Fade In . “To mix in another heroic character with that was not necessary. In short, we kind of always passed on it. I didn’t really think that was my gig.” [ Fade In ]

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REVIEW: Lottery Ticket Trades Its Urban Nerve for Easy Charm

Erik White wanted the housing projects in Lottery Ticket , his fractious wish-fulfillment comedy, to look like an “Everywhere, USA ” that would be relatable to all. Though he envisioned the story taking place in his hometown of New York City, circumstance led him to shoot in Atlanta, Georgia, largely on a complex of soon-to-be demolished projects with a pink-bricked, benignly institutional look. He carefully shot around any identifying signs or landmarks, ensuring that his generic, non-specific, ultimately unsatisfying take on a bullet-proof concept — an 18-year-old Foot Locker employee wins the lottery but is forced to wait out a long weekend within the cutthroat ecosystem of his community before he can claim the prize — is reflected in its hermetic, alienating aesthetic.

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Jon Voight on His New Fox Show Lone Star and His Reaction to Salt

Jon Voight’s new turn on the Fox drama Lone Star as the oil tycoon father of a young con-man (James Wolk) will likely establish him as a TV mainstay, substantiating a streak that began with his recent stint on 24 . We caught up with the 71-year-old legend at Fox’s “All-Star” party in Santa Monica to discuss the new series, his daughter Angelina’s new film, and his favorite film scene of all time.

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Check Out Michael Atkinson’s New Novel — Available Now!

Big props to Michael Atkinson, an esteemed critic who, when not wearing his DVD – and cable-connoisseur hat for Movieline, also happens to write the occasional mystery novel about Ernest Hemingway. Yes, that Ernest Hemingway. You’ll love it. His latest, Hemingway Cutthroat , is just out on bookshelves, and I am pleased to urge you: Pick it up! It’s a sequel to Mr. Atkinson’s Hemingway Deadlights ; both are available at Amazon and would make splendid additions to your summer reading list. Enjoy!

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Vampire Sex Explained

True Blood star Stephen Moyer recently provided Playboy with a graphic description of fanged fornication. “Unlike werewolves, who are very hot, vampires are steely cold, so sex with the undead isn’t going to get hot and crispy. There’s no heartbeat, no adrenaline rush as you get close to the moment. But in terms of speed and timing, you may be able to have sex that lasts for days. Vampire sex is muscular and physical, so it could be tiring for a human guy to have sex with a female vampire.” We’ll take your word for it. [ Playboy ]

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