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Movieline Recasts the Failed Summer Blockbusters

The L.A. Times goes overboard with its Inception coverage today , putting the Warner Bros. release on the front page of the business section with a story about how its box-office success is anything but a slam dunk. (Hmm, where have I read that before?) Cited amongst the reasons is the iffy starpower of Leonardo DiCaprio when compared with other A-listers like Will Smith and Brad Pitt. And, as it turns out, both of those actors were considered to lead Inception before DiCaprio signed on. If only! Why not apply this interesting production footnote to the other would-be blockbusters released already this summer? It’s time to recast the failures!

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Movieline Recasts the Failed Summer Blockbusters

Four Directors Up For Wicked Movie, But What Would Their Versions Be Like?

As my estimable colleague Kyle Buchanan reported yesterday , producers of the new Wicked movie musical have zeroed in on four possible directors for the film: Star Trek ‘s J.J. Abrams, Walk the Line ‘s James Mangold, Glee ‘s Ryan Murphy and Chicago ‘s Rob Marshall. But fortunately, my sister is dating a guy who is cousins with a girl who went to camp with this one dude who works in Universal’s mailroom, and was able to get me each director’s pitch for their vision of Wicked . Click ahead to experience the wonder.

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Was Amélie Really the Best-Shot Film of the Last Decade?

That’s what 17,000 voters at American Cinematographer — the house journal of the American Society of Cinematographers — have expressed in a new poll, the results of which were slipped over Movieline’s transom this morning. The dates considered are actually 1998-2008, which I guess means Avatar will have to wait for its peer-anointed glory. But back to the original question: Amélie ? Really? Read on for the rest of the Top 10, a bucketful of runners-up, and to contribute your own choice.

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Was Amélie Really the Best-Shot Film of the Last Decade?

Actually, It’s Called Football: 5 Things Other Than The World Cup That Are Way More Popular Outside America

After Landon Donovan’s triumphant last-minute goal last Wednesday, it seems like Soccer Fever has hit America. Unfortunately, it’s a bit of a low-grade fever, maybe running a toasty 99.7, rather than the 106 degree scorcher that soccer brings out virtually everywhere else in the world. It’s just a sad fact of our country — some may certainly love it, but by and large, the U.S. just isn’t that into The World Cup. But don’t feel bad, soccer! Here are five other things that are way more popular outside America.

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8 Actors Who Haven’t Been Shortlisted for a Superhero, But Should Be

These days, it seems that every actor in Hollywood has made the shortlist for a new superhero movie — and that could be a liability for the onslaught of comic book movies to come, since casting directors are always on the hunt for the hot new up-and-comer, not the guy who got cut before his final Captain America screen test. With that in mind, then, Movieline has assembled a list of eight men who are superhero-ready, yet haven’t been named as a close contender for any past roles.

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8 Actors Who Haven’t Been Shortlisted for a Superhero, But Should Be

Bradley Cooper In a Tank, and 4 Other Over-the-Top Movie Premiere Entrances

In this crowded movie season with global premieres almost every day, how can a star make sure his own arrival stands out? By arriving in a wacky vehicle, of course! Bradley Cooper’s tank entrance to the A-Team premiere last night is only the latest example of the lengths that an actor must go to in order to make a splash, though the results are often more dorky than over-the-top macho. Here are five of the best examples.

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Bradley Cooper In a Tank, and 4 Other Over-the-Top Movie Premiere Entrances

Idris Elba as James Bond, and 5 Other Roles That Could Benefit From Color-Blind Casting

The recent superhero boom has been a godsend for every young white guy in Hollywood, but what about the non-white actors who can’t even get an audition for the title roles in Thor or Captain America ? The buzz surrounding Donald Glover’s attempt to try out for Spider-Man is indicative of a wider problem: big action tentpoles are what traditionally launched black movie stars like Will Smith, but when those tentpoles are replaced by comic book adaptations, there are far fewer starring roles out there for anyone who isn’t a handsome white guy in his twenties. Can Hollywood think bigger? We’ve taken 6 iconic roles (both superhero and action hero) that have traditionally cast from a pool of white actors, and expanded that pool quite a bit. Here are our suggestions for casting directors who want to think outside the box:

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Idris Elba as James Bond, and 5 Other Roles That Could Benefit From Color-Blind Casting

A Bob Dylan Birthday Celebration: A Rundown of His Greatest Film Work

Bob Dylan turns 69 years old today, providing us with the perfect opportunity to reflect on his massive legacy and cast a necessary light upon his contributions to film history. Fans of Dylan’s older and newer work can finally plenty to mine in his cinematic trove, from original soundtracks to Academy Award-winning songs to even a memorable acting role. Join us as we single out six of the songwriting titan’s best-loved film ventures, and please pardon the cameo by Katie Holmes.

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13 Subtly Different Ways to Tie a Tie (Videos)

Filed under: Videos , Fashion , Lists , How To The necktie as we know it today (the four-in-hand) was one of countless innovations born out of the Industrial Revolution. Since then, four primary knots have emerged: the four-in hand, the Pratt, the Half-Windsor and the Windsor. However, according to research at Cambridge’s Cavendish Laboratory, up to eighty-five knots are possible. Granted, you wouldn’t want to wear most of them, but there are a few, like the Victoria, that you might find quite fetching. Full Windsor Half Windsor Four-in-Hand Victoria Pratt St. Andrew Prince Albert Nicky Oriental Cross Cavendish Plattsburgh Bow Tie Share Continue reading