Movie Review: "Captain America: The First Avenger"

Seen on: July 20, 2011

The players: Director: Joe Johnston, Writers: Stephen Mc Feely, Christopher Markus, Cast: Chris Evans, Hugo Weaving, Tommy Lee Jones, Hayley Atwell

Fact of interest: To achieve the "Small Steve" effect at the beginning of the movie, Chris Evans was filmed as himself and digitally "carved out" most of his height and bulk.

The plot: The origin story of superhero Captain America. Undersized runt Steve Rogers wants desperately to enlist in the Army and join the war effort in WWII, but he is turned down repeatedly, until he is chosen for a secret experiment that turns him into a super soldier.

Our thoughts: Since the early news and images started leaking out regarding "Captain America: The First Avenger," hope has run high among the fanboy community. The expectations for this adaptation and the lead up to the upcoming "The Avengers” have been great.

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Movie Review: "Easy A"

Seen on: August 28, 2010

The players: Director: Will Gluck, Writer: Bert V. Royal, Cast: Emma Stone, Patricia Clarkson, Amanda Bynes, Penn Badgley, Dan Byrd, Alyson Michalka

Facts of interest: Will Gluck also helmed "Fired Up!"

The plot: Emma Stone plays a teenager spreading a lie about losing her virginity. Next thing you know, she's the center of attention at her high school...

Our thoughts: I’ll have to give “Easy A” a C. No, I didn’t exactly hate Will Gluck’s new comedy about a high-school chick spreading a bunch of lies, but the film simply failed to live up to my expectations. It’s definitely a step up from Gluck’s previous disaster “Fired Up!,” but when it comes to ideal comic timing, he’s not quite there yet. He’s close for sure, but this latest effort misses the mark a tad too often.

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Exclusive 'Easy A' Behind-the-Scenes Featurette

Will Gluck's new comedy "Easy A" hits theater this weekend, and we've got your exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the film starring Emma Stone, Stanley Tucci, Patricia Clarkson and Amanda Bynes.

After a little white lie about losing her virginity gets out, a clean cut high school girl (Emma Stone) sees her life paralleling Hester Prynne's in "The Scarlet Letter," which she is currently studying in school.

Cam Gigandet, Stanley Tucci, Patricia Clarkson, Thomas Haden Church, Alyson Michalka and Amanda Bynes. Check out the featurette below to see what Stone and the filmmakers have to say about the flick.

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Watch the first 10 minutes from 'Easy A'

Screen Gems is promoting the release of Will Gluck's comedy "Easy A" by letting you watch the first 10 minutes from the film starring Emma Stone. It's a decent comedy for sure, and it opens in theaters Friday.

After a little white lie about losing her virginity gets out, a clean cut high-school girl (Emma Stone) sees her life paralleling Hester Prynne's in "The Scarlet Letter," which she is currently studying in school.

Cam Gigandet, Stanley Tucci, Patricia Clarkson, Thomas Haden Church, Alyson Michalka and Amanda Bynes co-star in the film, which has some funny moments and conveys its messages in an original way.

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Eight clips from 'Easy A' with Emma Stone

Emma Stone is about to invade theaters with her new comedy "Easy A," and we've got eight brand-new clips from the Will Gluck-directed film, which opens Sept. 17, 2010. Watch them all after the jump.

After a little white lie about losing her virginity gets out, a clean cut high school girl (Stone) sees her life paralleling Hester Prynne's in "The Scarlet Letter," which she is currently studying in school...

I've seen it and can say that Emma Stone definitely delivers the goods, even though the story isn't quite as awesome as it sounds. That's all I can reveal for now. Stanley Tucci and Patricia Clarkson co-star.

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Here's the new poster for 'Burlesque'

The feature poster for Steven Antin's upcoming musical drama "Burlesque" has hit the Web, and you can check it out after the jump. Yes, it features both Cher and Christina Aguilera, and it's actually not that bad.

The film tells the story of a waitress who works a club and ends up stealing the show on the big stage. Aguilera plays a small-town girl who finds love and success in the club, and Cher plays the club owner.

Stanley Tucci plays the manager, and Kristen Bell, Cam Gigandet, Alan Cumming co-star in "Burlesque," which hits theaters Nov. 24, 2010. Decent poster, but I'm still not sold on this thing at all. I wonder why.

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Christina Aguilera in mediocre 'Burlesque' trailer

It looks and sounds like a movie we've seen before. It stars Cher, who sounds like she's reading straight from her script. It also stars Christina Aguilera as a singer. Can "Burlesque" be any good? Well... maybe.

The first trailer for Steven Antin's upcoming musical drama is now online, and you can see it below. It's the traditional story of a waitress who works a club and ends up stealing the show on the big stage.

Aguilera plays a small-town girl who finds love and success in the club, and Cher plays the club owner. Stanley Tucci plays the manager, and Kristen Bell, Cam Gigandet, Alan Cumming co-star in "Burlesque."

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Sony picks up Meryl Streep/Tina Fey comedy

Meryl Streep and Tina Fey will play mother and daughter in "Mommy & Me," and Sony Pictures has officially picked up the comedy project, which Stanley Tucci will direct. Tucci also helmed "Blind Date."

The Hollywood Reporter says no story details are being released, but the film will obviously deal with all the problems and funy aspects that come with mother-daughter relationships.

Joby Harold penned the treatment. Streep starred with Tucci in "Julie & Julia" and "The Devil Wears Prada." Fey, the "30 Rock" star, was last seen in "Date Night." She will next be heard in "Megamind."

Watch Emma Stone in 'Easy A' trailer

The first trailer for Will Gluck's upcoming comedy "Easy A" is now online, and you can check it out after the jump. Scripted by Bert V. Royal, the film stars Emma Stone, Cam Gigandet, Stanley Tucci, Patricia Clarkson, Thomas Haden Church, Alyson Michalka and Amanda Bynes. Release is Sept. 17, 2010.

The synopsis of the film: After a little white lie about losing her virginity gets out, a clean cut high school girl (Stone) sees her life paralleling Hester Prynne's in "The Scarlet Letter," which she is currently studying in school – until she decides to use the rumor mill to advance her social and financial standing.

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Eric Dane joins 'Burlesque' musical

I thought they were done casting Steve Antin's upcoming musical "Burlesque," but I guess I was wrong. The latest to join the party is Eric Dane, the Dr. Mark Sloan dude from "Grey's Anatomy."

Is that a bad thing? You tell me, because I never really watched that show. Anyway, Dane joins a cast including Christina Aguilera, Cher, Kristen Bell, Cam Gigandet, Alan Cumming and Stanley Tucci.

Aguilera plays a small-town girl who finds love and success in a Los Angeles neo-burlesque club. The Hollywood Reporter says Dane plays a businessman planning to buy the club. He also falls for Aguilera.

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