The Loquacious Limey

[The Limey] So the music has faded, the red carpet’s rolled up and the whole endless ego-fest is over for a year. Or at least, until James Cameron demands a recount.
But of all the clues to be gathered from this glitzy debacle, two stand out above all: Having an original story helps to win the [...]

In yet another unjustified reboot, Oscar winner Adrien Brody has now signed on for Fox’s latest horrendous mistake – the forthcoming remake of Predator.
The 36-year old New Yorker will now join Robert Rodriguez’ upcoming retread of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s 1987 jungle-based romp, which Rodriguez is now writing along with some friends.
‘That 70’s Show’s Topher Grace is [...]

Since scoring a hypnotic debut in ‘Inglorious Basterds,’ his first major movie to be filmed outside Europe, Christoph Waltz is being widely suggested as Oscar material, and according to DHD he has now proved he deserves such high regard by landing one of the most coveted roles in any current production; The villainous ‘Chudnofsky,’ in [...]

We all know the scene – Some sad, B-list actor announces in a fit of egocentric frustration and unconvincing emotion that they’re ‘finished’ with acting.
Fade out…Fade up – ‘Six Months Later:’ The same desperate has-been whose pubescent tantrum was the first earthly clue most Producers had seen that they were even alive signs up to [...]

With Hollywood now clearly devoid of ideas it should come as little surprise that yet another desperate, cash-grabbing sequel is coming your way.
Having grossed $414+ million with ‘Bad Boys’ 1 and 2, the explosion-packed antics of Will Smith and Martin Lawrence as two Miami detectives with a worrying fetish for standing totally still while Michael [...]

Having been jointly culpable in creating some of the most intellectually-unfettered fare in the history of movies, three of the screen’s biggest names will now be sharing a scene.
Bruce Willis, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone have now signed to appear on-screen together in the upcoming movie, ‘The Expendables,’ which Sly will also write and direct.
Billed [...]

In further proof that Hollywood is fresh out of ideas and wasting their brain-cells in ‘recycle’ mode, Twentieth Century Fox has confirmed plans for an ‘Alien’ re-tread.
After the global success of the ‘Star Wars’ reboot, Fox are now working on a prequel to ‘Alien,’ the 1979 Oscar-winning tale that launched Sigourney Weaver’s career…and global insomnia. [...]

It’s been widely reported, even in blogs far less famous than this one that Bryce Dallas Howard will now play the role of Victoria in ‘Twilight: Eclipse.’   Some people were quite surprised by the news, and foremost among them was Rachelle LeFevre – who was Vicky in parts 1 and 2.
“I was stunned by Summit’s [...]

As co-writer of 1998’s double Oscar-winning hit, ‘Good Will Hunting,’ Ben Affleck has already proven his prowess for film. And now he’s returning to his other main love as Director.
The 38-year old Red Sox fan is now booked to direct and co-star in a new romantic crime-thriller from Warners called, ‘The Town.’ An adaptation of [...]

In news that should fill the nation’s basements with cheering, Sam Raimi has just signed on to direct a real-life portrayal of the massively popular, geek-friendly game, ‘World of Warcraft.’
Warner Brothers, in collusion with Legendary Pictures, their partner on such worldwide crowd-pleasers as “Batman: The Dark Knight,” and the tribal “300” have now confirmed the [...]