Perhaps the best thing about Marvel’s recent lineup of Avengers films is that they’re not afraid to go dark. Iron Man 3 is no exception. Directed by Shane Black, it’s a slick, sharp, quirky movie that packs an exhilarating punch. The film finds “Tony Stark” (Robert Downey Jr.) in the midst of what seems like…
Billy Bob Thornton to star in ‘The Judge’
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Billy Bob Thornton has signed on to star in David Dobkin’s upcoming “The Judge.” Actors already cast in the film include Robert Duvall and Robert Downey Jr. For more information on the project, click here.
Robert Downey Jr. options ‘Black Mirror’ episode
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Warner Bros. has acquired the film rights to an episode of British sci-fi television series Black Mirror. Robert Downey Jr. is set to produce the picture. For more information on the project, click here.
Screenwriter hired for live-action ‘Pinocchio’
By Amanda Ack Screenwriter Jane Goldman (The Woman in Black) is in negotiations to pen the script for Warner Bros.’ upcoming Pinocchio film. Goldman’s hiring will hopefully increase the studio’s chance of officially landing director Tim Burton and actor Robert Downey Jr. for the project. For more information on the film, click here.
In Theaters: Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
So here we are at the inevitable sequel, with all of the same actors, and a few new ones. This time out we find Sherlock at a bit of a loss as he discovers that Watson plans on getting married. He needs his sleuthing partner, whatever will he do?