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The Rocchi Review -- With David Fear of Time Out New York!

Posted Apr 20th 2008 9:30PM by James Rocchi
Filed under: Tribeca, Festival Reports, Podcasts, Cinematical Indie, The Rocchi Review: Online Film Community Podcast

What are the most anticipated movies at this year's Tribeca Film Festival? And has that (relatively) young festival in fact found a voice yet? And what does Tribeca's premiering Baby Mama and Speed Racer at this year's fest say about the uneasy relationship between high art and big headlines in New York's media world? Plus, what the end of New Line Cinema says about the state of the industry, and can Warner Brothers market The Dark Knight while still honoring Heath Ledger? Joining us this week on The Rocchi Review to talk about Tribeca and summer entertainment is film critic David Fear of Time Out New York as we discuss all of the above and more ... Cinematical's podcast content now has even better sound quality, and is now in iTunes; you can subscribe at this link. Also, you can listen directly here at Cinematical by clicking below:

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From the Editor's Desk: Those New Joker Pics, Fan Letters

Posted Apr 2nd 2008 5:40PM by Erik Davis
Filed under: Fandom, From the Editor's Desk

Not long ago we posted three new Joker pics that were leaked online. After discussing the situation with a whole bunch of folks, we decided to remove them. They just spoiled too much of the film, and we at Cinematical did not want to be responsible for that. So, sorry. I know you all want your Dark Knight fix, as do we, but everyone needs to be responsible for how much Dark Knight they allow into their body. I don't need anyone to overdose on The Dark Knight today.* So you kids keep it in your pants and go about your business.

In other news, how much fun was April Fool's Day? I didn't realize how many sites would participate in the holiday, providing a slew of hysterical content to surf through all day long. Great job all around. Here's a wonderful email we got from a fan who (I think) thoroughly enjoyed our Justice League April Fools gag:

"I am calling for the immediate resignation or removal of Erik Davis from this now "so-called" cinema news site. That he would engage in such idiotic April Fools hijinks's is inconceivable. That management of this site would condone it is an even more ridiculous! If action is not taken, I will no longer be visiting this site, and will no longer patronize anyone who has advertised on this site. Shame on you, management. And shame is on you, Erik. I actually thought you were a "real" journalist. . . Thanks, "Mr. Glass."

I shall respond to this adorable reader email after the jump ...

*For the record, when I wrote this I totally was not thinking what you all thought I was thinking. I agree, in that context, it's a horrific joke in poor taste. But know that I wasn't going there; I was trying to go somewhere else with it. And believe me, if I was going there, I'd be the first to admit it.

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RvB's After Images: Raising Cain (1992)

Posted Mar 7th 2008 8:02PM by Richard von Busack
Filed under: Comedy, Thrillers, After Image

The double-role has been a favorite for movie audiences for a long time. Actors as different as Lon Chaney and Ronald Colman have indulged in the two-actors-for-the-price-of-one roles. In The Dark Knight, Aaron Eckhart will get to do a two-fer, playing a character who didn't get nearly enough to do in that Joel Schumacher fiasco. (Though I did very much enjoy the bifurcated Tommy Lee Jones' use of the pluralis majestatis, the royal "we.") Few double-roles, however, are as roundly a good time as Brian De Palma's Raising Cain, a reviled but rich melodrama derived in equal parts from Psycho and the equally scandalous Peeping Tom. Preposterous, invigoratingly silly, and done to a technical turn by Hitchcock's most devoted fan, this forgotten thriller gives John Lithgow -- kindly actor and easy-going TV star of Third Rock from the Sun --a chance to show his hulking, evil side.

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A Bit More on Anthony Michael Hall's 'Dark Knight' Role

Posted Aug 22nd 2007 1:34PM by Monika Bartyzel
Filed under: Action, Drama, RumorMonger, Comic/Superhero/Geek, Remakes and Sequels

Since we're all impatient buggers who can't wait until The Dark Knight opens to see who is playing who and what the plot will be like, there's some more scoop to chew on. Obviously, if you're sensitive about spoilers, skip the post -- this info talks about a specific scene and side-plot to the film. In May, Erik Davis posted that Anthony Michael Hall, currently being freaky on The Dead Zone, had signed on for a part in the movie. The actor said he wouldn't say who he was playing: "I signed a confidentiality agreement, and I can't say which part I'm playing because it affects the story. I can't give away the suspense - it's a $200 million surprise, and I don't want to be the guy to ruin it."

It seems like that expensive surprise is out of the bag, if some inside scoop shared with Hollywood Chicago is to be believed -- but I don't think it's that expensive of a revelation. Hall will play a reporter for the GCN who is really jealous of the lovely Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale). The guy must be one heck of a reporter, or come from money too, because he has the same car as Wayne -- a Lamborghini Murcielago. He finds out that Bruce is Batman and wants to use his work to out the secret (as an antagonist rather than a villain). The Joker (Heath Ledger*) isn't happy about this and sets out to stop him. Really, the source could've said that Hall's character challenges him to a sumo-suit duel and I would be happy -- the film has got a great cast and should be one heck of a ride.

[via IGN]

*Name corrected thanks to mbstrlbstr.

Eric Roberts -- Yes, Eric Roberts -- Joins 'The Dark Knight'

Posted Apr 25th 2007 11:02AM by Matt Bradshaw
Filed under: Action, Casting, Fandom, Newsstand, Comic/Superhero/Geek, Remakes and Sequels

More casting news for The Dark Knight, Christopher Nolan's new foray into the Batman mythos. Just a few days ago Jessica Barnes mentioned here on Cinematical that William Fichtner had joined the cast, and now, according to the LA Daily News, comes word that Eric Roberts will be playing a mafia kingpin. Not much else is mentioned about the role, but Cinematical's own Erik Davis posted last month that the character Sal Maroni will figure prominently in the new film, so it's probably not a huge stretch to assume this may be the character Roberts will play. In the comics, Maroni was the crime boss who threw acid in the face of District Attorney Harvey Dent (being played by Aaron Eckhart this time around), scarring him badly and driving him to become the villain Two-Face.

This isn't actually Roberts' first role with fanboy geek appeal. In 1996 he appeared in the U.S. made-for-TV movie Doctor Who, based on the long running British TV series, in which he played The Doctor's longtime nemesis The Master. And, of course, he currently plays the villainous Thompson on NBC's Heroes, so butting heads with super heroes should be second nature to him. His more mainstream roles of late have included the series The L Word, and Pandemic, a Hallmark Channel presentation in which he stars with Faye Dunaway and, surprisingly, does not play a bad guy.

One thing Roberts does make clear is that he likes to work. "I don't stop working. I'm a workaholic. I've resigned myself to the fact that I'm too overexposed to ever be a superstar, so I'm happy to be a working actor every day," he says in the LA Daily News piece. He also jokes about losing out on the Academy Award in 1985 when he was nominated for Runaway Train. "Once they gave my Oscar to the wrong person, I called my agent and said, 'From now on if there's one good thing about a project, I'll do it.' If the character is good, I'll do it. If the director is good, I'll do it. If the location is good, I'll do it."

Michael Keaton Spotted On Set of 'The Dark Knight'!

Posted Apr 23rd 2007 3:31PM by Patrick Walsh
Filed under: Action, RumorMonger, Comic/Superhero/Geek, Remakes and Sequels

Michael Keaton is one of my favorite actors. He is that all-too-rare performer who can make each line and every action feel as if it is happening for the first time. He's genuinely exciting to watch. The only grievances I have with him are that a) he works much too infrequently, and b) when he does work, it's too often in projects that are beneath him (Jack Frost, Herbie Fully Loaded, White Noise...let me just say Jack Frost one more time.) He hit his creative stride in the late 80's, showing his range in under-appreciated gems like The Dream Team and Clean and Sober, and with a very fruitful Tim Burton collaboration. That pairing brought us one of the all-time great comic performances in Beetlejuice and of course, Keaton as Batman in -- for my money -- the two best superhero films ever made. As far as I'm concerned, no other film Batman even comes close to Keaton, and I immediately associate him with the role. Kilmer sleepwalked through it, Clooney looked embarrassed (rightfully so), and Christian Bale bored me to tears. Keaton played the role largely straight, but it's the flashes of madness and manic energy that brought his Bruce Wayne and Batman to life. "You wanna get nuts? Let's get nuts!"

And now it seems Keaton has been spending time around the Chicago set of The Dark Knight! I did some hunting online and found that Keaton is shooting his directorial debut, The Merry Gentleman in Chicago right now, so it's possible he just stopped by to say hello. But the kid in me who saw Batman at the dollar show eight times can't help but hold out some sliver of hope that Michael Keaton might make some sort of appearance in the new Batman flick. I'm being realistic, I don't expect him to suit up and high-five with Christian Bale, or for them to fight crime side-by-side, but wouldn't it be a great touch to have a little winking cameo from (apologies to Adam West) the real Batman? Keaton did a similar fun little reprise of his Jackie Brown character Ray Nicolette in Out of Sight, so why not this? The fans would love it. Of course this is all pure speculation and dreaming, but we'll find out if it comes true when The Dark Knight hits theaters on June 18th of 2008.

Dark Knight Release Date and More

Posted Nov 17th 2006 10:30AM by Mark Beall
Filed under: Action, Box Office, Fandom, Comic/Superhero/Geek, Remakes and Sequels

Here's a quick look at the recent news regarding Chris Nolan's highly anticipated return to the Batcave:

ComingSoon is reporting an established release date for the second film to hit theaters. Apparently, Nolan and company are shooting for a July 18, 2008 date, which fits nicely into the "summer of 2008" time frame initially targeted by the studio. Yeah, it is a bit of a long wait, but it will almost certainly be worth it. Summer of '08 will be a hot time for superhero flicks -- are we in danger of oversaturation damaging box office receipts?

Show and Stay says talented costume designer Gary Page will start up work on the caped crusader and his friends shortly after he finishes his current work on the current Harry Potter flick. The man sure gets to work on some high-profile films, eh? I guess that's what happens when you're one of the best in the business. Designing the costume of one of the most popular superheroes in history has to be a great gig.

Finally, MTV is reporting Heath Ledger plans to start filming for The Dark Knight "sometime in the middle of next year" (Ledger's words). Again, this fits nicely into the expected time frame established by the studio. Ledger sure has some enormous shoes to fill when it comes to playing the Joker on screen. How many of you out there believe he'll be up to it? I still support him, even though I'm not quite sure why.

Bob Hoskins Would Love to be The Penguin

Posted Sep 10th 2006 4:06PM by Mark Beall
Filed under: Action, Casting, RumorMonger, Comic/Superhero/Geek, Remakes and Sequels

The first film had barely made it to the theaters before the rumor mill began spinning around a possible cast for the sequel. Batman Begins, under the direction of Christopher Nolan and with the acting talents of Christian Bale and Michael Caine, was an exceptionally well-received movie, and people knew instantly sequels would be on the way. It didn't take very long for said rumor mill to declare Oswald Cobblepot (that's the Penguin, for those of you who don't know) as a character in the next film. Several good names popped up relating to the character, including Bob Hoskins -- a personal favorite. Eventually the rumors died down, and Hoskins faded from the picture ... until now.

IESB recently showed up at the premiere for Hollywoodland, and got the chance to throw Hoskins one quick question: They chose the Batman issue, and asked if he had any involvement. Hoskins appeared taken aback by the question, and indicated that he had never been approached for the role. He did, however, say he would love the chance to work with Nolan, particularly in the Batman universe. Of course, this seems to be a prevailing sentiment in Hollywood these days; everyone wants a piece of the current successful superhero franchise.

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The Rocchi Review -- With David Fear of Time Out New York!

From the Editor's Desk: Those New Joker Pics, Fan Letters

RvB's After Images: Raising Cain (1992)

A Bit More on Anthony Michael Hall's 'Dark Knight' Role

Eric Roberts -- Yes, Eric Roberts -- Joins 'The Dark Knight'

Michael Keaton Spotted On Set of 'The Dark Knight'!

Dark Knight Release Date and More

Bob Hoskins Would Love to be The Penguin

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