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'Get Smart' with "The Rock"!
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"Agent 23 is the greatest agent on the planet." -- Dwayne "The Rock' Johnson
Moviefone has debuted an exclusive behind-the-scenes clip from this summer's Get Smart, starring Steve Carell, Anne Hathaway (is it me, or does she look GOOD in this flick?), Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Alan Arkin. Above, watch as Dwayne (Johnson? Rock?) takes us through the trials and tribulations of his character, Agent 23. As Carrell points out in the video above, "Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is a formidable force. It's very emasculating to even be in a room with him because he sweats testosterone, whereas I sweat estrogen." Nice.
Watch the video above (or over on Moviefone), then head out to the theater to see Get Smart when it arrives on June 20 (trailers available here, here and here).
Moviefone Lists the Top 25 Sexiest Movie Couples
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One of the most important pieces to the cinematic puzzle is something you cannot buy -- chemistry. It's either there, or it's not. When it is, the relationship sizzles off the screen. When it's not, the whole experience is just plain flat and boring. In honor of the former, those cinematic supercouples, Moviefone has pulled together a list of the Top 25 Sexiest Movie Couples, and they've definitely hit many different forms of coupling -- the sexy women, the sexy men, the men and women, the rich man and the hooker, and just about everything in between.Aside from Pretty Woman, there's lots of other couples to choose from. The list starts with Catherine and Antonio in the Mask of Zorro -- for that scene we all remember with the sword and the disrobing. Of course, Moviefone lists Out of Sight, the movie that makes even naysayers praise J-Lo. There's also the classic Gone with the Wind, Stella groovin' with Taye Diggs and Angela Basset, Baby in the corner, and some super-sexy postman-ringing action.
Some placements and films will probably surprise you. I was surprised how close to #25 Naomi Watts and Laura Harring's tryst in Mulholland Drive was. But what do you think is missing? Personally, out of all the old-school couples on there, it's sad to see no Spencer Tracy and Katherine Hepburn. To me, they're THE couple. (Oh, that final scene from Guess Who's Coming to Dinner...) Check out the list and sound off below!
George Clooney and John Krasinski Go Unscripted
Filed under: Comedy », Sports », Fandom », Movie Marketing », George Clooney », Trailers and Clips »
I totally think it'd be fun to hang with George Clooney for the day. Not even for the attention, the women or the chance that Perez Hilton would write silly little things all over a photo of George and I. Fact is, the guy just looks like he has a good time with life (granted, good looks and millions of dollars probably help some). Above you will find an exclusive clip from Moviefone's latest Unscripted installment featuring Mr. Clooney and his Leatherheads co-star John Krasinski.
Not only did they ask each other questions YOU left for them right here on this very blog, but they also revealed plenty in the "unscripted" questions they asked one another. Who won a thousand bucks in a one-on-one basketball game behind the scenes: Clooney or Krasinski? Whose perfect date consists of drinking and yelling? And why do the boys care so much about Fifi from San Francisco? (Where are you Fifi -- you're a star now!) Check out the clip above, then head on over to Moviefone for the entire Unscripted interview. Fun stuff.
Leatherheads tackles its way into theaters on April 4.
It's March Madness -- Time for the Best Basketball Movies Ever!
Filed under: Sports », Fandom », Lists »
Sure, you've got Hoosiers, Hoop Dreams and (my personal favorite) White Man Can't Jump, but can you name the top 20 basketball flicks of all time? Not sure I can get past eight -- so major props go out to the folks at Moviefone for coming up with a list of the 20 best basketball films of all time, in honor of March Madness. Ah, the madness of it all; the teams, the brackets, the Cinderella stories. Where would we be in life without the Final Four?
Unfortunately, Air Bud and Eddie didn't make their list, but among the top 20 we have films like The Air Up There (oh, Kevin Bacon can do more than just dance), The Basketball Diaries (drugs and b-ball don't mix so well), He Got Game (he got Denzel, Jordan and Shaq), Space Jam (because we always desperately wanted Bugs Bunny and Michael Jordan to pair up on the big screen) and the recent Semi-Pro (Will Ferrell's 85th sports-related film). Of course there's a whole lot more -- including films I bet you've never heard of -- so make sure to dribble on over to Moviefone and vote for your favorites. Alternatively, feel free to enter your own write-in vote ... in case, ya know, Air Bud just happens to hit you in a personal place.
Moviefone's Spring Break Swimsuit Spectacular!
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If you're old and boring like me, chances are you're not heading out to some paradise for Spring Break this year. It's cool, though, because Moviefone has got you covered. They've had the unfortunate job of combing through thousands of photos, searching for the top shots of our favorite female AND male movie characters wearing their most beloved, adorable swimwear.
On the girls side, we have one of the more geek-famous shots of Princess Leia rockin' her slave bikini. (A personal favorite, if I may say so myself.) There's Halle Berry, Jessica Alba, Elizabeth Hurley, Ursula Andress -- trust me, you'll want to check out this gallery. The men also get their time in the spotlight (though none of them beat my rock-solid abs). Let's see, we have dudes like Matthew McConaughey (who takes his shirt off in every film just so he can wind up on a list like this later in the year), Jesse Bradford, Sean Connery and, of course, Daniel Craig. You be the judge of which Bond looks better in a bathing suit.
Head over here to check out the ladies, and over here to check out the guys. And make sure you vote for your favorites at the end.
Oscar Predictions from Around the Web
Filed under: Awards », Fandom », Home Entertainment », Oscar Watch »

Well here we are. The Oscars are only a few hours away. I was up early this morning ironing the pajamas I'm going to wear tonight while I, along with Kim Voynar and Scott Weinberg, live blog the hell out of the Oscars ceremony. In case you don't know, Kim will be up first live blogging the red carpet at 6pm EST, then each of us will be up front and center for each hour of the broadcast. We always have a ton of fun doing this, so make sure you stop by and say hello.
In the meantime, there's a slew of Oscar-related goodies to feast on. First up, Film School Rejects assembled a list of Oscar picks from across the web -- including predictions from Cinematical, Coming Soon, First Showing, IESB, Latino Review, The Movie Blog, Double Viking and Bullz-Eye. So to see how your picks stack up against those from around the web, head on over here.
Once you're done there, definitely skip over to our Oscars hub. In it, we've included our reviews for practically every nominated film, as well as all of our wacky Oscar predictions, images, polls, the works. Then, since it's only a hop, skip and a jump away, you should definitely check out Moviefone's Oscars Hub. They went all out this year, with a ton of fun galleries, polls -- heck, if it was a topic that could be written about, it's there.
So make sure you keep it tuned right here to Cinematical for the ceremony. We'll be live blogging and updating the winners in real time; it'll almost feel like you're at the actual ceremony ... except more funner!
Moviefone's Top 25 Romance Films of All Time!
Filed under: Romance », Fandom », Lists », Hold the 'Fone »
What makes a film romantic? Is it the setting, the dialogue, the actors, the sex? And when your snuggling up next to your significant other this Valentine's Day, which films will you prefer to slide into the DVD player? Moviefone has assembled the definitive list -- the top 25 romance films of all time -- and now it's up to you to decide what they got right, what they got wrong and what they didn't get at all. Of course, Casablanca tops off the list at number one (is there a list in which Casablanca is not featured in the numero uno spot?), but following closely behind are Titanic (#2), Wuthering Heights (#3), An Affair to Remember (#4) and Gone with the Wind (#5). Obviously, when we're talking romance flicks, they don't make them like they used to.
When it comes to films made within the past few years, we don't find one until Brokeback Mountain shows up at number 12, followed by Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind at number 15, and last year's Atonement at 18. Personally, I have a few issues with placement -- not so much with the films themselves -- like why Sleepless in Seattle is at 25 when it should've been higher. Films that didn't make the cut? Surprisingly, not many romantic comedies made the list. Even though they rely more on humor, some of us enjoy a little laughter with our cheesy romance. That being said, why not throw When Harry Met Sally a bone? Or even last year's Knocked Up? Either way, let us know what you think about the list below -- which films belong in different spots, which don't belong on the list at all and which are your favorites?
Katherine Heigl and Edward Burns Go Unscripted for '27 Dresses'
Filed under: Fandom », Movie Marketing », Hold the 'Fone », Unscripted »
Not long ago, Katherine Heigl was at the center of controversy after she had some choice words for the film that helped kick-start her big-screen career in a BIG way. That film was Knocked Up. And we had some choice words for her. Now, however, the gal is back in 27 Dresses, co-starring one of my favorite New Yawkers, Eddie Burns, and you can watch the two interview one another as part of Moviefone's latest Unscripted installment. After watching the video, I have to say Heigl is definitely back in my good graces. To say she's just a tad -- hmmm -- risque in this piece is a bit of an understatement. Case in point: Watch the part when they talk about Heigl's Emmy Award and the many different ways she utilizes it. I'd like to think she was joking. If not, then ... umm, yeah. Watch it yourself.
Their conversation doesn't stray too far from the movie, weddings, funky bachelorette parties and whether Heigl was a better kisser than Burns' wife Christy Turlington, but there's a fun, personal vibe there that's worth a watch. And for some reason, I came away from the whole thing with an urge to hang out with Heigl's father. Strange, I know, but you'll have to watch it to see what I'm talking about. 27 Dresses arrives in theaters on January 18, and you can check out their Moviefone Unscripted chat right over here.
Moviefone Picks The Best of Oscar's Best
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I wish I could say that Moviefone was picking the Eric Roberts action film Best of the Best for something -- maybe best film to wrap up the '80s? Isn't that movie great?! Roberts, Phillip Rhee, James Earl Jones, Chris Penn... Tae Kwon Do world finals. Okay, sorry. I had to reminisce for a second. Anyway, Moviefone has scoured through the Academy of Motion Pictures' picks for Best Picture over the years and have come up with a list of The Best of the Best, the Creme de la Creme. It's one thing to pick the good from the bad, but imagine trying to pick the best from the great -- not so easy!I have to say, they did a pretty decent job -- this list of 25 makes me want to stop everything and have an epic movie marathon. There's old and new, scary and romantic -- you name it, it's there. The list starts with Clint Eastwood's Unforgiven, chosen for being the first decent Western in a while (at the time). From there, you can check out Tom Cruise, a little George Cukor, a man who loves Chianti, one of cinema's classic leading Woody Allen ladies, an epic bridge in a military thriller, one infamous slap, a killer game of Russian Roulette, and even more! I might have said too much already, so just head over there and feast in some great cinema, and then weigh in on how your Best of the Best list would look.
EXCLUSIVE CLIP: Johnny Depp and Tim Burton on Their Working Relationship
Filed under: Horror », Music & Musicals », Thrillers », Fandom », Johnny Depp », Movie Marketing », Trailers and Clips »
We've already told you about Moviefone's excellent Unscripted video with director Tim Burton and his Sweeney Todd star Johnny Depp, but now Cinematical has an exclusive clip from their chat that was left on the cutting room floor. Ever wondered why Depp and Burton take on so many films together? How do they operate on set? Are they close enough to communicate with only their eyes? Interestingly enough, it appears the two men speak to each other in Vulcan -- which, of course, makes it that much easier to give and receive notes at a fast pace. Hmmm ... Vulcan? After watching the clip above, be sure to check out the full Unscripted interview over at Moviefone. It's extremely rare to watch Burton and Depp interview one another (using your questions, of which I believe we received roughly 1000 or more), so definitely take a few minutes and dive in. Use the video as a primer before heading out to see Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street when it hits theaters this weekend. Enjoy.









