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Black Friday Shopping Guide For Movie Lovers
Marvel
It's almost here — and no, we're not talking about Thanksgiving (though we hear that's coming up, too). We're talking about Black Friday. While the scariest biggest shopping day of the year can certainly bring out the worst in even the most well-intentioned shoppers, with a little pre-planning it can prove not too painful and very worthwhile. Get More »
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Sorkin Speaks: Steve Jobs Biopic Will Only Have Three Key Scenes
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Aaron Sorkin, the genius behind "The Social Network" and "The West Wing," is breaking his silence about Sony's upcoming Steve Jobs biopic.
Speaking at "Newsweek" and The Daily Beast's Hero Summit yesterday, the scribe du jour revealed a few key details about the flick, which is (loosely?) based on Walter Isaacson's bestselling biography of the late tech guru. Get More »
Filed Under: Movie News
| Source: The Daily Beast
Easy Last-Minute Halloween Movie Costumes for Slackers
All too often, the scariest part of Halloween is coming up with a brilliant, budget-friendly costume — especially if you've waited until the last minute again (really, when are we going to learn?).
But now that All Hallows Eve is almost upon us, there's no avoiding this monster-in-the-house any longer.
That's why NextMovie has prepared a simple list of easy-to-assemble ensembles sure to save you from squandering your precious Saturday afternoon in line at the local Halloween pop-up shop.
Filed Under: Features
The United States of Movies Summer Olympic Teams
This Friday will kick off the opening ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London, and though our old Revolutionary War adversaries might be our allies now, that doesn't mean the U.S. of frickin' A. isn't ready to bring the thunder.
Using our powers of make-believe and fantasy, we've assembled athletic champions from the entirety of movie history to give us a clear advantage towards the race for Olympic glory in every sport of the XXX Olympiad. Get More »
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Next Factor: 'Girl With the Dragon Tattoo' Star Rooney Mara
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It didn't take long for Rooney Mara to go from acting in student films at NYU to giving an on-screen Mark Zuckerberg (Jesse Eisenberg) a much-needed reality check in "The Social Network." Being handpicked by David Fincher for the lead in "The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo" is taking Mara to the next level. Plenty of high-profile actresses were vying for the role of Lisbeth Salander, a character beloved by fans of the Stieg Larsson books and original Swedish film trilogy. All eyes are on her as the protagonist of one of the most anticipated films of the season. Get More »
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Aaron Sorkin Breaks His Own Nose While Writing
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It's clear that choosing to work in Hollywood can be brutal, but for some, the pain is literal.
Aaron Sorkin, the Oscar-winning writer behind "The Social Network" and "The West Wing," knows just how rough it can be. No, seriously.
While working on a passage of dialogue in front of a mirror, Sorkin gave his best Zinedine Zidane impression and headbutted himself.
The result? A broken nose, which he showed off at Friday's Emmy awards reception in Los Angeles. Get More »
Filed Under: Movie News
| Source: LA Times
9 Movies to Watch Before Starting College
DreamWorks
Note to incoming college freshmen: Orientations and handbooks are only going to get you so far in life. You're going to need a rigorous arsenal of film knowledge to get you through these next four years, and we're here to help.
Consider the following nine films an essential primer on preparing for all aspects of college life. Within these hallowed films you'll find info on fraternities, dating, roommates, sports, road trips, law school and becoming a billionaire before graduation. And while we can't guarantee this list will help you graduate and find a job, it'll definitely make the attempt more fun. Get More »
'The Social Network' Sweeps 12th Annual Golden Trailer Awards
Columbia
Ah, the movie trailer -- the first date of the film world. This is where every flick shows off its best assets -- and tries to convince you to shell out your hard-earned cash to spend two hours with it.
A good trailer can make all the difference (and a bad trailer can kill a film before it even opens), which is why the Golden Trailer Awards give credit to those trailers that stood out from the crowd… even when the films they advertised, well, didn't. Get More »
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| Source: Golden Trailer Awards
'Inception,' 'The Social Network,' 'Super 8' Top Golden Trailer Award Nominees
Warner Bros.
With the editing of movie trailers quickly becoming an art in its own right, its only fair that the brains behind the stylish ads be rewarded for their efforts.
Enter: The Golden Trailer Awards.
This year marks the 12th round for the awards and, telling from the recently released nominees, should be spotlighting some of our favorite flicks from 2010 and 2011. Get More »
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| Source: The Golden Trailer Awards
2011 MTV Movie Awards Preview: Best Movie
Warner Bros.
Oscars, schmoscars. When it comes to the best movie of 2010, our friends at the MTV Movie Awards have their own ideas about which films should make the cut.
It was, in the end, a pretty cool year for movies. In 2011, we feasted on twisty thrillers, fantasy flicks about wizards and vampires, and a movie about some site called Facebook. All of them made us think, jump, swoon, laugh and even cry.
Who cares what the Academy thinks? We've got your Best Movie nominees right here.
Filed Under: Awards MTV Movie Awards
