Category Archives: Universal Pictures

Movie Trailer: ‘Despicable Me 2’ Gets a Third Trailer (SQUEEEEE)

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Lou Devito

Yes, I am a grown man. An overgrown man at that. But I haven’t been as excited about an animated movie sequel since Toy Story 2, which came out when I was still a child and it was okay for … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies, News, Trailers, Universal Pictures | Tagged Al Pacino, Despicable Me, Dispicable Me 2, Ken Jeong, Kristen Wigg, Miranda Cosgrove, Movie Trailers, Russell Brand, Steve Carell, Trailers, Universal Pictures | Comments Off

Movie Review: ‘This Is 40’

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Nat Almirall

It’s a sort of sequel to 2007’s Knocked Up in the sense that it focuses on the supporting characters Debbie (director Judd Apatow’s real-life wife Leslie Mann) and Pete (Paul Rudd), both turning 40 the same week and juggling a … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies, Reviews, Universal Pictures | Tagged Albert Brooks, John Lithgow, Judd Apatow, Judd Apatow. Starring Paul Rudd, Leslie Mann, Megan Fox, This Is 40, Universal | Comments Off

Movie Review: ‘Les Misérables’

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Nat Almirall

I’ve read a lot of novels, and I’ve heard that Les Misérables is the best. I hadn’t read it, and I didn’t believe it. After seeing Les Misérables, I’m starting to. The film is based on the musical, but its … Continue reading →

Posted in Adaptation, Movies, Musicals, Reviews, Universal Pictures | Tagged Aaron Tveit, Adaptations, Alain Boublil, Amanda Seyfried, Anne Hathaway, Claude-Michel Schönberg, Eddie Redmayne, Helena Bonham Carter, Herbert Kretzmer, Hugh Jackman, Les Miserables, Musicals, Relativity Media, Russell Crowe, Sacha Baron Cohen, Samantha Barks, Universal Pictures, Victor Hugo, William Nicholson, Working Title Films | Comments Off

Movie Review: ‘Hyde Park on Hudson’

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Nat Almirall

The fundamental problem with Hyde Park on Hudson is that it promises so many interesting characters and so many spirited performances, and then focuses its attention on the dullest one. That’s not a reflection on Laura Linney’s performance as Margaret … Continue reading →

Posted in Comedy, Universal Pictures | Tagged Andrew Havill, Bill Murray, Elizabeth Marvel, Elizabeth Wilson, fdr, george vi, Historical Drama, hyde park on hudson, Laura Linney, Martin McDougall, Olivia Colman, Olivia Williams, richard nelson, Roger Michell, Samuel West, walmark films | Comments Off

Edgar Wright’s ‘The World’s End’ Gets A Beautiful First Teaser Poster

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

Edgar Wright is a filmmaker who everyone should be excited about. He managed the rare hat trick of having his first three films be very excellent AND rather successful. So when he announced one more go around with the stars of … Continue reading →

Posted in Comedy, Movies, News, Photos, Posters, Universal Pictures | Tagged Comedy, Edgar Wright, Movies, News, Nick Frost, One-Sheet, Poster, Simon Pegg, Teaser, The World's End | Comments Off

Monday Picks: ‘An American Werewolf in London’

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Douglas Barnett

In celebration of October and all things associated with Halloween, horror, and the macabre, this week’s pick is the John Landis comedy/horror classic An American Werewolf in London (1981). The film stars David Naughton, Griffin Dunne, and Jenny Agutter. After … Continue reading →

Posted in Academy Awards, Blu-Ray, Comedy, Cult Cinema, Directors, DVD, DVD Reviews, Horror, Monday Picks, Movies, Universal Pictures | Tagged An American Werewolf In London, Brian Glover, David Naughton, David Schofield, Frank Oz, Griffin Dunne, Jenny Agutter, John Landis, Rick Baker, Rik Mayall | Comments Off

Box Office Report: A Franchise Is ‘Bourne’ Again

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

It is really hard to take a franchise away from what made it a success, especially when most people consider the lead actor the pivotal piece of the franchise. Yet that was the task of The Bourne Legacy, which was comfortable swapping lead actors, … Continue reading →

Posted in Action, Box Office, Business, Comedy, Comics, Dark Knight Rises, DC, DC Entertainment, Movies, News, Universal Pictures, Warner Bros | Tagged Box Office, Diary of a wimpy kid: dog days, Hope Springs, Ice Age 4, Step Up: Revolution, TED, The Amazing Spider-Man, The Bourne Legacy, The Campaign, The Dark Knight Rises, Total Recall | Comments Off

‘E.T.’ Celebrates 30 Years Of Existence With It’s First Blu-Ray Release

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

E.T. is a film that was massively influential in its time. In the early 80’s this film transcended genres to become one of the most beloved movie experiences of a generation. It still resonates today as an important coming of age tale … Continue reading →