Filmmaker Neil Jordan returns with another vampire movie nearly two decades after the release of Interview with the Vampire. Byzantium stars Saoirse Ronan as Eleanor, a nomadic vampire who likes drinking the blood of the elderly. They treat her as an angel of deliverance. Eleanor wants to write her life story and share it to the world. It is the opposite with her guardian Clara (Gemma Arterton). She wants t ...

While in Israel, Barbra Streisand the world renowned singer and actress found a way, while being honored, to let people know about issues on her mind. The actress was on the receiving end of a honorary doctorate in Philosophy from Jerusalem’s Hebrew University when she spoke of her concerns over the treatment of women within the community of Orthodox Jews in Israel. Streisand called what she had read about ...

Tiger Eyes is based on Judy Blume’s bestselling novel. It is directed by Lawrence Blume, Judy’s son. It is a coming-of-age tale that’s full of emotions. Judy Blume has sold more than 80 million copies of her young adult novels since her first book was released in 1969. Blume is a groundbreaker. Her books have been banned in several schools and libraries because of her raw approach to controversial issues su ...

Superhero film the Man of Steel, by Warner Bros earned more than $113 million at the movie box office during its debut domestic weekend. The retelling of the story of Superman, earned another $12 million from its screenings on Thursday night, bringing its total take for North America to $125 million. Expectations prior to its debut were for box office receipts of between $75 million to as high as $130 milli ...

Shadow Dancer is about the perpetual violence in Northern Ireland in the 1990s. The movie is a thriller that takes place during that time. It has an interesting story that has a surprising twist in the end. It is based on a 1998 novel by Tom Bradby, who is also the screenwriter of the movie. Directing the movie is James Marsh. Shadow Dancer shows the ugly truth of the conflict. Clive Owen plays Mac, an MI5 ...

Director Zack Snyder said that Superman needed to be juiced up and roughen his good reputation. Together with producer Christopher Nolan, he comes up with Man of Steel. It feels like the franchise starts from scratch because it doesn’t have the humor and charm of the original Superman as well as the iconic performance from Christopher Reeve. Henry Cavill dons the red cape in Man of Steel. He plays the role ...

Pandora Media a radio business on the Internet, which is currently suing the group ASCAP, a performing rights organization, over its song licensing rates, was sued by ASCAP’s largest competitor, which is asking for fees that are more expensive. In a Manhattan federal court, Broadcast Music, Inc said in court documents that it had proposed a blanket fee for royalty it said was reasonable for the songs played ...

Sofia Coppola’s The Bling Ring is based on the real events involving a group of SoCal teenagers who robs celebrities such as Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan in 2008. They wear what they steal and document their crimes with selfies and uploading videos of their capers on YouTube. The Bling Ring benefits from Coppola’s sensualist nature. Before they are caught by the cops, the group has stolen more than $3 mil ...

Sony is releasing This is the End at the same time the Man of Steel comes out. The movie is a raunchy, R-rated apocalyptic comedy that manages to tickle one’s funny bone. But it is far from being perfect. There are some moments in the film that are not that funny. This is the End is not too consistent and feels a bit too long. When it tries to be funny, you can bet that you’ll find ourself laughing. It comb ...

One of the world most elegant women, Salma Hayek says she is not a fashionista. The Mexican-born actress said much of what she does regarding her dress is her way of trying to impress her husband, as she wants him to always have an attraction toward her. Hayek is 46 and married to 51-year old Francois-Henri Pinault. The French billionaire is the CEO of PPR, the big conglomerate that owns Bottega Veneta, Yve ...