Christian Bale is having a pretty swell 2013 as the star of two fairly prestigious films, Out of the Furnace and American Hustle, but he also has a pair of highly anticipated Terrence Malick films on the horizon—or so we …

We’ve got a few casting stories to share this evening.  Briefly: The very funny Bill Hader is in talks to star in the indie comedy Lawless, produced by Mike White and David Bernad. Hailee Steinfeld has been tapped to star …

This week on Blu-ray a number of 2012 titles hit home video in the absence of older films.  Briefly: The Apparition (Blu-ray+DVD+UltraViolet Digital Copy Combo Pack) – $19.99 (33% off) Lawless [Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy] – $22.99 (43% off) Luck: The Complete …

When it comes to period pieces, I am a shallow man.  Put beautiful women (Jessica Chastain, Mia Wasikowska), strapping men (Tom Hardy, Jason Clarke, Gary Oldman), and Shia LaBeouf in Prohibition-era costumes, and I am 80% sold on your movie.  …

Dane DeHaan is having a great year.  After appearing on TV series like In Treatment and True Blood, DeHaan starred this year in Josh Trank‘s Chronicle, then acted alongside Shia LaBeouf and Tom Hardy in Lawless, and now he’s one …

This week on The Collision, we look back at the highs and lows of summer 2012, reflect on summer 2011, and look ahead to summer 2013.  We also talk about John Hillcoat‘s Lawless, and finish up with our recommendations. Click …

I wasn’t expecting fireworks over Labor Day weekend, so I shouldn’t be disappointed that none materialized. As expected, The Possession dethroned The Expendables 2 to bring summer 2012, officially, to a close. Title Weekend Total 1. The Possession $17,725,000 $17.7 …

I have a confession to make: I’ve dropped too much cash on sweet, sweet movie poster prints and frames the last month or so. In addition to my Mondo/Jock The Dark Knight Rises print (which was secured for me by …

Labor Day weekend has never been known for its extravagant grosses, and 2012’s holiday certainly won’t be bucking any trends. Lionsgate’s The Possession took Friday bragging rights (such as they were) with an estimated $6.1 million from 2,816 locations. Producer …

Directed by John Hillcoat and written by Nick Cave, Lawless tells the story of the infamous Bondurant Brothers, three bootlegging siblings in Prohibition-era Virginia. Forrest (Tom Hardy), Howard (Jason Clarke) and Jack (Shia LaBeouf) are entrepreneurs with a thriving local …