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- Watch Live! 'Black or White' Star Kevin Costner's One-on-One With Mr. Moviefone
- 'Still Alice' Review: Julianne Moore Anchors Intense Alzheimer's Film
- 'Terminator: Genisys' Super Bowl Trailer Features Arnold & Action Galore (VIDEO)
- The 10 Most Buzzed-About Sundance Movies of 2015
- 'Insurgent' Super Bowl Trailer: Shailene Woodley Takes on Kate Winslet (VIDEO)
- Dan Aykroyd Praises 'Magnificent' New 'Ghostbusters' Cast
- Meet Elena, Disney's First Latina Princess
- Weekend Movies & TV: 'Black or White,' 'Chef,' 'The Blacklist,' & More (VIDEO)
- 'The Blacklist' Primer: 5 Things You Need to Know Before Sunday's Premiere
- 'Amira & Sam' Actor Martin Starr Loves These 5 Movie Pairs
- Watch the New 'Ted 2' Trailer and Laugh Your @$% Off
- #TBT: Chris Pratt Through the Years
- 27 Unexplainable Blunders From Your Favorite Sci-Fi Movies
- Best of Late Night TV: David Beckham's NFL Career (VIDEO)
| Watch Live! 'Black or White' Star Kevin Costner's One-on-One With Mr. Moviefone Posted:  For the latest AOL BUILD, Kevin Costner stops by to chat with Mr. Moviefone (aka Kevin Thompson) about his new movie, "Black or White." In the drama, Costner stars as a grieving widower fighting for custody of his granddaughter opposite Octavia Spencer. Check out the live interview as the actor discusses "Black or White," his career, and more.The live stream kicks off at 3 p.m. E.T. on Friday, January 30. "Black or White" arrives in theaters the same day. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| 'Still Alice' Review: Julianne Moore Anchors Intense Alzheimer's Film Posted:
The film is about characters dealing with early-onset Alzheimer's disease, a horrifying condition when a person loses not only their faculties, but a major part of who they are as they descend into dementia. Sounds cheery... So, good cast, huh? Alec Baldwin is pretty good as the dad, clearly playing the "supporting" role in this relatively underwritten part. It's an interesting change when the supporting partner is the male role, and it feels much more empty than the female lead. Then there's Kristen Stewart, an actor that continues to surprise with both her exceptional choices in roles and her capacity as an actress as she moves further away from the shadow of "Twilight." She's great once again, and given that she's choosing to play against the likes of Moore and Juliette Binoche (in Cannes hit "Clouds of Sils Maria") one can't think of a better acting school for her to develop her craft. She's still coming up, of course, but manages to hold her own against some of the finest actresses on screen, and that's not to be overlooked. What else does it have going for it? It's a touching, moving portrayal of this situation, and while at times it leans in the direction of a sappy film, it's rescued by some astute storytelling and sensitive performances. There are dozens of films that Moore has been in that have deserved the recognition that she's receiving for this one, and years from now this film may be best remembered as a footnote in her career, just as "Scent of a Woman" is hardly to be considered the definitive Pacino role. Still, it's a decent film that's emotionally raw, worth seeing if only to see how one of the masters of her craft single-handedly manages to rescue (along with the help of her castmates) a film from being a maudlin mess into a watchable, moving piece of cinema. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| 'Terminator: Genisys' Super Bowl Trailer Features Arnold & Action Galore (VIDEO) Posted:  A new TV spot for "Terminator: Genisys" is fast-paced, action-packed, and chock full of Arnold Schwarzenegger. The short clip features Sarah Connor (Emilia Clarke) directing the original Terminator (Schwarzenegger) to arm himself, and also has a shot of Schwarzenegger's memorable (naked) entrance from the first flick. There's also a school bus flipping over, and a few brief glimpses of the new bad guy, who takes a cue from "Terminator 2" and emerges from some flames. It all goes by pretty quickly, though judging by all the callbacks to the original series, we're guessing "Genisys" is more about fan service than plot. Catch the clip below, and see it debut on the airwaves during the Super Bowl on February 1. "Terminator: Genisys" is due in theaters on July 1. Photo credit: YouTube This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| The 10 Most Buzzed-About Sundance Movies of 2015 Posted: In the next few days, the Sundance Film Festival in snowy Park City, Utah, will officially wind down. The 2015 festival was notable for the sheer abundance of films that demanded critical attention and, eventually, intense bidding wars. Several smaller companies were left desperate for new films, while a number of filmmakers made notable breakthroughs. But only a handful can be considered the most buzzed-about in all of Sundance. These are the films that not only made an impact with audiences, both also resonated with critics and, in some cases, triggered a mad scramble for distribution rights. It's hard to forget, though, that most Sundance darlings have a hard time connecting with the mainstream, and films that have sold for oodles of cash (films like "Happy, Texas") have failed to recoup their big festival payday when released nationwide. But hey, let's hope for the best. These are ten of the films that had people buzzing the loudest in Park City.   This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| 'Insurgent' Super Bowl Trailer: Shailene Woodley Takes on Kate Winslet (VIDEO) Posted:  MTV has debuted a new trailer for "Insurgent" that features heroine Tris (Shailene Woodley) attempting to break free from the clutches of Jeanine (Kate Winslet). Unfortunately for Tris, her prison appears to be all in her head, and when she lunges at her captor, everything around her (literally) shatters and she's thrown into the void. A neat visual, it also serves as a metaphor for the entire "Divergent" series: Tris's world will never be the same, and she's currently adrift in uncertainty. Check out the clip below, and catch it on TV during the Super Bowl on February 1. "The Divergent Series: Insurgent" is due in theaters on March 20. [via: MTV] This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Dan Aykroyd Praises 'Magnificent' New 'Ghostbusters' Cast Posted:  The cast of the "Ghostbusters" reboot is officially in place -- Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Leslie Jones, and Kate McKinnon will be suiting up for the flick -- and original 'buster Dan Aykroyd could not be happier with the ensemble. In a statement, Aykroyd (who starred in and co-wrote the first two flicks) told The Hollywood Reporter that the fierce foursome had his blessing. "The Aykroyd family is delighted by this inheritance of the Ghostbusters torch by these most magnificent women in comedy," Aykroyd's statement said. "My great grandfather, Dr. Sam Aykroyd, the original Ghostbuster, was a man who empowered women in his day, and this is a beautiful development in the legacy of our family business." While Aykroyd's stamp of approval is pretty great, his reference to his great-grandfather is especially worth noting. Some diehard "Ghostbusters" fans may already know, but Aykroyd's family member was an early follower of parapyschology, and even corresponded with "Sherlock Holmes" writer Sir Arthur Conan Doyle about his Spiritualism beliefs. Aykroyd's own later interest in the subject, coupled with his family history, was part of the inspiration behind "Ghostbusters." Suffice it to say, having Aykroyd get on board with the new cast is a coup for the production, and perhaps could even signal a cameo for the original Ghostbuster. We can't wait to see what director Paul Feig and writer Katie Dippold have up their sleeves. "Ghostbusters" is due in theaters on July 22, 2016. [via: The Hollywood Reporter] Photo credit: Getty Images This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Meet Elena, Disney's First Latina Princess Posted:  Disney Junior is spinning off its popular "Sophia the First" TV series, and with it, introducing a new princess to the fold: Elena.The teenage Latina princess will star in her own show, "Elena of Avalor," and will be introduced during an episode of "Sophia." Elena, per Variety, "has been trapped for decades in the signature jeweled amulet that is one of best-known elements of the current kiddie series." The synopsis continues: Actress Aimee Carrero (ABC Family series "Young & Hungry") will voice Elena. "What excites us most is the chance to use distinctive animation and visual design to tell wonderful stories influenced by culture and traditions that are familiar to the worldwide population of Hispanic and Latino families and reflect the interests and aspirations of all children as told through a classic fairy tale," said Nancy Kanter, executive vice president and general manager of Disney Junior Worldwide, in a statement. Elena's episode of "Sophia the First" is currently in production, and will air sometime in 2016. Her standalone series "Elena of Avalor" will debut sometime later that year. [via: Variety] Photo credit: Disney This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Weekend Movies & TV: 'Black or White,' 'Chef,' 'The Blacklist,' & More (VIDEO) Posted: This weekend, Kevin Costner stars as a grieving widower fighting for custody of his granddaughter opposite Octavia Spencer in "Black or White," Jon Favreau's crowd-favorite movie "Chef" is available to stream on Netflix, and the Seattle Seahawks battle the New England Patriots this Sunday at 6:30 p.m. ET on NBC followed by the mid-season premiere of "The Blacklist," starring James Spader, directly after the big game.  Also in theaters this weekend:
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| 'The Blacklist' Primer: 5 Things You Need to Know Before Sunday's Premiere Posted:  "The Blacklist" is premiering in NBC's coveted post-Superbowl slot this Sunday, and we're kicking things off (note the football reference) with a roundup of everything you need to know going into the show's premiere.It's no secret that "The Blacklist" can be just as confusing as it is addictive, and the mid-season finale set a few important events in motion that are definitely worth catching up on. If you're in need of a "Blacklist" refresher before Sunday night's big premiere, we've got you covered with 5 things to remember going into the episode. And feel free to keep this list handy for when you inevitably need a break from yelling at your TV screen about Deflate Gate. 1. Alan Fitch Is Dead...Which Means Red Is Vulnerable Alan Fitch had a bomb strapped to his neck during "The Blacklist's" mid-season finale, and unfortunately Red was unable to disarm it. So, yes, his head exploded. This is a huge problem because Fitch happened to protect Red from a mysterious group of power players, and Red will only continue to have leverage over them if he proves that he's in possession of "the fulcrum." Fitch also requested that Red visit his safe in Saint Petersburg, so expect The Blacklist to be making a road trip to Russia sometime soon. 2. Red and Tom Are Working Together In what has to be the most alarming reveal in Blacklist history, Tom and Red are secretly in cahoots. These unlikely allies were shown meeting up in the last moments of the finale, wherein Red handed Tom an envelope of what appeared to be money and told him never to contact Lizzy again. Tom also reminded Red that "I never told her about us, not one word," which means they've been in each other's orbit for who knows how long. 3. Lizzy Still Loves Tom Tom might not be allowed to see Lizzy anymore (per Red's instructions), but that doesn't mean she'll stop loving him. Lizzy confided in Red during the mid-season finale and told him that her feelings for Tom prevented her from killing him -- which is definitely bad news for Agent Ressler, who's clearly infatuated with Lizzy. Will this love triangle develop further now that we've hit the back half of season two? With Tom ostensibly out of the picture, it's unclear. 4. The Task Force Is Suspicious Lizzy and Ressler are the only ones who know that Tom is the informant who led them to Fitch, which means they're both lying to their superior. No one's said anything out loud, but the abundance of side-long glances implies that suspicions are growing about how Lizzy spends her time, not to mention what kind of secrets she might be keeping from the group. 5. We Still Don't Know If Red Is Lizzy's Father If you're fuzzy on the details of Red and Lizzy's relationship status, know this: it's complicated. As of the mid-season finale, we still don't know for sure if Red is Lizzy's father, but their relationship is more paternal than ever. In fact, Lizzy closed out the episode by crying on Red's shoulder while he comforted her. If Red isn't Lizzy's long lost dad, there better be one seriously good explanation as to why he's so single-mindedly obsessed with her. Tune into "The Blacklist" special Super Bowl episode Sunday, February 1 on NBC. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| 'Amira & Sam' Actor Martin Starr Loves These 5 Movie Pairs Posted: Fifteen years after starring in Judd Apatow's "Freaks and Geeks," Martin Starr has over 75 credits to his name. This winter, the young actor adds his most impressive (and unusual) role to the list. In "Amira & Sam," Starr plays an army veteran whose unlikely romance with an Iraqi immigrant is put to the test when she is faced with the prospect of deportation. To celebrate the release of his new movie, we asked Starr for his five favorite movie pairs -- the more unlikely, the better! Check out the list above, and watch the trailer for "Amira & Sam" below. "Amira & Sam" arrives in theaters and VOD January 30.   This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Watch the New 'Ted 2' Trailer and Laugh Your @$% Off Posted:  Seth MacFarlane learned a valuable lesson last year when he unleashed his hugely expensive flop "A Million Ways to Die in the West" last summer: that he should make another "Ted." And he did. "Ted 2" will be out on June 26th, 2015, and the first rude, crude trailer has just been unleashed on an unsuspecting world (that's the new poster, just below it).It's pretty much everything that you would expect, and not much more. If you've seen the original film, about a grown man (played by Mark Wahlberg, who returns here) and his complicated relationship with the talking teddy bear from his childhood named Ted (MacFarlane, with a goopy Boston accent), then you know all you really need to know about "Ted 2," which sees Amanda Seyfried in place of Mila Kunis, who is also joined by Liam Neeson and Morgan Freeman. Not too shabby. After watching the trailer, are you ready to make another profane play date with Ted, or have you left it behind, like so many other toys?  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| #TBT: Chris Pratt Through the Years Posted: Chris Pratt skyrocketed to mega-fame in 2014 and it looks like he's not going to slow down in 2015. It was just reported that the "Guardians of the Galaxy" star may be in talks to headline the Indiana Jones reboot, and he's already the lead in this summer's highly-anticipated "Jurassic World." Pratt's sitcom "Parks and Recreation" wraps up this month for good, but it seems he's got plenty lined up on the big screen. You may recall he got his big break on TV, appearing in shows like "The OC" and "Everwood" almost a decade ago. Let's take a look back at Chris Pratt through the years and watch his evolution into one of Hollywood's hottest actors...  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| 27 Unexplainable Blunders From Your Favorite Sci-Fi Movies Posted: Sci-fi movies often dazzle and amaze audiences with imaginative interpretations of the future, mind-blowing visuals, and spooky, physics-bending twists -- but there's little to celebrate about the genre's onscreen mistakes. Or is there? From a glaring date blunder in "Back to the Future" to a blatant continuity error in "Alien," here are a few movie mistakes from sci-fi classics. As usual, all photos are courtesy of MovieMistakes.com.  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Best of Late Night TV: David Beckham's NFL Career (VIDEO) Posted:  If you're like us and value your sleep, you probably nodded off into your Ambien dreamland before the party started on post-prime time TV. Don't worry; we've got you covered. Here's the best of what happened last night on late night. David Beckham kicks off the late night roundup in the most literal way possible -- by chatting to Jimmy Kimmel about being an NFL kicker. Turns our David's been asked to use his famous foot in the NFL, and even got some practice while filming a commercial with Reggie Bush (in which he's sporting bright blonde Billy Idol hair, by the way). Elle MacPherson also stopped by "Jimmy Kimmel Live" to talk about being a supermodel in the 80s with Whitney Houston (yep, she started out by modeling) and Billy Joel. Best. Story. Ever. Rachel Maddow visited "Late Show" to talk about the 2016 election...more specifically, what a hot mess its going to be be. Her musings on Sarah Palin's potential campaign are hilarious to say the least. Finally, Katherine Heigl told "Conan" that she was so distraught over being flat-chested as a teen that she went on a religious fast praying for big boobs. Apparently, she now thinks God is getting revenge with the onset of gravity. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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