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- The sequel to Guy Ritchie’s 2009 version of Sherlock Holmes has a title: it will be called Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows. Ritchie will reportedly return as director, as will stars Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law as Holmes and Watson respectively.
- In what is perhaps a terrifying combination for some, Twilight series star Taylor Lautner will reportedly be teaming up with Michael Bay (Transformers 1 & 2, Bad Boys 1 & 2), this prospective project would not start filming until sometime in 2012.
- There were fears earlier this week that sci-fi sequel Men in Black III had hit scripting issues, although casting news continues to arrive. Alice Eve, the British actress best known for her work on She’s Out of My League has been cast as a younger version of Emma Thompson’s character, Olivia, in the film which is still set for release on May 25th 2012.
- Zack Snyder, director of films such as Dawn of the Dead and Watchmen will now not direct the sequel to his graphic novel adaptation 300. Snyder is currently working on the Superman franchise reboot, produced by Inception director Christopher Nolan.
The Brian Singer-helmed X-Men (2000) is showing on Channel 4 at 7:10pm on Saturday with ice skating comedy Blades of Glory showing on the same evening at 10pm on BBC3. Guy Ritchie’s British crime film Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998) is on ITV2 at 12:25am on Sunday. Controversial Kubrick-helmed Anthony Burgess adaptation A Clockwork Orange (1971) is on ITV4 at 10:05pm on Monday and Eminem-starring 8 Mile is on ITV4 at 10:00pm on Tuesday. Also on Tuesday is the critically-acclaimed drama 25th Hour (2002), which is on BBC1 at 11:20pm.
- Big Momma’s Like Father Like Son
A classic example of a franchise seemingly unable to die, this third instalment sees Martin Lawrence cross dress once again to go undercover, except this time not alone, as he does so with the aid of stepson Trent (Brandon T Jackson). For the few fans of the original films perhaps there is some humour here, though as with the first two films, the vast majority of critics strongly disagree.
- Justin Bieber: Never Say Never
A concert movie showing the real personality of the teenage celebrity that according to critics is surprisingly well-constructed. Inevitably, though, this will make money appealing to his fans and be completely ignored by everybody else.
- Confessions
A very interesting, and critically acclaimed Japanese schoolyard horror, in which two pupils murder a teacher’s child and she starts plotting her revenge. This leads to attempts to take revenge against her and a confused and nightmarish web of madness and despair, making for a brutal tale in which there are no innocents. Perhaps not as bloodthirsty as something directed by Takashi Miike (Ichi the Killer, Audition) with the BBFC only granting it a 15 certificate, although that’s certainly no reason to stop it being something well worth looking out for.
- Inside Job
Narrated by Matt Damon, this critically-acclaimed and Oscar-nominated documentary takes an in-depth look at the events that led to the recent financial meltdown. It is apparently fascinating, deeply engaging and the product of extensive research. This should make for an intelligent and impressive film, without the unfortunate grandstanding all too common from the likes of Michael Moore.
- Day For Night
A rerelease of Francois Truffaut’s magnificent 1974 classic that follows the trials and tribulations of a director and his cast, as they attempt to make a film. A wonderful, intelligent love letter to cinema - this is an exquisite film.
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