One of my more anticipated films this year is Ricki and the Flash, which features Meryl Streep as a singer/guitarist who has put music ahead of her family. Although she tries her best to reconnect with her grown kids (Streep’s own  daughter Mamie Gummer and Sebastian Stan), certain wounds are hard to heal.
Future Flicks: Alexandra Daddario Signs on to “San Andreas”
Alexandra Daddario, who will be seen this summer opposite Dwayne Johnson in San Andreas, has signed on to director William H. Macy’s road trip comedy The Layover.Â
Ginnifer Goodwin & Jason Bateman Headline “Zootopia” Voice Cast
Once Upon a Time’s Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman (Arrested Development) will headline the voice cast of Zootopia, Disney’s 2016 animated flick that’s set in a mammal filled metropolis.
“American Idol” Elimination – Rayvon Owen Progresses With Open “Heart”
Rayvon Owen may have been eliminated last night on American Idol, but he’s positive about the road ahead. Though he missed the finale cut by one week, the Richmond, VA. native be part of the tour and doesn’t take his Idol journey for granted.
Dolph Lundgren Talks Tony Jaa Fight & “CAST” Involvement
Along with headlining Skin Trade, Dolph Lundren also serves as a producer and co-writer on the feature. The story centers on Nick (Lundgren), a detective who travels to Bangkok to seek revenge on the gangster/human trafficker (Ron Perlman) who brought tragedy upon his family. Tony Jaa (Ong-bak) is the Thai detective who aids in Nick’s quest.
DVD Review: “The Mentalist: The Complete Seventh And Final Season”
Now out on DVD, The Mentalist: The Complete Seventh And Final Season closes out the journey of eccentric criminal consultant Patrick Jane (Simon Baker), and this collection features all 13 episodes plus the new featurette “Patrick Jane: An Uncommon Man.”
“The Third Man” 4K Restoration Hits New York & Los Angeles
My favorite press release of the year hit my inbox this morning, as the 4K restoration of director Carol Reed’s classic The Third Man is hitting New York’s Film Forum for a two week run starting June 26 and L.A.’s Nuart on July 3. Showings in San Francisco, Seattle, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., and other cities will soon follow.
Ryan Gosling Eats Cereal, Pays Tribute To Ryan McHenry
Scottish filmmaker Ryan McHenry gained his share of attention for his amusing Vine series “Ryan Gosling Won’t Eat His Cereal.” McHenry died this week from osteosarcoma, and Gosling gave a fitting tribute.
Charlize Theron Is “Touched” By “Mad Max: Fury Road” Role
Charlize Theron is no stranger to fantastical, futuristic driven narratives (Prometheus), and now she stars in Mad Max: Fury Road as Imperator Furiosa, a leader of a group who bumps into the road warrior himself, Max Rockatansky (Tom Hardy).
Madden NFL Cover Vote Highlights Top NFL Playmakers
