Rick Ross and Jay Z meet Whitey Bulger in new 'Black Mass' trailer

Posted by · 8:47 pm · May 22nd, 2015

A new trailer for Scott Cooper’s “Black Mass” adds some style to the equation and continues to focus on Johnny Depp’s transformation into gangster Whitey Bulger.

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This 'Black Mass' trailer sets the stage for Johnny Depp's return to form

Posted by · 9:37 am · April 23rd, 2015

The trailer for Scott Cooper’s “Black Mass” gives us a nice, long look at Johnny Depp as Boston crime boss Whitey Bulger in what could be an awards derby player at the end of the day.

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'Grown Ups 2' leads this year's Razzie nominations

Posted by · 9:31 am · January 15th, 2014

“Grown Ups 2” is the clear “winner” of this year’s Razzie nominations, although the voters saved plenty of vitriol for summer flops “The Lone Ranger” and “After Earth,” and the star-studded comedy anthology “Movie 43.”

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Johnny Depp honors Christopher Lee at London Film Festival awards, as 'Ida' takes top prize

Posted by · 3:18 pm · October 21st, 2013

Singapore’s Oscar entry ‘Ilo Ilo’ wins for Best First Film.

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Tell us what you thought of 'Dark Shadows'

Posted by · 9:07 am · May 11th, 2012

The film hits theaters today.

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Trailer for Tim Burton's 'Dark Shadows' promises funnier vampires than 'True Blood' and 'Twilight'

Posted by · 5:25 pm · March 15th, 2012

Tim Burton’s work has been on a bit of a “meh” slope in recent years, and “Dark Shadows” was really starting to look like just another obvious piece of material for him to play around with before moving on to the next. But judging by the recently released trailer, the film might just have its share of inspired moments.

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Oscar's big miss: 'Edward Scissorhands'

Posted by · 11:57 am · February 23rd, 2012

Who doesn’t love watching a great fairy tale on screen? But how often do new ones arise that make us think “Wow, that’s something new,” while also being deep, funny, engaging and gorgeous to watch?

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Johnny Depp causes a stir in the Wichita film community

Posted by · 4:47 pm · November 11th, 2011

A casual comment from Johnny Depp on the “Rum Diary” press tour raises larger questions.

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