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"The Woman In Black": Five Other Gothic Horror Movies

Posted 2/3/12 7:08 pm EST by in Commentary


Woman In Black

Daniel Radcliffe's new film, "The Woman in Black," builds off a rich tradition of the Gothic horror movies. It's the perfect excuse to look back at the movies that scared with floor creaks and swinging doors, and there are more than a few that you may not have seen recently, if ever.

Here is a look at some of our favorite Gothic horror movies in honor of "The Woman in Black."

"Nosferatu"
F.W. Murnau's silent vampire film may have unabashedly stolen from Dracula, but the film went down in history as an all-time classic. There are few images that are as iconic as Nosferatu disappearing in the sunlight during the finale. It may seem antiquated now, but this is the granddaddy of all Gothic horror.

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Our New 'Star Wars' Column Asks 'Why Is Boba Fett So Popular?'

Posted 2/3/12 4:50 pm EST by in Commentary


Boba Fett

To commemorate the return of Star Wars to your local megaplex (you probably already know that "Episode I: The Phantom Menace" in 3D hits theaters next Friday) we at MTV Movies have decided to give you a very special gift—a weekly blog devoted to all things "Star Wars."

In this very space I will be reporting, ruminating and ranting about a variety of topics relating to the film franchise that has always been near and dear to my heart. I’ll call this column The Comlink until I come up with something cooler – suggestions are most definitely welcome.

Today’s topic is a character who—although not my personal favorite—has become so big in the Expanded Universe that if he decided to enter the upcoming presidential election he’d probably win. He’s the guy who survived the belly of the Sarlacc and who legions of fans are hoping to see starring in the long-awaited live action Star Wars TV show. I’m talking about The Man-of-Few-Words, The Disintegrator, The Killer from Kamino himself… Boba Fett.

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How Harry Potter Would Handle 'The Woman In Black'

Posted 2/2/12 3:12 pm EST by in Commentary, Humor


The Woman in Black

"The Woman in Black" haunts theaters this weekend, promising to deliver a brand new side of Daniel Radcliffe that even his "Equus" fans have yet to see.

Of course, we've seen Radcliffe battle the supernatural before. Eight times before, in fact. Indeed, while we're excited to see how his turn as Arthur Kipps fares against a haunted house, we can't help ourselves from wondering how much easier a time he'd have getting rid of that pesky woman with his reliable Hogwarts education in tow.

With that in mind, keep on reading for five ways Harry Potter himself would deal with "The Woman in Black."

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Five Reasons To See 'The Grey'

Posted 1/27/12 4:00 pm EST by in Commentary, Five Reasons


Liam Neeson rejoins his "A-Team" director Joe Carnahan for the man-versus-nature thriller "The Grey," in theaters today (January 27). The ads might have you thinking it's nothing but wolf punching, but there's a lot more going on.

Here are our five reasons to brave the winter weather and go see "The Grey."

1. Liam the Badass is Back
Neeson seems to specialize in "Tough Guy In Charge" roles, and there aren't many characters more badass than John Ottway, an oil-rig employee who leads a rough band of plane crash survivors through the wilds of Alaska. Neeson is believable as the stern but caring father figure, who tries to keep his co-workers alive, and when he stares down those angry wolves, you don’t doubt that he can take them on with his bare hands.

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Five Ways The SAGs Predicted The Oscars

Posted 1/27/12 1:34 pm EST by in Commentary, Oscars


Jonah Hill

So much goes into predicting and ultimately deciding Oscar nominations that it can be difficult to decide which award shows to pay attention to and which to ignore. This week's Oscar nominations, however, proved that one award show in particular can be very useful in predicting some of the Academy's more surprising picks.

The Screen Actors Guild Awards announced their nominations weeks before the Academy's and showed that their picks should not be overlooked during award season. SAG both honored and turned away many of the same performances that the Academy shocked and snubbed earlier this week.

Here's our breakdown.

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'The Grey' Survival Guide: Do's And Don'ts In Wilderness Movies

Posted 1/27/12 11:00 am EST by in Commentary, Humor


Surviving a plane crash is no easy feat. Outrunning mythical wolves can prove even trickier, and not everyone can do it with as much ease as Liam Neeson in "The Grey." The survival thriller hits theaters today, and before you go off trying to rough it in the arctic yourself, do yourself a kindness by reading our do's and don't's for making it through such an ordeal.

Here is our list of "The Grey" survival tips:

DON'T Act Like A Jerk
Let's take this one off the table right away. If the audience isn't going to be rooting for you, they're going to cheer on the wolves once they get a hold of you. When it comes to an unlikeable character, the only thing more bloodthirsty than the supernatural wolves chasing you is the audience eagerly anticipating your demise. Be kind often and early, and you'll at least survive until the second act.

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SAG Awards 2012: We Pick The Winners

Posted 1/26/12 1:28 pm EST by in Commentary, Oscars


The Artist

One of the biggest surprises coming out the Academy Award nominations from Tuesday (January 24) was how significant the SAG nominees ended up being. No SAG nomination for Albert Brooks in "Drive"? No Oscar nomination for Albert Brooks in "Drive."

It might be easy to dismiss them, but the SAG awards mean a great deal in the grand scheme of all things Oscars. The winners there often repeat later at the Academy Awards. When actors are choosing the winners, people pay attention.

Here are our picks for the Screen Actors Guild Awards:

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Steven Spielberg's Moses: Casting The Biblical Icon

Posted 1/26/12 11:34 am EST by in Casting Call, Commentary


Steven Spielberg

Steven Spielberg is reportedly very close to signing on to direct a biopic of the biblical hero Moses, and that makes this Good Jewish Girl very happy. Of course Mr. Spielberg, VIJ (Very Important Jew), can be trusted to tell the story of Moses with his usual brilliance.

But who will be the lucky fella to portray the man who shepherded his people to freedom? Below, some casting suggestions!

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Demi Moore Drops Out Of 'Lovelace': What Does This Mean For Her Career?

Posted 1/25/12 11:43 am EST by in Commentary


Demi Moore

It's been a rough year for Demi Moore. Her highly publicized split with husband Ashton Kutcher following his cheating scandal led to a dramatic weight loss that received plenty of media press. After many months of the public focusing on her impending divorce, it seemed as though things were looking up for the 49-year-old actress when she signed on to the upcoming film "Lovelace," which stars Amanda Seyfried and Peter Saarsgard. But after being hospitalized on Monday for exhaustion and since being checked into rehab, it turns out that she won't be a part of the movie after all.

Moore's representative confirmed to People that she will no longer be playing female rights activist Gloria Steinem in the upcoming movie. This was the only upcoming movie on Moore's slate. So what does this mean for her film career?

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Oscars 2012: Nominations We're Actually Happy About

Posted 1/24/12 3:16 pm EST by in Commentary, Oscars


Oldman Tinker

Well, we finally know who will be competing for Oscar gold come Feburary 26, and with everyone everywhere talking about this year's nominees, a lot of people are ticked off.

So much of the post-nomination Oscar conversation gets swallowed up by the angry cries of snubs and shutouts. While we're just as mad about some of the nominations as you are (No Albert Brooks? No "50/50"? "Extremely Loud"?), there are plenty of nominations that came as pleasant surprises and have us really looking forward to Oscar night.

Here is the list of our favorite nominations.

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