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Valkyrie Something To Look Forward To

December 21, 2008 By Polly

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In spite of the fact that Tom Cruise’s credibility has suffered from some serious blows (yeah, who can forget his sofa-jumping episode at Oprah?), we cannot discount his talent as an actor. This is the man who brought Jerry Maguire – among many other movie characters – to life.

Come Christmas Day, I find myself looking forward to seeing Valkyrie, Tom Cruise’s newest movie. It is actually more than a good movie – as many critics are already saying – as this year marks his 25th year since Risky Business, the film that many say made Tom Cruise into what he is today.

In Valkyrie, Tom Cruise plays a real life character. The last time that he did this was in the movie Born on the Fourth of July, which was way back in 1989. Undoubtedly, that movie was a success. Would Valkyrie prove to be the same?

Tom Cruise, the director and star of the new movie, has done as much as he could to make that possible. He actually did research on his own – research on Germany, its history, the Third Reich, and even met some of von Stauffenberg’s descendants; von Stauffenberg being the main character of the film.

What does the star have to say about his latest film?

Because the picture is a suspense-centered film, to really understand von Stauffenberg was obviously very important. You try to comprehend the kind of pressure he was under. Things he couldn’t even discuss with his children. The odds that he was up against, and to make the choices that he made — I found it to be inspiring and very interesting.

I am hoping that my anticipation – and yours – will not be unfounded.

Caviezel, Jackson are Blown

November 18, 2008 By Polly

Jim Caviezel has a new film project in which he will star opposite Samuel L. Jackson.

The new movie is an espionage thriller entitled Blown. Caviezel will play the role of Will Matlock, an MI5 operative who discovers a terrorist attempt to attack London. He will pit wits with Jackson’s Julian Lezard, a businessman.

Jim Caviezel will attempt to stop Samuel L. Jackson from destroying London in the espionage thriller Blown.

It’s a good thing that an actor of such immense talent like Caviezel is getting new movie assignments again.

Theron wants team-up with Cruise in The Tourist

November 5, 2008 By Polly

Oscar-winning actress Charlize Theron is reportedly interested in teaming with Tom Cruise in the movie The Tourist, a remake of the 2005 French Thriller Anthony Zimmer. The remake will be directed by Bharat Nalluri.

The story is about a female Interpol agent that employs an American tourist in capturing a criminal with whom she had a relationship with.

Production for the movie is set for March next year.

Brosnan, Cage in Polanski thriller

June 25, 2008 By Polly


Both Pierce Brosnan and Nicolas Cage are set to star in The Ghost, a political thriller under the direction of Roman Polanski. The movie is based on the Robert Harris novel that tells the story of a ghostwriter hired to complete the memoirs of a former British prime minister. In the course of his work he discovers secrets that would endanger his life.

Brosnan is set to play the role of the prime minister and Cage is the ghostwriter.

Shooting for the movie will begin in Europe this fall.

Johnnie To getting into Red Circle

April 16, 2008 By Polly

Awesome Hong Kong director Johnnie To is set to direct Red Circle. The movie is actually a remake of a 70’s thriller that starred Alain Delon entitled Le Rouge Cercle.

This remake is fast turning into one hell of a movie. Both Chow Yun Fat and Liam Neeson are currently in negotiations to co-star and To himself has said that he wants Orlando Bloom to be included in the cast. Consistent To collaborator Wai Ka Fai, is also part of the team. He is currently developing the script in close collaboration with To himself.

The movie will start production in June and will be shot in both Hong Kong and Macau.

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