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Man of Steel: Script So-So, But Great Acting Lifts Film

WinchesterJune 12, 2013

“Man of Steel” is a stunningly good story… for the first third of the movie. It’s punctuated by great performances from Henry Cavill, Kevin Costner, Russell Crowe, and Amy Adams. Costner’s so good as Superman’s earth dad, he could nab a Best Supporting Oscar nom....

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Henry Cavill Reveals Downside of Wearing Superman Suit (watch!)

Keith GirardJune 7, 2013

Henry Cavill’s Superman suit has its drawbacks, and the “Man of Steel” actor revealed one of the biggest last night to Jay Leno on the Tonight Show. What happens when you have to go to the bathroom?...

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Man of Steel Can’t Resist Product Placement in New Trailer (watch!)

Keith GirardJune 6, 2013

Henry Cavill flashes from one disaster to another as Superman in a new, and final, trailer for the “Man of Steel.” Superman may be immune to most earthly threats, but he can’t escape Hollywood’s lust for product placements....

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Look! Up In the Sky! Superman Has No Underpants! Here’s Why

Keith GirardJune 4, 2013

Directed Zack Snyder is trying to give a grittier, more realistic feel to his Superman reboot “Man of Steel.” He and cast members explain many aspects of the new film in a new video featurette, including why one signature detail of Superman’s costume was left out. What no underpants?...

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Brad Pitt’s World War Z: Colossal Flop, Or Big Hit? (New Trailer!)

Keith GirardMay 30, 2013

Brad Pitt may finally have bitten off more than he can chew with his latest movie “World War Z.” With the last trailer now out before it’s June wide release, the flim has been pegged as everything from a colossal flop to a surprise hit of the summer....

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Laurence Fishburne as Daily Planet Editor Has Few Real Equals

Keith GirardAugust 3, 2011

Laurence Fishburne will become the first black actor to play Daily Planet editor-in-chief Perry White (ironic?) in the new "Man of Steel," a move in which art definitely doesn't imitate life....

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