Kathryn Bigelow is having a great year so far. For that matter, Summit Entertainment is having a great couple of years. They’re like the little movie studio that could.
At the Critics’ Choice Awards on Friday, Bigelow was named best director, and her film, the Iraq war drama “The Hurt Locker” from Summit, nabbed a best picture award.
Prelude to the Golden Globes and Oscars? We’ll know soon, as the Golden Globes airs tomorrow night.
 
“Crazy Heart” was a double winner, with Jeff Bridges claiming the best actor prize for his turn as hard-drinking country singer Bad Blake. The film’s theme …read more

Labor Day is never a good weekend to release a movie, and the top two movies brought in the usual small numbers. “The Final Destination” grossed $12.4 million, while “All About Steve” brought in $11.2 million.
Here’s the thing, though. Apparently, Fox is still pretty happy with those “All About Steve” numbers. According to Yahoo Movies, some Fox official said they were "thrilled with that number.” Apparently, they were expecting a lot less.
I expected more from the movie, awarding it only 2.5 out of 5 Geckos. It was interesting, but the trailer made it seem like it’d be …read more

With all the hype we’ve been hearing about "Inglourious Basterds,” it better be good! Here’s Brad Pitt talking up the movie on “The Today Show” this morning. The movie hits theaters Aug. 21, 2009. Check out all of Film Gecko’s coverage here.
 

Last week, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, among others, attended the Los Angeles premiere of "Inglorious Basterds" at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles, California.
Brad and Angie looked fabulous, as always, and it’s nice to see that Sarah Silverman got dressed up for the occasion, isn’t it? The movie hits theaters August 21, 2009.
 

I imagine I’ll be seeing some of the Cannes films at the Traverse City Film Festival in August. Until then, I’m reveling in hearing about the films and people involved in Cannes’ 12-day run, which ended tonight. 
“The White Ribbon” scored the coveted Palme d’Or, the festival’s top honor.  Jury president Isabelle Huppert presented Michael Haneke with the prize at the closing-night ceremony held in the Palais des Festivals.
It’s the first time a jury president has presented the award since Clint Eastwood gave the award to Quentin Tarantino for "Pulp Fiction."
Grabbing the Grand Prix award was Jacques Audiard’s …read more

Does Angelina Jolie know how to make an entrance or what? Check out the up-to-here slit in that dress! She and Brad Pitt attended the red carpet premiere of "Inglourious Basterds" at Cannes on May 20, 2009.
Director Quentin Tarantino’s take on World War II stars Brad Pitt as a U.S. army lieutenant leading a group of soldiers operating behind Nazi lines. The movie arrives in theaters August 21, 2009. Check out the trailer here.
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Well, it all makes sense to me now. When I heard that Quentin Tarantino was the guest mentor on "American Idol" this week, I went, what the…? But of course, it was all designed to publicize new footage from his upcoming film "Inglourious Basterds," in theaters Aug. 21, 2009. 
The clip shows some behind-the-scenes stuff, followed by a montage featuring Brad Pitt and our first look at Mike Myers in character. Pitt plays Lt. Aldo Raine, who’s in charge of eight Jewish-American soldiers tasked with invading France and killing Nazis occupying the area. I haven’t been that excited about this …read more

The trailer for "Inglourious Basterds" was just released, and it looks intense. At least with Quentin Tarantino on board as writer and director, it’s sure to be more intense than, I don’t know, Tom Cruise’s "Valkyrie." And much bloodier, too.
I’m not a huge fan of Brad Pitt’s acting, but let’s hope he does something besides just play himself like he usually does. He plays Lt. Aldo Raine, who’s in charge of eight Jewish-American soldiers tasked with invading France and killing Nazis occupying the area.
"The Basterds," as they’re known, have one job: screw up the German war machine. "Inglourious …read more

I always have trouble writing "Inglourious Basterds," because I just want to fix the typos. But I can’t, because that’s the official movie title. Anyway, the movie has a release date: Aug. 21, 2009.
Director Quentin Tarantino’s take on World War II stars Brad Pitt as a U.S. army lieutenant leading a group of soldiers operating behind Nazi lines. We’re certainly getting a lot of wars movies lately, aren’t we? "Valkyrie" "Defiance," and "Good," to name three.
Word has it that "Inglourious Basterds" takes a page from the Spaghetti Westerns of the 1960s and ’70s, in that it combines …read more

Ok, is it just me, or does Brad Pitt look like a 1970’s porn star with that moustache? Apparently, it’s for the Quentin Tarantino film he’s currently working on in Berlin called “Inglourious Basterds” (yes, it’s spelled that way). Anyway, see what Brad has to say to Larry King: