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Video: Jamie Bell and Genesis Rodriguez Laugh, Joke, and Talk Stripping Down For Man on a Ledge

Molly Goodson — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:08:16 PST

Jamie Bell and Genesis Rodriguez bring the heat and the humor to the upcoming Man on a Ledge, and the hot onscreen couple did not disappoint when we sat down at their recent press junket in Beverly Hills. Jamie is an old pro at this point, but newcomer Genesis held her own on the big screen, and she was the one who had the hard task of stripping down for the cameras. We chatted about how Jamie helped protect her during that risqué scene and how much fun they had together on set. Check out our chat and see Man on a Ledge when it comes out Jan. 27.

Is Evan Rachel Wood Engaged?

Allie Merriam — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:59:26 PST

Jane Eyre: Needs More Fire

Lauren Bradshaw — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 05:05:00 PST

Multiple miniseries and movies have taken on Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre, so is another adaptation of the classic novel really necessary? Perhaps not, but director Cary Fukunaga's beautifully shot retelling is still a worthy addition to the previous versions of the tale. It stays loyal to Bronte's material while retaining the book's gothic soul.

Mia Wasikowska stars as the literary heroine, a governess at a sprawling but dreary estate called Thornfield Hall. The film begins when a distraught Jane flees Thornfield and is taken in by clergyman St. John Rivers (Jaime Bell). Though Jane won't tell John about her past or where she comes from, the audience sees all of it via flashbacks, beginning with Jane's difficult childhood under the watch of her cold-hearted aunt (Sally Hawkins). Fed up with Jane, the aunt sends her away to the strict Lowood charity school, where Jane grows up with little human connection. Once she's old enough, she lands the job at Thornfield under the aloof Edward Rochester (Michael Fassbender) and mysterious events begin to occur in the house. It's a lot of ground for the film to cover, but by encapsulating Bronte's story, we get more insight into Jane, instead of focusing on her relationship with Mr. Rochester. The downside is that their romance could have benefited from the extra attention and development.

Find out why it's worth seeing after the jump.

Channing Flies High on The Eagle's UK Premiere

Lindsay Miller — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 14:35:29 PST

Channing Tatum joined his costars at the London premiere of The Eagle this evening, stopping to sign autographs for fans as he made his way into the theater. The battle epic opened in the States last month, but Channing and the film's other main man, Jamie Bell, just kicked off their UK press tour this week. Channing played an officer in the Roman army in the physically demanding period piece, and took advantage of the brief break between promotional duties to get surgery on his leg and recover close to home. The actor is overseas for now, but fans here can get a good look at him in the shirtless spread he posed for in the latest issue of GQ.

Watch, Pass, or Rent: The Eagle

BuzzSugar — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 15:01:34 PST

If you're looking for a new movie release to check out at the theater this weekend, I can offer some guidance on what's worth the price of admission. Listen up to find out whether I think you should watch, pass, or rent Channing Tatum's new battle drama, The Eagle!

The Eagle: A Battle to Stay Awake

Shannon Vestal — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 03:05:00 PST

Channing Tatum's Roman Empire drama The Eagle emerges beneath the shadow of many other battle epics before it. It begs the question: Can Tatum and his film possibly stack up against benchmarks like Russell Crowe's Gladiator? The movie capitalizes on the opportunity to attract a younger audience with Tatum and his costar Jamie Bell (all grown up since his Billy Elliott days), and with their requisite physiques and boyish exuberance, they intrepidly wield the swords and shields of the time.

Tatum stars as Marcus Aquila, an officer of the Roman army with a lot to prove. His father, an officer before him, had led his soldiers (the ninth legion) into battle in Northern England, never to be seen again. Lost with them was a golden emblem of an eagle, representing the legion and Rome's honor. The mystery surrounding the disappearance of the army unit haunts Marcus for multiple reasons: he grieves the loss of his father and bears the disgrace of his family's name. He's convinced that if he can search out and find the eagle, and figure out what happened to the lost legion, he'll restore his father's honor. It's a plot that may play out well in the novel the film is based on, The Eagle of the Ninth, but Marcus's personal quest isn't compelling on the big screen. Find out why The Eagle doesn't take flight when you

read more. Due to the danger of the journey - the destination, Caledonia, was a deadly place for a Roman soldier in those times - Marcus brings just one companion, his slave Esca (Bell). Esca hails from the territory Marcus is about to infiltrate, and hates his master based on the Roman/Briton rivalry. However, once the men take on the perils of the expedition together and must resort to teamwork to survive an encounter with the savage "seal people," they forge a deep bond. It's a predictable development, but it's ultimately the movie's sole source of entertainment. The plot progression to this friendship is mind-numbingly boring; the film rolls along at a snail's pace, punctuated occasionally by battle scenes that are remarkably unexciting. Which brings me to the film's other major problem: the dialogue. The script is dumbed down so much that even though the story is easy to follow, you can't help but feel insulted. Beyond that, some lines are so cheesy my jaw dropped, including a closing exchange between the two main characters that feels lifted from an '80s buddy comedy. The Eagle tries hard to be an epic film, but the only thing epic about it is how dull it is.

Movie Preview: Channing Tatum Puts on Armor in The Eagle

Shannon Vestal — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 15:30:04 PST

He may be posing as a high school student for his next role, but Channing Tatum is going back further than that in this trailer for The Eagle, set in the second century AD. Tatum plays a Roman soldier named Marcus Aquila who embarks on a daunting journey to clear his father's name. He must uncover what happened to his father's legion of soldiers, known as the Eagle of the Ninth (which is both the title of the book the film was adapted from and the original title of the movie), after they have gone missing during wartime in Northern Britain.

Marcus Aquila is accompanied by his slave, Esca (Jamie Bell), and though the two men have an adversarial relationship at first, it looks like they become allies in their quest. However you feel about Tatum, this movie looks appealing for those who appreciate armor-clad battle epics, and it's directed by Kevin McDonald, who was behind The Last King of Scotland and State of Play.

To watch the preview, just

Jane Eyre Trailer: Not Your Typical Period Snoozefest

Lauren Bradshaw — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 09:30:00 PST

At first glance, you might write off Jane Eyre as just another classic novel adapted for the big screen. It has all the requirements: romance, muted colors, a bullheaded heroine, Dame Judi Dench. But like Charlotte Brontë's literary work, the movie's preview has a dark spirit (and threatening music to boot). Boring period film this isn't. In fact, it's kind of spooky.

Mia Wasikowska stars as Jane, a young governess under the frosty Edward Rochester (Michael Fassbender). While in his employ, Jane experiences several mysterious occurrences in the house, giving the film its horror edge. If you've read the book, you know the source of the unexplained phenomena; if you haven't, perhaps you're better left surprised. Watch the trailer when you

Who's Your Pick to Play the New Spider-Man?

BuzzSugar — Thu, 27 May 2010 15:30:58 PDT

The Spider-Man reboot is moving forward, and apparently director Marc Webb has narrowed down his choices for the perfect young Peter Parker. It's down to five young up-and-comers, and while you may not recognize their names, their faces might look familiar. Click through and vote for who you would cast as the next Spidey.

Link Time! Alicia Silverstone Bites Into a Vampire Romance

BuzzSugar — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:30:38 PST

Alicia Silverstone is joining Amy Heckerling's vampire comedy Vamps - News Briefs
A new, longer trailer for Toy Story 3 - Vulture
Calling all Hogwarts fanatics: the Wizarding World of Harry Potter website is live - MTV Movies Blog
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas is being remade. Bring back Dolly! - Cinematical
The Griswold Vacation reboot is going to Wally World again - /Film
Alex O'Loughlin to play the lead in Hawaii Five-0 - PopWatch
Pierce Brosnan, Ed Harris, and Jim Gaffigan head to Salvation Boulevard - Collider
First photos of Robert Pattinson filming Bel Ami - PopSugar
The new Spider-Man will be out in 3-D on July 3, 2012 - Hollywood Insider
Jamie Bell, Judi Dench, Sally Hawkins, and Imogen Poots join the cast of Jane Eyre - The Playlist
The 25 worst romantic comedies ever - Inside Movies