Tag: Sigourney Weaver

Copycat (1995) VHS Movie Review

by AnalogJonesTOF

Listen to Analog Jones try to solve the mystery of how William McNamara went from the most annoying character in Surviving the Game to a strong actor in Copycat.

Quick Facts
 Copycat is a psychological thriller that was released into theaters on October 27, 1995, on a budget of $20 million and made $32 million in the box office.



Top 5 Films in theater in October 1995

  1. Get Shorty
  2. Powder
  3. Vampire in Brooklyn
  4. Copycat
  5. Now and Then
Harry Connick Jr. as Daryll Lee Cullum in Copycat

Director: Jon Amiel
Writer: Ann Biderman and David Madsen
Producer: Amon Milchan and Mark Tarlov
Production Company: Regency Enterprises
Distributor: Warner Bros.

Cast
Sigourney Weaver as Helen Hudson
Holly Hunter as Inspector M.J. Monahan
Dermot Mulroney as Inspector Reuben Goetz
Harry Connick Jr. as Daryll Lee Cullum
William McNamara as Peter Foley
J. E. Freeman as Lt Thomas Quinn
Will Patton as Det. Nicoletti
John Rothman as Andy
Shannon O’Hurley as Susan Schiffer

Copycat (1995) VHS Movie Review

VHS Description
 “Crackling good. Nail-bitingly tense. Tautly directed.” -Janet Maslin, THE NEW YORK TIMES

The best-reviewed thriller of 1995 is Copycat, a sensational adrenaline pumper about the desperate hunt for a mass murderer with an elusive m.o.: he copies serial killers of the recent past.

He’s out there but who is he? When, where and how will he next strike? An ambitious San Francisco homicide detective (Academy Award winner Holly Hunter) and a noted criminal psychologist (Sigourney Weaver) piece together a jigsaw puzzle of crime as they close in on a fiend with a knack for staying a step ahead…and leaving a body behind.

Jon Amiel (Sommersby) directs “the smartest and most gripping thriller since The Silence of the Lambs” (Jack Mathews, Newsday). Dermot Mulroney, William McNamara, Harry Connick, Jr., Will Patton, and other co-stars bring extra heat to the film’s feverish race against time. For the ultimate in suspense and excitement, choose Copycat. But remember: he’s out there.

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Celebrate Global Fan Event ‘Alien Day’ April 26!

by AllieHanley

Die hard “Alien” fans get their own special day to celebrate their favorite Xenomorph. April 26th has officially been deemed Alien Day. So, bust out your Alien shirt and attend a screening of the classic movie that started it all “Alien” (1979).

This one-night screening event features the original “Alien” film starring Sigourney Weaver at participating RPX Regal Cinema theaters. Fans will enjoy the thriller plus be treated to footage from “Alien: Covenant” and a one-of-a-kind exclusive commemorative ticket. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, April 18th for “Alien” and for advance tickets for “Alien: Covenant” at regmovies.com.

For more information on all ALIEN DAY activities, go to www.AlienUniverse.com where they have a contest for original fan art, trivia, and will also have a live stream featuring a Q & A April 26th. Check the site for specifics.

Fans can also join the #ALIENDAY conversation on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

Geekscape Movie Reviews: A Monster Calls

by MCDave

Having given us one of the decades finest films in 2012’s The Impossible, it’s no exaggeration claiming J.A. Bayona as one of Hollywood’s most overlooked filmmakers. Bayona returns in 2016 with the late-year release, A Monster Calls, a touching examination the grieving process that’s gone completely unnoticed during the awards season frenzy. But no matter how often and for how long the Globes and Oscars continue to ignore his exceptional work, Bayona continues to represent a unique voice within the industry.

Newcomer Lewis MacDougall stars as Conor, a lonely boy struggling to come to grips with the painful reality of his mother’s (Felicity Jones) terminal illness. One night at 12:07pm, the imaginative boy is visited by an enormous tree monster (voice of Liam Neeson) who promises to return on three separate occasions to tell him three different stories. These visits and their messages serve as metaphors to Conor’s real-world experiences and help him confront the issues within his own life.

Visually masterful and superbly acted, A Monster Calls stands as another successful dramatic adaption from J.A. Bayona. Youngster Lewis MacDougall does a commendable job of carrying his first feature film, thanks in large part to a wide collection of supporting performances. Yet, it’s the always brilliant Felicity Jones who commands the spotlight with her soulful turn as Conor’s ill-stricken mother. Her omission from the awards season discussion in the Best Supporting Actress race is simply unfathomable, mainly because her quality of work refuses to go unnoticed. Structurally, there are a few contrived subplots sprinkled throughout the story, some of which unfold more effectively than others, but Bayona overcomes these flaws with sensational direction and eye-popping special effects. A Monster Calls isn’t an upper echelon entry like Bayona’s previous masterpiece, yet a clever and emotional finale allow the movie to stand as another formidable effort from an impressive filmmaker.

GRADE: 3.5/5

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NYCC 2016: ‘The Defenders’ Come Together At The Netflix Panel

by Bigyanks

Jeph Loeb, Executive Producer and Marvel’s Head of Television, moderated the NYCC panel Marvel and Netflix and was packed with surprise appearances and announcements. Is started off with the cast of ‘Iron Fist’ making an appearance to introduce the teaser trailer.  Surprise guests included an appearance by Erik LaRay Harvey (Diamondback), Jon Bernthal (Frank Castle/The Punisher), and Deborah Ann Woll (Karen Page), which it was announced that she will be joining the cast of ‘The Punisher’.

The end of the very end of the panel featured the biggest surprise of the night when the main cast of the ‘The Defenders’ united on stage for the first time. Charlie Cox (Matt Murdock/Daredevil), Krysten Ritter (Jessica Jones) , Mike Colter (Luke Cage), and from joined Finn Jones (Danny Rand).

There was one more surprise guest, Sigourney Weaver (Avatar and Aliens), and it was revealed that she would be playing the villain of the series. There was no announcement of who she would actually be portraying. There is no doubt that the Hand will be a force to reckon with, so maybe she will be a part of the clan.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBZtM8q2Z1g

Watch Neill Blomkamp And Sigourney Weaver Talk About The Next ‘Alien’!

by Derek Kraneveldt

Briefly: We were all pretty excited to hear last week that District 9 creator Neill Blomkamp is officially working on the next Alien film, and today both he and Sigourney Weaver had an interesting chat with Sky Movies while promoting Blomkamp’s March 6th release, Chappie:

http://youtu.be/Th8os-IfZhg

In the video, Weaver states that she would “love to take Ripley out of orbiting around in space and give a proper finish to what was such such an excellent story. When someone like Neill Blomkamp suddenly said ‘well, I’m interested in finishing the story,’ my little ears perked up.”

Blomkamp continues, “I want this film to feel like it is literally the genetic sibling of Aliens. So it’s Alien, Aliens, this movie.” So, by the sound of things, the next Alien may disregard Alien 3 and Alien: Resurrection completely.

Are you into Blomkamp continuing the once celebrated series? What if he disregarded the last two films? Sound out below!

James Cameron To Film Three Sequels To ‘Avatar’ Back To Back?

by Shawn Madden

An interesting piece of news that while unconfirmed could be entirely true. Showbiz 411 is reporting that James Cameron will shoot not one but three sequels to ‘Avatar’. The interesting part? He’s shooting them all back to back.

When “Political Animals” finishes shooting, see if you can follow Weaver’s schedule: she goes right into a new Christopher Durang play for a short run at Lincoln Center. Then she films “Avatar” 2,3,and 4 with James Cameron. That’s right: they’re making three sequels to the blue 3D phenom all at the same time. Weaver says she has no idea how long it will take,or how it’s going to work. “I just show up,” she said.

Do we really need three sequels to ‘Avatar’ though?