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New DVD Releases: 'Resident Evil 5,' 'Total Recall' and More

James Rocchi — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 23:46:45 +0000

New DVD releases, Blu-ray and streaming this week: goofy glee club action in 'Pitch Perfect,' kid-friendly fun in 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days,' Colin Farrell in the 'Total Recall' remake and more zombie-killing in 'Resident Evil: Retribution.' 'Resident Evil: Retribution' DVD/Blu-ray Who would have thought that plucky Mila Jovovich would become [...]

'Total Recall 2' –- Why It's a Shame the Remake Likely Won't Get a Sequel

Christopher Campbell — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 19:30:04 +0000

The new version of ‘Total Recall’ is different from the original in many ways, but one thing that sadly remains similar is the opening box office gross. Back in 1990, $25.5 million was enough to be the biggest debut of the year. In 2012, an initial earning of $26 million is barely enough to crack the top 25. Given that the remake cost a lot more than the first film, even with inflation considered, the numbers are quite a disappointment. So, once again we can put to sleep the prospect of a ‘Total Recall 2.’

Weekend Box Office Report: Batman Crushes 'Total Recall'

Jacob Hall — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 18:45:32 +0000

Hey there, 'Total Recall.' You know how you were supposed to be pretty big movie? Well, hopefully you're sitting down because, well...you're not. You see, there's this little thing called 'The Dark Knight Rises' that isn't a remake of a much-beloved film and it doesn't star Colin Farrell and people actually seem to generally kinda' like it. Yeah, sorry buddy. You didn't stand a chance.

'Total Recall' Review

Matt Singer — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 12:15:01 +0000

Len Wiseman is good at what he does -- and what he does is make mindless action films. Unfortunately, that makes him a poor choice to direct a remake of 'Total Recall,' since what makes the material so great is the fact that it's anything but mindless.

Wisemen is totally uninterested in the very thing that makes 'Total Recall' interesting -- namely its poker-faced presentation of a story with two totally viable interpretations. Is what we're watching really happening? Or is it all a dream? In investigating the nature of reality amidst a barrage of chases and fight scenes, the first 'Total Recall' was a unique pleasure: an action movie with brains and brawn. Wiseman strips away the subtext and ambiguity, puts his head down, and barrels along from one scene to the next.

'Total Recall' Featurette is Really Trying to Sell You on This Action

Britt Hayes — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 00:10:09 +0000

Are you guys ready for some action? Before you answer that, we should clarify: Are you ready for a 'Total Recall' featurette that focuses on how they filmed the action sequences? If you answered yes to the second question, read on to check it out. If you answered yes to the first question, sorry, we're not sorry.

Meet Kaitlyn Leeb, The 3-Breasted Woman From 'Total Recall'

Melissa Molina — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 17:32:18 +0000

When you're the infamous three-breasted woman in the 'Total Recall' remake, you're bound to get some attention. Canadian actress Kaitlyn Leeb knew that she'd have a lot of eyes on her, but since she showed up in full costume at Comic-Con 2012, fanboys have been tripping over themselves online and offline.

'Total Recall' Offers a New Scene That Plays Up Bryan Cranston

Damon Houx — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 22:54:56 +0000

After 'The Amazing Spider-Man' unleashed about 25 minutes of footage online before release, it seems that Sony - the studio behind it and the upcoming 'Total Recall' remake - have decided that it's better to put out less of their movies. We've now had two clips from 'Total Recall' and the sum total of clippage is about eighty seconds.

'Total Recall' Clip: Say Hello to Kate Beckinsale's Robot Friends

Sean O'Connell — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 15:00:14 +0000

Right now, everyone’s in ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ mode. You can forgive Hollywood for forgetting, albeit temporarily, that there are other films coming out this summer. ‘The Watch’ looks funny, and ‘The Bourne Legacy’ could kick serious ass. We're also excited for ‘Total Recall,’ which wowed the crowds at San Diego Comic-Con and now continues to tease with a new clip.

New Movie Releases – August 2012

Britt Hayes — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 20:00:23 +0000

August is summer’s last hurrah at the box office. As such, there are a ton of fantastic films hitting your local theater this month, including some of the best independent films of the year so far. Read on for our list of theatrical releases and dates for this August and start planning accordingly. August 3 [...]

Comic-Con 2012: Sony Panel Showcases 'Elysium,' 'Total Recall' and 'Looper'

Jordan Hoffman — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 04:39:31 +0000

Like the Disney panel on Thursday and the Marvel panel coming up on Saturday, the Comic-Con 2012 Sony panel is one of the long-awaited events at this year's San Diego convention. Three sets of movies accompanied by their cast and crew came together for this gathering of industry insiders and extremist fans in Hall H.

'Total Recall' Featurette Lets the Actors Sell the Film

Damon Houx — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 03:06:59 +0000

We're only a couple weeks away from the release of 'Total Recall,' and the picture is starting its big advertising push. There will be footage shown at Comic-Con 2012, but now we've got a new featurette that has the stars talking about how great the movie will be.

New 'Total Recall' Clip Welcomes You to the Fantasy

Britt Hayes — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 19:30:24 +0000

The latest clip from Len Wiseman’s remake of ‘Total Recall‘ has hit the ‘net, featuring Colin Farrell kicking all manner of serious butt. Let’s get down to business, shall we? The bits we’ve seen from Wiseman’s remake of ‘Total Recall’ all seem to indicate that he’s been taking plays directly from the original Paul Verhoeven [...]

Let 'Total Recall' Make Your Fantasies Come True

Melissa Molina — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 19:27:54 +0000

We all wish we could be something great, like a rock star, millionaire or a super secret spy. But all of this could become a reality if you participate in the new viral for Sony Pictures’ latest movie ‘Total Recall.’ In anticipation for the August 3rd release of ‘Total Recall,’ Sony Pictures is giving people [...]

Comic-Con 2012: Full Schedule of Movie Panels

Britt Hayes — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 11:00:12 +0000

We hope you've got your nerdy overnight bags packed and ready to go because Comic-Con 2012 is fast approaching. We've given you the full rundown on TV panels, but what about all those amazing movie panels? Read on for a full schedule of movie panels and what to expect from the big studios this year.

Ask What is Real in This New 'Total Recall' TV Spot

Jacob Hall — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 18:11:18 +0000

Len Wiseman's remake of 'Total Recall' is one of this summer's biggest wild cards. Will audiences flock to a remake of a modern classic that abandons much of what makes the original so beloved? Is Colin Farrell capable of drawing the crowds? Why does the whole thing look so much like 'Minority Report'? So many questions...which is certainly appropriate for a movie that appears to be all about asking questions. The latest TV spot emphasizes the film's memory-wiping, identity-seeking twists alongside all of the futuristic action.

'Total Recall' Trailer Lets You Know it Really is a Remake

Damon Houx — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 23:50:01 +0000

Recently, we showed you a comparison between the first trailer for the remake of 'Total Recall' and the original film. And if that trailer had some similarities, it could be argued that perhaps it was edited to remind viewers of the original. The latest trailer lifts scenes wholesale.

'Starship Troopers' as a Toned Down Reboot? Would You Like To Know More?

George Roush — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 23:30:00 +0000

What’s this? A toned down reboot of one of the craziest, funniest, most awesomest sci-fi movies to ever hit theaters? A not bug stomping, but bug high-fiving version of ‘Starship Troopers?’ Has Hollywood gone mad? Is nothing sacred? The answers to those questions are “Yes” and “No.” Empire magazine spoke with producer Toby Jaffe who [...]

'Total Recall' Reboot a Total Ripoff of the Original?

Sean O'Connell — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 14:25:40 +0000

Do you get an overwhelming feeling of déjà vu when you watch the promotional materials for Len Wiseman’s ‘Total Recall?’ You’re not alone. In fact, a YouTube user named Mister Cinestri created a video using footage from Paul Verhoeven’s original 'Recall,' cutting it to match the trailer from the upcoming remake and allowing you to watch both, side-by-side. The similarities between the two are surprising.

Here's the First 'Total Recall' TV Spot

Damon Houx — Wed, 30 May 2012 02:13:30 +0000

Though it's not due out until August 3, 'Total Recall' has already got a TV spot. Which suggests that the new model of media saturation that was so effective for 'The Avengers' is taking hold, and we're going to be inundated with tons of 'Total Recall' for the next two months.

'Total Recall' Images: Guns, Babes and a Beat-Up Colin Farrell

Sean O'Connell — Mon, 14 May 2012 12:47:39 +0000

A slew of oddly-cropped ‘Total Recall’ images were added to Sony Pictures’ official site for Len Wiseman’s reboot of the classic sci-fi thriller, showing us pretty much what we’ve come to expect from the upcoming summer blockbuster: guns, babes, and a frazzled Colin Farrell trying to decipher reality from deadly fiction.

The Version of 'Total Recall' That Never Happened

Sean O'Connell — Thu, 03 May 2012 18:38:16 +0000

The road through Hollywood is littered with the remains of projects that could have been. So while we continue to prepare for August’s release of Len Wiseman’s ‘Total Recall’ – another adaptation of Philip K. Dick’s "We Can Remember It For You Wholesale" – the Internet teases the version David Cronenberg once wanted to film. You decide which one might have been better.

Len Wiseman Does Commentary for his 'Total Recall' Trailer

Damon Houx — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 22:13:00 +0000

Borrowing a page from the website Trailers From Hell, Len Wiseman has done a commentary track for a trailer. But in this case it's not an obscure or classic film, it's for his upcoming remake of 'Total Recall,' which hits theaters August 3.

From 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' To 'Blade Runner' – A Visual History Of The Flying Car

Sean O'Connell — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 17:45:21 +0000

“Roads? Where we’re going, we don’t need roads!” Doc Brown’s bold statement at the end of ‘Back to the Future’ captured Hollywood’s fascination with the flying car, an imaginative fantasy that might be drifting ever closer to reality based on a news story making the rounds today. Meet the PAL-V One, a two-seated hybrid car [...]

'Total Recall' Trailer: Science Fiction Deja Vu

Jacob Hall — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:35:27 +0000

Paul Verhoeven's 'Total Recall' is a modern classic, a blistering blend of bloody action, bizarre sci-fi concepts and hilarious satire. Len Wiseman's upcoming remake looks to be a completely different beast, a slick, modern action movie designed for a summer crowd. You can see for yourself when you check out the trailer below.

Are You Ready for the 'Total Recall' Teaser Trailer Teaser?

Damon Houx — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 02:11:54 +0000

This weekend the first trailer (the teaser trailer) for Len Wiseman's 'Total Recall' is going to premiere. But until that time, we have the teaser for the teaser trailer. The film is an update of Paul Verhoven's classic science fiction film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, but - from the teaser trailer's teaser - it seems all they kept was one prop. Take a look...