Independence Day News

Commenting on the critics with Simon Columb ... Writer and podcaster for Slash Film, Dave Chen - on his personal blog www.davechen.net - writes about the racist and ethnic stereotypes in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace , upon the re-release of the film in 3D, in response to a podcaster who stated that, "I don't think it's racist, I will ... (more)

Curious to see what Roland Emmerich can do small scale? Well then, you'll be happy to hear that his low-budget apocalyptic tale Hell has been acquired for U.S. release through Arc Entertainment later this year.

The 'Shakespeare as fraud' concept of Anonymous almost makes sense - until director Roland Emmerich completely misfires with its final act.... In its review of Anonymous , The New York Times referred to it as being 'beyond useless" as a historical document.

Before a single word is written about this film, I must admit that Roland Emmerich, a man responsible for Stargate , Independence Day , The Patriot , The Day After Tomorrow , and 2012 , is a guilty pleasure of mine.

With the rich history of contributions to this country by African Americans, it's fitting that opportunities to celebrate Black History Month are taking a 21st century turn.

Recalling a not-so-distant time when the theater was a sweltering hotspot of political intrigue, crucial social satire and a potentially deadly activity, Independence Day director Roland Emmerich's aesthetically sweeping take on Oxfordian theory, which posits that William Shakespeare didn't actually write all those plays, is a sexy, complex ... (more)

Hollywood actress Vivica A. Fox will visit Grand Rapids for a special screening of the new Tyler Perry movie "Good Deeds," 6 p.m. Feb.

Welcome to the tenth edition of weekly postings of Westmont movie notes for upcoming week.

'Anonymous': Well-crafted historical drama that supposes it was actually Edward De Vere, the Earl of Oxford, who composed all plays credited to William Shakespeare.

Last week was especially robust with new releases, so it's not surprising that only a few new items of note are hitting shelves this week.

Some early details and a synopsis have come in for Blink , set to begin shooting in March 2012 in New Orleans, and of course we have everything you need to know right here.

Hello there, my friends, and welcome to The Bowlies! If you're not familiar with the concept , allow me to introduce you.

The 'Independence Day' actor will team up with Broadway star Brian Stokes to play the adoptive parents of the character -- played by Lea Michele -- and the pair will sing a duet together on a special Valentine's Day episode, TVLine has confirmed.

Star Wars is celebrating its 35th birthday this year, so just for fun, ForeverGeek has re-cast Episode IV: A New Hope as if it was being made today.

You're watching your favorite crime drama, and the heroine is looking at video from a store surveillance camera.

Roland Emmerich, who likes to blow things up in his movies , has his limits. Reports the Guardian.