All Articles by Jackson Cresswell
AN IDIOT ABROAD DVD Review
by Jackson Cresswell February 10, 2015
An Idiot Abroad is a BBC travel series dedicated to the seven wonders of the world and the culture that surrounds them. It isn't a new idea. Dozens of shows have tackled the exact same subject using a combination of …
THE SIMPSONS Season 14 Blu-ray Review
by Jackson Cresswell February 6, 2015
In twenty-plus seasons The Simpsons has produced nearly 500 episodes, a motion picture and innumerable amounts of merchandise. The creative minds behind the series include names like Conan O'Brien, Brad Bird (Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol), and James L. Brooks …
Hello, Michael. New Episodes of ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT Coming to Netflix
by Jackson Cresswell January 10, 2012
Expensive suits. Quasi-incestuous relationships. Carl Weathers. Minor Treason. It's been nearly six years since the Bluth family brought good wholesome entertainment into America's living rooms. But finally, after years of fan demand and seemingly endless rumors, new episodes of Arrested …
Warner Bros. Sets Release Date for Ben Affleck's ARGO
by Jackson Cresswell September 29, 2011
Earlier this month we brought you the first official synopsis of Ben Affleck's new political/period drama Argo. Then we saw a few set photos of Alan Arkin with Affleck who was looking fly in his wide-collared wardrobe complete with gold …
Tim Hill to Direct WALTER THE FARTING DOG
by Jackson Cresswell August 5, 2011
At some point in his career, Tim Hill may win an Oscar and/or be considered one of the masters of the craft. But when people inspect Hill's back catalogue, one title will stand out from the others: Walter the Farting …
Johnny Depp and Julian Schnabel Plan IN THE HAND OF DANTE
by Jackson Cresswell July 11, 2011
You know what Johnny Depp needs? More work. The constantly-busy actor, who is currently attached to four upcoming projects is now partnering with director Julian Schnabel (The Diving Bell and the Butterfly) to adapt author Nick Tosche's novel In the …
Spike Lee to Direct DA BRICK, a New HBO Series Based on Mike Tyson's Youth
by Jackson Cresswell June 21, 2011
Back in 2010, Mike Tyson appeared in a guest role on Entourage. Apparently, while on set, Tyson and series creator Doug Ellin had a conversation. Ellin said that during the conversation, "Mike asked me, why don't do with my life …
Miramax Films Coming to Hulu Plus
by Jackson Cresswell June 1, 2011
Miramax, the studio that the Weinsteins built, has been the home of some of the modern era's best indie films including Pulp Fiction, Clerks, sex, lies and videotape, and many many more. Keeping true to their distribution roots, Miramax is …
Casting Call: Penelope Cruz and Emile Hirsch Are TWICE BORN; Jeff Garlin and Mary Lynn Rajskub Join…
by Jackson Cresswell May 12, 2011
We have three bits of casting news to bring you way this afternoon. First up, writer/director Sergio Castellitto (perhaps best-known to American audiences for his role as Miraz in Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian) added a pair of A-list names …
First Poster for Miranda July's THE FUTURE
by Jackson Cresswell May 6, 2011
Way back in January, Matt reviewed a little indie romance/comedy/time-bending/talking moon/cat-narrated feature at Sundance. The movie was The Future, the follow-up to the critically-lauded Me and You and Everyone We Know by actress-director Miranda July. Four months later, the poster …