You probably never thought you would see a movie that had both Elizabeth Banks and Paul Reubens in it. Well, if this has been your dream film, then count your lucky stars, since this Banks-Reubens working relationship is about to happen. According to Collider, Banks and Reubens have been cast in the Charlie Kaufman film “Frank of Francis.” According to the site via The Hollywood Reporter, Banks is supposed to play a famous actress that is currently making “formulaic comedy bombs” as well as having an affair with Steve Carell’s character. Also, Variety is reporting that Reubens is being brought on to possibly play a film critic. According to Collider,…

Welcome to October! Even though we’re creeping closer to Halloween, the Movie News Cheat Sheet almost entirely steers clear of spooky territory. Beyond a new trailer for Paranormal Activity 3 and claims that John Travolta is a vampire, the material here is rather tame. We’ve got some exciting casting news to share including Frank or Francis‘ double dose of Kevin Kline as well as Flight‘s growing roster that now boasts names like John Goodman and Melissa Leo in addition to Denzel Washington and potentially Don Cheadle. Warner Bros. is looking to hire as well, but the studio is scouring the market for a director rather than an actor. Christopher Nolan,…

Too many romantic comedies witlessly hone in on the differences between men and women to create a heightened-stakes backdrop in which every interaction with the opposite sex is imbued with some sort of grand, gender-statement significance, which is of course then supposed to be neatly resolved and tidily put away by the time a paired-off happy ending rolls around. Co-written by Annie Mumolo and “Saturday Night Live”‘s Kristen Wiig, “Bridesmaids” instead focuses a considerable amount of its energy on female friendships, yes, but also the things women want in relationships — love, security, availability — that are the same as men. The result is the best female-fronted Hollywood comedy in years, and a…

Title: No Strings Attached Directed by: Ivan Reitman Starring: Natalie Portman, Ashton Kutcher and Kevin Kline The two can’t be anymore different from each other, both on-screen and off. In real life, Natalie Portman and Ashton Kutcher, who co-star together in the new movie ‘No Strings Attached,’ have varying experiences in the romantic comedy genre; this is her first rom-com, while he’s made a name for himself portraying fun-loving slackers who ultimately find love in numerous movies. In the film, Portman’s character, Dr. Emma Kurtzman, wants a casual sexual relationship with Kutcher’s character, Adam Franklin, while he wants to romance her. In an effort to sell ‘No Strings Attached’ in…

Universal Pictures released this movie poster from the new animated film “The Tale of Despereaux” by directors Sam Fell and Robert Stevenhagen starring Matthew Broderick (Wonderful World), Dustin Hoffman (Kung Fu Panda), Emma Watson (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I), Tracey Ullman and Kevin Kline. Synopsis: Tiny and graced with oversized ears, Despereaux was born too big for his little world. Refusing to live his life cowering, he befriends a Princess named Pea and learns to read (rather than eat) books—reveling in stories of knights, dragons and fair maidens. Banished from Mouseworld for being more man than mouse, Despereaux is rescued by another outcast, Roscuro, who also wants…