If you’re a fan of the film “Hugo,” you might want to know some of the behind-the-scenes goings-on that went into making the film, including learning more about Martin Scorsese’s point of view when it came to directing this movie. If you’re interested in how the film was made, then you might want to check out the featurette, “The Magic of Hugo.” You can view it on YouTube as well as embedded below the post. You can learn more about the film at its official website. You can also go to the film’s official Facebook page. “Hugo” is based on the New York Times bestseller “The Invention of Hugo Cabret.”…

It’s been a few hours since the official list of nominations for this year’s 84th Annual Academy Awards were announced, and in typical fashion, not everyone is happy with all of the results, which include myself. Now it’s time to air out what was the best, and the worst, of this morning’s quick broadcast, along with a few predictions of who could win what. Again, Just Let “The Artist” Win Best Picture Already The Michel Hazanavicius film has been practically sweeping every other awards show that it’s been nominated into, so why wouldn’t it walk away with a couple of golden boys under it’s belt? It’d be surprising if this…

We here at ShockYa are giving your our top 10 movies of 2011, so I shall keep the series going with my top 10. A lot of films that I wanted to put in this list didn’t make the cut (like “The Help,” a film that I feel is a lot better than some critics give it credit for), but I think the list I have to present to you is fairly strong. 1.“The Artist”: This film, starring Jean Dujardin, Bérénice Bejo and John Goodman is probably going to be the winner of a ton of Academy Awards. Not only is it expertly made, but it’s the only silent film…

Read our exclusive interview with producer Alex Stapleton, who’s making her feature film writing and directorial debut with the new documentary ‘Corman’s World: Exploits of a Hollywood Rebel.’ The movie, which is set to hit select theaters on December 16, 2011, showcases the career of acclaimed B-exploitative sci-fi screenwriter, director and producer, Roger Corman. The movie not only details the working process of the fan favorite filmmaker, but also features interviews with some of Corman’s frequent collaborators, including Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro, Ron Howard, William Shatner and Jack Nicholson. Stapleton discusses with us, among other things, how she became interested in chronicling Corman’s life, and how she secured the…

“Hugo,” directed by Martin Scorsese, has been touted as being the 3D film to bring prestige to the technology. It would seem that it’s doing just that. The film has been given a 97% fresh rating by critics on Rotten Tomatoes, and audiences have given the film a still successful 87%. According to the site, the critics’ overall viewpoint is that “Hugo is an extravagant, elegant fantasy with an innocence lacking in many modern kids’ moves, and one that emanates an unabashed love for the magic of cinema.” Individually, most of the reviewers had glowing reviews. “One of the most magical viewing experiences of the decade so far,” said Richard…

Every year my family sits around the Thanksgiving table and tells each other what we’re thankful for, which winds up being the same thing four times over – family. Sure, that’s very much true and will remain so my entire life, but as the movie industry is such an essential part of my life, there’s no denying that the business’ highlights genuinely have an impact on my year. Following in the footsteps of my colleagues Karen, Joe, Melissa and Monique, I bring you five film industry achievements I’m most thankful for in 2011. 1. Lionsgate Seems to be Doing The Hunger Games Right: I wouldn’t call the casting process a…

Although most people tend to categorize Thanksgiving as that one day where we can shamelessly stuff our faces with turkey, casserole and cranberry sauce. Make sure you take a pause and share your thanks with others prior to cramming food down your throat. After all, that’s why they call it Thanksgiving. So, in the spirit of Thanksgiving, several of the writers here at ShockYa.com, myself included, conjured up a list of the top five things in film and television, or that may be happening to something in either sector, that we’re thankful for. Now let’s get to it. I’m Thankful For The Muppets Being Back In Theaters If you’ve been…

What better way to spend the most magical time of year than by seeing a particularly magical and inspiring movie? No, this isn’t a review – that you can find right here – but there’s really no way to talk about Hugo without being swept right back up by that incredible adventure. Based on Brian Selznick’s book, The Invention of Hugo Cabret, Martin Scorsese’s Hugo tells the tale of a young orphan named Hugo (Asa Butterfield) who keeps the clocks running in a 1930s Paris train station by day and tries to finish his deceased father’s work by night, restoring an old automaton. In attempt to find the pieces to…

A discussion and review the week’s new movie release from your favorite entertainment and celebrity website. Hello everyone, this is episode 22 of the Movie Night Podcast. This week Rudie Obias is joined by James McCormick of CineAwesome.com in a discussion and review of the new film from Martin Scorsese, “Hugo”. He is also joined by Kevin Carr of FatGuysattheMovies.com and FilmSchoolRejects.com in a discussion and review of “The Muppets”. Subscribe on iTunes or Download and Listen Here. “Hugo” features Asa Butterfield, Chloe Moretz, Ben Kingsley, Sacha Baron Cohen, Helen McCrory, Ray Winstone, Emily Mortimer, Christopher Lee, Michael Stuhlbarg, Frances de la Tour, Richard Griffiths, Jude Law. “The Muppets” features…

Title: Hugo Directed By: Martin Scorsese Starring: Asa Butterfield, Chloe Moretz, Ben Kingsley, Sacha Baron Cohen, Helen McCrory, Ray Winstone, Emily Mortimer, Christopher Lee, Michael Stuhlbarg, Frances de la Tour, Richard Griffiths, Jude Law Part of the beauty of filmmaking, is the ability to transport viewers to another reality. Back in the late 1800s and early 1900s, filmmaker Georges Méliès seized the opportunity to put stop tricks and painted film cells to use, combining his skills as a magician and filmmaker to, quite literally, bring dreams to life. Ultimately, we’re still doing the very same thing today, but with the wildly advanced technology and more thorough understanding of storytelling, director…