Who: Boba Fett
From: 'The Empire Strikes Back'
What we would like to see: Boba Fett remains a fan favorite after all this time because of what an iconic, striking figure he cuts, not because of any...
Well, he will be looking for a new film franchise soon.
Robert Pattinson has made a name for himself as the brooding vampire in the "Twilight" series which is just about to conclude on the big screen. Wit...
The deluge of "Star Wars"-related news and rumors continues to pour in unabated.
The latest tidbits involve the already announced writers Lawrence Kasdan and Simon Kinberg, as well as more scuttlebutt abo...
Pro: As if it wasn't clear enough already to sentient film folk, Michael Haneke's second Palme d'Or in four years sealed the rigorous Austrian formalist's status as one of the medium's premier artists. With “Amo...
Pro: His entire career so far plays like one long cantina sequence. No one loves monsters the way Guillermo loves monsters, and the "Star Wars" universe is positively brimming over with monsters....
Part of the announcement was the planned release of "Star Wars: Episode VII" in 2015. No indication of a filmmaker or story (or subtitle) was included, but the mind reels at the potential. How far can the un...
Pro: Arkin's been around the block. His first nomination came 45 years ago and in 2007 the goodwill finally came in the form of an Oscar win (for "Little Miss Sunshine"). He's a highlight in the movie for hi...
Release date: October 12
Why it's anticipated: Ben Affleck has already proven his worth as a star-turned-director with "Gone Baby Gone" and "The Town," and the much-buzzed-about "Argo"...
Pro: Michael Haneke's Palme d'Or winner keeps accumulating critical superlatives, while its moving account of love enduring the indignities of dementia should hit home with older voters – and that's most the Aca...
Where You've Seen Them Before: With roles on "Private Practice," "Hung" and "Heartland," Amell has been around, though you've probably only noticed his cheekbones and abs.
Breakout Rol...
