Zoe Saldana

Guardians of the Galaxy

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  • Title: Guardians of the Galaxy
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“What a bunch of a-holes.”

Guardians of the GalaxyChoosing to go where no Marvel film has gone before, Guardians of the Galaxy not only opens the door to the wider Marvel Universe among the stars but also introduces some of Marvel Studios most memorable characters. I’ve been a fan of the current team since they got together back in 2008, but I had serious doubts about how well Marvel could incorporate a group of space misfits who include thieves, killers, a genetically-enhanced raccoon, and talking tree into a mainstream sci-fi/action film.

I’ve been less impressed by James Gunn‘s body of work up until this point than most (sorry, I’m just not a fan of Slither), but the co-writer/director proves to be the right choice to juggle the various bizarre elements of the script while infusing it with an offbeat sense of humor which fits the characters and cast well. There are some groanworthy moments here or there, such as having Star-Lord (Chris Pratt) dance for the film’s baddie Ronan (Lee Pace), but thankfully they are few and far between as Gunn makes most of the right calls in dealing the team of oddball heroes.

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Zoe Saldana shows off her California Style

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Zoe Saldana shows off her California Style

To help promote her latest movie Star Trek Into Darkness, actress Zoe Saldana sat down for an interview and covershoot for May issue of California Style. In the interview the actress discusses landing the role of Uhura in the new Star Trek franchise, dealing with detractors and paparazzi, playing singer/songwriter and activist Nina Simone in the upcoming biopic Nina, and her other soon to be released projects Out of the Furnace and Blood Ties. You can find more pics from the photoshoot inside.

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Star Trek: Episode II – Wrath of the Raiders Into Darkness

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  • Title: Star Trek Into Darkness
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Star Trek Into DarknessThe follow-up to director J.J. Abrams‘ 2009 relaunching of the Star Trek franchise is a mostly disappointing affair that cribs heavily off other films, including one of the franchise’s own, in an attempt to offer a sophomoric version of what is generally considered the best of the original franchise. It’s nearly impossible to discuss the film in any length, or its myriad of problems, without giving away a few of its secrets. So after a few broad points about Star Trek Into Darkness you’ll forgive me I move dangerously into spoiler territory.

One of the real disappointments with the first film was the numerous logic holes that plagued the story. This film has to build on that shaky foundation while introducing a host of new questionable story elements. You have to look no further than the movie’s opening sequence which involves the U.S.S. Enterprise hiding underwater on a planet where the natives have no knowledge of extraterrestrial life while performing a mission whose sole purpose seems to be to get Kirk in hot water with Starfleet Command (and give us an incredibly unsubtle nod to Raiders of the Lost Ark in the process).

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Romanticized Plagiarism

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  • Title: The Words
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the-words-posterIt’s like Inception but with all the fun, action, and humor taken out. The Words provides stories within stories within stories. After all, why settle on a single plot with one narrator, when three will do? The film by directing and screenwriting duo Brian Klugman and Lee Sternthal certainly does its best to fill all the major roles with capable actors but somehow still comes off as a bland romance novel which never justifies its existence.

Dennis Quaid stars as Clay Hammond, a celebrated author who, as the film opens, is giving a dramatic reading of his latest novel. Clay’s narration introduces and concludes each of the passages as we find ourselves in a world of his imagination invoking yet another author and a story about yet another book.

Bradley Cooper stars as Rory Jansen, the main character in Clay’s novel, a struggling young author, with a wife (Zoe Saldana) who is obviously too good for him, who has finally hit the big time with his first best seller. The trouble is, Rory didn’t actually write the book that made him famous.

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Zoe Saldana sexes up GQ

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Zoe Saldana (who you no doubt recognize from films such as Star Trek, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, The Losers, Haven, and Avatar) recently stopped by GQ for an interview and photoshoot. In the interview the actress discusses her recent film Colombiana, kicking ass on-screen, and growing up in the Dominican Republic. You’ll find a video of the photoshoot as well as a few pics inside.

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