Hollywoodland

I was ten years old when I learned the shocking news of the death of George Reeves, the television actor whom I idolized as Superman. I appreciated how "Hollywoodland" made this moment impressionable on the youngster Evan "Scout" Simo, the... Full review

The following may contain spoilers.This is actually two movies in one (or two unhappily wedded plot lines in one) - the George Reeves portion, reviewing the last few years of his life, prior to Superman and up to his death,... Full review

I was blown away by 'Hollywoodland', and I really wasn't expecting to be. This is a rare film that is both intelligent and entertaining. It has comedy (not a lot!), powerful scenes, great acting and a compelling story. The main... Full review

Just came from a screening of this film thanks to the Palm Springs International Film Society, and it was nearly perfect...like films used to be before pop culture took over. Adrien Brody was his best since "The Pianist", and Ben... Full review

"Hollywoodland" intercuts a biopic of the last eight years in the life of actor George Reeves (Ben Affleck) with an investigation by scummy private eye Louis Simo (Adrien Brody) into the circumstances of Reeves' death. (He allegedly shot himself in... Full review

I wasn't sure what to expect going into this film. I had seen the great trailer several times and thankfully the film more than lives up to the quality of the trailers. The film is an exploration of fame and... Full review

HOLLYWOODLAND is now being shown in NYC at special invitation screenings. Saw last night. Probably the first serious contender for end-of-year awards. Exceptional in quality of script, cinematography, art direction and, especially, its editing. The four principal actors -- Adrien... Full review

As someone who has spent a number of years preparing the definitive biography of actor George Reeves, I approached this film with great trepidation. I had previously turned down several offers for the film rights to my own book because... Full review

Just when I had given up on ever seeing a "Hollywood Star Filled" film along comes a masterful film about the not so famous star of the 1950's television phenomenon, "Superman". I saw the film this evening and Mr. Brody,... Full review

I recently was lucky enough to get to go to a screening of this film followed by a Q&A with director Allen Coulter, stars Diane Lane and Adrien Brody; each one of which did a fantastic job in their most... Full review

This flick starring Ben Affleck is the portrayal of a private investigator following the root and cause of George Reeves' suicide, which previously is suspected of being a homicide case by the PI and George Reeves' mother. ... Full Article

It is very easy to bash actors who can't act, and who make bad movies as a result. But for my money, it's more productive to be disappointed in actors who are good, and often do bad films anyway. ... Full Article

It's episode 2 of The Big Bang Theory , we've met the main cast, gotten the opening exposition out of the way and hopefully now we can start getting down to more serious funny. ... Full Article

"HollywoodLand" focuses on the supposed suicide of television's Superman, George Reeves. I have to admit that I was unaware that his death was such a Hollywood scandal at the time. ... Full Article

Louis Simo (Adrien Brody, "King Kong") is a down-and-out private detective in 1950's Los Angeles. He's lost his office, he's sleeping with his assistant, his only client is a sheepish man who suspects his wife of infidelity (Simo keeps collecting... ... Full Article