Cate Blanchett was auditioned by Woody Allen for Blue Jasmine in 45 seconds – Interview

July 27, 2013March 20, 2023Husam "Sam" Asi

https://youtu.be/HSSXSBcvfz0 Like every other actor, Cate Blanchett dreamt about working with Woody Allen for years and waited longingly for his phone call. The Oscar-winning actress had almost given up when 2 years ago the phone finally rang. “Woody was on the phone, and so our first conversation went for about two and a half minutes, … Continue reading Cate Blanchett was auditioned by Woody Allen for Blue Jasmine in 45 seconds – Interview

How did The Conjuring conjure the masses?

July 22, 2013Husam "Sam" Asi

This weekend, The Conjuring, a small budget horror movie about a family who endure frightening experiences after moving into a possessed house , beat Hollywood’s big blockbusters like R.I.P.D and Turbo in the US box office, debuting to $41 million. Why do filmgoers have such an insatiable appetite for such superstitions? Since the dawn of … Continue reading How did The Conjuring conjure the masses?

Will The Heat boost female roles in Hollywood movies?

July 1, 2013Husam "Sam" Asi

The stars of the Heat, Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy, and director Paul Feig discuss the chalenges of making female movies in Hollywood.

Johnny Depp creates a modern Tonto in The Lone Ranger – Interview

June 24, 2013Husam "Sam" Asi

As a 5 year-old kid, Johnny Depp was an avid fan of The Lone Ranger, watching the TV series religiously, but something about the show was troubling to him. "There was something wrong," he tells me when I meet him at a ranch in Santa Fe, New Mexico. "How come the red guy (Tonto) has … Continue reading Johnny Depp creates a modern Tonto in The Lone Ranger – Interview

Why is The Hangover darker in part 3

May 25, 2013Husam "Sam" Asi

If you expect the outrageousness and the hilariousness of the first and even the second Hangover in The Hangover 3, then you maybe be disappointed. The last installment of this phenomenally successful comedic franchise is not only tame, it shifts into the dark side of entertainment. There is not even a hangover. Director and co-writer … Continue reading Why is The Hangover darker in part 3

Was Baz Luhrmann right to shoot The Great Gatsby in 3D?

May 15, 2013Husam "Sam" Asi 1 Comment

The use of 3D has been largely limited to fantasy movies, documentaries, animation and live shows, hence some eyebrows were raised when Australian director Baz Luhrmann decided to shoot The Great Gatsby, which he adapted from F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic 1925 novel, in 3D. Luhrmann, who is known to razzle and dazzle the audience in … Continue reading Was Baz Luhrmann right to shoot The Great Gatsby in 3D?

Beyonce : I am just a girl – interview

May 7, 2013Husam "Sam" Asi Leave a comment

A vocalist, songwriter, fashion designer, model, actress and a tabloid icon, Beyonce is one of the busiest and most financially successful artists in the world, found near the top of every list accounting for power and influence among celebrities and artists, hence having an audience with her is a challenging endeavour, so I was delighted … Continue reading Beyonce : I am just a girl – interview

Salma Hayek pays homage to her Lebanese roots with The Prophet – Interview

April 24, 2013January 28, 2023Husam "Sam" Asi 1 Comment

“I feel very Lebanese,” exclaims Salma Hayek, when I meet her at the Ritz Carlton in Cancun. The Mexican actress, whose first name is Arabic for Safe, is the daughter of oil executive Sami Hayek Dominguez, the son of a Lebanese immigrant. The 46-year-old star says that she is very close the Lebanese community in … Continue reading Salma Hayek pays homage to her Lebanese roots with The Prophet – Interview

Taylor Lautner: All my Twitter accounts are fake – Exclusive interview

April 22, 2013Husam "Sam" Asi Leave a comment

Speaking at the Ritz Carlton in Cancun, where he came to promote his new movie Grown Up 2, Taylor Lautner tells me that he is worried about the multiple Twitter and instagram accounts that have millions of followers who think that it’s him. “I’m not on Twitter or Instagram,” he stresses, shaking his head. “The … Continue reading Taylor Lautner: All my Twitter accounts are fake – Exclusive interview

Mark Wahlberg confronts his dark past in Pain and Gain – Interview

April 20, 2013Husam "Sam" Asi 1 Comment

Mark Wahlberg revisits his dark past in the real-life story of Miami sunrise gang in his new movie, Pain and Gain. He also talks about his transformation from a lost soul into a successful family man, his business ventures, his directing ambitions and his generosity to his friends, including helping them lose their virginity.