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As writer-director Troy Duffy recalls it, the cast and crew of The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day were more than a tad nervous when they began work on their Boston-set, vigilante-action sequel. “Everybody was terrified to be the guy that screwed it up,” he says of the Toronto shoot for his movie, which is released October 30. “They knew the fans would find out where they lived and burn their f—-ing house to the ground.” If you’ve never heard of Troy Duffy or his films you’re not alone. The Boondock Saints, a violent slice of Tarantino-esque Irishsploitation, was released to just five cinemas in 2000, grossing a mere $30,000. Even Dexter actress Julie Benz, who plays an FBI agent in the sequel, was unaware of the first movie before she auditioned for the second. “I accepted the role and I told my trainer, ‘Oh, I’m going to... [read full story]
The Obamas Courtesy The White House What does the leader of the free world tuck into on Bird Day? Anything – and everything – he wants. But first things first: Thanksgiving Day calls to the troops deployed overseas in...
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Movie flops aren't just about losing money. Yes, big budgets that go bust are one consideration. But flops are also about lofty expectations dashed and high profiles brought low. They trigger...
Just a few days ago, flanked by Republican leadership from former Gov. Bill Owens to Tom Tancredo , presumptive GOP gubernatorial nominee Scott McInnis announced his "Contract for Colorado" "Platform for Prosperity"--an agenda...
Story Created: Nov 27, 2009 at 10:38 AM CST Story Updated: Nov 27, 2009 at 10:38 AM CST WATERLOO (AP) - A 17-year old convicted of beating an elderly man with a frying pan during a robbery attempt has been sentenced to 25 years...
