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Review | 'The LEGO Movie' entertains and inspires
Although it could've been a mere advertisement, The LEGO Movie instead inspires individuality and creativity, while being unabashedly enjoyable to watch.
Lord & Miller construct 'The LEGO Movie,' dispel 'MOTU' rumors
The LEGO Movie directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller discuss the challenges of building their film, brick by brick, and how proud they are to be attached to the (false) Masters of the Universe movie rumor.
'Bad Grandpa' Director Jeff Tremaine on Pranks, Plot and the Future of 'Jackass'
Ahead of the Blu-ray release of the, yes, Oscar-nominated Bad Grandpa, the Jackass co-creator talks with Spinoff Online about the film's unprecedented challenges.
Kevin Costner Reflects on His Career, Mentors and 'Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit'
Academy Award winner Kevin Costner discusses playing Chris Pine's supervisor, his 30 years in Hollywood, and the role Sean Connery played in his career.
Chris Pine Talks Action, Chemistry and Stepping Into Jack Ryan's Shoes
Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit star Chris Pine discusses performing stunts, working with Keira Knightley, and settling on the right approach to the title character.
Review | What 'The Nut Job' Lacks in Wit, It Tries to Make Up For in Fart Jokes
Relying on far too many old chestnuts, the animated comedy is so uninspired that even the voice cast seems bored.
Kenneth Branagh on Giving Spy Game a New Twist in 'Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit'
Director and co-star Kenneth Branagh discusses the challenges, and pleasures, of updating Jack Ryan with the franchise reboot Shadow Recruit.
H. Jon Benjamin Answers All of Your Burning Questions About 'Archer'
Archer star H. Jon Benjamin discusses what makes Sterling Archer tick, the challenges of voice acting, and how much he enjoys crying.
‘Paranormal Activity’ Stars Reveal How They Got ‘Marked’
Andrew Jacobs, Jorge Diaz and Gabrielle Walsh discuss leaping into the "Paranormal Activity" franchise, revealed behind-the-scenes details about how the films are made and more.
Director on Getting 'Paranormal Activity' 'Back on Track' With 'The Marked Ones'
Writer/director Christopher Landon talks with Spinoff Online about how the Paranormal Activity franchise makes a course correction with the spinoff The Marked Ones.
Review | Cliched 'Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones' Still Delivers Scares
Writer/director Christopher Landon doesn't break any new ground in the fifth installment of the found-footage franchise, but occasionally catches the audience off guard.
The 10 Most-Underrated Movies of 2013
As we kick off 2014, SPINOFF ONLINE looks back at the 10 most-overlooked films of last year, from Dear Mr. Watterson to Only God Forgives to You're Next.
Review | Scorsese's 'Wolf of Wall Street' Tells Intoxicating Tale of Success, Excess
Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio reteam for the enthralling true-life story of a stock broker driven to build his fortune by destroying the dreams of others.
Review | 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty' Should Remain a Secret
The reworking of James Thurber's celebrated short story substitutes superficial set pieces for emotional meaning, falling short at almost every turn.
Armitage & Cumberbatch Get Into Character for 'The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug'
The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug stars Richard Armitage, Benedict Cumberbatch & Luke Evans discuss working on the second chapter of director Peter Jackson's trilogy.
Review | Emma Thompson Shines in Self-Congratulatory 'Saving Mr. Banks'
Starring Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson, the retelling of Walt Disney's struggle to adapt Mary Poppins transforms author P.L. Travers into the bad guy -- and worse, a caricature.
Evangeline Lilly Talks Tauriel, Tolkien and Love Triangle in 'Desolation of Smaug'
The Lost actress joins The Hobbit director Peter Jackson and co-writer Philippa Boyens to discuss bringing the new character Tauriel to life in The Desolation of Smaug.
'The Hobbit's' Peter Jackson on Dwarves in Barrels, Action & 'Desolation of Smaug'
Directer Peter Jackson discusses the expansion of The Hobbit from two to three films, and the challenges he faced with The Desolation of Smaug.
Review | Coens Triumph With Restrained 'Inside Llewyn Davis'
Oscar Isaac shines as a struggling folk singer in Joel and Ethan Coens' comedy-drama about the elusiveness of success.
Woody Harrelson Doesn't Want Your Sympathy in 'Out of the Furnace'
Out of the Furnace star Woody Harrelson talks with Spinoff Online about director Scott Cooper's new thriller, and embracing his character's unlikeability.