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Baz Luhrmann and Michael Mann Considering 3D for Next Films?

While we've been getting used to major blockbusters and tentpoles going 3D, it sounds like some directors whose films aren't normally full of huge CG creatures and hundreds of special effects shots, might also be venturing into the third dimension. Straight from the filmmakers themselves, Baz Luhrmann (Moulin Rouge) and Michael Mann (Public Enemies) have hinted that their next projects might be in 3D. Word from Luhrmann comes from THR where he mentioned that his forthcoming adaptation of The Great Gatsby starring Carey Mulligan was workshopped in 3D. As for Mann, he was a little less specific about which project might be in the 3D format.

Directors Guild of America Announces Award Nominees for 2010

We've already seen the nominees for the Screen Actors Guild Awards, the Producers Guild Awards and the Writers Guild Awards. Now we have the nominees for the Directors Guild Awards honoring Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film for the year 2010. With only five nominees (as opposed to the Producers Guild's ten nominees in sync with the ten Best Picture nominations at the Oscars), this could be a good indicator of which directors will be nominated for an Oscar later this month. But before we get ahead of ourselves, read below for the entire list of filmmakers nominated for this year's Directors Guild Awards.

'Bullitt' & 'Krull' Director Peter Yates Passes Away at 82 Years Old

Sad news kicks off this January week as Deadline reports director Peter Yates, the man behind the prolific action-filled cop drama Bullitt has passed away at 82-years old. Though he hadn't directed anything since 2004, Yates had already left a permanent impression on the film industry. After studying at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, the filmmaker worked as an assistant and assistant director before finally getting his first feature, Summer Holiday starring Cliff Richards, in 1963. But it wouldn't be until he helmed Robbery in 1967 that he would catch a break that would lead him to direct one of the most memorable cop movies of all time.

Looking Back: Ethan's Picks for the Top Ten Best Films of 2010

We've already looked back at the ten biggest box office earners of 2010, and I also highlighted my favorite movie posters and least favorite films from last year as well. But now it's time to finish up my retrospective business with my Top 10 Best Films of 2010. While plenty of you have pointed out the fact that there was a lot of garbage sent into theaters last year, there was still plenty of spectacular filmmaking on display, and believe it or not, figuring out which films would make the cut was rather difficult. While many of my choices are in line with other year-end lists, I think there's a couple surprises in there. Check out my full list below!

Watch: Crazy US Trailer for Japanese Film Tetsuo: The Bullet Man

Rage mutated him... Revenge transformed him... He is... The Bullet Man! This obviously won't appeal to everyone, but it's worth watching because of how insane it looks. CHUD debuted the US trailer for Tetsuo: The Bullet Man, but it was Quicktime so we embedded it below. The film features a soundtrack by NIN's Trent Reznor and I think you can hear some of it in this. It's the third film from Shinya Tsukamoto's cult sci-fi series that started with Tetsuo: The Iron Man in 1989, but it's the first English film in the series and boy does it look totally nuts. The Bullet Man in this one is played by Eric Bossick. Watch at your own risk!

Colin Farrell Confirmed for Len Wiseman's 'Total Recall' Remake

Last October we found out that the gestating remake of 90's sci-fi favorite Total Recall, with Len Wiseman attached to direct, had three contenders for the lead. They included: Colin Farrell, Tom Hardy and Michael Fassbender. Now word from Collider, who spoke with producer Neal Moritz while he was promoting Green Hornet, confirms Colin Farrell for the new adaptation of Philip K. Dick's short story We Can Remember It for You Wholesale. In addition, the producer revealed the film would not go the 3D route and the adaptation would be much more loyal to Dick's classic short story. Find out a few more details on the project below.

Review: 'Season of the Witch' Burns Excitement on its Idle Stake

Idle hands are notoriously the Devil's play things. Idle films can be something just as sad. Take Season of the Witch for instance. It's not particularly a horrible movie. It's focused. Dominic Sena shoots each scene with adequate measure even if the Gone in 60 Seconds director still has little to say with his technique. The acting is less than par even for Nicolas Cage, but there are fun turns by Ron Perlman and the rest of the cast.

Unfortunately, for long stretches of this horror thriller, the energy has been completely cast out, and the film seems to want to just sit there. Kind of like a "is she or isn't she" witch who spends much of the film's

The Black Beauty Crashes into Another Fun 'Green Hornet' Banner

Anddd hitting theaters this week is The Green Hornet, directed by Michel Gondry, written by/starring Seth Rogen as 2011's Britt Reid. We've talked about it plenty and featured numerous trailers and posters, but there's one more that arrived via IMPAwards, a rad mega-sized banner, that I thought would be fun to kick off the week. It has nothing more than the Black Beauty itself smashing through the wall and into the logo (in 3D!), but I'm sure it looks pretty damn cool 30 feet tall on some billboard/wall out there. As there's nothing else good opening, I suggest seeing Green Hornet this weekend, it's tons of wacky, ridiculous fun.

Indie Trailer Sunday: Energetic Argentinian Thriller 'Carancho'

Now this looks damn cool. Strand Releasing has debuted the official US theatrical trailer on Yahoo for the upcoming release of their Argentinian romantic thriller Carancho, which premiered at Cannes last year. It's also Argentina's entry into the Oscars this year and I've heard enough good things that it might have a chance, at least for a nomination. This is an incredibly well-made trailer and I'm sold based on it alone. If I knew what I was missing, I would've made sure to see it in Cannes - damn! Don't worry, it's already being remade by Hollywood. Ricardo Darin and Martina Gusman star in this must watch trailer - enjoy!

FS.net Update: New Comment System Implemented - Feedback?

As you might have already noticed, we just switched our commenting system on FirstShowing.net from the WordPress system to the Disqus system that's now running. Disqus is a popular commenting system that almost everyone currently uses, which is why we made the switch and why it's good news for you guys. This means that you can login and comment on FS.net using existing logins for Facebook, Twitter, Yahoo or OpenID, or you can use your Disqus account (which you can create directly in the system). Your comments are linked, you can follow other people, and it's a lot easier to comment on all kinds of sites around the web.

First Trailer for Indie Comedy 'Henry's Crime' with Keanu Reeves

There were a few trailers we missed earlier in the week that weren't that good, but there is one I just need to post. It's called Henry's Crime and it's an indie crime comedy and the reason I'm posting this trailer late is because I have been asked numerous times "have you heard of that new Keanu Reeves film?" Yes, yes I have, it's titled Henry's Crime and I saw at the Toronto Film Festival last year and it was terrible, it sucked. I'm talking a top contender for one of the worst films of 2010 if I was making a list (which I'm not). I never wrote a review because I wanted to forget about it. But here's a UK trailer and they sell it pretty damn well.

Review: Country Strong is Quite Old Fashioned, But Not So Good

The joke goes - if you play a country song backwards, you get your house back, you get your wife back, and you get your dog back. If you play the new twangy drama Country Strong backwards, you probably won't get your time back, but it might make a less than interesting film a bit more worthwhile. Filled with tedious plotlines of melodrama and alcohol-induced theatricalities, it rides a consistent line between meddling and out-and-out boring. Hey, at least it's long, so by the time the overblown and extremely disconnected finale hits you, you've long since played every Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson song in your head to pass the time.