• /Filmcast Ep. 240 - Kick-Ass 2 (GUEST: Matt Singer From The Dissolve)

    Dave, Devindra, and Matt Singer from The Dissolve discuss the brilliance of The Act of Killing, and praise the second season of The Killing. Be sure to read about movie-lovers who don't love movies and the death of snapshots. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, like us on Facebook! Download or Play Now in your Browser:…

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  • 'Kick-Ass 2' Review: A Fun Sequel That Continually Trips Over Itself

    The two major things missing from Kick-Ass 2 constitute the two major problems with an otherwise decent sequel. Those things are Matthew Vaughn and Jane Goldman. Vaughn, who directed Kick-Ass in 2010, is an incredibly talented director. Goldman, who wrote the first film, is a fantastic screenwriter. They both return as producers this time around,…

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  • An Uncredited Rewrite Made Hit-Girl Less Masculine For 'Kick-Ass 2'

    While Kick-Ass and Red Mist haven't really changed a lot between Kick-Ass and Kick-Ass 2, Hit-Girl is like a whole new person. In the first film, she's a foul-mouthed killing machine who loves nothing more than her father and justice. In Kick-Ass 2, she's forced to bury that spirit to assimilate to the social life…

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  • 'Kick-Ass 2' Red Band Featurette

    There was a time when it looked like Kick-Ass 2 might never happen, but now the film opens in just over a week. We've seen quite a few trailers, some clips, and a behind the scenes look or two. But if you want one more glimpse at the film before it opens, check out this…

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  • Watch Tons Of New Scenes In 10 Minutes Of 'Kick-Ass 2' B-Roll

    If there was one upside to the first Kick-Ass 2 trailer being a bit underwhelming, it's that the marketing has had nowhere to go but up. The film's looked better and better with each successive trailer, and the one that hit at Comic-Con was the most badass (or kick-ass, if you want to go there)…

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  • 'Kick-Ass 2' Extended Red Band Trailer Plus Panel Coverage [Comic-Con 2013]

    In the previous trailers for Kick-Ass 2, something seemed to be missing. This is most certainly a sequel to Matthew Vaughn’s film, sure. All the characters are there; the story is a continuation of the first chapter; and new heroes and villains are introduced. Yet something felt off. Writer/director Jeff Wadlow came into San Diego…

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  • Jim Carrey "Cannot Support" Violence In 'Kick-Ass 2'; Mark Millar Responds

    When the first Kick-Ass hit theaters, it came under fire for its copious and unapologetic violence. With about two months to go until the release date, it appears that Kick-Ass 2 will get more of the same. But this time, some of the criticism is coming from a rather unexpected place. Star Jim Carrey has…

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  • 'Kick-Ass 2' Red-Band International Trailer: Little New Footage, Better Effects

    There's a new red-band trailer for Jeff Wadlow's Kick-Ass 2, and while the edit features only a shred of new footage, it does feature some better digital compositing and probably closer-to-final contrast tweaks and color grading to help elements co-exist. Notably, the bit towards the end with Hit Girl riding atop a cargo van now looks…

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  • Sequel Bits: 'Star Trek', 'Kick-Ass 2', 'Hangover III', 'Before Midnight', 'Monsters University', 'V/H/S/2'

    Today's Sequel Bits veers from deeply romantic to adorably funny to bone-chillingly creepy. After the jump: Star Trek and Kick-Ass 2 get rated by the MPAA Todd Phillips is pretty sure Hangover II is brilliant The producers of Paranormal 4 are getting sued Chris Pine chats about Kirk's self doubt in Star Trek See more Celine and Jesse pics from…

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