Return Of The Epic Romantic Comedy

On June 6, the epic romantic comedy 'Mongol' will be released in theaters across the U.S. 'Mongol' tells the tale of the bloody rise to power of Genghis Khan, and provides an insight into the brutality of 12th Century warfare; it is widely expected to be the feel-good movie of the year.

Critics agree that 'Mongol' is a surpisingly enjoyable romantic comedy, especially when you consider that the film was a joint-production between the nations of Germany, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Mongolia- widely considered to be the four least romantic countries on the face of the Earth.

At a special screening a few weeks ago, prominent figures in the Hollywood rom-com scene had good things to say about 'Mongol'. Acclaimed director Rob Reiner remarked that the film was "...shocking", and "...I tried to escape from my seat multiple times." Jon Cusack stood up during the middle of the movie and awkwardly held a boombox in the air. Meg Ryan, often regarded as the 'Queen of Romantic Comedies', collapsed due to shock when she saw the film.


Jon Cusack awkwardly applauds 'Mongol' during a special screening.

Entertainment News: Casting For Hobbit Film Begins

Above Left: Michael Clarke Duncan; Above Right: Bilbo Baggins with nephew.


The latest rumors from Hollywood indicate that Michael Clarke Duncan (The Green Mile, The Whole Nine Yards) has been cast by Director Peter Jackson for the title role in the film The Hobbit. When asked to comment on the rumors, Duncan told reporters, “…well, my nickname in high school was Bilbo Baggins, so this is pretty cool.”

Production is slated to begin next year, although reports are already indicating that ‘The Hobbit’ will be the most expensive movie ever made. The estimated cost of constructing the elaborate sets in the movie is put at $15 million, while the actors’ salaries are projected to total $30 million. The sophisticated computer-generated graphics required to make Michael Clarke Duncan appear as a whimsical, hairy forest creature on-screen will most likely cost $1 Billion. As a side note, Haley Joel Osment (The Sixth Sense) confirmed to ‘Give My Compliments To The Chef’ that he is hopeful of landing the role of Gandalf in the movie.