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A direct relationship exists between the growing size of Zack Snyder's "Sucker Punch" cast and the mystery surrounding exactly what the hell we're going to see on the screen when it hits theaters in 2011. "Man Man" star Jon Hamm is the first confirmed male to join the all-female cast of the "Watchmen" director's next film, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Of course, there are no details on what role Hamm will play. More of the same from the increasingly mysterious "Sucker Punch." We know his character's name though: High Roller. Probably not a god-given birth name. I wonder if he's supposed to be a gambler, or if "High Roller" is meant more as a metaphor. Maybe Hamm's character is constantly putting himself in danger, taking a high-stakes gamble with his life. Or something.

There are a few details on the story in "Sucker Punch." Emily Browning will star as...

Behind the Lens [1] is a feature where we pose a series of short, offbeat questions to inspiring filmmakers, actors and artists in order to get to know them a little better. Charlyne Yi [2] is a comedienne, musician and actress who up until now was best known for her small role in Judd Apatow's Knocked Up, but with the release of the indie comedy Paper Heart this month in select theatres, she is finally getting her chance to be in the spotlight. We loved the movie when we saw it at Sundance earlier this year (you can read my review here [3]), as Charlyne and director Nicholas Jasenovec use a hilarious and charming blend of documentary and fictional storytelling to explore what it means to be in love. Paper Heart is currently playing in select theatres in North America. For more info on where you can see the film, visit the...

Capture the flag in the 'burg, Nelson Mandela's 91st birthday, go tribal with the band Man Man, and more... this week's Price of a Movie is here with five do-not-miss events for cheap! Mandela Day NYC 2009: Grand Central Station Installation Visit Grand Central Terminal's Vanderbilt Hall for a celebration of the life of former South African President and civil-rights activist Nelson Mandela. Designed by Ralph Appelbaum Associates, the multimedia installation uses six words - act, listen, lead, unite, learn, and speak - to explore Mandela's struggles against apartheid, and the ways in which society can act to end racism and other social injustices. The installation is part of a series of events in honor of Nelson Mandela's 91st birthday, on Saturday, July 18, which will culminate in a star-studded Mandela Day Concert at Radio City Music Hall. As described on the website, 'Mandela Day celebrates the...

American indie-band Cursive has added a series of fresh dates to its U.S. spring tours to support its recently released album, "Mama I'm Swollen." The Nebraska band has just wrapped up a two-week March run in the U.S.

The indie-rockers will again hit the road April 24 in St. Louis, Mo to kick off a 15-city jaunt that will wrap up May 9 in Chicago, Il. Philadelphia rock outfit Man Man will open most shows, Live Daily reports.

"Mama, I'm Swollen" is the sixth album by the band and was released on March 10 in CD form. Saddle Creek Records is offering a digital download of the record for on May 1 and increasing each day until the official release May 10.

The entire album was played through as a preview at Subterranean in Chicago on June 27, last year. "From The Hips," the first single from the album is also available on their website.

The Philadelphia gypsy-esque rockers of Man Man, who are known to be painted up and clad in white for their live shows, are set to hit the road for a string of Spring tour dates in support of last year's Rabbit Habits. The band band kicks off the trek in Knoxville, then later meets up with Cursive for 11 shows before rounding out the trip with five shows with Gogol Bordello.