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Written on 25 Nov, 2008 at 23:00 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Australia Directed by: Baz Luhrmann Cast: Hugh Jackman, Nicole Kidman, Brandon Walters, David Wenham Running Time: 2 hrs 45 mins Rating: PG-13 Plot: This is Luhrmann's epic romance action adventure ode to Australia. Set just before and during World War II comes the story... (Continue reading)
Four Christmases
Written on 25 Nov, 2008 at 23:00 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Four Christmases Directed by: Seth Gordon Cast: Vince Vaughn, Reese Witherspoon, Robert Duvall, Mary Steenburgen Running Time: 1 hr 22 mins Rating: PG-13 Plot: An evasive couple attempts to forgo sharing Christmas with their slew of family members, but are caught in the act (on... (Continue reading)
Transporter 3
Written on 25 Nov, 2008 at 23:00 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 2 Comments
Transporter 3 Directed by: Olivier Megaton Cast: Jason Statham, Natalya Rudakova, Robert Knepper Running Time: 1 hr 40 mins Rating: PG-13 Plot: Personal driver Frank Martin (Statham) is hired to transport a Ukrainian minister's daughter (Rudakova) who has been kidnapped by an evil American (Knepper)... (Continue reading)
Milk
Written on 25 Nov, 2008 at 23:00 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 1 Comment
Milk Directed by: Gus Van Sant Cast: Sean Penn, James Franco, Emile Hirsch, Josh Brolin, Diego Luna Running Time: 2 hrs 8 mins Rating: R Plot: Sean Penn is gay-rights activist Harvey Milk. Set in the 1970s, Milk became the first openly gay man to... (Continue reading)
TOP 7 Australian Films
Written on 25 Nov, 2008 at 12:40 in Top 7 | viewed times | 5 Comments
We start the Top 7. You finish the Top 10. Australia, the other English speaking country. The one that doesn't have Shakespeare, Hollywood or Peter Jackson. It's so easy to forget about, until you remember it's the land of... (Continue reading)
Angus MacLane – Director of Burn-E
Written on 25 Nov, 2008 at 12:26 in Interviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
And along comes Burn-E ... the one being who's life is not charmed my Wall-E. I sat down with Angus MacLane at the Westin Hotel in downtown Portland. He's the directing animator on Wall-E and directed the original short Burn-E which... (Continue reading)
Twilight
Written on 20 Nov, 2008 at 23:02 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 4 Comments
Twilight Directed by: Catherine Hardwicke Cast: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Billy Burke, Peter Facinelli Running Time: 2 hrs Rating: PG-13 I READ THIS BOOK ... if you are looking for a review that didn't click here for Thomas Pardee's review. Plot: Based on the best-seller by... (Continue reading)
Bolt
Written on 20 Nov, 2008 at 23:00 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 7 Comments
Bolt Directed by: Byron Howard, Chris Williams Cast (voices): John Travolta, Miley Cyrus, Susie Essman, Mark Walton Running Time: 1 hr 30 min Rating: PG Plot: This animated movie has Bolt (Travolta) the dog as the star of the biggest television show, but he doesn’t... (Continue reading)
Twilight
Written on 20 Nov, 2008 at 23:00 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 2 Comments
Twilight Directed by: Catherine Hardwicke Cast: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson Running Time: 2 hrs. Rating: PG-13 I DIDN'T READ THIS BOOK ... if you want to read a review from someone who did -- click here for Jeff Bayer's review. Plot: Bella Swan (Stewart) is forced... (Continue reading)
He said – She said … Twilight
Written on 20 Nov, 2008 at 22:59 in He Said - She Said | viewed times | 4 Comments
Let's get one thing clear ... If you haven't seen Twilight and you want to go in fresh ... STOP! Key plot points, the ending, spoilers and differences between the book and film will be discussed. It's HE (Jeff Bayer) and... (Continue reading)
TOP 7 Vampire Films
Written on 19 Nov, 2008 at 11:38 in Top 7 | viewed times | 5 Comments
We start the Top 7. You finish the Top 10. I'm going to stick my neck out and say this list will be something you can really sink your teeth into. It will be your cross to bear if you don't... (Continue reading)
Religulous
Written on 18 Nov, 2008 at 11:53 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Quickcard Review Religulous Directed by: Larry Charles Starring: Bill Maher Running Time: 1 hr 41 mins Rated: R Mug. That's the key to Religulous ... which, by the way took me WAY too long to finally pronounce correctly. It was like staring at Scarlett Johansson ...... (Continue reading)
Box Office Review – November 16, 2008
Written on 17 Nov, 2008 at 9:55 in News | viewed times | 2 Comments
WEEKEND TOP 5 STUDIO ESTIMATES, NOVEMBER 14-16, 2008 Rank. Movie Title (Distributor) Weekend Gross | Theaters | Total Gross | Week # 1. Quantum of Solace (Sony / Columbia) $70.4 million | 3,451 | $70.4 million | 1 2. Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (Paramount (DreamWorks)) $36.1... (Continue reading)
First-Look Production Still: Edward Norton’s ‘Leaves of Grass’
Is there any actor better than Ed Norton right now?.. OK, the answer is probably yes. But please remember this is the man from Fight Club, American History X and The Painted Veil (which more people should have seen)... Well,... (Continue reading)
Quantum of Solace
Written on 13 Nov, 2008 at 22:01 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 2 Comments
Quantum of Solace Directed by: Marc Forster Cast: Daniel Craig, Olga Kurylenko, Judi Dench, Mathieu Amalric, Jeffrey Wright Running Time: 1 hr 40 mins Rating: PG-13 Plot: James Bond (Daniel Craig) picks up right where he left off … kicking arse. Still seeking revenge for... (Continue reading)
Dear Zachary
Written on 13 Nov, 2008 at 22:00 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Dear Zachary Directed/Written/Produced/Edited by: Kurt Kuenne Running Time: 95 mins Rating: Documentary, unrated Opens: In Portland on November 15 at the Hollywood Theatre “Law is mind without reason.” ~ Aristotle I am desensitized. How can you tell? Here’s the test: What is your first reaction when you... (Continue reading)
JCVD
Written on 13 Nov, 2008 at 22:00 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 1 Comment
JCVD Directed by: Mabrouk El Mechri Cast: Jean-Claude Van Damme, François Damiens, Zinedine Soualem, Karim Belkhadra RunningTime: 1 hr 36 mins Rating: R Opens: In Chicago on Nov. 14 at Piper's Alley Plot: A self-conscious Jean-Claude Van Damme stars in a film about a self-conscious big... (Continue reading)
Let the Right One In
Written on 13 Nov, 2008 at 22:00 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 4 Comments
Let the Right One In ... Låt Den Rätte Komma In Directed by: Tomas Alfredson Cast: Kare Hedebrant, Lina Leandersson, Per Ragnar, Patrik Rydmark Running Time: 1 hr 45 min Rating: R Plot: Oskar (Kare Hedebrant), a 12 year old boy, is unhappily resigned to... (Continue reading)
Will Smith to Green Light New Version of ‘The Karate Kid’ With Kid Jaden Smith
Written on 13 Nov, 2008 at 12:14 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Sometimes rumors do become true. Will Smith will produce a new version of “The Karate Kid” with his 10-year-old kid, Jaden Smith, in the starring role. The confirmed news surfaced this week in contrast to denied reports from a year... (Continue reading)
Slumdog Millionaire
Written on 12 Nov, 2008 at 12:35 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Slumdog Millionaire Directed by: Danny Boyle Cast: Dev Patel, Freida Pinto, Madhur Mittal Running Time: 1 hr, 50 mins Rating: PG-13 Plot: The success story of a poor Indian boy (Patel) is coincidentally told through the questions he must answer while on India’s own “Who... (Continue reading)
Danny Boyle – Director of Slumdog Millionaire
Written on 12 Nov, 2008 at 12:30 in Interviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
The mastermind behind films like Trainspotting, 28 Days Later, the underrated Sunshine, and the newest, Slumdog Millionaire, Danny Boyle introduces himself with a big genuine smile and a firm handshake. When he starts talking, (immediately, about his take on British... (Continue reading)
TOP 7 James Bond Gadgets
Written on 12 Nov, 2008 at 10:59 in Top 7 | viewed times | 0 Comments
We start the Top '007'. You finish the Top 10. Who would James Bond be without his cool gadgets? Sure, he would still be a great spy with a license to kill but would there be 22 movies about the man?... (Continue reading)
TOP 7 James Bond Villains
We start the Top 7. You finish the Top 10. World domination is a tough business. The hours are long, the sacrifices are heavy, and the workload is endless. Sometimes, your hard work doesn't even pay off. Even worse than all... (Continue reading)
Box Office Review – November 9, 2008
Written on 10 Nov, 2008 at 10:46 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
WEEKEND TOP 5 STUDIO ESTIMATES, NOVEMBER 7-9, 2008 Rank. Movie Title (Distributor) Weekend Gross | Theaters | Total Gross | Week # 1. Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (Paramount (DreamWorks)) $63.5 million | 4,056 | $63.5 million | 1 2. Role Models (Universal) $19.3 million | 2,792... (Continue reading)
Now on HollywoodChicago.com: Exclusive Viggo Mortensen pics from Chicago
From Adam Fendelman’s HollywoodChicago.com – a partner with TSR – comes exclusive pics from the Chicago International Film Festival. Academy Award nominee Viggo Mortensen posed for a HollywoodChicago.com red-carpet portrait on Oct. 29, 2008 prior to receiving a career achievement award... (Continue reading)
Madagascar 2: Escape to Africa
Written on 6 Nov, 2008 at 22:05 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Madagascar 2: Escape to Africa Directed by: Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath Cast: Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, Jada Pinkett Smith, David Schwimmer, Sacha Baron Cohen, Cedric the Entertainer, Bernie Mac, Alec Baldwin Running Time: 1 hr 20 min Rating: PG Plot: Alex the lion... (Continue reading)
Synecdoche, New York
Written on 6 Nov, 2008 at 22:02 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 4 Comments
Quickcard Review Synecdoche, New York Directed by: Charlie Kaufman Cast: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Samantha Morton, Catherine Keener, Michelle Williams Time: 2 hrs 4 mins Rating: R CLICK HERE to read De Salvo's complete Scorecard Review ... he gives it a 7/10 Plot: It's pronounced (sin-neck-doe-key) if... (Continue reading)
Soul Men
Written on 6 Nov, 2008 at 22:01 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Soul Men Directed by: Malcom D. Lee Cast: Samuel L. Jackson, Bernie Mac Running Time: 1 hr 43 mins Rating: R Plot: Two estranged and aging former soul singers, Louis and Floyd (Jackson and Mac), are forced to reunite after the death of their former band... (Continue reading)
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas (Pyjamas)
Written on 6 Nov, 2008 at 22:01 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Directed by: Mark Herman Cast: Asa Butterfield, Vera Farmiga, David Thewlis, Jack Scanlon Running Time: 1 hr 35 mins Rating: PG-13 Opens in Chicago on November 7. Opens in Portland on November 14. Plot: Based on the John Boyne... (Continue reading)
Synecdoche, New York
Written on 6 Nov, 2008 at 22:00 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 3 Comments
Synecdoche, New York Directed by: Charlie Kaufman Cast: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Samantha Morton, Catherine Keener, Michelle Williams Time: 2 hrs 4 mins Rating: R Plot: When suburban theater director Caden Cotard’s life begins to unravel in a very unconventional way, his ambitions to create an... (Continue reading)
Role Models
Written on 6 Nov, 2008 at 22:00 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 1 Comment
Role Models Directed by: David Wain Cast: Paul Rudd, Seann William Scott, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Bobb’e J. Thompson Time: 1 hr 35 min Rating: R Plot: Two energy drink reps (Paul Rudd, Seann William Scott) get into trouble with the law, and they agree to spend... (Continue reading)
TOP 7 Animal Characters in Movies
Written on 6 Nov, 2008 at 12:37 in Top 7 | viewed times | 14 Comments
We start the Top 7. You finish the Top 10. With Madagascar 2: Escape to Africa and Bolt creeping up on us, we started thinking about the top 7 animal characters in film, either real or animated. I trusted Bayer with... (Continue reading)
TOP 7 Paul Rudd Performances
There are certain actors who carry a movie without having to bear the weight. Paul Rudd invented this situation. He’s a character actor with leading-man looks who impressively walks the fine line between the two without loosing a shred of... (Continue reading)
Box Office Review – November 2, 2008
Written on 2 Nov, 2008 at 12:33 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Rank. Movie Title (Distributor) Weekend Gross | Theaters | Total Gross | Week # 1. High School Musical 3: Senior Year (Buena Vista) $15.0 million | 3,626 | $61.8 million | 2 2. Zack and Miri Make a Porno (Weinstein Company) $10.7 million | 2,735... (Continue reading)
November ‘08 Monthly Movie Preview
Written on 2 Nov, 2008 at 12:20 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
If you haven't heard ... November will be the most important month in our lifetime. And from what I understand it has nothing to do with the latest Bond film. Go vote. Before we look forward, let's take a look back at... (Continue reading)
The Haunting of Molly Hartley
Written on 2 Nov, 2008 at 11:29 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
The Haunting of Molly Hartley Directed by: Mickey Liddell Cast: Haley Bennett, Jake Weber, Chace Crawford Time: 1 hr 30 mins Rating: PG-13 Plot: Seventeen-year old Molly (Bennett) slowly learns of the horrors that will happen to her on the day she turns eighteen. Who's It... (Continue reading)