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Inglorious Bastards release date and Watchmen featurette
Written on 31 Dec, 2008 at 23:23 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Here's the press release from TWC annoucing a war movie that has the potential to be THE GREATEST WAR FLICK OF ALL TIME!.. too much? Have I already over-hyped? Sorry, here's the info ... December 31, 2008 – The Weinstein Company... (Continue reading)
Watchmen, Arrested Development, and more…
Written on 30 Dec, 2008 at 12:20 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Don't worry, the Watchmen is still coming. Fox has been trying to block Warner Bros. from the March release of the film Watchmen. They say they own some rights to the film based on the most popular graphic novel of all time.... (Continue reading)
He said – She said … The Spirit
Written on 29 Dec, 2008 at 11:16 in He Said - She Said | viewed times | 2 Comments
It's he (Nick Allen) and she (Morrow McLaughlin) talking about the new film The Spirit. She Said From what I understand of the original Spirit series by Will Eisner, the movie version is a gaudy, heartless sacrilege, but I haven't... (Continue reading)
Box Office Review – December 28, 2008
Written on 28 Dec, 2008 at 12:25 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
WEEKEND TOP 5 STUDIO ESTIMATES, DECEMBER 26-28, 2008 Rank. Movie Title - Weekend Gross | Theaters | Total Gross | Week # 1. Marley and Me - $37.0 million | 3,480 | $51.7 million | 1 2. Bedtime Stories - $28.1 million... (Continue reading)
TOP 7 Anticipated Films (Jan. & Feb. 2009)
Written on 28 Dec, 2008 at 11:03 in Top 7 | viewed times | 0 Comments
The months of January and February are Notorious for offering crumbs of quality scraped from the dishes used at Oscar's feast. However, some Fanboys might be Taken by surprise with reboots of their favorite horror classics, (My Bloody Valentine, now... (Continue reading)
The Spirit
Written on 27 Dec, 2008 at 12:24 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 1 Comment
The Spirit Directed by: Frank Miller Cast: Gabriel Macht, Samuel L. Jackson, Eva Mendes, Scarlett Johansson Running Time: 1 hr 50 mins Rating: PG-13 Plot: The Spirit (Macht) is a masked vigilante in Central City, U.S.A. He must stop his arch nemesis, The Octopus (Jackson),... (Continue reading)
Indestructible
Written on 26 Dec, 2008 at 19:31 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Indestructible Directed by: Ben Byer Starring: Ben Byer, John Byer, Steve Byer, Oliver Sacks M.D. Time: 1 hr 50 min Rating: not rated Opening: Dec. 27 in Portland at the Hollywood Theatre Plot: Filmmaker Ben Byer is diagnosed with ALS, commonly known as... (Continue reading)
Valkyrie
Written on 24 Dec, 2008 at 23:03 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 3 Comments
Valkyrie Directed by: Bryan Singer Cast: Tom Cruise, Bill Nighy, Tom Wilkinson, Kenneth Branagh, Terence Stamp Running Time: 2 hrs Rating: PG-13 Plot: Based on the true story, a proud German military man, Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg (Cruise), is loyal to his country before his... (Continue reading)
The Wrestler
Written on 24 Dec, 2008 at 23:02 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
The Wrestler Directed by: Darren Aronofsky Cast: Mickey Rourke, Marisa Tomei, Evan Rachel Wood Running Time: 1 hr 45 mins Rating: R Plot: Randy “The Ram” Robinson (Mickey Rourke) morphs into a fractured, middle-aged version of the world famous professional wrestler he was in the... (Continue reading)
Frost/Nixon
Written on 24 Dec, 2008 at 23:00 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Frost/Nixon Directed by: Ron Howard Cast: Frank Langella, Michael Sheen, Kevin Bacon, Sam Rockwell Running Time: 2 hrs Rating: R Plot: Because of the Watergate scandal, Richard Nixon (Langella) was the first American president to resign from office. David Frost, an Australian talk show host,... (Continue reading)
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Written on 24 Dec, 2008 at 23:00 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 2 Comments
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Directed by: David Fincher Cast: Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett Running Time: 2 hrs 45 mins Rating: PG-13 Plot: After being born to an affluent New Orleans family and abandoned minutes later due to his disturbing appearance, young Benjamin Button... (Continue reading)
Marley & Me
Written on 24 Dec, 2008 at 23:00 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 6 Comments
Marley & Me Directed by: David Frankel Cast: Jennifer Aniston, Owen Wilson, Alan Arkin, Eric Dane, Kathleen Turner Time: 2 hr 5 min Rating: PG Plot: A family is both cursed and blessed by the most hyperactive, naughty, and nuerotic dog that ever lived. Who’s It... (Continue reading)
The Reader
Written on 24 Dec, 2008 at 22:59 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 3 Comments
The Reader Directed by: Stephen Daldry Cast: Kate Winslet, Ralph Fiennes, David Kross, Hannah Herzsprung Running Time: 2 hrs, 2 mins Rating: R Plot: The story of a young man’s affair with a retired SS Guard, and how time and consequence can tear apart pair... (Continue reading)
The Wrestler
Written on 24 Dec, 2008 at 22:59 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Quickcard Review The Wrestler Directed by: Darren Aronofsky Cast: Mickey Rourke, Marisa Tomei, Evan Rachel Wood Running Time: 1 hr 45 mins Rating: R CLICK HERE to read Chris De Salvo's complete Scorecard Review Plot: Randy “The Ram” Robinson (Mickey Rourke) was a wrestling legend in the... (Continue reading)
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Written on 24 Dec, 2008 at 22:00 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Quickcard Review The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Directed by: David Fincher Cast: Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Taraji P. Henson Running Time: 2 hrs 45 mins Rating: PG-13 CLICK HERE for Pardee's complete Scorecard Review Plot: Benjamin Button (Pitt) is born a tiny old, wrinkled dying... (Continue reading)
Taraji P. Henson – The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Written on 24 Dec, 2008 at 19:50 in Interviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Taraji P. Henson conquered fear a long time ago. Good thing, too. Years ago, when she was fresh out of high school, the 38-year-old Washington, D.C. native almost let her fear stand in the way her dreams of leaving her mark on... (Continue reading)
Doubt
Written on 24 Dec, 2008 at 16:00 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Quickcard Review Doubt Directed by: John Patrick Shanley Cast: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Meryl Streep, Amy Adams, Viola Davis Running Time: 95 minutes Rating: PG-13 CLICK HERE to read Allen's full Scorecard Review Plot:John Patrick Shanley wrote the play and now the screenplay. He also directs this... (Continue reading)
The Reader
Written on 24 Dec, 2008 at 12:05 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Quickcard Review The Reader Directed by: Stephen Daldry Cast: Kate Winslet, Ralph Fiennes, David Kross, Hannah Herzsprung Running Time: 2 hrs, 2 mins Rating: R CLICK HERE to read De Salvo's full Scorecard Review Plot: After World Ward II, a young man (Kross) has an affair... (Continue reading)
Frost/Nixon
Written on 24 Dec, 2008 at 11:45 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Quickcard Review Frost/Nixon Directed by: Ron Howard Cast: Frank Langella, Michael Sheen, Kevin Bacon, Sam Rockwell Running Time: 2 hrs Rating: R Plot: Based on the true story ... Former President Richard Nixon (Langella) has just resigned from office. David Frost (Sheen), an English talk show... (Continue reading)
Darren Aronofsky – Director of The Wrestler
Written on 20 Dec, 2008 at 23:00 in Interviews | viewed times | 1 Comment
Darren Aronofsky reminds me of Egon from The Ghostbusters. This is not a slight. He’s an engaging man whose lack of pretension is as much of a relief as it is an underrated character trait—especially for a critically acclaimed director... (Continue reading)
The Tale of Despereaux
Written on 19 Dec, 2008 at 0:38 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
The Tale of Despereaux Directed by: Sam Fell and Robert Stevenhagen Cast: (voices) Matthew Broderick, Dustin Hoffman, Emma Watson, Tracey Ullman Running Time: 1 hr 35 mins Rating: G Plot: On Soup Day, the Kingdom of Dor loses its Queen in a terrible rat-related accident.... (Continue reading)
Gran Torino
Written on 18 Dec, 2008 at 23:00 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 1 Comment
Gran Torino Directed by: Clint Eastwood Cast: Clint Eastwood, Sue Lor, Bee Vang Running Time: 2 hrs Rating: R Plot: A retired and newly widowed Korean war veteran becomes a grand father-figure to two neighboring Hmong teenagers trying to escape the violence of a local... (Continue reading)
Yes Man
Written on 18 Dec, 2008 at 23:00 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 1 Comment
Yes Man Directed by: Peyton Reed Cast: Jim Carrey, Zooey Deschanel, Bradley Cooper, Rhys Darby Running Time: 1 hr, 44 minutes Rating: PG-13 Plot: Carl Allen is a pensive, heartbroken nobody who avoids all contact with the outside world. Though his friends insist he burst... (Continue reading)
Slumdog Millionaire
Written on 18 Dec, 2008 at 23:00 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Quickcard Review Slumdog Millionaire Directed by: Danny Boyle Cast: Dev Patel, Freida Pinto, Madhur Mittal, Irfan Khan Running Time: 1 hr 50 mins Rating: PG-13 CLICK HERE to read the complete Scorecard Review by Nick Allen Plot: It's the potential of rags to riches as a... (Continue reading)
Seven Pounds
Written on 18 Dec, 2008 at 23:00 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 1 Comment
Seven Pounds Directed by: Gabriele Muccino Cast: Will Smith, Rosario Dawson, Woody Harrelson, Barry Pepper Running Time: 2 hours Rating: PG-13 Plot: An IRS agent named Ben Thomas (Smith) has a secret and embarks on a journey to change the lives of seven strangers, while... (Continue reading)
Beauty in Trouble (Kráska v nesnázích)
Written on 18 Dec, 2008 at 23:00 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Beauty in Trouble (Kráska v nesnázích) Directed by: Jan Hrebejk Cast: Anna Geislerová, Roman Luknár, Josef Abrhám, Jana Brejchová Running Time: 1 hr 50 min Rating: Unrated Opens: Dec. 12 in Portland at The Living Room Theaters Plot: After a flood ravages much of Prague, Jarda... (Continue reading)
Box Office Review – December, 14, 2008
Written on 14 Dec, 2008 at 10:53 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
WEEKEND TOP 5 STUDIO ESTIMATES, DECEMBER 12-14, 2008 Rank. Movie Title - Weekend Gross | Theaters | Total Gross | Week # 1. The Day the Earth Stood Still - $31.0 million | 3,560 | $31.0 million | 1 2. Four Christmases -... (Continue reading)
Winslet, Bardem, Hawkins and more on Golden Globe Nominations
Written on 13 Dec, 2008 at 12:18 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
More quotes and reactions for actors nominated for the Golden Globes. The show will be on air January 11, 2009 live on NBC. KATE WINSLET, nominee for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture,... (Continue reading)
The Day the Earth Stood Still
Written on 11 Dec, 2008 at 23:02 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
The Day the Earth Stood Still Directed by: Scott Derrickson Cast: Keanu Reeves, Jennifer Connelly, Jaden Smith, Kathy Bates, John Cleese Running Time: 1 hr 50 mins Rating: PG-13 Plot: Klaatu (Reeves) is an alien who visits Earth with his large robot counterpart. He is... (Continue reading)
Doubt
Written on 11 Dec, 2008 at 23:00 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 1 Comment
Doubt Directed by: John Patrick Shanley Cast: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Meryl Streep, Amy Adams, Viola Davis Running Time: 95 minutes Rating: PG-13 Opens: Dec. 12th in Chicago at Landmark Century Cinema and AMC River East Plot: Based on his own play, John Patrick Shanley writes and... (Continue reading)
How About You?
Written on 11 Dec, 2008 at 23:00 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
How About You? Directed by: Anthony Byrne Cast: Brenda Fricker, Vanessa Redgrave, Hayley Atwell, Imelda Staunton, Joss Ackland Running Time: 1 hr 20 min Rating: R Opens: Dec. 12 in Portland at Hollywood Theatre Plot: A young, irresponsible woman (Hayley Atwell) is left in charge of... (Continue reading)
Nothing Like the Holidays
Written on 11 Dec, 2008 at 23:00 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Nothing Like The Holidays Directed by: Alfredo De Villa Cast: Freddy Rodriguez, Elisabeth Pena, John Leguizamo, Luis Guzman, Debra Messing Running Time: 1 hr 40 mins Rating: PG-13 Plot: An eccentric Latin-American family living in the Puerto Rican area of Chicago celebrates Christmas and various... (Continue reading)
I Can’t Think Straight
Written on 11 Dec, 2008 at 23:00 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 1 Comment
I Can't Think Straight Directed by: Shamim Sharif Cast: Lisa Ray, Sheetal Sheth, Antonia Frering, Rez Kempton Running Time: 1 hr 30 min Rating: PG-13 Opens: 12/12 in Portland at The Living Room Theaters Plot: Tala (Lisa Ray), a Christian Jordanian from a wealthy family, becomes... (Continue reading)
Moving Midway
Written on 11 Dec, 2008 at 23:00 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Moving Midway Directed/Written by: Godfrey Cheshire Cast: Charles Hinton, Elizabeth Silver Cheshire, Al Hinton, Dena Williams Silver Running Time: 1 hr 38 min Rating: Unrated Plot: New York filmmaker and critic Godfrey Cheshire juxtaposes the enduring myth and romance of the antebellum Southern plantation against... (Continue reading)
Hoffman, Fincher and others about Golden Globe Nominations
Written on 11 Dec, 2008 at 12:06 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
With the Golden Globe nominations out, that means people need to be happy and humble. Here's thoughts from Dustin Hoffman, Emma Thompson, David Fincher and Eric Roth. “It is so exciting to be nominated, but working with Emma was reward enough. ... (Continue reading)
Golden Globe Film Nominations for 2008
Written on 11 Dec, 2008 at 11:58 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
The awards have started. Here are the nominations for the 2008 Golden Globes. You may remember last year's awards ceremony, it was the odd infomercial (due to the writers strike) with Queen Latifah. Well, my first thoughts are there is no... (Continue reading)
The Visitor and Last Chance Harvey screenplays available for download
Written on 11 Dec, 2008 at 11:48 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Overture Films is trying something new. Available now on their website, you can download The Visitor and Last Chance Harvey. Though they are really pushing the first. Overture Films is proud to announce the screenplay of The Visitor is now available online.... (Continue reading)
Alien Trespass starring Eric McCormack to debut in January
Written on 11 Dec, 2008 at 11:41 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Maybe it's because I recently saw The Day the Earth Stood Still, and was completely underwhelmed, but Alien Trespass seems like a tough sell. Simply the names Urp and Ghota are going to be tough to work through. The one... (Continue reading)
Freddy Rodriguez, Elisabeth Pena and Luis Guzman – Nothing Like the Holidays
Written on 9 Dec, 2008 at 14:00 in Interviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Nothing adds to the holiday's commercial cheer like a good Christmas movie. A story about a Puerto Rican family coming together for Christmas, Nothing Like The Holidays is a warm film full of, what Freddy Rodriguez has called himself, an... (Continue reading)
Box Office Review – December 7, 2008
Written on 8 Dec, 2008 at 18:43 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
WEEKEND TOP 5 STUDIO ESTIMATES, DECEMBER 5-7, 2008 Rank. Movie Title - Weekend Gross | Theaters | Total Gross | Week # 1. Four Christmases - $16.8 million | 3,335 | $70.8 million | 2 2. Twilight - $13.2 million | 3,620 |... (Continue reading)
Cadillac Records
Written on 5 Dec, 2008 at 1:04 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Cadillac Records Directed by: Darnell Martin Cast: Adrien Brody, Jeffrey Wright, Columbus Short, Beyonce Knowles Running Time: 1 hr 50 mins Rating: R Plot: The story of record producer Leonard Chess (Brody) and the blues musicians he made famous with his Chicago based company Chess... (Continue reading)
Nobel Son
Written on 4 Dec, 2008 at 23:00 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Nobel Son Directed by: Randall Miller Cast: Alan Rickman, Bryan Greenberg, Shawn Hatosy, Mary Steenburgen Running Time: 1 hr 42 minutes Rating: R Plot: When Barkley Michaelson’s father is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, it begins a series of events that turns his directionless life... (Continue reading)
Punisher: War Zone
Written on 4 Dec, 2008 at 23:00 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Punisher: War Zone Directed by: Lexi Alexander Cast: Ray Stevenson, Dominic West, and Julie Benz Running Time: 1 hr 47 mins Rating: R Plot: Waging his one-man war on the world of organized crime, ruthless vigilante-hero Frank Castle (Stevenson) sets his sights on overeager mob... (Continue reading)
My Name is Bruce
Written on 4 Dec, 2008 at 11:49 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 1 Comment
My Name is Bruce Directed by: Bruce Campbell Cast: Bruce Campbell, Ted Raimi, Grace Thorsen, Taylor Sharpe Running Time: 1 hr 26 mins Rating: R Plot: When an unexplained supernatural yeti-monster wreaks havoc on a rural Oregon town, the community requires desperate measures to save... (Continue reading)