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Food Fight
Written on 28 Feb, 2009 at 10:17 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Food Fight Directed by: Chris Taylor Cast: Alice Waters, Michael Pollan, Wolfgang Puck Running Time: 1 hr 25 min Rating: Unrated Where: Hollywood Theatre - Portland, OR Plot: A documentary about the movement away from processed food and toward organic in the United States. Who’s It... (Continue reading)
Kyle Newman – director of Fanboys
Written on 26 Feb, 2009 at 13:00 in Interviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Kyle Newman knows his Star Wars-speak. The self-proclaimed “fan boy” threw himself into his work to bring us a film about how “the force” may be the necessary tool to make sense of one's life. Fan Boys is the... (Continue reading)
Michael Cera says yes to Arrested Development and Scott Pilgrim vs. The World
Written on 26 Feb, 2009 at 11:02 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Michael Cera is a busy man. First up is Scott Pilgrim vs. The World. The Globe and Mail says ... In Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, helmed by British director Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead), he plays a 23-year-old who lives with... (Continue reading)
Michel Gondry to direct Seth Rogen’s The Green Hornet
Written on 25 Feb, 2009 at 11:17 in News | viewed times | 2 Comments
Be Kind Rewind and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind director Michel Gondry is set to direct Seth Rogen's version of The Green Hornet. Gondry was handed the job after wowing production president Doug Belgrad and Matt Tolmach with his particular... (Continue reading)
Pirates of the Caribbean director Gore Verbinski to helm Clue
Director Gore Verbinski is finally getting a Clue. Universal Studios has attached the director of the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy to adapt the famous Hasbro board game to the big screen. He will work on the film through his company... (Continue reading)
Chiwetel Ejiofor may join Angelina Jolie and Liev Schreiber in Salt
Written on 24 Feb, 2009 at 10:47 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Chiwetel Ejiofor is in negotiations to join Angelina Jolie and Liev Schreiber in the upcoming spy thriller, Salt. The Columbia picture is being produced by Lorenzo di Bonaventura and Sunil Purkash and will be directed by Phillip Noyce. Jolie is set... (Continue reading)
Woody Allen Jumps On The Slumdog Bandwagon with Pinto
Written on 24 Feb, 2009 at 9:55 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Dev Patel is not the only Slumdog Millionaire star continuing to find good fortune after the film's widespread success. Freida Pinto has recently been asked to join Woody Allen's new project due to start shooting this summer in London. In Pinto's... (Continue reading)
Box Office Review – February 22, 2009
Written on 23 Feb, 2009 at 10:54 in Box Office | viewed times | 0 Comments
WEEKEND TOP 5 STUDIO ESTIMATES, FEBRUARY 20-22, 2009 Rank. Movie Title - Weekend Gross | Theaters | Total Gross | Week # 1. Tyler Perry's Madea Goes to Jail - $41.1 million | 2,032 | $41.1 million | 1 2. Taken - $11.4... (Continue reading)
I Love the 80’s – Coming to America, Naked Gun and more …
Written on 23 Feb, 2009 at 10:40 in DVD Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
I Love the 80's has released another bevy of must-have films. These aren't the end-all be-all perfect editions of films that are loaded with extras ... These are the DVDs you put in your basket while you are in the... (Continue reading)
81st Annual Academy Awards – The Oscar Winners
The Winners and nothing but the winners. Best Picture: Slumdog Millionaire Best Actor in a Leading Role: Sean Penn, Milk Best Actress in a Leading Role: Kate Winslet, The Reader Best Actor in a Supporting Role: Heath Ledger, The Dark Knight Best Actress in a... (Continue reading)
TSR running diary – 81st Annual Academy Awards
Written on 23 Feb, 2009 at 9:42 in Articles | viewed times | 3 Comments
TSR running diary - 81st Annual Academy Awards (2009 Oscars) PREGAME - Though they may seem obvious, the awards are never certain until the gold statues are placed in the hand of the actual winner. Mickey Rourke may seem like a... (Continue reading)
7th Annual TSR Movie Awards – 2008
Written on 22 Feb, 2009 at 13:09 in TSR Awards | viewed times | 0 Comments
The results are in -- And it turns out TSR is the big winner. I've been pouring my guts into TSR Movie Awards for seven years. The most votes I had before this year, and before this website was 88. Mainly family... (Continue reading)
Fired Up!
Written on 20 Feb, 2009 at 12:33 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Fired Up Directed by: Will Gluck Cast: Nicholas D’Agosto, Eric Christian Olsen, Sarah Roemer Running Time: 1 hr 20 min Rating: PG-13 Plot: Two popular football players decide to ditch football camp in favor of cheerleading camp in order to surround themselves with hot, randy... (Continue reading)
Milking the Rhino
Written on 19 Feb, 2009 at 10:18 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Milking the Rhino Directed by: Richard E. Simpson Cast: James Ole Kinyaga, Ian Craig, Kinanjui Lesenderia Running Time: 1 hr 25 min Rating: Unrated 32nd Portland International Film Festival Country: US English?: Various languages and English with subtitles. Plot: Simpson follows tribes in Kenya and Namibia as they... (Continue reading)
TSR Hall of Fame – Film Nominees of 2008 – Vote in TSR Awards
Written on 18 Feb, 2009 at 13:59 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
No Hall of Fame with the Oscars? Well, that’s not the case with The Scorecard Review. Films currently in the Hall of Fame - American Beauty, Braveheart, Casablanca, Dead Poets Society, Fight Club, The Graduate, The Princess Bride, Pulp Fiction, Star Wars,... (Continue reading)
TSR Hall of Fame – Actor Nominees for 2008 – Vote in TSR Awards
Written on 18 Feb, 2009 at 13:56 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
No Hall of Fame with the Oscars? Well, that’s not the case with The Scorecard Review. Actors currently in the Hall of Fame - Daniel Day-Lewis, Robert De Niro, Johnny Depp, Morgan Freeman, Tom Hanks, Bill Murray, Jack Nicholson, Edward Norton, Kevin... (Continue reading)
TSR Hall of Fame – Actress Nominees for 2008 – Vote in TSR Awards
Written on 18 Feb, 2009 at 13:53 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
No Hall of Fame with the Oscars? Well, that's not the case with The Scorecard Review. Actresses currently in the Hall of Fame ... Cate Blanchett, Audrey Hepburn, Diane Keaton, Nicole Kidman, Frances McDormand, Susan Sarandon, Meryl Streep, Jodie Foster, Meg Ryan... (Continue reading)
Best Movie Quote of 2008 – Vote in TSR Awards
Written on 18 Feb, 2009 at 13:47 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
The Oscars don't have this category. The nominees ... "You never go full retard." ROBERT DOWNEY JR. - TROPIC THUNDER "Get off my lawn." CLINT EASTWOOD - GRAN TORINO "Maybe it's written." - DEV PATEL - SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE "My name is Benjamin Button, and I... (Continue reading)
Best Cameo of 2008 – Vote in TSR Awards
Written on 18 Feb, 2009 at 13:45 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
The Oscars don't have this category. What's the best cameo of 2008? STEPHEN COLBERT - THE LOVE GURU SIGOURNEY WEAVER - BE KIND REWIND LANCE BASS - TROPIC THUNDER SAMUEL L. JACKSON - IRON MAN SETH ROGEN - STEP BROTHERS ROBERT DOWNEY JR. - THE INCREDIBLE HULK CHRIS... (Continue reading)
Actress of the Year – Multiple Roles – 2008 – Vote in the TSR Awards
Written on 18 Feb, 2009 at 13:42 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
This isn't about one performance, it's about the body of work. The nominees ... AMY ADAMS - MISS PETTIGREW LIVES FOR A DAY, DOUBT MERYL STREEP - DOUBT, MAMMA MIA! SCARLETT JOHANSSON - VICKY CRISTINA BARCELONA, THE SPIRIT ANGELINA JOLIE - CHANGELING, WANTED ELIZABETH BANKS -... (Continue reading)
Actor of the Year – Multiple Roles – 2008 – Vote in the TSR Awards
Written on 18 Feb, 2009 at 13:40 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
This one isn't about just one role. It's about the body of work. The complete list of nominees. LEONARDO DICAPRIO - REVOLUTIONARY ROAD, BODY OF LIES RALPH FIENNES - THE DUCHESS, THE READER, IN BRUGES WILL SMITH - HANCOCK, SEVEN POUNDS DANIEL CRAIG - QUANTUM... (Continue reading)
Best Film of 2008 – Vote in TSR Awards
Written on 18 Feb, 2009 at 13:36 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
The Oscars have five films. We have more. The complete list of nominees ... NICK AND NORAH'S INFINITE PLAYLIST REVOLUTIONARY ROAD GRAN TORINO TROPIC THUNDER THE READER THE WRESTLER THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON FROST/NIXON MILK IRON MAN THE VISITOR THE DARK KNIGHT FORGETTING SARAH MARSHALL RACHEL GETTING MARRIED SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE MISS PETTIGREW LIVES FOR A... (Continue reading)
Best Acting – Entire Cast in 2008 – Vote in TSR Awards
Written on 18 Feb, 2009 at 13:30 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Sometimes it's all about the visuals, other times it's the story. But there are those movies that have all do to with the ENTIRE CAST. The SAG Awards understand this (and we do to), the Oscars don't. The complete list of... (Continue reading)
Idiots and Angels
Written on 18 Feb, 2009 at 10:41 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Idiots and Angels Directed by: Bill Plympton Cast: none Running Time: 1 hr 20 min Rating: Unrated 32nd Portland International Film Festival Country: US English?: Yes. Plot: A jerk lives a lonely, meaningless life. Then a pair of wings grow on his back and he finds... (Continue reading)
Must Read After My Death
Written on 18 Feb, 2009 at 10:31 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Must Read After My Death Directed by: Morgan Dews Starring: Allis, Charley, Anne, Chuck, Bruce, Douglas Running Time: 1 hour 16 mins Rated: Not rated Additional info: The film is opening digitally outside of New York and LA. Everyone can access the film for digital... (Continue reading)
Stoned Age
Written on 18 Feb, 2009 at 9:56 in DVD Reviews | viewed times | 2 Comments
DVD Review National Lampoon's Stoned Age Directed by: Adam Rifkin Cast: Adam Rifkin, Ali Larter, Talia Shire, Hayes MacArthur, Gary Busey Running Time: 1 hr 28 mins Rating: Not Rated Plot: Follow the exploits and conflicts of brainy caveman, Ishbo, (Adam Rifkin) as... (Continue reading)
Brokeback Mountain’s Ang Lee to direct Life of Pi
Written on 18 Feb, 2009 at 0:11 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
The famous novel "Life of Pi" may finally live in movie theatres. Variety reports that Brokeback Mountain director Ang Lee is in talks with Fox 2000 to direct an adaptation of the book. The novel, (for those of you who didn't... (Continue reading)
Robert Rodriguez’s Nerverackers
Written on 18 Feb, 2009 at 0:07 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Robert Rodriguez is aiming to pair up with Dimension Studios for a futuristic thriller called Nerverackers. Clearly this will rank right up there with difficult/odd-looking/misprounced titles. Yes Changeling, I'm thinking of you. The director of such films as El Mariachi and Spy... (Continue reading)
Christopher Nolan’s Inception before Batman 3
Written on 18 Feb, 2009 at 0:00 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Dark Knight writer-director Christopher Nolan is taking a vacation from Gotham City with a new project aiming to be released in summer 2010. His next film is called Inception. The project is an original screenplay by Nolan, which is described as... (Continue reading)
Best Actor of 2008 – Vote in TSR Awards
Written on 17 Feb, 2009 at 23:48 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
The Academy Awards have five actors up for Best Actor. We have 11 actors. That means we are more than two times better. The complete list of nominees … MICHAEL SHEEN - FROST/NIXON WILL SMITH - SEVEN POUNDS TOM CRUISE - VALKYRIE FRANK LANGELLA -... (Continue reading)
Best Actress of 2008 – Vote in TSR Awards
Written on 17 Feb, 2009 at 23:42 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
The Academy Awards have five actresses up for Best Actress. We have 14 actors. That means we are almost three times better. The complete list of nominees ... FRANCES MCDORMAND - MISS PETTIGREW LIVES FOR A DAY KATE WINSLET - REVOLUTIONARY ROAD KATE WINSLET -... (Continue reading)
Best Supporting Actor in 2008 – Vote in TSR Awards
Written on 17 Feb, 2009 at 23:39 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
The Academy Awards have five actors up for Best Supporting Actor. We have 12 actors. That means we are more than two times better. The complete list of nominees ... MICHAEL SHANNON - REVOLUTIONARY ROAD PHILIP SEYMOUR HOFFMAN - DOUBT RUSSELL BRAND - FORGETTING... (Continue reading)
Best Supporting Actress of 2008 – Vote in TSR Awards
Written on 17 Feb, 2009 at 23:35 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
The Academy Awards have five actresses up for Best Supporting Actress. We have nine actresses. That means we are almost two times better. The complete list of nominees ... AMY ADAMS - MISS PETTIGREW LIVES FOR A DAY ALISON PILL - MILK REBECCA HALL -... (Continue reading)
Best Screenplay of 2008 – Vote in TSR Awards
Written on 17 Feb, 2009 at 23:22 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
With only five options for Best Screenplay in the Academy Awards, choices are limited. We here at TSR give you something more. So here are the complete list of nominee's ...
VALKYRIE
BURN AFTER READING
TROPIC THUNDER
MILK
THE WRESTLER
IN BRUGES
RACEHL GETTING MARRIED
FORGETTING SARAH MARSHALL
FROZEN RIVER
WALL-E
HAPPY-GO-LUCKY
Still No Start Date For Spielberg’s Lincoln Film
Written on 17 Feb, 2009 at 13:47 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Rumors were circulating that Steven Spielberg would announce a production start date for his Abraham Lincoln biopic on President's Day this year. It appears the rumors were not true. What we do know at this point is that Liam Neeson (who... (Continue reading)
Monahan To Ready Grisham’s The Associate For Big Screen
Written on 17 Feb, 2009 at 13:44 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Paramount has brought on screenwriter William Monahan (The Departed) to adapt John Grisham's best-selling legal novel The Associate for an upcoming Shia LaBeouf (Transformers) film. LaBeouf will star as a Yale Law School student whose past leaves him vulnerable to blackmail.... (Continue reading)
Best Adapted Screenplay in 2008 – Vote in TSR Awards
Written on 17 Feb, 2009 at 12:06 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
With only five options for Best Adapted Screenplay in the Academy Awards, choices are limited. While it might not be the best, you can't deny the success of a film like Twilight. So here are the complete list of nominee's ... NICK... (Continue reading)
He said – She said … Friday the 13th
Written on 17 Feb, 2009 at 10:30 in He Said - She Said | viewed times | 0 Comments
It's once again time for He Said/She Said. With he (Nick Allen) and she (Morrow McLaughlin) talking about Friday the 13th. He Said Wow. This movie was a blast. As a fan of the entire franchise, I was thrilled to near death... (Continue reading)
High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2-Disc Disney DVD with Digital Copy)
Written on 17 Feb, 2009 at 10:20 in DVD Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
High School Musical 3: Senior Year: 2 Disc Disney DVD with Digital Copy Directed by: Kenny Ortega Cast: Zac Efron, Vanessa Anne Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Lucas Grabeel, Corbin Bleu, Monique Coleman Time: 1 hr 45 mins Rating: G Plot: It’s senior year at East High... (Continue reading)
Box Office Review – February 15, 2009
Written on 15 Feb, 2009 at 11:09 in Box Office | viewed times | 0 Comments
WEEKEND TOP 5 STUDIO ESTIMATES, FEBRUARY 13-15, 2009 Rank. Movie Title - Weekend Gross | Theaters | Total Gross | Week # 1. Friday the 13th - $42.2 million | 3,105 | $42.2 million | 1 2. He's Just Not That Into You... (Continue reading)
Dreamweavers: Beijing 2008
Written on 15 Feb, 2009 at 10:56 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Dreamweavers: Beijing 2008 Directed by: Jun Gu Cast: Nai Ruoyu, Deng Linlin, Liu Xiang Running Time: 1 hr 30 mins Rating: Unrated 32nd Portland International Film Festival Country: China English?: Mostly Mandarin, some English, also subtitled. Plot: Dreamweavers follows groups of people preparing for the... (Continue reading)
Fermat’s Room
Written on 15 Feb, 2009 at 10:43 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Fermat's Room Directed by: Luis Piedrahita and Rodrigo Sopeña Cast: Lluís Homar, Alejo Sauras, Elena Ballesteros, Santi Millán Running Time: 1 hr 30 mins Rating: Unrated 32nd Portland International Film Festival Country: Spanish English?: Nope. Subtitled. Plot: A group of mathematicians are invited to meet at... (Continue reading)
Best Non-Special Effects – Vote in TSR Awards
Written on 14 Feb, 2009 at 12:27 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Non-special effects? What the hell? OK, I now it's an awful title, but what else should it called? Cinematography, that's the fancy name. I need some category to describe the colors of Slumdog Millionaire, the beauty of Chicago in The Dark... (Continue reading)
Best Special Effects of 2008 – Vote in the TSR Awards
Written on 14 Feb, 2009 at 9:12 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
The Oscars decided only three films were worthy of a special effects nomination. We did not. The nominees are ... AUSTRALIA HELLBOY II: THE GOLDEN ARMY SPEED RACER THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON THE DARK KNIGHT WALL-E WANTED IRON MAN Click Here to vote... (Continue reading)
Best Animated Movie of 2008 – Vote in TSR Awards
Written on 14 Feb, 2009 at 9:01 in News | viewed times | 4 Comments
Really Oscars? REALLY? Only Bolt, Kung Fu Panda and Wall-E are worthy of a nomination? Look, you have five possible spots, FILL THEM! It's just mean not to. Here's a list of our nominees ... WALL-E IGOR THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX KUNG FU PANDA STAR WARS:... (Continue reading)
Best Documentary of 2008 – Vote in TSR Awards
Written on 14 Feb, 2009 at 8:56 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
OK, the Oscars have this category, but there list of nominees are limited and weak. And while I will admit it was an off year for documentaries, with none except for Man on Wire getting consistent headlines, there are some... (Continue reading)
The International
Written on 13 Feb, 2009 at 13:22 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
The International Directed by: Tom Twyker Cast: Clive Owen, Naomi Watt, Armin Mueller-Stahl Running Time: 2 hrs Rating: R Plot: After Interpol agent Louis Salinger (Owen) watches his partner murdered while investigating the shady dealings of the mysterious global bank known as the IBBC, he’s... (Continue reading)
The Garden
Written on 13 Feb, 2009 at 10:12 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 1 Comment
The Garden Directed by: Scott Hamilton Kennedy Cast: Tezozomoc, Rufina Juarez, Jan Perry, Juanita Tate Running Time: 1 hr 20 min Rating: Unrated 32nd Portland International Film Festival Country: United States Plot: Documentary about a community garden in South Central Los Angeles that's going to be... (Continue reading)
Friday the 13th
Written on 12 Feb, 2009 at 23:00 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Friday the 13th Directed by: Marcus Nispel Cast: Jared Padalecki, Danielle Panabaker, Derek Mears Running Time: 1 hr 40 mins Rating: R Plot: Jason Voorhees (Mears) is back, or maybe we're supposed to be meeting him for the first time. Campers come to Crystal Lake... (Continue reading)
Confessions of a Shopaholic
Written on 12 Feb, 2009 at 23:00 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Confessions of a Shopaholic Directed by: P.J. Hogan Cast: Isla Fisher, Hugh Dancy, Joan Cusack, John Goodman, John Lithgow, Kristin Scott Thomas Running Time: 1 hr 45 mins Rating: PG-13 Plot: Based on the novels by Sophie Kinsella, a journalist (Fisher) lands a job as... (Continue reading)