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Baron Cohen’s Bruno gets NC-17 rating
Written on 31 Mar, 2009 at 21:55 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Not surprisingly, Sacha Baron Cohen's new film Bruno has been given an NC-17 rating by the Motion Picture Association of America. Similar to Borat, Bruno will have the famous comedian pretending to be a certain character while he interviews people from... (Continue reading)
Drew Barrymore to star with Justin Long in Going the Distance
Variety reports that Drew Barrymore has signed on to star opposite Justin Long in New Line's romantic comedy Going the Distance. The duo recently starred together, as part of the ensemble cast, in the successful film He's Just Not That... (Continue reading)
Star Trek sequel in the works for Summer 2011
Written on 31 Mar, 2009 at 10:30 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Even before the May 8 release of Star Trek, Paramount's relaunch of the popular franchise started in the 1960s, the studio is boldly going where Star Trek has gone before ... a sequel. Variety reports that Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman and... (Continue reading)
Slumdog Millionaire
Written on 31 Mar, 2009 at 10:01 in DVD Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
DVD 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 Release date: 3/31/09 Plot: It’s the potential of rags to riches as a slumdog (poor Indian boy played by Patel) must answer... (Continue reading)
Monsters vs. Aliens
Written on 30 Mar, 2009 at 18:58 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Monsters vs. Aliens Directed by: Peter Cornwell Cast (voice): Reese Witherspoon, Seth Rogen, Hugh Laurie, Will Arnett, Keifer Sutherland, Rainn Wilson, Paul Rudd Time: 1 hr 10 min Rating: PG Plot:Right before Susan Murphy (Reese Witherspoon) strolls down the aisle to marry Derek Dietl (Paul... (Continue reading)
The Wolf Pack of Actors named for The Twilight Saga: New Moon
Written on 29 Mar, 2009 at 22:12 in News | viewed times | 8 Comments
Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattison have some new company to keep as the wolves have been past for the sequel to the Twilight vampire flick. Here's the news release from Summit Entertainment ... Summit Entertainment announced today that Native American/First Nation actors... (Continue reading)
Box Office Review – March 29, 2009
Written on 29 Mar, 2009 at 9:46 in Box Office | viewed times | 0 Comments
WEEKEND TOP 5 STUDIO ESTIMATES, MARCH 27-29, 2009 Rank. Movie Title - Weekend Gross | Theaters | Total Gross | Week # 1. Monsters Vs. Aliens - $58.2 million | 4,104 | $58.2 million | 1 2. The Haunting in Connecticut - $23.0... (Continue reading)
The Haunting in Connecticut
Written on 27 Mar, 2009 at 8:52 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 1 Comment
Quickcard Review The Haunting in Connecticut Directed by: Peter Cornwell Cast: Virginia Madsen, Kyle Gallner, Elias Koteas Time: 1 hr 20 min Rating: PG 13 CLICK HERE for Morrow McLaughlin's complete Scorecard Review Plot: A teenager (Gallner) has cancer, and the family moves closer to... (Continue reading)
Jeffrey Katzenberg of DreamWorks Animation Promotes Monsters vs. Aliens
Written on 26 Mar, 2009 at 22:49 in Articles | viewed times | 0 Comments
DreamWorks CEO, Jeffrey Katzenberg is excited about, Monsters vs. Aliens. So excited in fact that he traveled the country to show clips and discuss the new 3D technology DreamWorks employs in this animated film. In December, Katzenberg made the trip... (Continue reading)
The Haunting in Connecticut
Written on 26 Mar, 2009 at 22:37 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 4 Comments
The Haunting in Connecticut Directed by: Peter Cornwell Cast: Virginia Madsen, Kyle Gallner, Elias Koteas Time: 1 hr 20 min Rating: PG 13 Plot:A mother (Madsen) moves into a creepy ex-mortuary in order to be closer to the hospital, where her son (Gallner) is receiving... (Continue reading)
TOP 7 Bromance Film Duos of the Past Decade
Written on 26 Mar, 2009 at 9:18 in Top 7 | viewed times | 0 Comments
Bro-mance. (n., adj., v.) 1. Love between two heterosexual dudes that soars past regular friendship and does an intimate waltz around the line of platonic-ness 2. An alternative type of romance that, while it may at times be obstructed by women, will... (Continue reading)
Nicole Kidman joins Brolin, Hopkins in Woody Allen’s new film
Written on 25 Mar, 2009 at 23:42 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
The new Woody Allen film has just added another name to its giant constellation of a cast. Nicole Kidman has just signed on to star in the writer-director's next film, which is set to start filming in London this summer. The... (Continue reading)
Penn, Carrey and Del Toro to be Farrelly’s Three Stooges
Written on 25 Mar, 2009 at 23:05 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Casting is almost finalized for The Three Stooges, a film using the classic comedic trio to be made by the Farrelly Brothers and produced by MGM. So far, Sean Penn and Jim Carrey are signed on to the project. Penn will... (Continue reading)
Quantum of Solace
Written on 24 Mar, 2009 at 8:59 in DVD Reviews | viewed times | 2 Comments
DVD Review 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... (Continue reading)
Marley & Me
Written on 24 Mar, 2009 at 8:56 in DVD Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
DVD Review Marley & Me Directed by: David Frankel Cast: Owen Wilson, Jennifer Anniston, Eric Dane, Alan Arkin Running Time: 2 hrs and 3 mins Rating: PG Plot: A couple's life completely changes when an excited, naughty puppy enters their life. John (Wilson) eventually finds his... (Continue reading)
Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Furious Five
Written on 24 Mar, 2009 at 8:48 in DVD Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
DVD Review Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Furious Five Directed by: Raman Hui Cast (voice): Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman Time: 30 min for the movie, 60 + min for the extras Rating: PG Plot: Master Shifu asks Po to teach a group of youngsters that... (Continue reading)
He said – She said … I Love You, Man
Written on 24 Mar, 2009 at 8:43 in He Said - She Said | viewed times | 0 Comments
It's time for another installment of He Said/She Said with the bromance I Love You, Man. It's She (Morrow McLaughlin) and He (Nick Allen). She Said I feel like I spend the majority of these dialogues bitching and moaning and I was really... (Continue reading)
To Catch A Thief – 2-Disc Centennial Collection
Written on 24 Mar, 2009 at 8:39 in DVD Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
DVD Review To Catch A Thief - 2-Disc Centennial Collection Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock Cast: Cary Grant, Grace Kelly, Jessie Royce Landis, John Williams Running Time: 1 hr 46 mins Rating: Not Rated Due out: 3/24/09 Plot: A reformed jewel thief (Grant) must find out who is... (Continue reading)
The Odd Couple: Centennial Collection – 2 Disc
Written on 24 Mar, 2009 at 8:37 in DVD Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
DVD Review The Odd Couple: Centennial Collection - 2 Disc Directed by: Gene Saks Cast: Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau Running Time: 1 hr 45 mins Rating: G Due out: 3/24/09 Plot: Based on Neil Simon's award winning play, Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau are Felix and Oscar,... (Continue reading)
Anne Hathaway – Getting Happy for Judy Garland
Written on 23 Mar, 2009 at 23:12 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Anne Hathaway will play Judy Garland in a bio-pic. I guess the big question will be if she pulls a Jamie Foxx and doesn't sing (Ray) or belts it out going the Joaquin Phoenix way (Walk the Line). Here's the complete... (Continue reading)
Box Office Review – March 22, 2009
Written on 23 Mar, 2009 at 23:02 in Box Office | viewed times | 0 Comments
WEEKEND TOP 5 STUDIO ESTIMATES, MARCH 20-22, 2009 Rank. Movie Title - Weekend Gross | Theaters | Total Gross | Week # 1. Knowing - $24.8 million | 3,332 | $24.8 million | 1 2. I Love You, Man - $18.0 million |... (Continue reading)
I Love You, Man
Written on 20 Mar, 2009 at 9:46 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Quickcard Review I Love You, Man Directed by: John Hamburg Cast: Paul Rudd, Jason Segel, Rashida Jones Running Time: 1 hr 40 mins Rating: R Plot: Now that Peter (Rudd) is engaged, he realizes he needs a best man. But he really doesn't have any guy... (Continue reading)
Duplicity
Written on 20 Mar, 2009 at 9:00 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Duplicity Directed by: Tony Gilroy Cast: Clive Owen, Julia Roberts, Paul Giamatti, Tom Wilkinson Running Time: 1 hr 50 mins Rating: PG-13 Plot: A couple of romantically involved corporate spies (Owen and Roberts) scheme to screw two battling pharmaceutical companies out... (Continue reading)
I Love You Man
Written on 20 Mar, 2009 at 9:00 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 2 Comments
I Love You, Man Directed by: John Hamburg Cast: Paul Rudd, Jason Segel, Rashida Jones Running Time: 1 hr 40 mins Rating: R Plot: A guy, who completely loses male friends when he is involved with women, must find a best man before his wedding. Who’s... (Continue reading)
Knowing
Written on 20 Mar, 2009 at 9:00 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 1 Comment
Knowing Directed by: Alex Proyas Cast: Nicolas Cage, Rose Byrne, Chandler Canterbury Running Time: 2 hrs, 2 minutes Rating: PG-13 Plot: A disillusioned widower/college professor’s son (Cage) attends an elementary school that plans to unveil a time capsule that’s been buried for 50 years. Little... (Continue reading)
The Great Buck Howard
Written on 20 Mar, 2009 at 8:00 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
The Great Buck Howard Directed by: Sean McGinly Cast: Colin Hanks, John Malkovich, Emily Blunt, Steve Zahn Running Time: 1 hr 30 mins Rating: R Plot: Buck Howard used to spend his days on Johnny Carson's "Tonight Show." Who’s It For? For people who are sick... (Continue reading)
Transformers Part 3 – release date and Stan Bush news
Written on 19 Mar, 2009 at 11:04 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Some not-so-awesome and some totally awesome news involving the world of the Transformers films. First, the not-so-awesome. Less than three days ago, the highways of the film internets were ablaze with news that the third Transformers film had a set release... (Continue reading)
Rami wants Dunst for Spider-Man 4, already has Maguire
Written on 16 Mar, 2009 at 22:39 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
After Batman and Iron Man dominated our super hero senses ... do we still care about Spider-Man 4? Well, director Sam Rami and star Toby Maguire hope we do by May 6, 2011. The release date has been set, but they... (Continue reading)
Race to Witch Mountain
Written on 15 Mar, 2009 at 22:15 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Quickcard Review Race to Witch Mountain Directed by: Andy Fickman Cast: Dwayne Johnson, AnnaSophia Robb, Alexander Ludwig, Carla Gugino Running Time: 1 hr 40 mins Rating: PG Click here to read Nick Allen's complete scorecard review Plot: A Las Vegas cab driver (Johnson) assists two... (Continue reading)
Box Office Review – March 15, 2009
Written on 15 Mar, 2009 at 10:10 in Box Office | viewed times | 0 Comments
WEEKEND TOP 5 STUDIO ESTIMATES, MARCH 13-15, 2009 Rank. Movie Title - Weekend Gross | Theaters | Total Gross | Week # 1. Race to Witch Mountain - $25.0 million | 3,187 | $25.0 million | 1 2. Watchmen - $18.1 million |... (Continue reading)
Race to Witch Mountain
Written on 13 Mar, 2009 at 8:36 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 1 Comment
Race to Witch Mountain Directed by: Andy Fickman Cast: Dwayne Johnson, AnnaSophia Robb, Alexander Ludwig, Carla Gugino Running Time: 1 hr 40 mins Rating: PG Plot: A Las Vegas cab driver (Johnson) assists two alien teenagers (Robb, Ludwig) in retrieving their space ship which is... (Continue reading)
Che Part 1
Written on 13 Mar, 2009 at 8:05 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 2 Comments
Che Part 1 Directed by: Steven Soderbergh Cast: Benicio Del Toro, Demián Bichir, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Julia Ormond Running Time: 2 hr 10 min Rating: unrated Plot: Ernesto "Che" Guevara (Benicio Del Toro) befriends Fidel Castro (Demián Bichir) and follows him to Cuba to fight... (Continue reading)
Che Part 2
Written on 13 Mar, 2009 at 8:00 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Che: Part 2 Directed by: Steven Soderbergh Cast: Benicio Del Toro, Franka Potente, Lou Diamond Phillips Running Time: 2 hrs 15 mins Rating: unrated Plot: After the successful Revolution in Cuba, Che Guevara (Benicio Del Toro) decides to go to Bolivia. There he joins the... (Continue reading)
Crips and Bloods: Made in America
Written on 13 Mar, 2009 at 7:00 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Crips and Bloods: Made in America Directed by: Stacy Peralta Cast: Forest Whitaker Running Time: 1 hr 30 min Rating: Unrated Plot: Peralta documents the social conditions in Los Angeles that led to the rise of gang culture. Crips and Bloods also... (Continue reading)
Fanboys
Written on 12 Mar, 2009 at 23:00 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Fanboys Directed by: Kyle Newman Cast: Sam Huntington, Jay Baruchel, Dan Fogler, Chris Marquette, Kristen Bell Running Time: 1 hr, 30 minutes Rating: PG-13 Plot: Four former best friends (one has since disbanded into the “real world”) re-unite for a road trip to seek out... (Continue reading)
Fanboys
Written on 12 Mar, 2009 at 23:00 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Fanboys Directed by: Kyle Newman Cast: Sam Huntington, Chris Marquette, Dan Fogler, Jay Baruchel, Kristen Bell Running Time: 1 hr 35 mins Rating: PG-13 Plot: In 1999, a group of Star Wars fans make a cross country journey to George Lucas' Skywalker Ranch to steal... (Continue reading)
Ballerina
Written on 12 Mar, 2009 at 8:28 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Quickcard Review Ballerina Directed by: Bertrand Normand Cast: Uliana Lopatkina, Evguenya Obraztsova, Diana Vishneva Running Time: 1 hr 20 mins Rating: Unrated Plot: Follows the stories of five ballerinas with the Kirov Ballet of St. Petersburg to give an overview of the life of a... (Continue reading)
Mickey Rourke officially in Iron Man 2 with Robert Downey, Jr.
Written on 11 Mar, 2009 at 23:06 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
When talking about Mickey Rourke, don't call it a comeback. That's an understatement. Mickey Rourke is devouring movie roles like protein shakes (if those tasted any good). Currently, he has five solid projects (according to IMDB.com) that are set to hit... (Continue reading)
Barrymore or Bayona to direct Twilight sequel Eclipse?
Written on 11 Mar, 2009 at 22:50 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
The list of potential directors for the third Twilight film, Eclipse, continues to grow. Earlier, we were thinking actress Drew Barrymore might get the job. Now, a new name has been added to the list. The new candidate is Juan Antonio Bayona... (Continue reading)
Sean Penn in talks for Cartel (based on La Scorta)
Written on 10 Mar, 2009 at 21:26 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Variety reports that Sean Penn is in talks with Universal Pictures and Imagine Entertainment to star in Cartel, an action/drama based on a 1993 Italian film La Scorta. Peter Craig wrote the script, which focuses on Ed Marker as he tries... (Continue reading)
Scott Grimes, Kevin Durand and Alan Doyle Join Ridley Scott’s Robin Hood Film
Written on 10 Mar, 2009 at 21:23 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Director Ridley Scott's upcoming Robin Hood film has cast its Merry Men. Scott Grimes, Kevin Durand and Alan Doyle have signed on to join the untitled film set to begin shooting in April in the UK. The trio will join Oscar... (Continue reading)
He said – He said … Watchmen
Written on 6 Mar, 2009 at 13:39 in He Said - She Said | viewed times | 4 Comments
It's our first ever he said/he said ... all about Watchmen starring Billy Crudup, Malin Akerman, Matthew Goode, Jackie Earle Haley and Jeffrey Dean Morgan. This time around we have Jeff Bayer (didn't read the graphic novel) and Nick Allen... (Continue reading)
Watchmen
Written on 6 Mar, 2009 at 0:00 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 8 Comments
Watchmen Directed by: Zack Snyder Cast: Billy Crudup, Malin Akerman, Jackie Earle Haley, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Patrick Wilson Running Time: 2 hrs 40 mins Rating: R Click here to read Nick Allen's take. Allen read the graphic novel. Plot: It's an alternative America, with... (Continue reading)
Watchmen
Written on 5 Mar, 2009 at 23:54 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 2 Comments
Watchmen Directed by: Zack Snyder Cast: Patrick Wilson, Malin Akerman, Jackie Earle Haley, Billy Crudup, Matthew Goode Running Time: 2 hrs 43 mins Rating: R Plot: In 1985, a group of defunct masked vigilantes struggle with their invalidness while living in a world on the... (Continue reading)
The Black Balloon
Written on 5 Mar, 2009 at 14:39 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
The Black Balloon Directed by: Elissa Down Cast: Toni Collette, Rhys Wakefield, Luke Ford, Gemma Ward Running Time: 1 hr 35 min Rating: PG-13 Plot: Thomas Mollison (Rhys Wakefield) moves to a new town with his family, including pregnant mother Maggie (Toni Collette) and... (Continue reading)
32nd Portland International Film Festival – Audience Awards
Written on 4 Mar, 2009 at 11:31 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Here are the final results for Portland own film festival. Great turnout, great films. And now on to the press release ... The Northwest Film Center Announces The 32nd Portland International Film Festival’s Audience Awards The 31,000 audience members at this year’s 32nd Portland International... (Continue reading)
Kevin Smith to direct Bruce Willis and Tracy Morgan
Written on 4 Mar, 2009 at 11:27 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Kevin Smith helped Zack and Miri Make A Porno, and now it seems that Smith is going to make something equally as tasteless. Variety is reporting that Smith is set to direct Bruce Willis and Tracy Morgan in - you guessed... (Continue reading)
Leonardo DiCaprio added to Nolan’s Inception?
Written on 4 Mar, 2009 at 11:24 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Remember that new Christopher Nolan movie we told you about? Prepare to get excited even more. Variety is reporting that Leonardo DiCaprio is in final negotiations to star in Nolan's latest, Inception. The new film from the Dark Knight director is said... (Continue reading)
Craig Robinson, Zach Cregger & Trevor Moore – Miss March
Written on 4 Mar, 2009 at 11:00 in Interviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
I recently sat down with the cast of Miss March, and we covered everything from Sketch Comedy dos-and-don’ts to why Ben Stiller may be the greatest working director in Hollywood today. Zach Cregger, Trevor Moore, and Craig Robinson believe in... (Continue reading)
Twilight at Midnight – DVD coming March 20
Written on 3 Mar, 2009 at 12:51 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Twilight burned up the box office. Even if critics (including me) didn't love the big-screen adaptation. Now comes word that you can shop late into the night on March 20 ... to make sure you can be one of the... (Continue reading)