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Chris Noth, Evan Handler & David Eisenberg back for Sex in the City sequel
Written on 29 Apr, 2009 at 10:39 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
The boys are back in the City ... Sex in the City ... with three key actors recently signed up for the sequel. First, Chris Noth was reported by Variety to have signed up to return as Carrie Bradshaw's Mr. Big.... (Continue reading)
Oliver Stone set to make Wall Street 2
Written on 29 Apr, 2009 at 10:23 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Here's a sequel idea that does actually make a bit of sense. According to Entertainment Weekly and Variety, a heavily rumored sequel to Oliver Stone's Wall Street is now in the works. The director of the 1987 film, Oliver Stone, is... (Continue reading)
Bill Murray to appear in Zombieland?
Written on 28 Apr, 2009 at 22:21 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
An anonymous tip to ShockTillYouDrop.com recently indicated that Bill Murray will make a cameo appearance in the upcoming horror/comedy film Zombieland. Rumor has it Murray will have a small roll as a zombie in the Ruben Fleischer directed film, which also... (Continue reading)
Wolverine Premiere Postponed in Mexico due to Swine Flu Concerns
Written on 28 Apr, 2009 at 22:10 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
20th Century Fox has decided to postpone the Wednesday premiere of X-Men Origins: Wolverine due to concerns over the recent swine flu outbreak, according to a recent People report. A rep for the studio said, "We were not only concerned for... (Continue reading)
May 2009 Monthly Movie Preview
Written on 27 Apr, 2009 at 9:51 in Articles | viewed times | 0 Comments
The movie studio executives play God around this time every year. Don't listen to mother nature ... summer starts May 1. The blockbusters are upon us, and it looks like May might just be THE big month of movies this... (Continue reading)
Box Office Review – April 26, 2009
Written on 26 Apr, 2009 at 9:54 in Box Office | viewed times | 0 Comments
WEEKEND TOP 5 STUDIO ESTIMATES, APRIL 24-26, 2009 Rank. Movie Title - Weekend Gross | Theaters | Total Gross | Week # 1. Obsessed - $28.5 million | 2,514 | $28.5 million | 1 2. 17 Again - $11.7 million | 3,255 |... (Continue reading)
Fighting
Written on 24 Apr, 2009 at 19:45 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Fighting Directed by: Dito Montiel Cast: Channing Tatum, Terrence Howard, Zulay Henao Running Time: (approx time, such as 1 hr 35 mins, 2 hrs 15 mins) Rating: PG-13 Release Date: April 24, 2009 Plot: A young man (Tatum), with the guidance of a street-scheme organizer (Howard),... (Continue reading)
The Soloist
Written on 24 Apr, 2009 at 5:00 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
The Soloist Directed by: Joe Wright Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Jamie Foxx, Catherine Keener Running Time: 1 hr. 50 mins. Rating: PG-13 Plot: It's an unlikely duo as a Los Angeles Times columnist (Downey Jr.) goes looking for a story and connects deeply to his... (Continue reading)
Official Announcement – David Slade to direct The Twilight Saga – Eclipse
Written on 23 Apr, 2009 at 7:00 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
We told you yesterday that David Slade (30 Days of Night) would direct the last Twilight film ... The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, and now here it straight from the studio's mouth. Wow, what if studios did have mouths ... I... (Continue reading)
Muppets & NW Film Center (Jim Henson Fest)
Written on 22 Apr, 2009 at 22:23 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
The Muppets for the month of May. We are truly blessed here in Portland. Thank you, Northwest Film Center. And now to make sure this is in your head the rest of the day ... It's time to play the music It's... (Continue reading)
High School Musical’s Hudgens to get Beastly
Written on 22 Apr, 2009 at 20:02 in News | viewed times | 2 Comments
High School Musical sweetheart Vanessa Hudgens is set to star in a modern adaptation of "Beauty and the Beast" called Beastly. The film is set to be directed by Daniel Barnz using a script he adapted from a book by Alex... (Continue reading)
Disney’s Earth
Written on 22 Apr, 2009 at 11:34 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 4 Comments
Quickcard Review Disney's Earth Directed by: Alastair Fothergill, Mark Linfield Running Time: 1 hr 35 mins Rating: G Plot: The first documentary from Disney Nature, shows the life of animals on our planet for one year, with the focus on polar bears, elephants and whales. Who’s... (Continue reading)
30 Days of Night’s David Slade to helm Twilight’s Eclipse
Written on 22 Apr, 2009 at 11:09 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
The list just keeps growing. Another name of potential directors for the Eclipse, the third film of the Twilight saga, has been thrown into the pot. Joining the likes of Drew Barrymore, Paul Weitz, and even Orphanage director Juan Antonio Bayona,... (Continue reading)
Notorious – DVD
Written on 21 Apr, 2009 at 17:20 in DVD Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
DVD Review Notorious Directed by: George Tillman, Jr. Cast: Jamal Woolard, Derek Luke, Angela Bassett Running Time: Theatrical Version- 2 hrs, 3 mins, Director's Cut - 2 hrs 9 mins Rating: R Due out: April 21st Plot: The life of rapper Christopher Wallace (Jamal Woolard), famously known... (Continue reading)
Columbia Pictures ready to start work on third Da Vinci Code film
Written on 21 Apr, 2009 at 16:39 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
After a successful release of the big screen adaptation of author Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code, Columbia Pictures started work on the second book in the series. Angels and Demons will hit theaters May 15 starring Tom Hanks and... (Continue reading)
Breaking Dawn, the final Twilight film, in the works
Written on 21 Apr, 2009 at 16:37 in News | viewed times | 4 Comments
The fourth and final film in the popular Twilight series, Breaking Dawn, is in the early planning stages, reports TheWrap.com. The second film in the series, New Moon, is currently shooting in Vancouver and is scheduled to be released in Fall... (Continue reading)
The Wrestler – DVD
Written on 20 Apr, 2009 at 9:36 in DVD Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
DVD Review 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) was a wrestling legend in the 80s, but now after 20 years, Randy is still... (Continue reading)
Box Office Review – April 19, 2009
Written on 19 Apr, 2009 at 22:29 in Box Office | viewed times | 0 Comments
WEEKEND TOP 5 STUDIO ESTIMATES, APRIL 17-19, 2009 Rank. Movie Title - Weekend Gross | Theaters | Total Gross | Week # 1. 17 Again - $24.1 million | 3,255 | $24.1 million | 1 2. State of Play - $14.1 million |... (Continue reading)
Soffia Coppola’s next film Somewhere with Stephen Dorff
Written on 17 Apr, 2009 at 15:11 in News | viewed times | 2 Comments
Focus Features joined Sofia Coppola to make Lost in Translation, and now they'll do it again with Somewhere. But she's decided on Stephen Dorff instead of someone like Bill Murray ... I just don't see it. Here's the press release. NEW YORK,... (Continue reading)
Crank – High Voltage
Written on 17 Apr, 2009 at 15:01 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Crank: High Voltage Directed by: Mark Neveldine, Brian Taylor Cast: Jaosn Statham, Amy Smart, Ling Bai, Dwight Yokam, David Carridane, Corey Haim Running Time: 1 hr 25 mins Rating: R Plot: Someone has stolen Chev Chelios' (Statham) heart, in this continuation of the Crank series.... (Continue reading)
State of Play
Written on 17 Apr, 2009 at 9:04 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
State of Play Directed by: Kevin Macdonald Cast: Russell Crowe, Rachel McAdams, Ben Affleck, Helen Mirren Running Time: 2 hrs 10 mins Rating: PG-13 Plot: The mysterious death of a capital hill research assistant unfolds into political scandal after congressman Stephen Collins (Affleck) admits he... (Continue reading)
17 Again
Written on 17 Apr, 2009 at 8:59 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
17 Again Directed by: Burr Steers Cast: Zac Efron, Leslie Mann, Thomas Lennon, Matthew Perry Time: 1 hr 30 min Rating: PG 13 Plot: Mike O’Donnell (Adult, Perry) yearns to relive his senior year in order to undo past mistakes. When a janitorial “spirit... (Continue reading)
Zac Efron wants to remake Back to the Future
Written on 16 Apr, 2009 at 8:21 in News | viewed times | 11 Comments
Great Scott! Will Zac Efron just leave the 80's alone? Speaking to Teen Hollywood, the High School Musical and 17 Again star was all jazzed up about playing the role made classic by Michael J. Fox. Much of his enthusiasm seems... (Continue reading)
Will Arnett talks about Arrested Development Movie
Written on 16 Apr, 2009 at 8:17 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Hopefully this isn't another con from the Bluth family. The heavily-anticipated film adaptation of the cult TV series has just gotten a small update from one of its key players, actor Will Arnett. For those unfamiliar with the show, Arnett plays... (Continue reading)
TOP 7 Body Switching Comedies
Written on 15 Apr, 2009 at 9:05 in Top 7 | viewed times | 2 Comments
We start the Top 7. You finish the Top 10. One minute you're a pimple covered teen railing at the injustice of adults, the next you are an adult! Welcome to the improbable world of body switching comedies. Kirk... (Continue reading)
After Terminator Salvation McG may do “Spring Awakening”
Written on 14 Apr, 2009 at 10:56 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Filmmaker McG is in talks to direct and produce a big screen adaptation of the Broadway rock musical "Spring Awakening." The story of "Spring Awakening" is set in 19th-century Germany and follows a group of teens as they discover their sexuality... (Continue reading)
Mark Wahlberg and James Franco join Date Night
Written on 14 Apr, 2009 at 10:35 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Variety reports that Mark Wahlberg and James Franco have signed on for supporting roles behind Steve Carell and Tina Fey in the upcoming comedy Date Night. Director and producer Shawn Levy had a goal of filling all the supporting roles for... (Continue reading)
Box Office Review – April 11, 2009
Written on 13 Apr, 2009 at 22:41 in Box Office | viewed times | 0 Comments
WEEKEND TOP 5 STUDIO ESTIMATES, APRIL 10-12, 2009 Rank. Movie Title. Weekend Gross | Theaters | Total Gross | Week # 1. Hannah Montana The Movie - $34.0 million | 3,118 | $34.0 million | 1 2. Fast and Furious - $28.8 million |... (Continue reading)
Michael Sheen to be in New Moon
Michael Sheen stood toe to toe with The Queen, brought an icy Frost against Nixon and is now going to show a whole bunch of vampires a New Moon. The 40-year-old actor is set to play the role of Aro in... (Continue reading)
Dragonball: Evolution
Written on 11 Apr, 2009 at 10:39 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Quickcard Review Dragonball: Evolution Directed by: James Wong Cast: Justin Chatwin, Jamie Chung, Chow Yun Fat, Emmy Rossum Running Time: 1 hr 40 mins Rating: PG Plot: A young man (Chatwin) trained in super martial arts must stop an ancient evil force from ending the world. Who’s... (Continue reading)
Observe and Report
Written on 10 Apr, 2009 at 8:25 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Observe and Report Directed by: Jody Hill Cast: Seth Rogen, Anna Faris, Ray Liotta Running Time: 1 hr 30 mins Rating: R Plot: A bipolar mall cop (Rogen) strives to become a police officer while also pursuing a flasher and a thief. Who’s It For? The... (Continue reading)
Hannah Montana: The Movie
Written on 10 Apr, 2009 at 8:20 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Hannah Montana: The Movie Directed by: Peter Chelsom Cast: Miley Cyrus, Billy Ray Cyrus, Vanessa Williams, Lucas Till Time: 1 hr 38 min Rating: PG Plot: The Hannah Montana persona has started to take over Miley Stewart’s life (Miley Cyrus), so her father (Billy... (Continue reading)
Paris 36 (Faubourg)
Written on 10 Apr, 2009 at 8:15 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Paris 36 Directed by: Christophe Barratier Cast: Gérard Jugnot, Clovis Cornillac, Kad Merad, Nora Arnezeder Running Time: 2 hrs Rating: PG-13 Plot: A craftily shot French drama about a fledgling theater in the heart of Paris that falls under hard times and must succumb to... (Continue reading)
Terminator Salvation to be rated PG-13?
Written on 9 Apr, 2009 at 15:12 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Usually, ratings for films are revealed through trailers or posters. However, the way that the rating for Terminator Salvation has been revealed could probably actually cause the apocalypse. Thanks to Pizza Hut, the world now knows that the fourth Terminator movie... (Continue reading)
Billy Bob Thornton acting odd on Canadian public radio
Written on 9 Apr, 2009 at 13:45 in News | viewed times | 2 Comments
"Would you ask Tom Petty that?" That's the question posed to Jian Ghomeshi on Canadian public radio on by actor Billy Bob Thornton. Thornton clearly didn't want to do the interview and it appeared to be simply because the host introduced... (Continue reading)
Sunshine Cleaning
Written on 9 Apr, 2009 at 8:23 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Sunshine Cleaning Directed by: Christine Jeffs Cast: Amy Adams, Emily Blunt, Alan Arkin, Steve Zahn Running Time: 1 hr 30 mins Rating: R Plot: Rose Lorkowski (Adams) works as a house cleaner to support her son. Her sister, Norah (Blunt), is recently unemployed... (Continue reading)
Verbinski Not Directing Pirates of the Caribbean 4
Looks like I'm not the only one tired of the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy. Director Gore Verbinski, who helmed all three films of the series so far, has said that he will not return for a fourth. Variety is reporting... (Continue reading)
Miley Cyrus to Surprise Hannah Montana the Movie Fans
Written on 8 Apr, 2009 at 10:49 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Hannah Montana fans have a very slim chance at seeing the pop icon this opening weekend. Walt Disney Pictures announced that Miley Cyrus will be flying across the country trying to get people excited about her film. Disney did the... (Continue reading)
Doubt – DVD
Written on 8 Apr, 2009 at 10:38 in DVD Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
DVD Review Doubt Directed by: John Patrick Shanley Cast: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Meryl Streep, Amy Adams, Viola Davis Running Time: 100 mins Rating: PG-13 Release date: April 7th Plot: Based on his own play, John Patrick Shanley writes and directs a film about a Bronx parish in... (Continue reading)
Disney Acquires Rights to Horse Soldiers
Written on 7 Apr, 2009 at 22:55 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
According to Variety, Disney and producer Jerry Bruckheimer have acquired the screen rights to Doug Stanton's book Horse Soldiers. The book will be published by Scribner in May. The story revolves around a brave group of special forces and CIA operatives... (Continue reading)
Diane Keaton and Jeff Goldblum join Morning Glory
Variety reports Diane Keaton and Jeff Goldblum have just been signed to star with Harrison Ford and Rachel McAdams in Paramount's upcoming comedy Morning Glory. The screenplay was written by Aline Brosh McKenna (The Devil Wears Prada) and focuses on an... (Continue reading)
A Nightmare on Elm Street gets Jackie Earle Haley
Written on 5 Apr, 2009 at 20:46 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Now this is the type of casting we can only dream about. The A Nightmare On Elm Street remake has a new Freddy - Jackie Earle Haley. Variety is reporting that the Watchmen star is signed up to play the iconic... (Continue reading)
Fast and Furious
Written on 3 Apr, 2009 at 9:41 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Fast and Furious Directed by: Justin Lin Cast: Vin Deisel, Paul Walker, Jordana Brewster Time: 1 hr 30 min Rating: PG 13 Plot: FBI agent Brian O’Conner (Paul Walker) and noble rogue Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) join forces in the fourth installment in this... (Continue reading)
Adventureland
Written on 3 Apr, 2009 at 9:40 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 2 Comments
Adventureland Directed by: Greg Mottola Cast: Jesse Eisenberg, Kristen Stewart, Martin Starr, Bill Hader, Kristen Wiig, Ryan Reynolds Running Time: 1 hr 45 mins Rating: R Plot: The summer of 1987 is the scene for this coming-of-age story about James (Eisenberg) and his job at... (Continue reading)
Absurdistan
Written on 2 Apr, 2009 at 22:37 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Absurdistan Directed by: Veit Helmer Cast: Kristyna Malérozá, Maximilian Mauff, Nino Chkheidze Running Time: 1 hr 25 mins Rating: Unrated Plot: In a small village between Asia and Europe, outside of any known country, lives Aya and Temelko. Born on the same day, they grow... (Continue reading)
Ben Stiller joins Noah Baumbach in new film
Written on 2 Apr, 2009 at 10:45 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Noah Baumbach made one of my favorite rewatchable films ever ... Kicking and Screaming. And no, I'm not talking about the Will Ferrell flick. So, because of that, I will always watch anything Baumbach does, even Mr. Jealousy and... (Continue reading)
17th Annual Jewish Film Festival in Portland
Written on 2 Apr, 2009 at 10:39 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
The NW Film Center along with the Institute for Judaic Studies brings you the 17th Annual Portland Jewish Film Festival. The big film this year might just be another chance to see Waltz with Bashir on the big screen. Some feel... (Continue reading)
James Franco to get some “Highness” with McBride and Green
This project is about a different type of "highness." James Franco has signed on to act alongside Foot Fist Way's Danny McBride in "Your Highness," a medieval-fantasy comedy to be directed by David Gordon Green (all three of them worked on... (Continue reading)