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Box Office Review – May 31, 2009 – Up WINS
Written on 31 May, 2009 at 23:45 in Box Office | viewed times | 0 Comments
WEEKEND TOP 5 STUDIO ESTIMATES, MAY 29-31, 2009 Source: boxofficemojo.com Movie Title – Weekend Gross – Theatres – Total Gross – Week # 1. Up – $68.2 million – 3,766 – $68,200,000 – 1 2. Night at the Museum : Battle of the Smithsonian... (Continue reading)
Twilight Night at 2009 MTV Movie Awards
Inspired by greats like Beavis and Butthead, the MTV generation continued to rebel against their elders with this year’s MTV Movie Awards. However, maybe rightfully so, as Oscar wishes he could only be this much fun. No disrespect to the Academy’s... (Continue reading)
He said – She said … Up
Written on 30 May, 2009 at 12:24 in He Said - She Said | viewed times | 2 Comments
This week “He said – She said” discusses the latest animate film from Disney and Pixar, Up. Opening Friday, May 29, the film stars the voice of Ed Asner as a man who flies to South America by attaching helium... (Continue reading)
Up
Written on 29 May, 2009 at 1:00 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 2 Comments
Up Directed by: Pete Docter Cast: (Voices) Ed Asner, Jordan Nagai, Christopher Plummer Running Time: 1 hr 35 mins Rating: PG Release Date: May 29, 2009 Plot: Carl Fredricksen (Asner), a widower about to lose his home to developers, comes up with a scheme to escape... (Continue reading)
Fados
Written on 29 May, 2009 at 0:07 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Quickcard Review Fados Directed by: Carlos Saura Cast: Lila Downs, Carlos Do Carmo, Lura Running Time: 1 hr 30 mins Rating: Unrated Release Date: May 30, 2009 Plot: Fados is a collection of performance pieces of “fados”, a kind of Portugese folk song. The pieces come together... (Continue reading)
Adoration
Written on 29 May, 2009 at 0:05 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Adoration Directed by: Atom Egoyan Cast: Scott Speedman, Arsinee Khanjian, Devon Bostick Running Time: 1 hr 40 mins Rating: R Release Date: May 31, 2009 Plot: Simon (Bostick) is encouraged by his French teacher, Sabine (Khanjian), to pretend to be the son of an attempted terrorist... (Continue reading)
Drag Me to Hell
Written on 28 May, 2009 at 22:49 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 3 Comments
Drag Me to Hell Directed by: Sam Raimi Cast: Alison Lohman, Justin Long Running Time: 1 hr 45 min Rating: R Release Date: May 29, 2009 Plot: Christine Brown (Alison Lohman) is trying to impress her boss at the bank by denying a gypsy an extension... (Continue reading)
Tom Cruise & Cameron Diaz going to Wichita
Written on 28 May, 2009 at 1:54 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Last month, it seemed like Tom Cruise was scurrying to find his next leading project, enlisting the help of various script doctors to help mold whatever was to be his next picture. He was looking at various films, such as... (Continue reading)
Simon Pegg, Nick Frost to meet Paul with Seth Rogen
Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz funny men Nick Frost and Simon Pegg are going to take their beloved geekery to a whole new level with their next film, Paul. The feature, which will be produced by Universal Pictures... (Continue reading)
Sherlock Holmes – Trailer
Written on 26 May, 2009 at 19:35 in Trailers and Videos | viewed times | 0 Comments
Premiering before Terminator Salvation was this rather awesome trailer for Guy Ritchie’s next film, Sherlock Holmes. A glimpse at this preview seems to indicate that the “Elementary, dear Watson” stereotypical simplicity of Holmes has been replaced by none other than... (Continue reading)
The Surrogates – Trailer
Written on 26 May, 2009 at 19:21 in Trailers and Videos | viewed times | 0 Comments
We haven’t seen the Bruce Willis we truly love for about two years. Sure, his bearded actor role in Barry Levinson’s What Just Happened? may have made us laugh, but that kind of Willis isn’t the same as the weapon-wearing... (Continue reading)
Disney’s Flight of the Navigator to get a new set of wings
Written on 26 May, 2009 at 11:50 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
When Disney wants to bring back an animated classic they head back to the Disney Vault and re-release the film on DVD for a limited time before it gets locked away for another 10 or 20 years. With live action,... (Continue reading)
Buffy the Vampire Slayer to return to big screen, Joss Whedon not yet involved
Written on 26 May, 2009 at 11:47 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
This may not be news about The Twilight Saga: New Moon but I do have some vampire news for all you bloodthirsty fans. If you enjoyed the 1992 film Buffy the Vampire Slayer get ready for a new installment. The Hollywood... (Continue reading)
Box Office Review – May 24, 2009 – Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian – WINS
Written on 24 May, 2009 at 14:21 in Box Office | viewed times | 0 Comments
WEEKEND TOP 5 STUDIO ESTIMATES, MAY 22-24, 2009 Rank. Movie Title – Weekend Gross | Theaters | Total Gross | Week # 1. Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian – $53.5 million | 4,096 | $53.5 million | 1 2. Terminator... (Continue reading)
Rosario Dawson to co-star with Kevin James in Zookeeper
Written on 24 May, 2009 at 14:11 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Rosario Dawson has just signed on to play opposite Kevin James in his comedy, Zookeeper. The film is set to be directed by Frank Coraci, who will be working off a script written by Jay Scherick and David Ronn, Kevin James,... (Continue reading)
Zach Braff to return to movies Swingles
Written on 24 May, 2009 at 14:09 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Funny dude Zach Braff will follow up to his 2004 indie film Garden State with a comedy called “Swingles.” The “Scrubs” star is currently in negotiations with Paramount Pictures to write, direct, and co-star in the film, which already has Cameron... (Continue reading)
Cannes Film Festival wrap-up
Written on 24 May, 2009 at 14:07 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Cache and Funny Games director Michael Haneke has apparently created another great film, as his newest, The White Ribbon has won the highly prestigious Palme d’Or at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. The new work from Michael Haneke is described by... (Continue reading)
June 2009 Monthly Movie Preview
Written on 23 May, 2009 at 10:19 in Articles | viewed times | 0 Comments
The days of summer move on, but the June movie month will be busy reflecting on the past. Three out of four of the Movies of the Week are adaptations of earlier works, and caveman comedy Year One is bound... (Continue reading)
Terminator Salvation – Video Review
Written on 23 May, 2009 at 9:59 in Video Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Terminator Salvation Directed by: McG Cast: Christian Bale, Sam Worthington, Anton Yelchin, Bryce Dallas Howard, Common, Michael Ironside Running Time: 1 hr 50 mins Rating: PG-13 Release Date: May 21, 2009 Synopsis: Although Judgment Day has in fact occurred, the future for which John Connor was... (Continue reading)
A Bug’s Life – Blu-ray
Written on 22 May, 2009 at 17:14 in DVD Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Blu-ray Review A Bug’s Life Directed by: John Lasseter Cast: Dave Foley, Kevin Spacey, Julia Louis-Dreyfuss, Hayden Panettiere, Phyllis Diller, Richard Kind, Denis Leary, Joe Ranft Running Time: 1 hr. 36 mins Rating: G Due out: May 19, 2009 Plot: In a world where ants are terrorized... (Continue reading)
TOP 7 Ultimate Christian Bale Roles
Written on 22 May, 2009 at 16:02 in Top 7 | viewed times | 10 Comments
We start the Top 7. You finish the Top 10. It seems that every role for Christian Bale is a type of event. He is famously known for lunging himself into his roles, usually playing a hero (Batman) or villain (Bateman),... (Continue reading)
Michael Moore’s new film about capitalism opens October 2, 2009
Here is the official news release about the next film from documentary filmmaker, and Rush Limbaugh’s best friend, Michael Moore. Overture Films and Paramount Vantage have announced that Oscar-winner Michael Moore’s new documentary feature will be released domestically on October 2,... (Continue reading)
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
Written on 22 May, 2009 at 10:05 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian Directed by: Shawn Levy Cast: Ben Stiller, Amy Adams, Owen Wilson, Hank Azaria Running Time: 1 hr 35 min Rating: PG Plot: Larry Daley (Ben Stiller) is now a successful entrepreneur with his own line of useful,... (Continue reading)
Dance Flick
Written on 22 May, 2009 at 10:03 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 2 Comments
Dance Flick Directed by: Damien Wayans Cast: Damon Wayans Jr., Shoshana Bush Running Time: 1 hr. 15 mins Rating: PG 13 Plot: Visualize a room filled with coherent, albeit, formulaic plots. Now picture a demolition crew blowing up that room with zestful overkill. Pick through... (Continue reading)
The Brothers Bloom
Written on 22 May, 2009 at 10:00 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 1 Comment
The Brothers Bloom Directed by: Rian Johnson Cast: Adrien Brody, Mark Ruffalo, Rachel Weisz Running Time: 2 hours Rating: PG-13 Release Date: May 22, 2009 Plot: Two con-artist brothers (Brody and Ruffalo) attempt to swindle a wealthy shut-in (Weisz) with an elaborate con that will grant... (Continue reading)
Inglorious Basterds opens at Cannes Film Festival to poor reviews
Written on 21 May, 2009 at 9:49 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Looks like Quinten Taratino’s latest effort isn’t his return-to-form masterpiece after all. According to the Hollywood reporter, this highly anticipated film from the Pulp Fiction director had its Cannes debut and, “merely continues the string of disappointments in this year’s competition.” Though... (Continue reading)
Terminator Salvation
Written on 21 May, 2009 at 0:20 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 2 Comments
Terminator Salvation Directed by: McG Cast: Christian Bale, Sam Worthington, Anton Yelchin, Bryce Dallas Howard, Common, Michael Ironside Running Time: 1 hr 50 mins Rating: PG-13 Release Date: May 21, 2009 Click here to read Nick Allen’s Top 7 Ultimate Christian Bale Roles Plot: After Judgement Day... (Continue reading)
Cliffhanger and Escape from New York remakes in the works
Producer Neal Moritz has come to the Cannes Film Festival with some interesting news: he’s going to produce a remake of Renny Harlin’s 1993 altitude rush Cliffhanger, and also a re-boot of action classic Escape From New York. Gallic company StudioCanal... (Continue reading)
Chace Crawford & Miley Cyrus to cut Footloose?
Written on 20 May, 2009 at 8:45 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
After Zac Efron dropped out of the Paramount Pictures remake of the 80’s classic Footloose, hope had been lost. Who would ever be able to take his place? Apparently, the studio now has an answer: Chace Crawford of Gossip Girls. Variety is... (Continue reading)
Gamer – Trailer
Written on 19 May, 2009 at 20:43 in Trailers and Videos | viewed times | 0 Comments
The writing-directing duo of Neveldine/Taylor made the first Crank, then chugged some more Mountain Dew, logged even more Xbox live hours on Gears of War, and wrote the script for what was supposed to be their second film – Gamer.... (Continue reading)
The Uninvited – DVD
Written on 19 May, 2009 at 19:03 in DVD Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
The Uninvited Directed by: Charles and Thomas Guard Cast: Emily Browning, Arielle Kebbel, David Strathairn, Elizabeth Banks Time: 1 hr 20 min Rating: PG 13 Plot: Anna (Browning) has been recuperating in a mental hospital after a tragedy that took her mother’s life. She returns... (Continue reading)
Taken – Blu-ray
Written on 19 May, 2009 at 12:22 in DVD Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Blu-ray Review Taken Directed by: Pierre Morel Cast: Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, Famke Janssen Running Time: 1 hr, 31 mins Rating: PG-13 Due out: May 12, 2009 Plot: A man (Neeson) revives his past-life skills as an assassin when his daughter (Grace) is kidnapped in Europe. Who’s It... (Continue reading)
The Men Who Stare at Goats stars Clooney, McGregor, Spacey and Bridges
Written on 19 May, 2009 at 10:15 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
What do you get when you put George Clooney, Ewan McGregor, Kevin Spacey and Jeff Bridges in the movie The Men Who Stare at Goats? Hopefully laughs. That’s what director Grant Heslov is hoping for. The film studio Overture has... (Continue reading)
George Clooney to star in A Very Private Gentleman
Written on 19 May, 2009 at 9:53 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
In news form the Cannes film festival, Focus Features is working on an adaptation of Martin Booth’s novel A Very Private Gentleman. Variety reports George Clooney will star in the film to be directed by Anton Corbijn. Rowan Joffe is scripting... (Continue reading)
The Twilight Saga: New Moon – New Teaser Poster
Written on 19 May, 2009 at 9:49 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
This time we’re not here to talk or read. We’re here to look. It’s the new poster for The Twilight Saga: New Moon … that’s what we’re here to see. So what do you think? Hey, die-hard fans, are there any... (Continue reading)
Steven Spielberg to produce Martin Luther King Jr. biopic
Written on 19 May, 2009 at 8:45 in News | viewed times | 2 Comments
Steven Spielberg, Suzanne de Passe and Madison Jones will produce the first biography film authorized by King’s estate, reports Vairety. DreamWorks recently acquired the rights to bring the story to the big screen. King copyrighted his speeches, books and other works... (Continue reading)
Rian Johnson – Director of The Brothers Bloom
Written on 19 May, 2009 at 8:00 in Interviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Editors Note: Nick Allen interviewed Rian Johnson back in November 2008, because The Brothers Bloom was originally set to release in December 2008. Rian Johnson is my friend. Considering my interview skills were a bit rusty, (the last “celebrity” I interviewed... (Continue reading)
Box Office Review – May 17, 2009 – Angels & Demons WINS
Written on 17 May, 2009 at 21:20 in Box Office | viewed times | 0 Comments
WEEKEND TOP 5 STUDIO ESTIMATES, MAY 15-17, 2009 Rank. Movie Title – Weekend Gross | Theaters | Total Gross | Week # 1. Angels & Demons – $48.0 million | 3,527 | $48.0 million | 1 2. Star Trek – $43.0 million |... (Continue reading)
Angels & Demons
Written on 15 May, 2009 at 8:01 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Angels & Demons Directed by: Ron Howard Cast: Tom Hanks, Ewan McGregor, Ayelet Zurer, Stellan Skarsgård, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Nikolaj Lie Kaas Running Time: 2 hrs 15 mins Rating: PG-13 Release Date: May 15, 2009 Plot: Based upon the bestselling novel by Dan Brown, Harvard religious iconology... (Continue reading)
Rudo y Cursi
Written on 15 May, 2009 at 8:00 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Rudo y Cursi Directed by: Carlos Cuaron Cast: Gael Garcia Bernal, Diego Luna, Guillermo Francella Running Time: 1 hr 40 mins Rating: R Release Date: May 15, 2009 Plot: Two competitive brothers (Bernal and Luna) dream of becoming professional Mexican soccer players. Who’s It For? This is... (Continue reading)
Management
Written on 15 May, 2009 at 8:00 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Management Directed by: Stephen Belber Cast: Steve Zahn, Jennifer Aniston, Margo Martindale, Fred Ward, Woody Harrelson Running Time: 1 hr 35 mins. Rating: R Release Date: May 15, 2009 Plot: A traveling art saleswoman (Aniston) stays at the Kingman motel. And while it’s not luxury, it... (Continue reading)
Goodbye Solo
Written on 15 May, 2009 at 8:00 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Goodbye Solo Directed by: Ramin Bahrani Cast: Souleymane Sy Savane, Red West Running Time: 1 hr 15 min Rating: No MPAA Rating Release Date: May 27, 2009 Plot: An African immigrant is working as a cabbie, when he picks up an unusual fare. An older gentleman... (Continue reading)
The Limits of Control
Written on 15 May, 2009 at 8:00 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Limits of Control Directed by: Jim Jarmusch Cast: Isaach De Bankolé, Paz de la Huerta, Gael García Bernal, John Hurt, Tilda Swinton, Bill Murray Running Time: 1 hr 55 mins Rating: R Release Date: May 15, 2009 Plot:This story is of a mysterious loner (De Bankolé),... (Continue reading)
Scott Walker
Written on 15 May, 2009 at 7:59 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Scott Walker: 30 Century Man Directed by: Stephen Kijak Cast: Scott Walker, David Bowie Running Time: 1 hr 35 mins Rating: Unrated Release Date: May 16, 2009 Plot: It’s a documentary attempting to explain the life and work of Scott Walker. From his early career as... (Continue reading)
Owl and the Sparrow (Cu va chim se se)
Written on 15 May, 2009 at 7:50 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Owl and the Sparrow (Cu va chim se se) Directed by: Stephane Gauger Cast: Han Thi Pham, Cat Ly, The Lu Le Running Time: 1 hr 35 mins Rating: PG Release Date: May 15, 2009 Plot: Thuy (Pham), a young orphan, runs away from her home... (Continue reading)
The Twilight Saga: New Moon – Peter Facinelli – Interview Video
Written on 14 May, 2009 at 21:10 in Trailers and Videos | viewed times | 0 Comments
Access Hollywood (sorry, not The Scorecard Review) talked to Peter Facinelli, who plays Dr. Carlisle Cullen in the sequel to Twilight … The Twilight Saga: New Moon. Facinelli reveals new details about the upcoming movie The Twilight Saga: New Moon... (Continue reading)
Jean Claude Van Damme and Vinnie Jones kick it in Weapon
Written on 14 May, 2009 at 21:00 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
The Muscles from Brussels and that big, bald-head British dude are going to kick ass in a movie called “Weapon.” Action stars Jean Claude Van Damme and Vinnie Jones are going to play “rival assassins who form an uneasy alliance,” according... (Continue reading)
Lindsay Lohan to return to movies with Other Side
Written on 14 May, 2009 at 20:58 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Lindsay Lohan will make her first big screen appearance since the deadly I Know Who Killed Me in an indie fantasy comedy called The Other Side. The project is about a grad student (who will be played by Lohan) who spends... (Continue reading)
Nicole Kidman Leaves Woody Allen’s New Film
Written on 14 May, 2009 at 20:57 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
The new Woody Allen film has just lost one of its many stars in its constellation of a cast. According to Variety, Nicole Kidman has bowed out of the project (which is going to start shooting in London this summer) due... (Continue reading)
Martin Scorsese to direct Frank Sinatra biopic, Johnny Depp to star?
Martin Scorsese is going to bring the “Body and Soul” of Frank Sinatra to the big screen with a biopic called Sinatra. He is going to direct and produce the film. (I’m sure he’ll be saying, “I did it ‘My... (Continue reading)