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Funny People
Written on 31 Jul, 2009 at 7:00 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 1 Comment
Funny People Directed by: Judd Apatow Cast: Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, Jason Schwartzman, Jonah Hill, Leslie Mann, Eric Bana Running Time: 2 hrs 20 mins Rating: R Release Date: July 31, 2009 Plot: A big shot actor/comedian (Sandler) finds out he has a rare form of... (Continue reading)
Shrink
Written on 31 Jul, 2009 at 4:30 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Shrink Directed by: Jonas Pate Cast: Kevin Spacey, Mark Webber, Keke Palmer, Dallas Roberts Running Time: 1 hr 50 mins Rating: R Release date: July 31, 2009 Plot: When a nationally recognized celebrity psychiatrist finds he’s unable to deal with his own demons, he dives into... (Continue reading)
$9.99
Written on 31 Jul, 2009 at 4:29 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
$9.99 Directed by: Tatia Rosenthal Cast: (voices) Geoffrey Rush, Anthony LaPaglia, Samuel Johnson Running Time: 1 hr 20 mins Rating: R Release Date: July 31, 2009 Plot: In this stop-motion animated film, denizens of an apartment building live interconnected lives. Their individual stories make up a... (Continue reading)
Funny People
Written on 31 Jul, 2009 at 0:20 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Funny People Directed by: Judd Apatow Cast: Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, Leslie Mann, Eric Bana, Jason Schwartzman, Jonah Hill Running Time: 2 hrs 20 mins Rating: R Release Date: July 31st, 2009 Plot: An actor/comedian (Sandler) enlists the help of a young talent (Rogen) to write... (Continue reading)
Humpday
Written on 31 Jul, 2009 at 0:10 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Quickcard Review Humpday Directed by: Lynn Shelton Cast: Mark Duplass, Joshua Leonard, Alycia Delmore, Lynn Shelton Running Time: 1 hr 30 mins Rating: R Release Date: July 31, 2009 (Portland) Plot: It’s been a decade since Ben (Duplass) and Andrew (Leonard) were in college. Ben has settled... (Continue reading)
Ink
Written on 30 Jul, 2009 at 14:27 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 1 Comment
Quickcard Review Ink Directed by: Jamin Winans Cast: Chris Kelly, Jessica Duffy, Quinn Hunchar, Jeremy Make Running Time: 1 hr 40 mins Rating: Unrated Release Date: July 24, 2009 CLICK HERE to read Megan Lehar’s complete Scorecard Review Plot: A small budget sci-fi flick where a child’s soul... (Continue reading)
The Hurt Locker
Written on 30 Jul, 2009 at 12:05 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Quickcard Review The Hurt Locker Directed by: Kathryn Bigelow Cast: Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie, Brian Geraghty Running Time: 2 hrs 11 mins Rating: R Release Date: July 10, 2009 PLOT: Staff Sergeant William James (Jeremy Renner) becomes the new team leader for an Army bomb squad in... (Continue reading)
James Cameron Announces “Avatar Day” on August 21, 2009
Written on 30 Jul, 2009 at 5:39 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Avatar doesn’t open until December 18, but that won’t stop thousands of fans from going to see a 3-D flick on August 21. Here’s a news release from 20th Century Fox … On August 21, the world will get its first... (Continue reading)
“Dead Space,” “Gears of War,” “The Sims,” and other games coming to a silver screen near you
Written on 29 Jul, 2009 at 18:37 in News | viewed times | 3 Comments
Eagle Eye director D.J Caruso is set to helm a movie version of the game “Dead Space,” a film that will be produced by Electronic Arts and Marty Bowen and Wyck Godfrey of Temple Hill. Not for nothing, Caruso is... (Continue reading)
Superman: Red Son for free, Plus Batgirl: Year One and Batman: Black and White Details
Written on 29 Jul, 2009 at 14:25 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Here’s a news release from Comic Con about all the details on new Warner Premiere Motion Comics coming up… First Episode of Superman: Red Son Available for Free via iTunes for Limited Time – CLICK HERE Warner Premiere and Warner Bros. Digital... (Continue reading)
Comic Con gives us Robert Downey Jr. Images and Interview from Iron Man 2
Written on 29 Jul, 2009 at 14:16 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
“It’s the gift that keeps giving the whole year round, Clark.” Well, maybe Comic Con doesn’t last a whole year, but the amount of stuff that streams out of this festival does seem like it lasts forever. Iron Man 2 released some... (Continue reading)
Bryce Dallas Howard to replace Rachelle Lefevre for The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
Written on 29 Jul, 2009 at 13:38 in News | viewed times | 14 Comments
Because of scheduling conflicts, Rachelle Lefevre will not be able to return as character Victoria in the third Twilight film, Eclipse. Lefevre appears as Victoria in the upcoming The Twilight Saga: New Moon. Instead, she will be replaced by Lady in... (Continue reading)
Orphan
Written on 28 Jul, 2009 at 21:18 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Orphan Directed by: Jaume Collet-Serra Cast: Vera Famiga, Peter Sarsgaard, Aryana Engineer, Isabelle Fuhrman Running Time: 2 hrs 5 mins Rating: R Release Date: July 24, 2009 Plot: A married couple (Famiga and Sarsgaard) adopt a child (Fuhrman) and slowly find out that the newest addition... (Continue reading)
Hot Tub Time Machine – Red Band Trailer
Written on 28 Jul, 2009 at 13:12 in Trailers and Videos | viewed times | 0 Comments
Simplicity is sometimes the brilliant way to go. Mission accomplished for Hot Tub Time Machine. A group of men (John Cusack, Rob Corddry, Craig Robinson and Clark Duke) are thrown back in time to their younger days in 1986, thanks to... (Continue reading)
Miss March – Unrated Version – DVD
Written on 28 Jul, 2009 at 13:04 in DVD Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
DVD Review Miss March – Unrated Version Directed by: Zach Cregger and Trevor Moore Cast: Zach Cregger, Trevor Moore, Craig Robinson, Raquel Alessi Running Time: 1 hr 30 mins Rating: R Plot: A young man (Cregger) wakes up from a four year coma only to learn... (Continue reading)
Jon Hamm (“Mad Men”) and Rebecca Hall join Affleck’s The Town
Written on 28 Jul, 2009 at 7:46 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Both Jon Hamm and Rebecca Hall have been signed to star with Ben Affleck in a joint Warner Brothers and Legendary Pictures adaptation of Chuck Hogan’s novel “The Town,” reports Variety. Aside from playing the lead role, Affleck rewrote the draft... (Continue reading)
Mila Kunis in talks to join Darren Aronofsky’s Black Swan with Natalie Portman
Written on 28 Jul, 2009 at 7:44 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Darren Aronofsky already has Natalie Portman starring in his latest project Black Swan. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Mila Kunis may also join the drama to star opposite Portman. The film revolves around a ballerina (Portman) in the New York City... (Continue reading)
Green Latern: First Flight – 2-Disc Digitial Copy Special Edition – DVD
Written on 27 Jul, 2009 at 15:43 in DVD Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
DVD Review Green Latern: First Flight Directed by: Lauren Montgomery Cast: (voices) Christopher Meloni, Victor Garber, Tricia Helfer, Michael Madsen Running Time: 1 hr. 20 mins. Rating: PG-13 Due Out: July 28, 2009 Plot: Hal Jordan (Meloni) accepts a mysterious, powerful ring from a dying alien and... (Continue reading)
Tron: Legacy – Trailer
Written on 26 Jul, 2009 at 18:47 in Trailers and Videos | viewed times | 0 Comments
Joy. Here’s the thing, I avoid previews. In my line of work, when I will be seeing a movie no matter what, what goal or purpose is served by me seeing some of the best parts of the film without... (Continue reading)
Pirates of the Caribbean 4 with Johnny Depp to start shooting in Spring 2010, first of another trilogy?
Written on 26 Jul, 2009 at 18:36 in News | viewed times | 5 Comments
A whole shipload of tidbits about upcoming blockbusters have been dished out at Comic-Con, but here’s some news that seems to have gone under the geek radar. According to Disney’s Head of Production Oren Aviv, a fourth Pirates of the Caribbean... (Continue reading)
Box Office Review – July 26, 2009 – G-Force – WINS
Written on 26 Jul, 2009 at 17:20 in Box Office | viewed times | 0 Comments
WEEKEND TOP 5 STUDIO ESTIMATES, JULY 24-26, 2009 Rank. Movie Title – Weekend Gross | Theaters | Total Gross | Week # 1. G-Force – $32.2 million | 3,697 | $32.2 million | 1 2. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince – $30.0... (Continue reading)
Zach Galifianakis and Robert Downey Jr. have a Due Date with Hangover director Todd Phillips
Comedian and The Hangover star Zach Galifianakis has just been paired with Iron Man himself, Robert Downey Jr., for a new film called “Due Date.” Described as a “buddy comedy without the buddies,” Due Date will be directed by Old School... (Continue reading)
(500) Days of Summer and The Ugly Truth – Video Review
Written on 25 Jul, 2009 at 9:16 in Video Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
(500) Days of Summer Opening: July 24th , 2009 (Portland) Synopsis: Tom, greeting-card writer and hopeless romantic, is caught completely off-guard when his girlfriend, Summer, suddenly dumps him. He reflects back on their 500 days together to try to figure out where their... (Continue reading)
Disney’s A Christmas Carol Train Tour pulls into Chicago this weekend only
Written on 24 Jul, 2009 at 16:59 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
For Chicago, it’s Christmas in July indeed, as the A Christmas Carol Train Tour promoting the new film from Robert Zemeckis and Jim Carrey is currently parked inside the Windy city’s grandiose Union Station. On July 24th and 25th, it will... (Continue reading)
Saw VII and a sequel to The Strangers are in the works
Written on 24 Jul, 2009 at 16:37 in News | viewed times | 2 Comments
Oh, you are mighty tricky, Jigsaw. And Strangers? Just get out. A seventh Saw movie has just been greenlit by super hit-makers Lionsgate, according to Variety. While the sixth installment of the torture for redemption franchise is due in theaters October... (Continue reading)
Alice in Wonderland – Teaser Trailer
Written on 24 Jul, 2009 at 14:16 in Trailers and Videos | viewed times | 1 Comment
It seemed like only a matter of time before mad hatter director Tim Burton would take us all to Wonderland. And from the looks of this teaser, it sounds like this is going to be one hell of a trip... (Continue reading)
15 minutes of James Cameron’s new film, Avatar, to play for free in IMAX
Written on 24 Jul, 2009 at 14:15 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Titanic director James Cameron is making another giant splash with his upcoming film Avatar, an original sci-fi epic that is rumored to have a budget of about $230 million. At Comic-Con in San Diego yesterday, he finally unveiled 25-minutes of footage... (Continue reading)
G-Force
Written on 24 Jul, 2009 at 14:11 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
G-Force Directed by: Hoyt Yeatman Cast: Sam Rockwell, Penelope Cruz, Tracy Morgan, Nicolas Cage, Jon Favreau, Zach Galifianakis, Will Arnett, Bill Nighy Running Time: 1 hr 30 mins Rating: PG Release Date: July 24, 2009 Plot: Four guinea pigs and a mole (collectively known as G-Force)... (Continue reading)
The Ugly Truth
Written on 24 Jul, 2009 at 4:00 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
The Ugly Truth Directed by: Robert Luketic Cast: Katherine Heigl, Gerard Butler Running Time: 1 hr 40 mins Rating: R Release Date: July 24, 2009 Plot: In order to save her news show, a conservative producer (Heigl) reluctantly enlists the help of a man (Butler) who... (Continue reading)
Ink
Written on 24 Jul, 2009 at 2:00 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 12 Comments
Ink Directed by: Jamin Winans Cast: Chris Kelly, Jessica Duffy, Quinn Hunchar, Jeremy Make Running Time: 1 hr 40 mins Rating: Unrated Release Date: July 24, 2009 CLICK HERE to read Jeff Bayer’s Quickcard Review of Ink Plot: A child’s soul is stolen by an Ink (Incubus)... (Continue reading)
Pictures and Posters of Johnny Depp’s Alice in Wonderland & Tron: Legacy from Comic-Con
Written on 23 Jul, 2009 at 19:26 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Oh Comic-Con is there anything you can’t do? Thanks to you we now have a title for Tron and perhaps more importantly we have posters from the insanely anticipated Alice in Wonderland from Tim Burton. Let’s start with the new... (Continue reading)
Joseph Gordon-Levitt & Zooey Deschanel from (500) Days of Summer
Written on 23 Jul, 2009 at 18:22 in Interviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Here’s the interview with Joseph Gordon-Levitt & Zooey Deschanel from (500) Days of Summer Video Interview with Zooey Deschanel & Joseph Gordon-Levitt It’s a story about a boy (Gordon-Levitt) ready to fall in love meets a commitment phobic girl (Deschanel) and the... (Continue reading)
The Singing, Soundtrack and Dancing of (500) Days of Summer
Written on 23 Jul, 2009 at 18:20 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
I’m in love with Summer. It’s probably just lust, but I am currently too obsessed with the film (500) Days of Summer. I’ll figure out if it’s true love when it comes out on DVD. Here’s the plot … A boy... (Continue reading)
Michael Jackson’s movie The Wiz at Portland’s Hollywood Theatre
Written on 23 Jul, 2009 at 18:03 in News | viewed times | 2 Comments
Portlanders … if you don’t have plans on Friday, July 31 … you do now. Come see the oddity that is The Wiz. Here’s the news release from Hollywood Theatre … A rare 35mm print of the musical THE WIZ opens Friday, July... (Continue reading)
(500) Days of Summer
Written on 23 Jul, 2009 at 18:00 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 4 Comments
(500) Days of Summer Directed by: Marc Webb Cast: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Zooey Deschanel, Geoffrey Arend, Clark Gregg Running Time: 1 hr 36 mins Rating: PG-13 Release Date: July 24, 2009 FULL COVERAGE of (500) Days of Summer Scorecard Review of (500) Days of Summer) Reel Reviews Video... (Continue reading)
“Doubt’s” Viola Davis to “Eat, Pray, Love” with Julia Roberts, Javier Bardem?
Written on 23 Jul, 2009 at 17:39 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Oscar-nominated actress Viola Davis is eyeing a role in Eat, Pray, Love, a movie adaptation of the famous memoir written by Elizabeth Gilbert. Should she sign on to the project, she would be playing opposite main character Julia Roberts, Richard... (Continue reading)
TOP 7 Book to Film Adaptations
Written on 23 Jul, 2009 at 15:08 in Top 7 | viewed times | 5 Comments
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Michael Jackson film from “This Is It” due in theatres October 30th?
Concert rehearsal footage of the late Michael Jackson may be coming to silver screens nationwide this Halloween, if all works according to Sony’s plan. Sony Pictures is aiming for an October 30th release date of the footage from his “This Is... (Continue reading)
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Season 1.1 – DVD
Written on 22 Jul, 2009 at 15:28 in DVD Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
DVD Review G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Season 1.1 Cast: Duke, Scarlett, Cobra Commander, Flint, Destro, Zartan, Snake Eyes Running Time: 22 episodes (22 minutes each) Due out: July 21, 2009 Plot: G. I. Joe is the codename for America’s daring, highly trained, special... (Continue reading)
Sam Raimi is game for “World of Warcraft” movie
Written on 22 Jul, 2009 at 13:27 in News | viewed times | 2 Comments
Yesterday it was reported by Variety that Sam Raimi, director of Drag Me To Hell and the Spider-Man trilogy, has signed on to direct the live-action movie adaptation of the famous online game “World of Warcraft.” Videogame publisher Blizzard Entertainment and... (Continue reading)
Transformers and G.I. Joe together at Comic-Con in San Diego!
If you’re heading to Comic-Con and want to work on your nerd, I mean, toy, I am priceless collectibles from the 1980s, here’s a new release you need to read. It’s complete with sales speak like “Don’t Miss Out!” ... (Continue reading)
Johnny Depp’s Alice in Wonderland Trailer Info and Pictures
Disney is running a Facebook promotion for the new Tim Burton film Alice in Wonderland. These Facebook pages have been created for Anne Hathaway’s White Queen, Helena Bonham Carter’s Red Queen and Johnny Depp’s Mad Hatter. The fan page with... (Continue reading)
John Fusco to write Ninja Turtles relaunch
Written on 21 Jul, 2009 at 16:04 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
As the “Shell-ebration” of the 25th anniversary of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ends this week at Comic-Con in San Diego, Variety reports that producers Scott Mednick and Galen Walker have announced that John Fusco will be writing the latest live-action... (Continue reading)
Nicolas Cage and Cameron Diaz in negotiations for Green Hornet
Written on 21 Jul, 2009 at 16:02 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Columbia Pictures is in talks with both Nicolas Cage and Cameron Diaz for roles in The Green Hornet directed by Michael Gondry, reports Variety. Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg wrote the script which features Rogen as the vigilante crime fighter. If... (Continue reading)
Mystery Team – Trailer
Written on 20 Jul, 2009 at 16:15 in Trailers and Videos | viewed times | 0 Comments
You have not seen absurdly funny internet comedy until you’ve experienced (almost) anything by the NYC-based group Derrick Comedy. Only two years ago, they were dominating Youtube with their hilarious skits like “Girls Aren’t To Be Trusted.” In fact, their... (Continue reading)
Brothers – Trailer starring Natalie Portman, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Tobey Maguire
Written on 20 Jul, 2009 at 16:13 in Trailers and Videos | viewed times | 2 Comments
Brothers stars Natalie Portman, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Tobey Maguire. Directed by Jim Sheridan, the helmer of both My Left Foot and Get Rich or Die Tryin’, it is a remake of a famous Danish film from 2004 called “Brodre.” Natalie Portman... (Continue reading)
The Hangover breaks Beverly Hills Cop box office record
Written on 20 Jul, 2009 at 15:57 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
The Hangover is popular. How much so? Well it just broke a Beverly Hills Cop box office record. For those who are too young to remember, Eddie Murphy used to be THE rated-R comedy king. Click here to WATCH Jeff Bayer’s... (Continue reading)
Director Chris Weitz talks about The Twilight Saga: New Moon
Written on 20 Jul, 2009 at 15:18 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
If googling those pictures of Xavier Samuel didn’t fully whet your Twilight appetite, (or should I say, thirst), New Moon director Chris Weitz has shared a fair amount of details about The Twilight Saga: New Moon with Rotten Tomatoes. Weitz... (Continue reading)
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince breaks International Box Office Records
Written on 20 Jul, 2009 at 14:50 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is giving chase to Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. But overseas, it seems it’s not a fight. CLICK HERE to watch Jeff Bayer on KPTV’s Reel Reviews talk about Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince CLICK... (Continue reading)
33rd Portland International Festival – 2010 Dates Announced
Written on 20 Jul, 2009 at 14:36 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
It’s never too early to start planning … the dates for the 33rd Portland International Festival have been announced and if you’re thinking of getting your work showcased, you have until November. CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE COVERAGE & FILM REVIEWS FOR... (Continue reading)