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Whip It interview with director Drew Barrymore
Written on 30 Sep, 2009 at 4:27 in Interviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
What can you say about first opportunities to meet A-list celebrities? As much as you pretend to disregard the distance movie-stars have built between you (and the rest of America), these people still exude an unnatural glow that’s impossible to... (Continue reading)
Olivia Wilde and Jonathan Tucker join Russell Crowe and Elizabeth Banks in The Next Three Days
Written on 29 Sep, 2009 at 11:08 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Oscar-winner Paul Haggis has another project in the works at Lionsgate films. The Next Three Days is a thriller starring Russell Crowe and Elizabeth Banks. Olivia Wilde and Jonathan Tucker have just been signed in supporting roles according to The... (Continue reading)
Ticket sales through the roof for Michael Jackson documentary This Is It
We reported last week on the early release of the Michael Jackson documentary This Is It. Although the official release date is October 28, several theaters will host a first showing at 9:00 PM on October 27. Advanced ticket sales... (Continue reading)
Bright Star
Written on 28 Sep, 2009 at 14:52 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 1 Comment
Bright Star Directed by: Jane Campion Cast: Abbie Cornish, Ben Whishaw, Paul Schneider Running Time: 2 hrs Rating: PG Release Date: September 25, 2009 PLOT: Romantic poet John Keats (Whishaw) meets and falls in love with Fanny Brawne (Cornish). But their love comes under fire from... (Continue reading)
A Nightmare on Elm Street – Trailer
Written on 28 Sep, 2009 at 11:18 in Trailers and Videos | viewed times | 0 Comments
A Nightmare on Elm Street Director: Samuel Bayer Cast: Jackie Earle Haley, Rooney Mara, Kyle Gallner, Katie Cassidy Rated: R Release Date: April 30, 2010 Trailer Score: 8 My Thoughts: As far as I’m concerned, slasher movies are the absolute slag of the horror movie genre,... (Continue reading)
Couples Retreat – Interviews with Jason Bateman, Jon Favreau, Kristen Bell and Malin Akerman
Written on 28 Sep, 2009 at 5:20 in Interviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Couples Retreat is coming to give all married couples a jolt of comedic therapy. Vince Vaughn headlines the film and it also stars Jason Bateman, Jon Favreau, Kristen Bell and Malin Akerman. Nick Allen talked about the trailer for Couples Retreat... (Continue reading)
Box Office Review – Sept. 28, 2009 – Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs beats Surrogates
Written on 28 Sep, 2009 at 4:20 in Box Office | viewed times | 0 Comments
WEEKEND TOP 5 STUDIO ESTIMATES, SEPTEMBER 25-27, 2009 Rank. Movie Title – Weekend Gross | Theaters | Total Gross | Week # 1. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs – $24.6 million | 3,119 | $60.0 million | 2 Allen’s TSR review 8/10 2.... (Continue reading)
Pandorum
Written on 25 Sep, 2009 at 16:39 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Pandorum Directed by:Christian Alvert Cast: Dennis Quaid, Ben Foster, Antje Traue Running Time: 1 hr 45 min Rating: R Release Date: September 25, 2009 PLOT: When Corporal Bower (Foster) wakes up from hyper-sleep, he has no idea how long he’s been out or what has happened... (Continue reading)
Surrogates
Written on 25 Sep, 2009 at 5:41 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 1 Comment
Surrogates Directed by: Jonathan Mostow Cast: Bruce Willis, Radha Mitchell, Rosamund Pike, Ving Rhames Running Time: 1 hr. 28 mins Rating: PG-13 Release Date: September 25, 2009 Plot: In a not-too-distant future, planet earth is virtually run by robots standing in for human beings. Though everything... (Continue reading)
Coco Before Chanel
Written on 25 Sep, 2009 at 4:21 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Coco Before Chanel Directed by: Anne Fontaine Cast: Audrey Tautou, Benoit Poelvoorde, Alessandro Nivola Running Time: 1 hr 45 mins Rating: PG-13 Release Date: September 25, 2009 PLOT: The story of Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel (Tautou) and the love triangle (Poelvoorde and Nivola) that would support her... (Continue reading)
I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell – Interview with Tucker Max
Written on 25 Sep, 2009 at 4:20 in Interviews | viewed times | 1 Comment
When I put my hand into that of frat-boy messiah Tucker Max, he crushed my phalanges with a firm shake that can only performed by legendary mitts. Those hands have handled more alcoholic beverages and women than my mind can... (Continue reading)
I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell
Written on 25 Sep, 2009 at 4:17 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell Directed by: Bob Gosse Cast: Matt Czuchry, Geoff Stults, Jesse Bradford Running Time: 1 hr 45 mins Rating: R Release Date: September 25, 2009 Plot: A social master (Czuchry) brings his recently cheated-on friend (Bradford) and their soon to... (Continue reading)
Fame
Written on 25 Sep, 2009 at 4:05 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 1 Comment
Fame Directed by: Kevin Tancharoen Cast: Naturi Naughton, Charles S. Dutton, Kay Pennebaker, Asher Book Running Time: 1 hr 40 mins Rating: PG Release Date: September 25, 2009 PLOT: At an art school in New York City, high schoolers use their talent to aim towards stardom. WHO’S... (Continue reading)
Under Our Skin
Written on 25 Sep, 2009 at 4:01 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 1 Comment
Under Our Skin Directed by: Andy Abrahams Wilson Cast: Dana, Mandy, Jordan Running Time: 1 hr 45 min Rating: Unrated Release Date: September 26, 2009 PLOT: An exploration of Lyme Disease from the point of view of people afflicted with the disease as well as doctors... (Continue reading)
Michael Jackson documentary This Is It to open early with advance screenings
Written on 22 Sep, 2009 at 8:10 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
If you just haven’t had enough of the “King of Pop” since his untimely death in June then This Is It. You may not have to wait until the release date of October 28 to see the new Michael Jackson... (Continue reading)
Secretariat signs triple crown of Dylan Walsh, John Malkovich and Scott Glenn
Filming begins this week in Louisiana and Kentucky on Secretariat, the story of the 1973 Triple-Crown-winning horse. Producers have rounded out the cast not a moment too soon by recently signing Dylan Walsh(“Nip/Tuck”), John Malkovich and Scott Glenn according to... (Continue reading)
The Twilight Saga: New Moon soundtrack listing with The Killers, Death Cab and Bon Iver
Written on 22 Sep, 2009 at 6:37 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Robert Pattinson is not singing. Kristen Stewart is not singing. Taylor Lautner is not singing. Don’t worry, they’ve left it to the professionals. The complete soundtrack listing for The Twilight Saga: New Moon is finally here. You can hear the complete song on the album’s... (Continue reading)
Observe and Report – DVD
Written on 22 Sep, 2009 at 4:49 in DVD Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
DVD Review Observe and Report Directed by: Jody Hill Cast: Seth Rogen, Anna Faris, Michael Pena, Ray Liotta Running Time: 1 hr 30 mins Rating: R Due Out: September 22, 2009 CLICK HERE TO BUY THE DVD PLOT: A bipolar mall cop (Rogen) strives to become a police... (Continue reading)
Ghosts of Girlfriends Past – DVD
Written on 22 Sep, 2009 at 4:46 in DVD Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
DVD Review Ghost of Girlfriends Past Directed by: Mark Waters Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Garner, Michael Douglas Running Time: 1 hr 40 mins Rating: PG-13 Due Out: September 22, 2009 CLICK HERE TO BUY THE DVD PLOT: A successful photographer (McConaughey) who scrooges women for a hobby is... (Continue reading)
He Said – She Said … Jennifer’s Body
Written on 21 Sep, 2009 at 4:43 in He Said - She Said | viewed times | 0 Comments
Megan Fox, nearly naked, didn’t break box office records. It didn’t even place in the top 3 this weekend. Why not? Well, we’re back with another addition of He Said/She Said to figure out the answer. Jennifer’s Body is about a... (Continue reading)
Jennifer’s Body
Written on 20 Sep, 2009 at 14:20 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Jennifer’s Body Directed by: Karyn Kusama Cast: Megan Fox, Amanda Seyfried, Johnny Simmons Running Time: 1 hr 45 mins Rating: R Release Date: September 18, 2009 PLOT: A high school girl (Fox) unexpectedly becomes a boy-devouring demon. The only person who can stop her? Her best... (Continue reading)
Box Office Review – Sept. 20 – Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs beats The Informant!
Written on 20 Sep, 2009 at 10:24 in Box Office | viewed times | 0 Comments
WEEKEND TOP 5 STUDIO ESTIMATES, SEPTEMBER 18-20, 2009 Rank. Movie Title – Weekend Gross | Theaters | Total Gross | Week # 1. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs – $30.1 million | 3,119 | $30.1 million | 1 Allen’s TSR review 8/10 2.... (Continue reading)
After The Informant! Matt Damon busy with Liberace and Clint Eastwood’s Hereafter
Written on 20 Sep, 2009 at 10:07 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
You can click these links to get all your “The Informant!” info like an interview with Matt Damon and Joel McHale, and a review on “The Informant!” This is about Damon’s future though. Variety.com reports that Damon will star with Michael Douglas... (Continue reading)
Robert Pattinson’s The Twilight Saga: New Moon gets a PG-13 rating
Written on 20 Sep, 2009 at 10:05 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
The Motion Picture Association of America has given The Twilight Saga: New Moon a PG-13 rating for “some violence and action.” If you’d like to look further inside the rating … Twilight was also rated PG-13 for “some violence and... (Continue reading)
Youth in Revolt with Michael Cera moves from October to January
Written on 20 Sep, 2009 at 10:03 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Michael Cera’s movie Youth in Revolt has now shifted from opening on October 30, 2009 to January 15, 2010. The reason? Variety reports a Dimension Films rep said, “Not only will this smart comedy be great counterprogramming to some of the... (Continue reading)
Reelz Channel puts “Twilight” Forks High School Prom at View Point Inn on spotlight
Written on 20 Sep, 2009 at 10:02 in Trailers and Videos | viewed times | 4 Comments
If you love Twilight, Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart then it’s simply math that you also love the Reelz Channel. It’s not debatable, it’s a fact. After all they have given you the gift of “Twilight Weekly.” While I know... (Continue reading)
Oprah Winfrey and Sam Mendes to produce Joseph O’Neill’s “Netherland”
Written on 20 Sep, 2009 at 10:00 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Oprah Winfrey’s movie company Harpo Films is going to produce Netherland with Sam Mendes’ Neal Streat Productions. Netherland is based on Joseph O’Neill’s novel and will be adapted by Oscar winner Chrstopher Hampton Here’s the offical news release … Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Films... (Continue reading)
Harry Potter DVD release dates and extras
Muggles, you’ve waited passionately, though you haven’t all been patient, and now you’re being rewarded. On December 8, 2009, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince will be yours to buy on DVD or Blu-ray. Along with that, there are ULTIMATE editions of... (Continue reading)
Neeson, Cooper might get Biel, Copley in A-Team
Written on 20 Sep, 2009 at 9:39 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
I love it when a cast comes together … Get it? See what I did there? I changed the classic line “I love it when a plan comes together,” and I made it revelant for the article I am writing... (Continue reading)
Spider-Man 4 and Thor get May 2011 release date
Written on 20 Sep, 2009 at 9:34 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Spider-Man 4 is coming. Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst will be back and Sam Rami (Drag Me to Hell) is back directing. Variety reports that Marvel Studios was going to get the websligner off the ground in March of 2011, but... (Continue reading)
Guillermo, Matt Damon and Joel McHale in Jimmy Kimmel’s “The Informant!”
Written on 19 Sep, 2009 at 14:20 in Trailers and Videos | viewed times | 0 Comments
Matt Damon is normally magic when he heads to “The Jimmy Kimmel Show.” “My apologies to Matt Damon, we ran out of time,” has been a running joke of Kimmel’s. Eventually it turned into one of Kimmel’s sidekicks, Guillermo, trying to steal... (Continue reading)
Fame interviews with the adults … Kelsey Grammer, Megan Mullally, Bebe Neuwirth and Debbie Allen
Written on 19 Sep, 2009 at 12:50 in Interviews | viewed times | 1 Comment
If Fame can be reinvented more than 25 years later, perhaps it really can live forever. Now the question becomes, will it ever learn how to fly, high? Man, I can’t shake that theme song. Fame does have one thing that... (Continue reading)
Surrogates interviews with Bruce Willis and Radha Mitchell
Written on 19 Sep, 2009 at 12:39 in Interviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Surrogates opens September 25. It looks like the robots are once again turning on humans (when will we learn?). Bruce Willis stars in the film based on a graphic novel. He talks about the cast, the plot and doing his own... (Continue reading)
Chicago International Film Festival gets extra day and ticket discounts
Written on 19 Sep, 2009 at 11:43 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
The Chicago International Film Festival is celebrating its 45th Anniversary, and it’s decided to add an extra day to the festival. Now it will run from October 8 to October 22. And check out the code below to get a... (Continue reading)
21 New Movies to be shown at Chicago International Film Festival
Written on 19 Sep, 2009 at 11:39 in News | viewed times | 2 Comments
The Scorecard Review will be there to cover the interviews, movie reviews and red carpet moments of the Chicago International Film Festival in October. Here’s a list of 21 movies that will be a part of the event. We’ll have... (Continue reading)
Box office preview – Sept. 18 – Jennifer’s Body, The Informant! & Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 3D
Written on 18 Sep, 2009 at 17:42 in Box Office | viewed times | 1 Comment
Hitting the screens this week … Jennifer’s Body Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 3D Love Happens The Informant! World’s Greatest Dad (limited) Megan Fox is used to being number one at the box office, but that’s due to some Transformers that have helped her out. Jennifer... (Continue reading)
The Informant!
Written on 18 Sep, 2009 at 5:00 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 1 Comment
The Informant! Directed by: Steven Soderbergh Cast: Matt Damon, Scott Bakula, Melanie Lynskey, Joel McHale Running Time: 1 hr 48 mins Rating: R Release Date: September 18, 2009 Plot: Based on the book by Kurt Eichenwald and true events … Mark Whitacre (Damon) chooses to side... (Continue reading)
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
Written on 18 Sep, 2009 at 4:23 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs Directed by: Phil Lord, Chris Miller Cast: Bill Hader, Anna Faris, James Caan, Neil Patrick Harris, Bruce Campbell Running Time: 1 hr 30 mins Rating: PG Release Date: September 18, 2009 PLOT: An accident prone inventor (Hader) creates a machine... (Continue reading)
Jennifer’s Body
Written on 18 Sep, 2009 at 4:03 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 1 Comment
Jennifer’s Body Directed by: Karyn Kusama Cast: Megan Fox, Amanda Seyfried, Johnny Simmons, Adam Brody Running Time: 1 hr 32 mins Rating: R Release Date: September 18, 2009 Plot: Written by Diablo Cody (Juno), this is the story of a cheerleader (Fox) getting demonically possessed (is... (Continue reading)
The Informant!
Written on 18 Sep, 2009 at 4:00 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 1 Comment
The Informant! Directed by: Steven Soderbergh Cast: Matt Damon, Scott Bakula, Joel McHale, Melanie Lynskey Running Time: 1 hr, 48 mins Rating: R Release Date: September 18, 2009 Plot: The story of conniving business man Mark Whitacre, a man whose many ulterior motives nearly bring down... (Continue reading)
World’s Greatest Dad
Written on 18 Sep, 2009 at 3:53 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
World’s Greatest Dad Directed by: Bobcat Goldthwait Cast: Robin Williams, Alexie Gilmore, Daryl Sabara Running Time: 1 hr 39 mins Rating: R Release Date: September 4, 2009 Plot: Robin Williams stars as Lance Clayton, a writer who has learned to settle into his role as a... (Continue reading)
Love Happens
Written on 18 Sep, 2009 at 3:50 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Love Happens Directed by: Brandon Camp Cast: Aaron Eckhart, Jennifer Aniston, Dan Fogler, Martin Sheen Running Time: 1 hr 50 mins Rating: PG-13 Release Date: September 18, 2009 Plot: Burke (Eckhart) is a self-help guru, who’s about to make it big. Unfortunately, even while he’s helpin... (Continue reading)
Twilight in Forks documentary shown in Northwest town
Written on 16 Sep, 2009 at 6:12 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Just because Summit Entertainment has picked up the documentary Twilight in Forks the men behind the flick have kept good on their word and showed up in Forks, Wash. to unveil never-before-scene footage of their film. MTV says while in Forks,... (Continue reading)
The Twilight Saga: New Moon’s Michael Sheen adds Tron Legacy to his resume
Written on 16 Sep, 2009 at 3:53 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
It’s safe to say Michael Sheen’s popularity is on the rise. After Frost/Nixon he was a werewolf in Underworld, next he’ll play the ancient vampire Aro alongside Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart in The Twilight Saga: New Moon. After that... (Continue reading)
Seth Rogen and Michael Gondry’s Green Hornet adds Basterd Christoph Waltz
You know how kids love to get away with calling a female dog a bitch? Well, we can milk Christoph Waltz being a Basterd for all it’s worth (if we want). The runaway star of Quentin Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds has signed on... (Continue reading)
Harrison Ford ready to whip Indiana Jones Part 5
Written on 15 Sep, 2009 at 6:02 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Come on Indiana Jones fans, sing it with me … da, da, da, DAAA, da, da da … da, da, da, Da … Harrison Ford is Indiana Jones. And while some say it’s sad to see Brett Farve or Michael Jordan... (Continue reading)
Hancock’s Peter Berg to direct Battleship based on the Hasbro game
Written on 15 Sep, 2009 at 3:57 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Are you ready for another film based on a Hasbro toy or game? Ready or not, I’m calling C-5. Did I sink your battleship? Universal Pictures has confirmed that Peter Berg (Hancock) will direct the latest Hasbro-based project, Battleship, and announced... (Continue reading)
James McAvoy and Robin Wright Penn to star in Robert Redford’s The Conspirator
Written on 15 Sep, 2009 at 3:54 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Robert Redford is ready to give directing another shot (no pun intended) with a film that revolves around the aftermath of Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. Variety reports that James McAvoy and Robin Wright Penn have signed on to star in the... (Continue reading)
Patrick Swayze’s Road House, Point Break and Ghost Trailer Tribute
Written on 14 Sep, 2009 at 21:25 in Trailers and Videos | viewed times | 0 Comments
Patrick Swayze died at the age of 57. He starred in many movies, perhaps the most watched of me was Dirty Dancing. I don’t wear that like a badge of honor, but it’s true. I can remember telling my 7th grade... (Continue reading)
Robert Zemeckis’ Disney’s A Christmas Carol with Jim Carrey gets London premiere
Written on 14 Sep, 2009 at 15:04 in News | viewed times | 0 Comments
Even though Robert Zemeckis’ Disney’s A Christmas Carol took a train ride from Portland to Chicago, all the way to New York, it’s going overseas for its world premiere November 3, 2009. London gets the first showing and Jim Carrey, Colin... (Continue reading)