Exploding prematurely onto Blu-ray/DVD just last Friday, Michael Bay’s extravagant summer blockbuster Transformers: Dark of the Moon is the second-highest grossing film so far from 2011 (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 is number one). Before coming to home theater systems, DOTM even made a second trip back to IMAX screens on August [...]
Category: "He Said – She Said"
He Said – She Said … Bridesmaids
Bridesmaids Directed by: Paul Feig Cast: Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne, Melissa McCarthy Running Time: 2 hrs 5 mins Rating: R Release Date: May 13, 2011 PLOT: Annie (Wiig) is down on her luck, in business and with men. When her best friend (Rudolph) picks her to be the maid of honor, even more [...]
He Said – She Said … ‘Fast Five’
Fast Five Directed by: Justin Lin Cast: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris Running Time: 2 hr 10 mins Rating: PG-13 Release Date: April 29, 2011 PLOT: Dom (Diesel) and Brian (Walker) get put on the top of the Feds most wanted list after a prison break and dead DEA [...]
He Said – She Said … Your Highness
Your Highness Directed by: David Gordon Green Cast: Danny McBride, James Franco, Natalie Portman, Zooey Deschanel, Justin Theroux PLOT: In keeping with a centuries old prophecy, the evil wizard Leezar (Justin Theroux) must kidnap the virginal Belladonna (Deschanel) from the dashing Prince Fabious (Franco). Fabious sets out on a quest to rescue his bride-to-be and [...]
He Said – He Said … Sucker Punch
Sucker Punch Directed by: Zack Snyder Cast: Emily Browning, Oscar Isaac, Carla Gugino, Vanessa Hudgens, Jamie Chung, Abbie Cornish, Jena Malone, Scott Glenn PLOT: A young woman (Browning) seeks to escape the insane asylum she’s locked up in by exploring violent fantasies, featuring her friends (Hudgens, Chung, Cornish, Malone). He Said (Aaron Ruffcorn) vs. He [...]
He Said – She Said … I Am Number Four
I Am Number Four Directed by: D.J Caruso Cast: Alex Pettyfer, Dianna Agron, Timothy Olyphant, Callan McAuliffe, Teresa Palmer Running Time: 1 hr 48 mins Rating: PG-13 Release Date: February 18, 2011 PLOT: John (Pettyfer) is a teenager from another planet with special powers bestowed upon him by his alien roots. With the help of [...]
He Said – He Said … TRON: Legacy
He Said – He Said … TRON: Legacy Directed by: Joseph Kosinski Cast: Garrett Hedlund, Jeff Bridges, Olivia Wilde, Bruce Boxleitner, Michael Sheen Running Time: 2 hr 6 mins Rating: PG Release Date: December 12, 2010 Kersten’s TOP 7 Movies (20 yrs+) That Deserve Sequels McLaughlin’s TOP 7 Movies (20 yrs+) That Should Never Have [...]
She Said – She Said … The Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader 3D Directed by: Michael Apted Cast: Georgie Henley, Skandar Keynes, Ben Barnes, Will Poulter Running Time: 1 hr 55 mins Rating: PG Release Date: December 10, 2010 Jeff Bayer’s film review of Narnia PLOT: Lucy (Henley) and Edmund Pevensie (Keynes) are back in Narnia with [...]
He Said – He Said … Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps
As Gordon Gekko says in Wall Street, “It’s all about bucks, kid. The rest is conversation.” Now that Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps, the sequel to the 1987 film has hit the top spot at the box office, it’s time to give the movie a classic “He Said – He Said” analytical break down. This [...]
He Said – He Said … Inception
Inception I don’t get it. I’ve seen it one million times. There are six different things that it means. It’s too complicated. It’s awesome. Directed by: Christopher Nolan Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ellen Page, Ken Watanabe, Marion Cotillard Running Time: 2 hr 28 mins Rating: PG-13 Release Date: July 16, 2010 PLOT: Cobb (DiCaprio) [...]
He Said – She Said … ‘Predators’
While TSR has so far presented many episodes of “He Said – She Said …” not many are as polarizing as this discussion about the new Adrien Brody movie, Predators. On one side, we have the She, Morrow McLaughlin, who “Loved, loved, loved it!” On the complete opposite side of that statement stands myself, a [...]
He Said – She Said … ‘The Twilight Saga: Eclipse’
In this installment of “He Said – She Said …” we get a little mellow. No, we’re not distraught about Bella’s predicament. It’s not even the fact that we know we can never be vampires or werewolves, or even be romanced by one. It’s something else … it’s just … well, you’ll just have to [...]
He Said – She Said … ‘Knight and Day’
Knight and Day Directed by: James Mangold Cast: Tom Cruise, Cameron Diaz, Peter Sarsgaard, Paul Dano Running Time: 1 hr 42 mins Rating: PG-13 Release Date: June 23, 2010 complete coverage of Knight and Day including TOP 7 Tom Cruise Movies PLOT: An agent (Cruise), suspected of going rouge, involves an ordinary woman (Diaz) in [...]
He Said – She Said … ‘Prince of Persia: Sands of Time’
It’s time for some fresh blood. So far, the big movies of our summer have all been revisits to characters we’ve seen in earlier versions (Iron Man, Carrie Bradshaw, Shrek). Now, we’ve finally got our first introductory tent-pole flick, and this time, it’s based off of a video game. Viewed by two fans of action [...]
He Said – He Said … ‘Sex and the City 2′
This week in “He Said – He Said …” we tackle the anticipated sequel to Sex and the City, the financially successful movie adaptation of the hit TV series, adapted from the books by Candace Bushnell. On one side, we have newcomer and trailer reviewer Calhoun Kersten who is a big fan of the series, [...]
He Said – She Said … ‘Robin Hood’
Load up on arrows and bring your friends to the latest edition of “He Said – She Said …” which puts Robin Hood under the TSR microscope. This week it’s Morrow “I thought Russell Crowe was sexy as all hell” McLaughlin and myself, Nick “… Did I lock the door to my apartment?” Allen sparring [...]
He Said – She Said … ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’
“One, two … another remake’s coming for you. Three, four … it made Morrow snore. Five, six … it entertained Nick. Seven, eight … filled Morrow with hate. Nine, ten … Nick would see it again.” Hello He’s and She’s, it’s time for another episode of He Said – She Said … and this time [...]
He Said – He Said … ‘Kick-Ass’
It’s another installment of He Said – He Said … and this one beats butt. Wow, that doesn’t sound right. This one punches tush. Damn, that’s not it either. Oh yes, it kicks ass. Piles of it. It’s he (Nick Allen) vs. he (Jeff Bayer). As always, plots will be spoiled, key elements will be [...]
He Said – She Said … Date Night
Morrow and I had one of the bad kinds of Date Night experiences – the one where your time together ends with the girl checking into the Betty Ford Clinic, or shaving her head and trying to be a monk. Amazing, however, that this could have been spurred by a movie that starred Steve Carell [...]
He Said – She Said … The Crazies
It did not take a mysterious brain-melting chemical to have our writers turn on each other in this especially violent version of “He Said – She Said.” No, it only took a movie about said topic to have Morrow McLaughlin and Nick Allen question each other’s sanity when it comes to movie reviewing. It’s fitting, [...]
He Said – She Said … Shutter Island
Once again it’s time for another installment of He Said/She Said. This time, we’re doing Martin Scorsese’s Shutter Island starring Leonardo DiCaprio. As always, if you don’t want to read about plot spoilers, leave now. We won’t be offended. Bayer’s TSR – 9/10 Bayer’s “Keep it Local” video review He Said (Nick Allen) Scripts can [...]
He Said – He Said … Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day brings a cast together of so many famous faces, that it’s impossible to list them all. Wait, no it’s not. Anne Hathaway, Ashton Kutcher, Bradley Cooper, Bryce Robinson, Carter Jenkins, Emma Roberts, Eric Dane, George Lopez, Hector Elizondo, Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Garner, Jessica Alba, Jessica Biel, Julia Roberts, Kathy Bates, Patrick Dempsey, Queen [...]
He Said – He Said … The 82nd Annual Academy Awards Nominations
The Oscars are coming. Steven Martin and Alec Baldwin host the 82nd Annual Academy Awards on March 7. Nick Allen and Jeff Bayer break down the nominees, the snubs, and the expectations of this year’s Oscars. CLICK HERE for complete coverage on the 82nd Annual Academy Awards He Said (Nick Allen) I was going to [...]
He Said – He Said … The Book of Eli
Have you seen The Book of Eli? Whether you liked it or not, it’s hard to deny that the film starring Denzel Washington didn’t send your brain on its own journey, especially after the movie’s grand twist was revealed. In this latest episode of He Said – He Said, Jeff Bayer and I try to [...]
He Said – He Said … Top Films of the Decade
He Said – He Said … The Top 7 Films of the Decade Our lists are done. We’ve checked them twice (and then some). Now there is only one thing left to do, complain, rant and argue. It’s time for the He Said – He Said … Top 7 Films of the Decade. It’s He [...]
