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Repo Men
Written on 19 Mar, 2010 at 8:22 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Cast: Jude Law, Forest Whittaker, Liev Schrieber, Alice Braga
Running Time: 2 hrs, 10 min
Rating: R
Release Date: March 19, 2010
Final Score: 8/10... (Continue reading)
The Runaways
Written on 19 Mar, 2010 at 8:16 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Running Time: 1 hr 50 mins
Rating: R
Release Date: March 19, 2010 (Limited)
Final Score: 4/10... (Continue reading)
The Bounty Hunter
Written on 19 Mar, 2010 at 8:11 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 1 Comment
Cast: Gerard Butler, Jennifer Aniston, Jason Sudeikis
Running Time: 1 hr 50 mins
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: March 19, 2010
Final Score: 1/10... (Continue reading)
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Written on 19 Mar, 2010 at 8:09 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Cast: Zachary Gordon, Robert Capron, Rachael Harris, Steve Zahn
Running Time: 1 hr 30 min
Rating: PG
Release Date: March 19, 2010
Final Score: 3/10... (Continue reading)
Flicks on 6 – SXSW films with ‘Hood to Coast’ and ‘MacGruber’ plus ‘Twilight: New Moon’ is coming
Written on 18 Mar, 2010 at 12:13 in Video Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
This week on Flicks on 6, we squeeze in some DVD talk. Much more important than that, I’m in Austin covering the film festival SXSW. Complete Coverage of SXSW 2010 Here’s the list of movies I saw: Hood to Coast MacGruber Saturday Night The Happy... (Continue reading)
Gentlemen Broncos – Blu-ray
Written on 15 Mar, 2010 at 7:00 in DVD Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Blu-ray Review Gentlemen Broncos Directed by: Jared Hess Cast: Michael Angarano, Jemaine Clement, Jennifer Coolidge, Hector Jimenez, Sam Rockwell Running Time: 1 hr 28 mins Rating: PG-13 Due Out: March 2, 2010 PLOT: A young writer of science-fiction (Angarano) has his story stolen by his idol (Clement).... (Continue reading)
Green Zone
Written on 12 Mar, 2010 at 8:03 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Cast: Matt Damon, Greg Kinnear
Running Time: 1 hr 55 mins
Rating: R
Release Date: March 12, 2010
Final Score: 6/10... (Continue reading)
Remember Me
Written on 12 Mar, 2010 at 8:00 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 6 Comments
Cast: Robert Pattinson, Emilie de Ravin, Pierce Brosnan, Chris Cooper
Running Time: 1 hr 53 mins
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: March 12, 2010
Final Score: 9/10... (Continue reading)
She’s Out of My League
Written on 12 Mar, 2010 at 7:59 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Cast: Jay Baruchel, Alice Eve, T.J. Miller, Mike Vogel
Running Time: 1 hr 44 mins
Rating: R
Release Date: May 12, 2010
Final Score: 6/10... (Continue reading)
Our Family Wedding
Written on 12 Mar, 2010 at 7:58 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Cast: Forest Whitaker, Carlos Mencia, America Ferrera, Lance Gross, Regina King
Running Time: 1 hr 55 min
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: March 12, 2010
Final Score: 6/10... (Continue reading)
The Art of the Steal
Written on 12 Mar, 2010 at 7:00 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Directed by: Don Argott
Running Time: 1 hr 41 mins
Rating: NR
Release Date: March 12, 2010 (Chicago)
Final Score: 8/10... (Continue reading)
Ponyo – Blu-ray + DVD combo pack
Written on 11 Mar, 2010 at 9:47 in DVD Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Blu-ray Review Ponyo Directed by: Hayao Miyazaki Cast: Noah Cyrus, Frankie Jonas, Tina Fey, Liam Neeson Running Time: 1 hr 45 min Rating: G Due Out: March 2, 2010 PLOT: Sosuke (Jonas) finds a goldfish in the cove near his house, but Ponyo (Cyrus) is no ordinary... (Continue reading)
Old Dogs – 3 Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack (Includes DVD + Digital Copy)
Written on 11 Mar, 2010 at 9:44 in DVD Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Blu-ray Review Old Dogs Directed by: Walt Becker Cast: Robin Williams, John Travolta, Seth Green, Kelly Pickler Running Time: 1 hr 35 mins Rating: PG Due Out: March 9, 2010 PLOT: Dan and Charlie (Williams and Travolta) are two business partners who have been best friends for... (Continue reading)
Flicks on 6 – ‘Old Dogs,’ ‘Precious,’ ‘Up in the Air’ and a gorilla
Written on 10 Mar, 2010 at 9:47 in Video Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
This week on “Keep it Local” I taped my segment ahead of time, because I’m now in Austin, TX getting ready for SXSW. This week’s DVD releases … Old Dogs – starring Robin Williams, John Travolta, Seth Green Capitalism: A Love... (Continue reading)
Flicks on 6 – ‘Alice in Wonderland,’ ‘Brooklyn’s Finest,’ ‘The Ghost Writer,’ and Oscar picks
Written on 6 Mar, 2010 at 10:13 in Video Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
This week on “Keep it Local” on KOIN Local 6 we talk about Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland, Antoine Fuqua’s Brooklyn’s Finest, and Roman Polanski’s The Ghost Writer. Here’s the intro for my full Scorecard Review of Alice in Wonderland or... (Continue reading)
Alice in Wonderland
Written on 5 Mar, 2010 at 8:49 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 4 Comments
Cast: Mia Wasikowska, Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Anne Hathaway
Running Time: 1 hr 49 mins
Rating: PG
Release Date: March 5, 2010
Final Score: 6/10... (Continue reading)
Brooklyn’s Finest
Written on 5 Mar, 2010 at 8:39 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Cast: Ethan Hawke, Don Cheadle, Richard Gere, Wesley Snipes
Running Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
Rating: R
Release Date: March 5, 2010
Final Score: 7/10... (Continue reading)
The Good Guy
Written on 5 Mar, 2010 at 8:00 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Cast: Alexis Bledel, Scott Porter, Bryan Greenberg
Running Time: 1 hr 30 mins
Rating: R
Release Date: March 5, 2010
Final Score: 5/10... (Continue reading)
Flicks on 6 – ‘2012,’ ‘Ponyo,’ ‘Where the Wild Things Are’ and a man with a yellow hat
Written on 3 Mar, 2010 at 9:13 in Video Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
This week on “Keep it Local” we talk about the movies out now on DVD, and I also discover hats are not my thing … at least not on TV. Out this week … 2012 – starring John Cusack, Amanda... (Continue reading)
Flicks on 6 – ‘Cop Out,’ ‘The Crazies’ and ‘The White Ribbon’
Written on 2 Mar, 2010 at 12:30 in Video Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
A little late, but just like the pig flying through the sky, Homer says, “It’s still good, it’s still good.” Too obscure? Well fine, here’s the weekend’s films including Cop Out, The Crazies, The White Ribbon and The Town Called... (Continue reading)
Cold Souls – DVD
Written on 2 Mar, 2010 at 10:23 in DVD Reviews | viewed times | 2 Comments
DVD Review Cold Souls Directed by: Sophie Barthes Cast: Paul Giamatti, Dina Korzun, Emily Watson, David Straithairn Running Time: 1 hr 40 min Rating: PG-13 Due Out: March 2, 2010 PLOT: Paul Giamatti (Giamatti) is getting a little too depressed after playing Uncle Vanya, so he decides... (Continue reading)
Amelia – Blu-ray
Written on 27 Feb, 2010 at 0:15 in DVD Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Blu-ray Review Amelia Directed by: Mira Nair Cast: Hilary Swank, Richard Gere, Ewan McGregor Running Time: 1 hr 51 mins Rating: PG Due Out: February 2, 2010 PLOT: The story of the passionate pilot Amelia Earhart (Swank) and the two men (Gere, McGregor) in her love life... (Continue reading)
Cop Out
Written on 26 Feb, 2010 at 10:00 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Cast: Bruce Willis, Tracy Morgan, Guillermo Díaz, Seann William Scott
Running Time: 1 hr 50 mins
Rating: R
Release Date: February 26, 2010
Final Score: 3/10... (Continue reading)
The Ghost Writer
Written on 26 Feb, 2010 at 10:00 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Cast: Ewan McGregor, Pierce Brosnan
Running Time: 2 hrs
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: February 26, 2010 (limited)
Final Score: 8/10... (Continue reading)
The Crazies
Written on 26 Feb, 2010 at 9:30 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Cast: Timothy Olyphant, Radha Mitchell, Joe Anderson
Running Time: 2 hrs 5 min
Rating: R
Release Date: February 26, 2010
Final Score: 8/10... (Continue reading)
A Town Called Panic (Panique au Village)
Written on 26 Feb, 2010 at 8:00 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Cast: Stéphane Aubier, Bruce Ellison, Vincent Patar
Running Time: 1 hr 15 mins
Rating: unrated
Release Date: February 26, 2010
Final Score: 8/10... (Continue reading)
Flicks on 6 – new DVDs ‘The Informant!’ ‘The Box,’ ‘The Vampire Assistant’ and more
Written on 24 Feb, 2010 at 8:59 in Video Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
This week on “Keep it Local” we talked about the new DVDs out this week … The Informant! starring Matt Damon (or Fatt Damon as I like to say for this role) The Box starring Cameron Diaz and James Marsden Everybody’s Fine starring... (Continue reading)
Adam – DVD
Written on 21 Feb, 2010 at 18:18 in DVD Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
DVD Review Adam Directed by: Max Mayer Cast: Hugh Dancy, Rose Byrne, Peter Gallagher, Amy Irving, Frankie Faison Running Time: 1 hr 38 mins Rating: PG-13 Due Out: February 4, 2010 PLOT: The story of a man with Asperger’s syndrome (Dancy) and the relationship he has with... (Continue reading)
Flicks on 6 – Leonardo DiCaprio in ‘Shutter Island’ and Oscar Shorts
Written on 20 Feb, 2010 at 12:09 in Video Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
This week on “Keep it Local” we talked about Martin Scorsese’s Shutter Island, Hollywood Theatre is showcasing the Oscar nominated shorts, plus my Top 6 includes Mother and Sonicsgate. Shutter Island Directed by: Martin Scorsese Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo, Ben Kingsley, Max... (Continue reading)
Flicks on 6 – DVDs ‘Law Abiding Citizen,’ ‘Black Dynamite’ and ‘Good Hair’
Written on 20 Feb, 2010 at 12:01 in Video Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
This week on “Keep it Local” I sat down with the ladies and talked about the new DVDs out now. The movies … Law Abiding Citizen – Gerard Butler, Jamie Foxx Coco Before Channel – Audrey Tautou Black Dynamite – Michael Jai White and the... (Continue reading)
Shutter Island
Written on 19 Feb, 2010 at 8:12 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 1 Comment
Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo, Ben Kingsley, Max von Sydow, Michelle Williams
Running Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
Rating: R
Release Date: February 19, 2010
Final Score: 9/10... (Continue reading)
2010 Oscar Shorts – Live Action Program – film reviews
Written on 18 Feb, 2010 at 21:41 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Quickcard Review The Door Directed by: Juanita Wilson and James Flynn Running Time: 17 minutes PLOT: In Russian (with subtitles), this is the story about a tragedy of a sick daughter and the tradition of a burial ceremony involving a door. OVERALL The beginning is easily... (Continue reading)
Oscar Shorts 2010 – Animated Program – film reviews
Written on 18 Feb, 2010 at 21:41 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 4 Comments
Quickcard Review French Roast Directed by: Fabrice O. Joubert Running Time: 8 minutes PLOT: A man is stuck at a cafe drinking coffee, trying to figure out how to pay after he loses his wallet. OVERALL This is CGI, but it’s below anything you’re used to... (Continue reading)
A Town Called Panic
Written on 14 Feb, 2010 at 11:21 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 1 Comment
Quickcard Review A Town Called Panic Directed by: Stéphane Aubier, Vincent Patar Cast: Horse, Indian, Cowboy Running Time: 1 hr 15 mins Rating: unrated COMPLETE COVERAGE – 33rd Portland International Film Festival Country: Belgium PLOT: This stop-motion animated film tells the story of accidental troublemakers Indian and Cowboy.... (Continue reading)
The Wild Hunt
Written on 14 Feb, 2010 at 10:35 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Quickcard Review The Wild Hunt Directed by: Alexandre Franchi Cast: Mark A. Krupa, Tilo Horn, Ricky Mabe Running Time: 1 hr 35 min Rating: unrated COMPLETE COVERAGE – 33rd Portland International Film Festival PLOT: A live action role-playing event goes out of whack after being infiltrated by... (Continue reading)
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Written on 14 Feb, 2010 at 10:26 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 1 Comment
Quickcard Review The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Män Som Hatar Kvinnor) Directed by: Niels Arden Oplev Cast: Michael Nyqvist, Noomi Rapace, Peter Haber Running Time: 2 hr 30 min Rating: unrated COMPLETE COVERAGE – 33rd Portland International Film Festival PLOT: A disgraced journalist is hired by... (Continue reading)
Flicks on 6 – ‘Wolfman,’ ‘Percy Jackson,’ ‘Valentine’s Day’ and more
Written on 13 Feb, 2010 at 17:31 in Video Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
This week on “Keep it Local,” it’s the first big movie weekend of 2010. Just look at all the famous names in films this weekend … Julia Roberts, Bradley Cooper, Ashton Kutcher, Jennifer Garner, Topher Grace, Anne Hathaway, Jamie Foxx, Queen... (Continue reading)
The Wedding Song
Written on 13 Feb, 2010 at 10:09 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Quickcard Review The Wedding Song Directed by: Karin Albou Cast: Lizzie Brochere, Olympe Borval Running Time: 1 hr 40 mins Rating: PG-13 COMPLETE COVERAGE – 33rd Portland International Film Festival PLOT: When the Nazis occupy Tunisia, it strains the friendship of Myriam (Brochere), a young Jewess, and... (Continue reading)
Welcome
Written on 13 Feb, 2010 at 10:06 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Quickcard Review Welcome Directed by: Philippe Loiret Cast: Vincent Lindon, Firat Ayverdi, Audrey Dana Running Time: 2hrs 15 min Rating: R COMPLETE COVERAGE – 33rd Portland International Film Festival PLOT: Bilal (Ayverdi), a seventeen-year-old Kurdish refugee, arrives in France. He needs to get to London, where the... (Continue reading)
Valentine’s Day
Written on 12 Feb, 2010 at 8:00 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Cast: Julia Roberts, Bradley Cooper, Ashton Kutcher, Jennifer Garner, Topher Grace, Anne Hathaway, Jamie Foxx, Queen Latifah, Jessica Alba, Jessica Biel, Patrick Dempsey, Eric Dane, Shirley MacClaine, Hector Elizondo, Emma Roberts, Taylor Lautner, Taylor Swift, Carter Jenkins, Bryce Robinson, George... (Continue reading)
Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief
Written on 12 Feb, 2010 at 8:00 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Cast: Logan Lerman, Brandon T. Jackson, Catherine Keener, Uma Thurman
Running Time: 2 hrs
Rating: PG
Release Date: February 12, 2010
Final Score: 2/10... (Continue reading)
The Wolfman
Written on 12 Feb, 2010 at 8:00 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Cast: Benicio Del Toro, Anthony Hopkins, Emily Blunt, Hugo Weaving
Running Time: 1 hr 40 mins
Rating: R
Release Date: February 12, 2010
Final Score: 3/10... (Continue reading)
Bluebeard (Barbe Bleue)
Written on 12 Feb, 2010 at 7:00 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Quickcard Review Bluebeard (Barbe Bleue) Directed by: Catherine Breillat Cast: Lola Créton, Daphné Baiwir, Dominique Thomas Running Time: 1 hr 20 min Rating: unrated COMPLETE COVERAGE – 33rd Portland International Film Festival PLOT: Two little girls read the horrifying fairytale “Bluebeard” while hidden away in an attic,... (Continue reading)
A Prophet
Written on 11 Feb, 2010 at 14:31 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Quickcard Review A Prophet Directed by: Jacques Audiard Cast: Tahar Rahim, Niels Arestrup, Adel Bencherif, Hichem Yacoubi Running Time: 2 hr 30 mins Rating: PG-13 COMPLETE COVERAGE – 33rd Portland International Film Festival Country: France PLOT: Frenchman Malik El Djebena (Rahim) is part Arab and part Corsican. He’s... (Continue reading)
Terribly Happy
Written on 11 Feb, 2010 at 14:30 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Quickcard Review Terribly Happy Directed by: Henrik Ruben Genz Cast: Jakob Cedergren, Lene Maria Christensen, Kim Bodnia Running Time: 1 hr 35 mins Rating: Unrated COMPLETE COVERAGE – 33rd Portland International Film Festival Country: Denmark PLOT: Robert (Cedergren) is a Copenhagen cop who gets transferred to a small,... (Continue reading)
Fish Tank
Written on 11 Feb, 2010 at 14:30 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Fish Tank Directed by: Andrea Arnold Cast: Katie Jarvis, Michael Fassbender, Running Time: 2 hrs 2 min Rating: R COMPLETE COVERAGE – 33rd Portland International Film Festival Country: Great Britain PLOT: Mia (Jarvis) is a street tough fifteen-year-old living in an English slum. When Mia’s loose, drunkard... (Continue reading)
Ajami
Written on 11 Feb, 2010 at 14:28 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Quickcard Review Ajami Directed by: Scandar Copti, Yaron Shani Cast: Shahir Kabaha, Ibrahim Frege, Eran Naim Running Time: 2 hrs Rating: unrated COMPLETE COVERAGE – 33rd Portland International Film Festival Country: Israel PLOT: Palestinians’ and Israelis’ lives intersect, usually in violent ways, in an interracial neighborhood in Tel... (Continue reading)
Sweetgrass
Written on 11 Feb, 2010 at 14:27 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Quickcard Review Sweetgrass Directed by: Ilisa Barbash, Lucien Castaing-Taylor Cast: John Ahern, Pat Connolly, lots of sheep Running Time: 1 hr 40 min Rating: unrated COMPLETE COVERAGE – 33rd Portland International Film Festival Country: United States PLOT: The filmmakers document the final 150 mile trek that two shepherds... (Continue reading)
For the Love of Movies: The Story of American Film Criticism
Written on 11 Feb, 2010 at 14:27 in Film Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Quickcard Review For the Love of Movies: The Story of American Film Criticism Directed by: Gerald Peary Cast: Roger Ebert, Lisa Schwarzbaum, Molly Haskell Running Time: 1 hr 20 min Rating: unrated COMPLETE COVERAGE – 33rd Portland International Film Festival Country: United States PLOT: The history of film... (Continue reading)
Flicks on 6 – Valentine’s Day edition, ‘Couples Retreat,’ ‘A Serious Man’ and more
Written on 9 Feb, 2010 at 22:29 in Video Reviews | viewed times | 0 Comments
Valentine’s Day is coming. Valentine Day’s with Ashton Kutcher and Julia Roberts is coming as well this Friday. I’ll have my review of that film in a couple of days, but this week on “Keep It Local” we’re talking about... (Continue reading)