Eat, Pray, Love Directed by: Ryan Murphy Starring: Julia Roberts, Richard Jenkins, Javier Bardem Rating: NR Release Date: August 13, 2010 TRAILER SCORE: 6/10 MY THOUGHTS: Julia Roberts in an ode to the female midlife crisis. Realizing that she hasn’t been living her... (Continue reading)
Who Do You Love Directed by: Jerry Zaks Starring: Alessandro Nivola, David Oyelowo, Chi McBride Rating: NR Release Date: TBA, 2010 TRAILER SCORE: 6/10 MY THOUGHTS: Anyone remember Cadillac records? While the movie itself was pretty forgettable, it touched on a lot of the material that... (Continue reading)
City Island Directed by: Raymond De Fellita Starring: Andy Garcia, Julianna Marguiles, Alan Arkin, Steven Strait Rating: PG-13 Release Date: TBA 2010 TRAILER SCORE: 7/10 MY THOUGHTS: I never can pass up an opportunity to watch a solid 90 minutes of a family that acts... (Continue reading)
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse Directed by: David Slade Starring: Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner Rating: NR Release Date: June 30, 2010 TRAILER SCORE: 4/10 MY THOUGHTS: Well, I guess it’s that time again. You know what they say, another year, another Twilight movie. Now, I... (Continue reading)
Robin Hood Directed by: Ridley Scott Starring: Russell Crowe, Cate Blanchett, Mark Strong Rating: PG-13 Release Date: May 14, 2010 TRAILER SCORE: 8/10 MY THOUGHTS: After a myriad of delays, it looks like Ridley Scott’s vision of the legendary Robin Hood is finally ready to hit... (Continue reading)
The Runaways Directed by: Floria Sigismondi Starring: Kristen Stewart, Dakota Fanning, Scout Taylor-Compton Rating: R Release Date: April 9, 2010 TRAILER SCORE: 4/10 MY THOUGHTS: I admit the names Dakota Fanning and Kristen Stewart don’t come to mind when discussing any punk group. The movie looks... (Continue reading)
Tron Legacy Directed by: Joseph Kosinski Starring: Garrett Hedlund, Jeff Bridges, Bruce Boxleitner Rating: NR Release Date: December 17, 2010 TRAILER SCORE: 7/10 MY THOUGHTS:More than anything else, this is nostalgia for me. Sure, I was -5 when the first one came out, but that’s the... (Continue reading)
Iron Man 2 Directed by: Jon Favreau Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Mickey Rourke Rating: NR Release Date: May 7, 2010 TRAILER SCORE: 10/10 MY THOUGHTS: Once again, something for the comic book fans. Not only is it fantastic to see Robert Downey... (Continue reading)
After.Life Directed by: Agnieszka Vosloo Starring: Christina Ricci, Liam Neeson, Justin Long Rating: R Release Date: April 9, 2010 TRAILER SCORE: 7/10 MY THOUGHTS: When I read the plot description, I was admittedly pretty skeptical. It basically sounded like The Sixth Sense but knowing the twist... (Continue reading)
Prince of Persia: the Sands of Time Directed by: Mike Newell Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Gemma Arterton, Alfred Molina Rating: PG-13 Release Date: May 28, 2010 TRAILER SCORE: 6/10 MY THOUGHTS: It looks like it’s about time for another brainless action franchise with this one. It’s definitely... (Continue reading)
Shelter Directed by: Måns Mårlind Starring: Julianne Moore, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Jeffery DeMunn Rating: NR Release Date: TBA 2010 TRAILER SCORE: 6/10 MY THOUGHTS: This whole format of “woman of science is directly confronted by the devil” is surprisingly common and typically bland. I have to... (Continue reading)
The Joneses Directed by: Derrick Borte Starring: David Duchovny, Demi Moore, Amber Heard Rating: R Release Date: April 16, 2010 TRAILER SCORE: 7/10 MY THOUGHTS: I remember hearing great things about The Joneses (not to be confused with the horror movie of the same name due... (Continue reading)
The Last Song Directed by: Julie Anne Robinson Starring: Miley Cyrus, Greg Kinnear, Bobby Coleman Rating: PG Release Date: April 2, 2010 TRAILER SCORE: 3/10 MY THOUGHTS: Looks like Miley Cyrus is trying angst on for size. The poppy teen stars in yet another Nicholas Sparks... (Continue reading)
Get Him to the Greek Directed by: Nicholas Stoller Starring: Jonah Hill, Russell Brand, Rose Byrne Rating: R Release Date: June 4, 2010 TRAILER SCORE: 10/10 MY THOUGHTS: I admit, I’m probably irrationally excited for the return of Russell Brand as Aldous Snow. I’m a huge... (Continue reading)
The Back-Up Plan Directed by: Alan Poul Starring: Jennifer Lopez, Alex O’Loughlin, Eric Christian Olsen Rating: NR Release Date: April 23, 2010 TRAILER SCORE: 6/10 MY THOUGHTS: The Superbowl spot gave us a little idea of what to expect, but after a full theatrical trailer, things... (Continue reading)
I Love You Phillip Morris Directed by: Glenn Ficarra, John Requa Starring: Jim Carrey, Ewan McGregor, Leslie Mann Rating: R Release Date: April 30, 2010 (Limited) TRAILER SCORE: 8/10 MY THOUGHTS: Remember when Jim Carrey wanted to be taken seriously as an actor? Yeah, I know,... (Continue reading)
Kick-Ass – Red Band Trailer Directed by: Matthew Vaughan Starring: Nicolas Cage, Aaron Johnson, Lyndsey Fonseca Rating: R Release Date: April 16, 2010 TRAILER SCORE: 7/10 MY THOUGHTS: It seems a popular time to be a superhero. Woody Harrelson stars in Defendor just as Johnson tackles... (Continue reading)
Directed by: Peter Stebbings Starring: Woody Harrelson, Kat Dennings, Sandra Oh Rating: R Release Date: February 26, 2010 (limited) TRAILER SCORE: 10/10 MY THOUGHTS: My bias as a comic book fan is beginning to show, but in all actuality, Harrelson as a deluded do-gooder seems... (Continue reading)
Leaves of Grass Directed by: Tim Blake Nelson Starring: Edward Norton, Susan Sarandon, Richard Dreyfuss Rating: R Release Date: April 20, 2010 TRAILER SCORE: 8/10 MY THOUGHTS: Oh how the mighty have fallen. While this movie premiered at the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival, it’s finally... (Continue reading)
Killers Directed by: Robert Luketic Starring: Ashton Kutcher, Katherine Heigl, Tom Selleck, Catherine O’Hara Rating: NR Release Date: June 4, 2010 TRAILER SCORE: 5/10 MY THOUGHTS: Heigl retains her clutch on the romantic comedy genre with yet another movie about an “old” single woman, who meets... (Continue reading)
Jennifer Lopez in The Back-up Plan. Johnny Depp in Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland. Leonardo DiCaprio in Martin Scorsese’s Shutter Island. Jake Gyllenhaal in The Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. Russell Crowe in Robin Hood. The commercials. The... (Continue reading)
Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps Directed by: Oliver Stone Starring: Shia LaBeouf, Michael Douglas, Carey Mulligan, Josh Brolin, Eli Wallach, Susan Sarandon Rating: NR Release Date: April 23, 2010 TRAILER SCORE: 6/10 MY THOUGHTS: Now in the 2000’s, for Gordon Gecko, the famous villain from Oliver Stone’s... (Continue reading)
Remember Me Directed by: Allen Coulter Starring: Robert Pattison, Emile de Ravin, Pierce Brosnan, Chris Cooper Rating: NR Release Date: March 19, 2010 TRAILER SCORE: 7/10 MY THOUGHTS: Robert Pattinson can act? It’s too soon to judge, but this trailer for his latest drama indicates Hollywood could... (Continue reading)
Piranha 3D Directed by: Alexandre Aja Starring: Elizabeth Shue, Ving Rhames, Adam Scott Rating: R Release Date: August 27, 2010 TRAILER SCORE: 6/10 MY THOUGHTS: I do not like slasher movies, because I feel like they are mindless, sexist dreck for dimwits. I could go on... (Continue reading)
Chloe Directed by: Atom Egoyan Starring: Liam Neeson, Julianne Moore, Amanda Siegfried Rating: R Release Date: March 19, 2010 TRAILER SCORE: 8/10 MY THOUGHTS: The overall tone of Chloe reminds me so much of La Tourneuse de Pages (The Page Turner), which gives me high hopes... (Continue reading)
As part of Disney’s Wonder Wednesdays, this is the first featurette for Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland with Johnny Depp’s role as the Mad Hatter. Now the question becomes, is 44 seconds enough time to spend with Mad? Or do... (Continue reading)
Alice in Wonderland Directed by: Clyde Geronimi and Wilfred Jackson Starring: Kathryn Beaumont, Ed Wynn Rating: G Release Date: 1951 TRAILER SCORE: 7/10 CLICK HERE to see the new Alice in Wonderland trailer starring Johnny Depp MY THOUGHTS: I know what you are thinking. You thought there... (Continue reading)
Michael Cera plus “Jersey Shore.” This one goes out to my boy Nick Allen, who has probably already found this clip on the interwebs and watched it a half dozen times this morning. If only Cera could have talked Zach... (Continue reading)
Knight and Day Directed by: James Mangold Starring: Tom Cruise, Cameron Diaz, Peter Sarsgaard, Paul Dano, Viola Davis, Maggie Grace Rating: NR Release Date: July 2, 2010 TRAILER SCORE: 7/10 MY THOUGHTS: This trailer raises a lot of questions about the film’s story, and the curiosities... (Continue reading)
The Karate Kid Directed by: Harald Zwart Starring: Jaden Smith, Jackie Chan, Taraji P. Henson Rating: NR Release Date: June 11, 2010 TRAILER SCORE: 4/10 MY THOUGHTS: When it comes to violence in the movies, there are a few rules: Adult beating up kid = Bad. Kid beating... (Continue reading)
Sex And The City 2 Directed by: Michael Patrick King Starring: Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattral, Kristin Davis, Cynthia Nixon, Chris Noth, Penelope Cruz, Miley Cyrus Rating: NR Release Date: May 28, 2010 TRAILER SCORE: 6/10 MY THOUGHTS: Carrie and co. find themselves in the middle... (Continue reading)
Cop Out Directed by: Kevin Smith Starring: Tracy Morgan, Bruce Willis, Adam Brody, Seann William Scott Rating: R Release Date: February 6, 2010 TRAILER SCORE: 3/10 MY THOUGHTS: Ouch. I don’t slight Kevin Smith for making a truly “Hollywood” movie. Eventually he was going to step... (Continue reading)
The Sorcerer’s Apprentice Directed by: Jon Turteltaub Starring: Nicolas Cage, Jay Baruchel, Alfred Molina, Monica Bellucci Rating: NR Release Date: July 16, 2010 TRAILER SCORE: 5/10 MY THOUGHTS: The legacy of Nic Cage’s haircuts is going to continue with this movie, which has the Cagemaster looking... (Continue reading)
Robin Hood Directed by: Ridley Scott Starring: Russell Crowe, Cate Blanchette, Mark Strong Rating: R Release Date: May 14, 2010 TRAILER SCORE: 6/10 MY THOUGHTS: Ever since Russell Crowe hefted a phone at a guy making minimum wage and then threw a momentous hissy-fit, he’s morphed,... (Continue reading)
Clash of the Titans Directed by: Louis Leterrier Starring: Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes, Sam Worthington Rating: NR Release Date: March 26, 2010 TRAILER SCORE: 5/10 MY THOUGHTS: The original Harry Hamlin stinker is one of my most favoritist movies of all time ever dating back from... (Continue reading)
Iron Man 2 – Trailer Directed by: Jon Favreau Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Scarlett Johansson, Mickey Rourke, Sam Rockwell Rating: NR Release Date: May 7, 2010 TRAILER SCORE: 8/10 MY THOUGHTS: Robert Downey Jr. is Mr. Blockbuster. On Christmas Day he’ll have... (Continue reading)
Here it is. In eye-popping 2-D ... Family Guy: Something, Something, Something Dark Side trailer... (Continue reading)
James Cameron’s Avatar can’t do anything the normal way. Here’s the interactive trailer to the film opening on December 18. Now, here’s the thing, it’s an application that must be downloaded. This application gives you exclusive supplementary videos to the Avatar trailer.... (Continue reading)
Here are three featurettes about the hotly anticipated film by James Cameron, Avatar. There’s a good chance I will eat my words about being more excited about the look of Disney’s A Christmas Carol compared to that of Avatar. Yeah,... (Continue reading)
Green Zone Directed by: Paul Greengrass Starring: Matt Damon, Greg Kinnear, Amy Ryan, Brendan Gleeson Rating: R Release Date: March 12, 2010 TRAILER SCORE: 6/10 MY THOUGHTS: I’m sure this movie is going to be all kinds of good clean fun (you know, “clean” as in... (Continue reading)
30 Days of Twilight keeps on trucking along. Twilight Novel Novice has created theme-based videos, which should get you through the rest of your weekend with Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner and more for The Twilight Saga: New Moon. We’ve got... (Continue reading)
COMPLETE 9 COVERAGE Chris De Salvo and Morrow McLaughlin battle it out in HE SAID/SHE SAID … 9 De Salvo’s scorecard review of 9 (3/10) McLaughlin’s scorecard review of 9 (9/10) Excerpt from He Said/She Said … 9 The animated film 9 isn’t directed by Tim... (Continue reading)
The Wolfman Directed by: Joe Johnston Starring: Benicio Del Toro, Emily Blunt, Hugo Weaving, Anthony Hopkins Rating: R Release Date: February 10, 2010 TRAILER SCORE: 7/10 MY THOUGHTS: Benicio Del Toro as the Wolfman? That’s its own little movie orgasm wrapped in euphoria, wedged firmly between... (Continue reading)
The DVD for Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen packs a ton of extra featurettes, including more of Alice (Isabel Lucas), my personal favorite — the forest fight, and a 600 gallon gas bomb (kids, don’t try this at home). The... (Continue reading)
I already ranted yesterday about the X-Men Origins: Wolverine title in my post about Deadpool. I won’t do it again. It’s behind me. Let’s move forward. There is some good news to talk about, like the fact that the DVD... (Continue reading)
Dear John Directed by: Lasse Hallström Starring: Channing Tatum, Amanda Seyfried Rating: PG-13 Release Date: February 5, 2010 TRAILER SCORE: 2/10 MY THOUGHTS: Yes, I’m picking on the socially inept kid no one likes–or essentially I am, since having a horror aficionado respond to this trailer... (Continue reading)
Deadpool, aka Wade Wilson, aka Mr. Scarlett Johansson, aka Ryan Reynolds talks about his superhero/villain in an extra on X-men Origins: Wolverine. It’s the second of five DVD Bonus Featurettes courtesy of Empire. I’m a Reynolds fan, and it’s pretty impressive to... (Continue reading)
They actual story may play third fiddle (behind the visuals and soundtrack) when all is said and done for Spike Jonze’s reimagining of Where the Wild Things Are. First, of course, will be the visuals that we all hope will leave... (Continue reading)
You love vampires. You love Edward, Bella and the whole New Moon crew. You can’t help but get sad every time you realize another “True Blood” season has come to an end. You’re seeing Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant... (Continue reading)
Thanks to MTV, Death Cab for Cutie’s “Meet me on the Equinox” video is here featuring new New Moon scenes featuring Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart. No Taylor Lautner here (except for an arm). Besides the film footage, the video is pretty... (Continue reading)