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Iron Man 2, Sex in the City 2 & The Twilight Saga: Eclipse coming Summer 2010
Written on 7 Sep, 2009 at 16:56 in Articles | viewed times | 0 Comments
It’s too early. After all, 2009 hasn’t ended, nor do we have a list of Oscar nominees (fingers crossed for Inglourious Basterds). Though we do have reports that 2009 was the biggest summer ever at the box office, and that’s enough of... (Continue reading)
Fall and Winter Movie Preview … Films Adapted from Books
Written on 2 Sep, 2009 at 6:39 in Articles | viewed times | 5 Comments
The Twilight Saga: New Moon with Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart isn’t the only book that is getting the big screen treatment this fall. Portland Book Examiner has chronicled the complete list of movies being adapted from books. At first, it’s shocking... (Continue reading)
September 2009 Monthly Movie Preview
Written on 30 Aug, 2009 at 15:20 in Articles | viewed times | 3 Comments
Here comes the fall. And I’m not talking about the seasons. Normally fall is when you notice the blockbusters, and the quality of those blockbusters, drop a touch. But then again, what did August do for you? I loved Inglorious Basterds... (Continue reading)
August 2009 Monthly Movie Preview
August is going to be a fairly original month, come to think of it. While the top dogs of the next 30-days all crib from some other source, (District 9 excluded), there’s a fair amount of fresh writing sneaking into... (Continue reading)
June 2009 Monthly Movie Preview
Written on 23 May, 2009 at 10:19 in Articles | viewed times | 0 Comments
The days of summer move on, but the June movie month will be busy reflecting on the past. Three out of four of the Movies of the Week are adaptations of earlier works, and caveman comedy Year One is bound... (Continue reading)
May 2009 Monthly Movie Preview
Written on 27 Apr, 2009 at 9:51 in Articles | viewed times | 0 Comments
The movie studio executives play God around this time every year. Don't listen to mother nature ... summer starts May 1. The blockbusters are upon us, and it looks like May might just be THE big month of movies this... (Continue reading)
Jeffrey Katzenberg of DreamWorks Animation Promotes Monsters vs. Aliens
Written on 26 Mar, 2009 at 22:49 in Articles | viewed times | 0 Comments
DreamWorks CEO, Jeffrey Katzenberg is excited about, Monsters vs. Aliens. So excited in fact that he traveled the country to show clips and discuss the new 3D technology DreamWorks employs in this animated film. In December, Katzenberg made the trip... (Continue reading)
He said – She said … Twilight
Written on 20 Nov, 2008 at 22:59 in He Said - She Said | viewed times | 4 Comments
Let's get one thing clear ... If you haven't seen Twilight and you want to go in fresh ... STOP! Key plot points, the ending, spoilers and differences between the book and film will be discussed. It's HE (Jeff Bayer) and... (Continue reading)
October ‘08 Monthly Movie Preview
Written on 16 Sep, 2008 at 14:39 in Articles | viewed times | 0 Comments
With leaves changing, the weather cooling and football fully caked into the air (and weekend plans) it's time to start thinking ahead of the spend your time in the theaters. Here's a quick guide to October movies, but before we get... (Continue reading)
SXSW 2008 – Epilogue
Written on 15 Mar, 2008 at 13:12 in Articles | viewed times | 0 Comments
Epilogue: I am happy to report dealing with my insurance company went smoothly. Mainly because my wife keeps receipts, so that's another reason to get married for all you unorganized guys out there. I only lost the last six months... (Continue reading)
SXSW 2008 – Day Five
Written on 14 Mar, 2008 at 13:10 in Articles | viewed times | 0 Comments
Austin OK, it's actually the night of Day Four. We pick up with me making a decision. Either go see "Frontrunners" or go to a party with my brother-in-law. I chose the party. Some people were dressed up in costumes (though... (Continue reading)
SXSW 2008 – Day Four
Written on 13 Mar, 2008 at 13:09 in Articles | viewed times | 0 Comments
Austin It was a big day. One interview and four films scheduled. It all began with the documentary "Crawford." It was all about the city that George W. Bush made famous by moving there before his run for presidency. The film... (Continue reading)
SXSW 2008 – Day Three
Written on 11 Mar, 2008 at 13:06 in Articles | viewed times | 0 Comments
Austin I have been excited about day light savings time for a while. In fact, I think it's George W. Bush's second best move as president. Here's my entire list of great things Bush has accomplished. 1. Gave more money toBono... (Continue reading)
SXSW 2008 – Day Two
Written on 10 Mar, 2008 at 13:04 in Articles | viewed times | 0 Comments
Austin I know you think Chicago does Mexican food well, but you're wrong. El Chilito is the perfect example of why. A small place just outside of the city and it has the best breakfast tacos and pork tacos I've ever... (Continue reading)
SXSW 2008 – Day One
Written on 9 Mar, 2008 at 12:59 in Articles | viewed times | 0 Comments
Day One - SXSW (film festival in Austin, TX) I am popping my film festival cherry. I've been reviewing films for a couple years now and getting paid to attend a fest was a goal of mine. Plus, Texas in March,... (Continue reading)