Though it’s a remake, The Taking of Pelham 123 has an intriguing pedigree. It’s written by Brian Helgeland [L.A. Confidential, Conspiracy Theory, and Mystic River among other things] and directed by Tony Scott [Top Gun, True Romance and Deja Vu – but also The Fan and Domino], whose career hasn’t been exactly hot of late. […]
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MOVIE REVIEW: Murphy’s Newest Film Doesn’t Suck – Imagine That!
Imagine That is a better movie than either of Eddie Murphy’s last two live-action films [Meet Dave and Norbit]. That might seem like damning it with faint praise, but Imagine That is a relatively well written, decent little story that is not – as the trailer might have suggested – the Eddie Murphy version of Bedtime Stories. […]
FIRST LOOK: Fierce Light – Spiritual Activism Behind Velcrow Ripper’s Thoughtful, Reflective Documentary
Every now and then, I get to see unique films that may not reach all audiences at the same time. Usually, these are independent films – and occasionally, they are worthwhile, thought provoking documentaries like Velcrow Ripper’s Fierce Light: When Spirit Meets Action.
MOVIE NEWS: Mickey Rourke as Whiplash in Iron Man 2 Revealed!
The folks over at USA Today have scored this shot of Mickey Rourke in full on Whiplash gear on the set of Iron Man 2. Here’s a link to their article. Whiplash (Mickey Rourke) sports a power pack on his chest that looks similar to the one that Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) uses. In […]
MOVIE NEWS: Twilight: New Moon, Makes Movie Trailer History
You know, I think there might be some interest in this Twilight: New Moon movie. The movie trailer for Summit Entertainment’s THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON received 10.6 million online views in its first week from the trailer’s domestic launch partners, MySpace and MTV. The trailer views on MySpace set a new record for the […]
MOVIE REVIEW: Here Comes Your Summer Hangover!
If you’re familiar with the phrase, “What Happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas?”, then this movie is right for you. Imagine that you are on the eve of getting married and your best friends treat you to a weekend in Sin City. You & your friends decided to get a suite at one of Vegas’s famous […]
MOVIE REVIEW: Easy Virtue – Not Quite Vintage Coward But Entertaining Nonetheless!
Stephan Elliott’s adaptation of Noel Coward’s breezy comedy of manners, Easy Virtue [which he co-wrote with Sheridan Jobbins], is a bit of pleasant counter-programming to give anyone who is tired of explosions and rude comedies something smart and light in which to indulge themselves. The story is centered on a battle of wits, and quips, […]
MOVIE REVIEW: The Hangover – The Perfect R-Rated Summer Comedy!
If you’ve seen the ubiquitous trailer and TV spots for The Hangover, you’ve seen several of the movie’s high spots – tiger in the bathroom; am I missing a tooth; is that a baby; Mike Tyson air-drumming to Phil Collins – but, and you can trust me on this, they comprise the tip of the […]
MOVIE REVIEW: The Hangover Keeps The Buzz Going
Two friends and one soon to be brother-in-law decide to take their pal out for his bachelor party in illustrious Las Vegas two days before the wedding. Upon waking up the morning after, the hotel suite they stayed in is trashed, a few unexpected houseguests appear, the groom is missing, and no one can […]
MOVIES: UP, Up, & Away Tour at the NEWSEUM
Recently I had the distinct pleasure of going Up, Up, & Away in an old armchair that’s attached to several balloons. I bet you are wondering am I try to get into the Guinness Book of World Records. Not at all, but I had taken part in the Up, Up, and Away Tour at the NEWSEUM […]
MOVIE NEWS: New Twilight: New Moon Trailer hits Nets.
Here’s the brand new Twilight Trailer. It looks kind of lame to me, but maybe someone can answer a question: How is it possible the Werewolf guy can change into a wolf in daylight? Makes no sense, but then Stephanie Meyer has her Vampires walking around during the day and sparkle in the sunshine. Whatever.