DVD Review: Cemetery Junction

Cemetery Junction – A Sony Pictures’ Release http://www.cemeteryjunction.co.uk/ DVD Release Date: August 17th, 2010 Rated 14A for coarse language, and crude content. Running time: 95 minutes Ricky Gervais (dir.) Stephen Merchant (dir.) Ricky Gervais (writer) Stephen Merchant (writer) Tim Atack (music) Tom Hughes as Bruce Pearson Ricky Gervais as Mr. Taylor Christian Cooke as Freddie… Read More DVD Review: Cemetery Junction

DVD Review: Me and Orson Welles

Me and Orson Welles – An eOne Films’ Release http://www.meandorsonwellesthemovie.com/ DVD Release Date: August 17th, 2010 Rated PG for mature theme, and coarse language Running time: 113 minutes Richard Linklater (dir.) Holly Gent Palmo (screenplay) Vincent Palmo Jr. (screenplay) Based on the book by Robert Kaplow Michael J. McEvoy (music) Zac Efron as Richard Samuels… Read More DVD Review: Me and Orson Welles

DVD/Blu-ray Release: Furry Vengeance

The kids environmental comedy Furry Vengeance is available on DVD and Blu-ray today from eOne Home Entertainment.  Although the humour – for adults – is admittedly mostly of the silly/borderline stupid variety, this is sure to be a source of immense entertainment for kids.  It’s got a great environmental message as well, so that’s another… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: Furry Vengeance

Movie Review: Scott Pilgrim vs. The World

Scott Pilgrim vs. The World – A Universal Pictures’ Release http://www.scottpilgrimthemovie.com/ Release Date: August 13th Rated PG for violence and language may offend Running time: 112 minutes Edgar Wright (dir.) Michael Bacall (screenplay) Edgar Wright (screenplay) Based on the Oni Press graphic novels by Bryan Lee O’ Malley Nigel Godrich (music) Michael Cera as Scott… Read More Movie Review: Scott Pilgrim vs. The World

The Scores of The Year So Far – Part 1 – Inception

By Erin V. Music is a powerful tool.  But it can be over, under, or misused.  Blockbuster scores have to be especially careful to walk the fine line of furthering the picture, while still being memorable on their own, and not distracting from the movie.  This year, that score for me, was Hans Zimmer’s work… Read More The Scores of The Year So Far – Part 1 – Inception

DVD Review: My Name is Khan

My Name is Khan – A 20th Century Fox Release http://www.foxsearchlight.com/mynameiskhan/ DVD Release Date: August 10th, 2010 Rated PG language may offend, not recommended for young children Running time: 161 minutes Karan Johar (dir.) Shibani Bathija (story and screenplay) Shibani Bathija (dialogue) Niranjan Iyengar (dialogue) Shankar Mahadevan (music) Loy Mendonsa (music) Ehsaan Noorani (music) Shahrukh… Read More DVD Review: My Name is Khan

Book Review: Mind Your Business

Released June 1st, 2010 Page count: 201 pages Size: 6” x 9” Mind Your Business Michele Wallerstein Published By Michael Wiese Publications http://www.mwp.com/ ________________________________________________ Mind Your Business Book Review By Erin V. Michele Wallerstein, as a Hollywood literary agent, can give tips that other authors can’t.  Because the ‘unwritten’ business rules can make or break… Read More Book Review: Mind Your Business

DVD Review: The Ghost Writer

The Ghost Writer – An E1 Films’ Release http://www.TheGhostWriter-Movie.com/ DVD Release Date: August 3rd, 2010 Rated PG for mature theme, language may offend, and violence Running time: 128 minutes Roman Polanski (dir.) Robert Harris (adaptation) Roman Polanski (screenplay) Based on the book The Ghost by Robert Harris Alexandre Desplat (music) Ewan McGregor as The Ghost… Read More DVD Review: The Ghost Writer

DVD Review: Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Diary of a Wimpy Kid – A 20th Century Fox Release http://www.diaryofawimpykidmovie.com/ DVD Release Date: August 3rd, 2010 Rated PG language may offend Running time: 92 minutes   Thor Freudenthal (dir.)   Jackie Filgo (screenplay) Jeff Filgo (screenplay) Gabe Sachs (screenplay) Jeff Judah (screenplay)   Based on the books by Jeff Kinney   Theodore Shapiro… Read More DVD Review: Diary of a Wimpy Kid