By John C. All box office numbers in this article are courtesy of Box Office Mojo, and representative of current worldwide grosses. Pictured to the right is one of the many brilliant posters in Disney’s “Not Since…” Best Picture campaign for Pixar’s Toy Story 3 – the highest grossing movie of the year. … Read More The Box Office Successes of 2010
Everyone here at One Movie, Five Views would like to wish all of our readers a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. We’ve been decking the halls all December, offering gift ideas and profiling different Christmas classics. Below please find a wrap-up of our 4-part article series devoted to the many great movies and… Read More Merry Christmas!
By John C. “Marley was dead: to begin with.” This year marks 167 years since Charles Dickens first published those immortal opening words of his beloved masterpiece, A Christmas Carol. The story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a Victorian miser who is visited by three ghosts and taken on a spiritual journey of self redemption and… Read More A special appreciation of Charles Dickens’ beloved masterpiece, A Christmas Carol
Below are three books profiled as last minute gift ideas. All are published by Dorling Kindersley and can be found in most book stores. Disney Princess Encyclopedia Disney Released Sep. 2010 – 128 pages – 9.25” x 6.25” Star Wars Year by Year – a Visual Guide Text by Ryder Windham, Daniel Wallace, & Pablo… Read More Three last minute gift ideas from Dorling Kindersley…
Released October 2010 Page count: 272 pages Size: 9 1/4” x 11 7/8” The Making of Avatar (Text) by Jody Duncan and Lisa Fitzpatrick Published By Abrams Books http://www.abramsbooks.com If you aren’t done your gift shopping by now, it’s cutting it pretty close – even if you are on the west coast. This is… Read More Book Review: The Making of Avatar
Gulliver’s Travels – A 20th Century Fox Release http://gulliverstravelsthemovie.com/ Release Date: December 25th Rated PG for some limited violence Running time: 85 minutes Rob Letterman (dir.) Joe Stillman (writer) Nicholas Stoller (writer) Based on the novel by Johnathan Swift Henry Jackman (music) Jack Black as Lemuel Gulliver Jason Segel as… Read More Movie Review: Gulliver’s Travels
This is a short overview review of a series of four books about the James Bond Movies. Each are sold separately and are reasonably priced. Bond Cars & Vehicles – 144 pgs. – Released Aug. 2010 Bond Villains – 144 pgs. – Released Oct. 2010 The Book of Bond – 160 pgs. – Released Aug.… Read More Book Review: Four book James Bond Series from DK
Little Fockers – A Universal Pictures’ Release http://www.littlefockers.net/ Release Date: December 22nd Rated PG for language may offend, not recommended for young children Running time: 98 minutes Paul Weitz (dir.) John Hamburg (writer) Larry Stuckey (writer) Based on characters created by Greg Glienna & Mary Ruth Clarke Stephen Trask (music) … Read More Movie Review: Little Fockers
– Gift Idea – Today 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment is releasing Oliver Stone’s Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps on Blu-ray & DVD. With an intelligent script and another great performance by Michael Douglas, this is a strong follow-up to the 1987 original. We reviewed Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps when it opened in… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps
– Gift Idea – Today Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is releasing Easy A on Blu-ray & DVD. With more than a nod to the great John Hughes, and a strong performance from breakout star Emma Stone, this high school comedy is one worth seeing. We reviewed Easy A when it opened in theatres on… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: Easy A
Salt – A Sony Pictures’ Release http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/salt/ DVD Release Date: December 21st, 2010 Rated PG for violence Running time: 100 minutes Director’s Cut: 104 minutes Phillip Noyce (dir.) Kurt Wimmer (writer) James Newton Howard (music) Angelina Jolie as Evelyn Salt Liev Schreiber as Ted Winter Chiwetel Ejiofor as Peabody Daniel Olbrychski… Read More DVD Review: Salt
– Gift Idea – This is a compilation post for your convenience of last minute gift ideas. It is part of this week’s series. ___________________________________________________________________________ NOW THAT BLU-RAY players are coming down in price, a lot of people are switching over their collections, or picking up copies of old favourites that they never had… Read More Last Minute Gift Ideas from Warner Home Video
– Gift Idea – If you’re looking for last minute gift ideas this holiday season, how about trying one of these collections released last month from Alliance Films. These are all excellent gift sets of classic films, with a wide variety so you can find something for just about anyone on your Christmas list.… Read More Last Minute Gift Ideas from Alliance Films’
By John C. Two weeks ago, I profiled some of the many great comedies that are recommended to be watched around Christmas. Last week, I spoke about the TV specials that are staples on the airwaves this time of year. With the big day coming at the end of this week, today I’m looking back on… Read More The Classics of Christmas
Tron: Legacy – A Walt Disney Pictures’ Release http://disney.go.com/tron/ Release Date: December 17th Rated PG for violence Running time: 127 minutes Joseph Kosinski (dir.) Edward Kitsis (screenplay) Adam Horowitz (screenplay) Edward Kitsis (story) Adam Horowitz (story) Brian Klugman (story) Lee Sternthal (story) Based on characters created by Steven Lisberger & Bonnie… Read More Movie Review: Tron: Legacy
Yogi Bear – A Warner Bros. Pictures’ Release http://yogibear.warnerbros.com/ Release Date: December 17th, 2010 Rated G for cartoon animation/action Running time: 80 minutes Eric Brevig (dir.) Jeffrey Ventimilia (writer) Joshua Sternin (writer) Brad Copeland (writer) John Debney (music) Dan Aykroyd as Yogi Bear (voice) Justin Timberlake as Boo Boo (voice) Anna… Read More Movie Review: Yogi Bear
Just in time for last-minute holiday purchasing, two films are being released by Warner Home Video. Legend of the Guardians and The Town. The first is an animated adventure to be enjoyed by teens and adults (our reviews here), and the second the newest critically acclaimed film directed by Ben Affleck. About Legend of… Read More DVD/Blu-Ray Release from WHV: Legend of the Guardians & The Town
This morning, the nominations for the 68th annual Golden Globes were announced. Honouring the year in film and television, the nominees in three of the top categories included: Best Picture – Drama: Black Swan The Fighter Inception The King’s Speech The Social Network Best Picture – Musical/Comedy: Alice in Wonderland Burlesque The Kids… Read More Nominations for the 68th Annual Golden Globes
Below are two new releases from Universal Home Entertainment. Both good choices for those of all ages, these films would make great gifts for Christmas and the upcoming holidays. Despicable Me: Today this Summer’s breakout animated hit, Despicable Me, is being released on DVD & Blu-ray. With an excellent voice cast, and an army of… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: Despicable Me & Nanny McPhee Returns
Below are two new and very diverse releases from 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment. Both films in their own right would make great gifts for Christmas and the upcoming holidays. The A-Team: Today, The A-Team is being released on Blu-ray & DVD. Based on the popular 1980’s TV show, this was a surprisingly intelligent and hugely… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: The A-Team & Cyrus
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