People Like Us – A Walt Disney Pictures’ Release http://PplLikeUsMovie.com/ Release Date: June 29th, 2012 Rated 14A for language, substance abuse and mature themes Running time: 115 minutes Alex Kurtzman (dir.) Alex Kurtzman (writer) Roberto Orci (writer) Jody Lambert (writer) A.R. Rahman (music) Chris Pine as Sam Elizabeth Banks as Frankie Michael Hall D’Addario as… Read More Movie Review: People Like Us
Magic Mike – A Warner Bros. Pictures’ Release http://magicmikemovie.warnerbros.com/ Release Date: June 29th, 2012 Rated 14A for coarse language, sexual content, substance abuse and nudity Running time: 110 minutes Steven Soderbergh (dir.) Reid Carolin (screenplay) Channing Tatum as Magic Mike Alex Pettyfer as Adam Matthew McConaughey as Dallas Cody Horn as Brooke Olivia Munn as… Read More Movie Review: Magic Mike
Alliance Films’ released The Artist today as a Blu-ray + DVD Combo pack. The silent masterpiece will be remembered for its universal story of romance and changing times, as well as the wonderful performances by the whole cast, including the lovable dog Uggie. Deservedly nominated for ten Oscars and winning five including Best Picture, The… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: The Artist
A Thousand Words – A Paramount Pictures’ Release http://www.thousandwordsmovie.com/ DVD Release Date: June 26th, 2012 Rated PG for language and mature themes Running time: 91 minutes Brian Robbins (dir.) Steve Koren (writer) John Debney (music) Eddie Murphy as Jack McCall Kerry Washington as Caroline McCall Clark Duke as Aaron Wiseberger Cliff Curtis as Dr. Sinja… Read More DVD Review: A Thousand Words
Mirror Mirror – An Alliance Films’ Release http://mirrormirrorfilm.com/ DVD Release Date: June 26th, 2012 Rated PG for mild violence Running time: 106 minutes Tarsem Singh Dhandwar (dir.) Jason Keller (screenplay) Marc Klein (screenplay) Melisa Wallack (screen story) Alan Menken (music) Julia Roberts as The Queen Lily Collins as Snow White Armie Hammer as Prince Alcott Nathan… Read More DVD Review: Mirror Mirror
By John C. Whether we like it or not, there are some big changes on the horizon for the Canadian film scene. And not just behind the scenes changes that will only be noticed by those of us working in the industry, but ones that will inevitably affect mainstream audiences as well. AMC Entertainment was… Read More The Canadian Film Industry is Changing in a Big Way with Cineplex Buying AMC
Brave – A Walt Disney Pictures’ Release http://disney.com/brave Release Date: June 22nd, 2012 Rated PG for some scary action and rude humour Running time: 93 minutes Mark Andrews (dir.) Brenda Chapman (dir.) Brenda Chapman (screenplay and story) Mark Andrews (screenplay) Steve Purcell (screenplay) Irene Mecchi (screenplay) Patrick Doyle (music) Kelly Macdonald as Merida (voice) Billy… Read More Movie Review: Brave
By Erin V. Before I start, please note that while I’ve strayed from major plot elements, both track names listed herein and brief mentions may be considered spoilers to some, so just a heads up. ___________________________________ In Brave, as the story takes us back and forth between locations, the score takes us back and forth… Read More Soundtrack Review: Brave
Released May 15th, 2012 Page count: 160 pages Size: 11.5” x 9.5” The Art of Brave By Jenny Lerew Foreword by Brenda Chapman Published by Chronicle Books Distributed by Raincoast (Canada) http://www.raincoast.com/ http://www.chroniclebooks.com/ ___________________________________ The Art of Brave Book Review By Erin V. If there is one thing that can’t be argued about Disney•Pixar’s newest… Read More Book Review: The Art of Brave
Released May 29th, 2012 Page count: 48 pages Size: 11” x 8.5” Disney•Pixar’s Brave – The Essential Guide Published by Dorling Kindersley Written by Barbara Bazaldua http://www.dk.com/ ____________________________________________ Brave The Essential Guide Book Review By Erin V. One of many companion pieces to the upcoming Disney•Pixar film Brave, this guide takes us through the film,… Read More Book Review: Brave – The Essential Guide
It’s hard to believe that it has been four years since we first launched One Movie, Five Views on June 20th, 2008 with a review of Get Smart. We’ve come a long way since then, but it is important to never lose sight of where we started out. The last several years have been an immense… Read More Happy Four Year Anniversary to One Movie, Five Views!
Today, Paramount Home Entertainment is releasing the small masterpiece Jeff, Who Lives at Home on Blu-ray & DVD. Directed by Jay and Mark Duplass with excellent performances from Jason Segel and Ed Helms, this is a funny, wonderfully acted and deeply moving film that seamlessly builds to a conclusion that could only be described as… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: Jeff, Who Lives at Home
By John C. With roles in the three excellent films Safety Not Guaranteed, Your Sister’s Sister and People Like Us all opening this month, Mark Duplass continues to prove himself one of the busiest and most honest actors currently working. Despite the fact that many mainstream moviegoers might not know his name, the Louisiana-born actor… Read More Mark Duplass is one of the Most Honest Actors Currently Working
Rock of Ages – A Warner Bros. Pictures’ Release http://rockofagesmovie.warnerbros.com/ Release Date: June 15th, 2012 Rated PG for mature themes, language and sexual content Running time: 123 minutes Adam Shankman (dir.) Justin Theroux (screenplay) Allan Loeb (screenplay) Chris D’Arienzo (screenplay and musical) Diego Boneta as Drew Boley Julianne Hough as Sherrie Christian Tom Cruise as… Read More Movie Review: Rock of Ages
Along with Harold and Maude, The Gold Rush is also being released on Blu-ray & DVD today as part of the Criterion Collection. Directed by and starring the great Charles Chaplin, the story of a prospector looking for his fortune in the Klondike was originally released as a silent film in 1925 and again in… Read More Criterion Release: The Gold Rush
Along with The Gold Rush, Harold and Maude is also being released on DVD & Blu-ray today as part of the Criterion Collection. Directed by Hal Ashby, Harold (Bud Cort) is a young man obsessed with death who spends his days at funerals where he meets Maude (Ruth Gordon), an elderly woman who is in… Read More Criterion Release: Harold and Maude
By John C. No matter what you think about director David Cronenberg’s Cosmopolis, you have to admit that his mature collaboration with Twilight star Robert Pattinson won’t be for everyone. If you pay attention to the engaging conversations that make up the film, you will likely find yourself admiring it as much as I did. … Read More Robert Pattinson and David Cronenberg Drive Through the Mind in “Cosmopolis”
Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted – A Paramount Release http://www.madagascarmovie.com/ Release Date: June 8th, 2012 Rated G Running time: 93 minutes Eric Darnell (dir.) Tom McGrath (dir.) Conrad Vernon (dir.) Eric Darnell (screenplay) Noah Baumbach (screenplay) Hans Zimmer (music) Ben Stiller as Alex (voice) Chris Rock as Marty (voice) David Schwimmer as Melman (voice) Jada… Read More Movie Review: Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted
Today, Walt Disney Home Entertainment is releasing the science fiction film John Carter on Blu-ray & DVD. Directed by Pixar’s Andrew Stanton, the martian adventure was a critical and financial disappointment, but fans of the film will still find a few cool scenes and some entertaining moments that play well in high definition. We reviewed John… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: John Carter
Paramount Home Entertainment is releasing the classic 1953 western Hondo for the first time on Blu-ray today. The great John Wayne stars as Hondo Lane, a cavalry man who comes to protect the headstrong Angie Love (Geraldine Page) and her son, in the midst of warring Apache Indians. Her first big screen role, Geraldine Page… Read More Blu-ray Release: Hondo
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