By John C. I normally wouldn’t devote two articles in a row to the same subject, but all could not have been said before even seeing the final episode. This is also my shortest weekly column to date – another first. I was up late last night watching – and taping – the final episode… Read More The Balcony is Closed – Final Thoughts on At The Movies
By John C. After 35 years on the air, in one form or another, At The Movies will air its final episode this weekend. Although the show has undergone many changes over the years, this is the representation of the end of an era. When I interviewed current co-hosts Michael Phillips and A.O. (Tony) Scott… Read More At The Movies – The End of an Era
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
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
By John C. On August 6th, I had the chance to interview A.O. (Tony) Scott. Film critic for The New York Times, and current co-host of At The Movies, he and Michael Phillips have done a great job of continuing the legacy of the show – which airs it’s last this coming Sunday. We talked… Read More Interview: At The Movies co-host A.O. Scott
Today, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment is releasing Date Night on DVD & Blu-ray. The hilarious duo of Steve Carell and Tina Fey star as a married couple going out for “date night” only to end up – through a case of mistaken identity – having to take down the mob. Both in scenes of action and comedy,… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: Date Night
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
The Joneses – A TVA Films’ Release DVD Release Date: August 10th, 2010 Rated PG coarse language, sexual content, and substance abuse Running time: 96 minutes Derrick Borte (dir.) Derrick Borte (writer) Shibani Bathija (story) Nick Urata (music) David Duchovny as Steve Jones Demi Moore as Kate Jones Amber Heard as Jenn Jones Ben Hollingsworth… Read More DVD Review: The Joneses
By John C. Over the last year, Michael Phillips of the Chicago Tribune and A.O. (Tony) Scott of The New York Times have done a great job of continuing the legacy of At The Movies on TV. This coming Sunday, the show will air its last. On July 27th I spoke to Mr. Phillips on the… Read More Interview: At The Movies co-host Michael Phillips
Step Up 3D – A Touchstone Pictures’ Release http://www.youtube.com/user/StepUpMovie Release Date: August 6th Rated PG for brief strong language Running time: 100 minutes Jon M. Chu (dir.) Amy Andelson (writer) Emily Meyer (writer) Duane Adler (characters) Bear McCreary (music) Sharni Vinson as Natalie Rick Malambri as Luke Adam G. Savani as… Read More Movie Review: Step Up 3D
By Erin V. Score soundtracks are a niche market of sorts, but there is a demand for them. On August 3rd, 2010 (in Canada), three months after the release of Iron Man 2, the score has been released. Click here for a picture of the reverse of the CD, which includes the track list – which… Read More The Music of Iron Man 2… Now Available in Stores
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
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
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
To Save a Life – A Sony Pictures’ Release http://www.tosavealifemovie.com/ DVD Release Date: August 3rd, 2010 Rated 14A for language may offend, and substance abuse Running time: 120 minutes Brian Baugh (dir.) Jim Britts (writer) Christopher Lennertz (music) Timothy Wynn (music) Randy Wayne as Jake Taylor Deja Kreutzberg as Amy Briggs Joshua Weigel as Chris… Read More DVD Review: To Save a Life
On June 29th, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment released The White Ribbon (Das weisse Band) on Blu-ray and DVD. Today, August 3rd, they are releasing A Prophet (Un prophète), also on both formats. Released theatrically in Canada earlier this year from Mongrel Media, both films are well worth seeing. From Germany and France, respectively, both films… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: The White Ribbon & A Prophet
By John C. Last Thursday, an email landed in my inbox alerting me to an upcoming film titled Monsters. Opening in Canada on October 29th – distributed by D Films – it’s an independent sci-fi/horror effort that has already garnered buzz on the festival circuit. But it’s not as much the film that had me… Read More Monsters: A Look at an Upcoming Indie Film
Charlie St. Cloud – A Universal Pictures’ Release http://www.charliestcloud.com/ Release Date: July 30th Rated PG language may offend Running time: 98 minutes Burr Steers (dir.) Craig Pearce (screenplay) Lewis Colick (screenplay) Based on the book The Death and Life of Charlie St. Cloud by Ben Sherwood Rolfe Kent (music) Zac… Read More Movie Review: Charlie St. Cloud
With Inception released earlier this month, Warner Home Video released one of Christopher Nolan’s previous films, Insomnia, on Blu-Ray. The special features on the Blu-Ray include: • Additional Scenes • Commentaries: – Director Christopher Nolan (Commentary in Order of Shooting Sequence) – Hilary Swank, Production Designer Nathan Crowley, Editor Dody Dorn, Cinematographer Wally Pfister… Read More Blu-ray Release: Christopher Nolan’s Insomnia
Just in time for the release by WB of Cats & Dogs 2: The Revenge of Kitty Galore, WHV releases the original Cats & Dogs on Blu-Ray. The Blu-Ray disc inlcudes the following special features: • Commentary by Director Lawrence Guterman, Producer Chris DeFaria and Production Designer James Bissell • 5 Furry-ously Fun Featurettes:… Read More Blu-ray Release: Cats & Dogs
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