By John C. I’m back again with my third set of five capsule reviews for the 37th annual Toronto International Film Festival, and it’s an undeniably unique line up of films that I’ve had the privilege of seeing over the past few days. The festival has been going pretty smoothly so far, and I look… Read More TIFF 2012: Five Capsule Reviews, including “To the Wonder”
Today, Paramount Home Entertainment is releasing the classic 1997 epic Titanic for the first time on Blu-ray, marking the fifteenth anniversary of the film. Winning eleven Academy Awards including Best Picture, the film tells the story of Rose (Kate Winslet) and Jack (Leonardo DiCaprio), two people who fall in love over the course of a passionate… Read More Blu-ray Release: Titanic
By John C. The past few days of the 37th annual Toronto International Film Festival have already brought their fair share of unforgettable cinematic experiences and selected disappointments. To give you an idea of just how busy I have been, all I will say is that portions of this article were written on my Blackberry.… Read More TIFF 2012: The Movies and Experiences That Already Have People Talking
By John C. The first weekend of the 37th annual Toronto International Film Festival has just come to a close, and I’ve been spending my time standing in lines and sitting in the dark. It’s been a good few days, with the fun movies and bona fide awards contenders that I’ve seen far outweighing a… Read More TIFF 2012: Five Capsule Reviews, including “The Sessions”
By John C. The 37th annual Toronto International Film Festival kicked off last night with the world premiere of Rian Johnson’s much anticipated science fiction epic Looper. The festival will be going strong until September 16th and an incredibly diverse selection of films will be screened, ranging from much anticipated awards season contenders to small… Read More TIFF 2012: Five Capsule Reviews, including “Picture Day”
By John C. The 37th annual Toronto International Film Festival starts tonight with the world premiere of Rian Johnson’s much anticipated science fiction epic Looper. The thriller stars Joesph Gordon-Levitt as a hit man for the mob who kills people who have been sent back through time, only to find that his latest target is… Read More TIFF 2012: The Festival Starts Tonight with “Looper”
By John C. The summer has come to a close and the season is destined to be remembered for Carly Rae Jepsen’s catchy pop song “Call Me Maybe” playing on the radio and a bunch of films both big and small that all found their place at the movie theatre. Just like I noted before… Read More Highlights of the Summer Movie Season
Robot & Frank – A Sony Pictures’ Release http://robotandfrank-film.com/ Release Date: August 24th, 2012 Rated PG for language and mature themes Running time: 89 minutes Jake Schreier (dir.) Christopher D. Ford (writer) Francis and the Lights (music) Frank Langella as Frank Peter Sarsgaard as Robot (voice) James Marsden as Hunter Liv Tyler as Madison Susan… Read More Movie Review: Robot & Frank
Think Like a Man – A Sony Pictures’ Release http://www.sonypictures.com/homevideo/thinklikeaman/ DVD Release Date: August 28th, 2012 Rated PG for coarse language and sexual content Running time: 122 minutes Tim Story (dir.) Keith Merryman (screenplay) David A. Newman (screenplay) Based on the book Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man by Steve Harvey Christopher Lennertz… Read More DVD Review: Think Like a Man
Bernie – An Alliance Films’ Release http://bernie-the-movie.com/ DVD Release Date: August 21st, 2012 Rated PG for language and disturbing content Running time: 99 minutes Richard Linklater (dir.) Skip Hollandsworth (screenplay) Richard Linklater (screenplay) Graham Reynolds (music) Matthew McConaughey as Danny Buck Jack Black as Bernie Tiede Shirley MacLaine as Marjorie Nugent Richard Robichaux as Lloyd… Read More DVD Review: Bernie
Today, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is releasing the recent animated film The Pirates! Band of Misfits on DVD & Blu-ray. The latest claymation feature from Aardman, this silly high seas adventure boasts their trademark style of beautifully detailed animation and quirky British humour, providing amusement for those of all ages. We reviewed The Pirates! Band… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: The Pirates! Band of Misfits
Along with The Aristocats, Disney Home Entertainment also released The Tigger Movie for the the first time on Blu-ray last week. First released in 2000, the film follows Tigger as he travels through the Hundred Acre Wood to try and find the rest of his family tree. When the bouncy tiger feels all alone, Winnie… Read More Blu-ray Release: The Tigger Movie
Last week, Disney Home Entertainment released the animated classic The Aristocats for the the first time on Blu-ray. Taking place in 1910 and starring an adorable bunch of animated felines, this is a charming little film that plays to an excellent soundtrack of jazz songs by the Sherman Brothers, including such catchy tunes as “Thomas… Read More Blu-ray Release: The Aristocats
By John C. The creative writing process is often filled with personal dilemmas and constant headaches as we strive to create a product that is both easily understood and appreciated by readers. Movies about this process can work brilliantly, written by screenwriters who know more than enough about their craft to create an entire movie… Read More “Ruby Sparks” is a Great Movie About the Creative Writing Process
Premium Rush – A Columbia Pictures’ Release http://premiumrush.com/ Release Date: August 24th, 2012 Rated 14A for violence, language and tobacco use Running time: 91 minutes David Koepp (dir.) David Koepp (writer) John Kamps (writer) David Sardy (music) Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Wilee Michael Shannon as Bobby Monday Dania Ramirez as Vanessa Wolé Parks as Manny Aasif… Read More Movie Review: Premium Rush
By John C. Fan Expo is here once again in Toronto, and it’s the only time of year when you can walk by the South building of the Metro Convention Centre and see Lou Ferrigno standing a few metres away from you doing interviews, getting ready to cut the red ribbon and officially open the… Read More Fan Expo 2012: Coverage of Disney’s “The Art of Frankenweenie”
A Separation – A Sony Pictures’ Release http://www.sonyclassics.com/aseparation/ DVD Release Date: August 21st, 2012 Rated PG for mature themes Running time: 123 minutes Ashgar Farhadi (dir.) Ashgar Farhadi (writer) Sattar Oraki (music) Peyman Moadi as Nader Leila Hatami as Simin Sareh Bayat as Razieh Sarina Farhadi as Termeh Our reviews below: ____________________________________________ A Separation DVD… Read More DVD Review: A Separation
Today, Walt Disney Home Entertainment is releasing the excellent nature documentary Chimpanzee on Blu-ray & DVD. With charming narration from Tim Allen and breathtaking images that speak for themselves, this is a touching and beautifully filmed look at the life of an adorable young chimp named Oscar. We reviewed Chimpanzee when it opened in theatres… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: Chimpanzee
Today, Paramount Entertainment is releasing the recent comedy The Dictator on Blu-ray & DVD. Starring Sacha Baron Cohen as the hilariously oppressive Wadiyan dictator Admiral General Aladeen, there is a lot of embarrassingly funny stuff in the film and those who laugh at political incorrectness are sure to be entertained. We reviewed The Dictator when… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: The Dictator
Along with Chimpanzee, Walt Disney Home Entertainment is also releasing the classic animated films The Rescuers and Pocahontas for the first time on Blu-ray, packaged with their respective sequels. First released in 1977, The Rescuers tells the story of two mice searching for a kidnapped girl and this 35th anniversary edition comes recommended for fans… Read More Blu-ray Release: The Rescuers: 35th Anniversary Edition and Pocahontas
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