Fans of Biblical epics will be happy to know that today Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is releasing The Bible Stories: Solomon & The Bible Stories: Jeremiah on DVD. The stories are obviously well-known, and we all know they’re great ones, so those interested in Biblical/historical films will want to check these out. The first film,… Read More DVD Release: The Bible Stories: Solomon & Jeremiah
The Messenger – An Alliance Films Release http://www.themessengermovie.com/ DVD Release Date: May 18th, 2010 Rated 14A for sexual content, coarse language, and mature theme. Running time: 112 minutes Oren Moverman (dir.) Alessandro Camon (writer) Oren Moverman (writer) Nathan Larson (music) Ben Foster as Staff Sergeant Will Montgomery Woody Harrelson as Captain Tony Stone Samantha Morton… Read More DVD Review: The Messenger
The Spy Next Door – An Alliance Films Release http://www.thespynextdoorfilm.com/ DVD Release Date: May 18th, 2010 Rated PG for violence. Running time: 94 minutes Brian Levant (dir.) Jonathan Bernstein (screenplay) James Greer (screenplay) Gregory Poirier (screenplay) Jonathan Bernstein (story) James Greer (story) David Newman (music) Jackie Chan as Bob Ho Amber… Read More DVD Review: The Spy Next Door
Extraordinary Measures – An Alliance Films Release http://extraordinarymeasuresthemovie.com/ DVD Release Date: May 18th, 2010 Rated PG for coarse language. Running time: 106 minutes Tom Vaughan (dir.) Robert Nelson Jacobs (writer) Geeta Anand (book “The Cure: How a Father Raised $100 Million – And Bucked the Medical Establishment – in a Quest to Save His Children”)… Read More DVD Review: Extraordinary Measures
By John C. This news is already a few days out of date for us Pixar fans, but it seemed like the perfect subject for a Monday column. 2 years ago, Pixar announced their upcoming line up of films. It included Toy Story 3 (June 18th, 2010), Cars 2 (June 24th, 2011), The Bear… Read More And Then There Were None…Pixar’s “Newt” is Canceled
Just Wright – A Fox Searchlight Pictures’ Release http://www.foxsearchlight.com/justwright/ Release Date: May 14th, 2010 Rated PG for some suggestive material and brief language Running time: 101 minutes Sanaa Hamri (dir.) Michael Elliot (screenplay) Lisa Coleman (music) Wendy Melvoin (music) Queen Latifah as Leslie Wright Common as Scott McKnight Paula Patton as Morgan Alexander James Pickens Jr.… Read More Movie Review: Just Wright
It has been officially announced that Toy Story 3 will have a running time of 1:42:31. Before the feature presentation, Pixar’s new short film Day and Night will play for a running time of 5:57. Also included with the presentation will be a new trailer for Disney’s upcoming 3-D animated film Tangled. This new trailer… Read More Official Toy Story 3 Running Time Announced
Today, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is releasing the first two Karate Kid movies on Blu-Ray, in honour of the remake, starring Jaden Simth and Jackie Chan, coming on June 11th. Released in 1984 and ‘86, respectively, these are quintessential classics from the decade that knew teen flicks so well. Directed by John G.… Read More Blu-ray Release: The Karate Kid 1 & 2
It’s Complicated – A Universal Pictures’ Release http://www.itscomplicatedmovie.com/ DVD Release Date: April 27th, 2010 Rated PG for sexual content and substance abuse, not recommended for young children Running time: 120 minutes Nancy Meyers (dir.) Nancy Meyers (writer) Hans Zimmer (music) Meryl Streep as Jane Steve Martin as Adam Alec Baldwin as Jake John Krasinski as… Read More DVD Review: It’s Complicated
By John C. Iron Man 2 kicked off the summer movie season with a bang, grossing over 130 million dollars, over this past weekend. It was also a genuinely good movie, which is always a plus. But there are at least two or three new movies opening every week, each one vying for your time… Read More Summer Movies – Fun Times out of the Sun
Iron Man 2 – A Paramount Pictures’ Release http://ironmanmovie.marvel.com/ Release Date: May 7th, 2010 Rated PG for violence, language may offend Running time: 125 minutes Jon Favreau (dir.) Justin Theroux (screenplay) Stan Lee (Marvel comic book) Don Heck (Marvel comic book) Larry Lieber (Marvel comic book) Jack Kirby (Marvel comic book) John Debney (music) Robert Downey… Read More Movie Review: Iron Man 2
Released February 2nd, 2010 Page count: 200 pages Size: 9.25” x 6.25” Iron Man: The Ultimate Guide to the Armored Super Hero Characters Licensed by Marvel Written by Matthew Manning Published by Dorling Kindersley http://www.dk.com/ __________________________________________ Iron Man: The Ultimate Guide to the Armored Super Hero Book Review By Erin V. Admittedly, I don’t know… Read More Book Review: Iron Man: The Ultimate Guide to the Armored Super Hero
Released March 1st, 2010 Page count: 242 pages Size: 6” x 9” Talk the Talk: A Dialogue Workshop for Scriptwriters By Penny Penniston Published By Michael Wiese Publications http://www.mwp.com/ _________________________________________________ Talk the Talk: A Dialogue Workshop for Scriptwriters Book Review By Erin V. Conversations are a huge part of life. Everyday interactions. It’s why bad… Read More Book Review: Talk the Talk: A Dialogue Workshop for Scriptwriters
Released August 1st, 2009 Page count: 312 pages Size: 8.5” x 11” The Hollywood Standard, 2nd Ed. By Christopher Riley Published By Michael Wiese Publications http://www.mwp.com/ This is a quick look at a screenwriting book that’s already been out for a while, but is worth mentioning, and checking out… ________________________________________________ The Hollywood Standard, 2nd Ed.… Read More Book Review: The Hollywood Standard, 2nd Ed.
Tokyo Sonata – A E1 Films’ Release http://www.tokyosonatamovie.com/ DVD Release Date: May 4th, 2010 Rated PG for violence and disturbing content Running time: 115 minutes Kiyoshi Kurosawa (dir.) Kiyoshi Kurosawa (screenplay) Max Mannix (writer) Sachiko Tanaka (screenplay) Kazumasa Hashimoto (music) Teruyuki Kagawa as Ryûhei Sasaki Kyôko Koizumi as Megumi Sasaki Yû… Read More DVD Review: Tokyo Sonata
Nine – An Alliance Films Release http://nine-movie.com/#/home-page DVD Release Date: April 13th, 2010 Rated PG for mature theme. Running time: 119 minutes Rob Marshall (dir.) Michael Tolkin and Anthony Minghella (screenplay) Arthur Kopit and Maury Yeston (Broadway musical “Nine”) Mario Fratti (Broadway musical “Nine” Italian original) Andrea Guerra (music) Daniel Day-Lewis as Guido Contini Marion… Read More DVD Review: Nine
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus – A E1 Films’ Release http://www.sonyclassics.com/theimaginariumofdoctorparnassus/ DVD Release Date: May 4th, 2010 Rated PG for coarse language, mature themes, and frightening scenes Running time: 101 minutes Terry Gilliam (dir.) Terry Gilliam (writer) Charles McKeown (writer) Jeff Danna (music) Mychael Danna (music) Heath Ledger as Tony Johnny Depp… Read More DVD Review: The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus
Tooth Fairy – A 20th Century Fox Release http://www.toothfairy-movie.com/ DVD Release Date: May 4th, 2010 Rated G Running time: 101 minutes Michal Lembeck (dir.) Lowell Ganz (screenplay) Babaloo Mandel (screenplay) Joshua Sternin (screenplay) Jeffrey Ventimilia (screenplay) Randi Mayem Singer (screenplay) Jim Piddock (story) George S. Clinton (music) Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson… Read More DVD Review: Tooth Fairy
Grown Up Movie Star – A Mongrel Media Release http://grownupmoviestar.com/ DVD Release Date: April 27th, 2010 Rated 18A for Coarse Language, Sexual Content, Disturbing Content Running time: 95 minutes Adriana Maggs (dir.) Adriana Maggs (writer) Elliot Brood (music) Shawn Doyle as Ray Tatiana Maslany as Ruby Julia Kennedy as Rose Jonny Harris as Stuart Our… Read More DVD Review: Grown Up Movie Star
By John C. It’s hard too believe we’re already a few months into the 2010 movie season. In a few short days, the summer season will kick off with Iron Man 2, and the wonderful films released so far this year will have to compete with more great ones if they are to be remembered… Read More 2010 – The Year in Movies, So Far
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