— by SEAN GERSKI — Like everyone else, I really enjoy the Pixar movies and their style of animation. However, I must admit that it’s nice to see a new movie coming out in the “classic” Disney style. Here we have the new trailer for “The Princess and The Frog,̶[...]
Archive for September, 2009
Under Review: ‘District 9’
— by ROB COX — “District 9” is an intriguing work of science fiction that, while cleverly imagined and well acted, has become more of a critical darling than it deserves. To be sure, first-time director Neill Blomkamp (who also co-wrote the screenplay) has crafted a decent[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Surrogates’
From director Jonathan Mostow and co-screenwriters John Brancato and Michael Ferris, the people behind “Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines,” comes “Surrogates” another view of the future. This time, it is not machines but robotic surrogates at the heart of the story. Bruce Willis stars as an[...]
‘Rampage’ Jackson to Play B.A. Baracus
— by SEAN GERSKI — Three-fourths of the cast for the upcoming “A-Team” movie has now been filled out with the addition of Quinton “Rampage” Jackson as Sgt. Bosco “B.A.” Baracus. The role, made famous by Mr. T on the show which ran from 1983 to[...]
John Lasseter, Pixar to Win Golden Lion Award
The Venice International Film Festival’s Golden Lion (Leone d’Oro) for Lifetime Achievement will be awarded this year to director-producer John Lasseter and the directors at Disney’s Pixar Sudios. This year marks the 66th edition of the Venice International Film Festival, which is [...]
‘Star Trek’ DVD, Blu-ray Ships Out Nov. 17
— by VANNA LAND — J.J. Abrams’ “Star Trek” is set to beam down to stores everywhere on DVD and blu-ray on Nov. 17. The re-imagining of the early days of the original Star Trek crew grew large crowds in theaters this spring and recently re-appeared in IMAX theaters for a limited run[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Dorian Gray’
Surely just about everyone knows the Oscar Wilde novel, “The Picture of Dorian Gray,” on which this movie is based. It is the story of a naïve young man who becomes obsessed with staying young and beautiful after a charismatic aristocrat corrupts him with his self-indulgent view of life.[...]
Trailer: Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant
— by VANNA LAND — Considering the success of the “Harry Potter” and “Twilight” series, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that more and more movies based on supernatural characters are being made. Next up is “Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant,” based on a popular [...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Love Happens’
— by KATHLEEN COLLINS — After watching the new “Love Happens” international movie trailer, I feel like I have seen the whole movie. I like watching Jennifer Aniston films, but the movie looks like just another cliche — man can’t move forward from the death of his [...]
2012 Clip (AKA The 2012 Car Commercial)
— by SEAN GERSKI — Yesterday, we posted the trailer for “2012,” the newest in the “blow-up-historical-landmarks” series of movies by Roland Emmerich. Today, we have a minute-long clip from the movie. Now, I realize trailers are basically commercials for movies.[...]
Rambo Returning For ‘The Savage Hunt’
Sylvester Stallone’s second-best creation, John Rambo, will return to the big screen for another shoot ’em up. The movie, “Rambo V: The Savage Hunt,” is slated to include more of a science fiction bent than did the previous adventures.[...]
Kevin Smith Putting ‘Labor’ into Labor Day
— by SEAN GERSKI — Despite its name, Labor Day is a day most of us look forward to for a much-needed day off. Writer-director-actor-etc. Kevin Smith, on the other hand, plans to do the opposite this year. The popular filmmaker plans to spend the day working.[...]
Trailer: 2012
— by VANNA LAND — Roland Emmerich, director of “Independence Day” and “The Day After Tomorrow,” has another doomsday tale in store for us: “2012.” And just watching the trailer was enough to make my heart pound.[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Whip It’
Whip It” is the story of a rebellious Texas teen (Ellen Page) who leaves her beauty pageant dreams behind to join a roller derby team. She is on a journey of discovery and learns along the way that, as first time director Drew Barrymore puts it, “you can be your own hero” and[...]