— by ROBERT DeFEIS — This is one of those trailers where you watch it and you just say, “Wow, that was weird,” but the more you think about it, the more you like it. Edward Norton was a big part of liking it, as he plays twin brothers in this comedic thriller. Now, when[...]
Archive for November, 2009
Tao Ruspoli Offers a ‘Fix’ to New York
— by RACHEL COYNE — “Fix” is a small, deeply personal movie, so it’s only fitting that the New York premiere be an intimate affair. In an event room outside the screening room in the posh Tribeca Grand Hotel, a short red carpet is set up for a few of the stars of the film […[...]
British Independent Film Awards Set For Dec. 6
The 12th annual British Independent Film Awards (BIFAs) will take place Dec. 6 in London and will be hosted by James Nesbitt. BIFA Directors Johanna von Fischer and Tessa Collinson said: “We have had a record number of films submitted this year, with the pre-selection committee viewing over 200[...]
Edward Woodward (1930–2009)
— by BEN FOWLER — Veteran actor Edward Woodward passed away yesterday at the age of 79. The British-born actor — who had been suffering from a number of illnesses, including pneumonia — passed away in hospital his agent, Janet Glass, confirmed. Woodward was only 5 years old[...]
The Thenatar Chase From ‘Avatar’
— by ALEXA MILAN — James Cameron’s “Avatar,” the director’s first film since “Titanic,” has garnered a mixed reaction based on early footage. Some think it’s visually stunning and lives up to the hype, while others don’t think the world of the film is as photorealistic[...]
A Scene From ‘Red Cliff’
— by JOSUE SANCHEZ — There were two things about the movie “Red Cliff” that immediately got my attention. First, it was directed by John Woo. And second, it is the most expensive, Asian-financed film ever made. Naturally, as an action-movie lover, I have followed John[...]
Death Cab for Cutie’s ‘New Moon’ Video
The official music video for Death Cab for Cutie’s song “Meet Me On The Equinox” from the soundtrack for “New Moon.”[...]
Under Review: ‘Fix’
— by RACHEL COYNE — I still find it amazing what some filmmakers can accomplish with a few dollars and a camera, while others have millions and a full crew and can barely scrape together a cohesive story. In “Fix,” director/co-star/cameraman/co-writer Tao Ruspoli truly pours his[...]
Three Clips From ‘The Road’
— by ALEXA MILAN — I remember being disappointed when the release of “The Road” was pushed back from November 2008 to November 2009, but based on early footage and critical reactions to the film, it seems like it was worth the wait. Based on the novel by Cormac McCarthy (who also[...]
Two Scenes From ‘Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans’
— by CAM SMITH — “Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans” has been at the very top of my must-see list for months now — above even film-geek cinematic altars of worship like Cameron’s “Avatar” and Peter Jackson’s “The Lovely Bones.” After that[...]
Listen to Zac Efron Sing About Wheaties
— by RACHEL COYNE — Zac Efron tackles a serious dramatic role in “Me and Orson Welles” in an effort to prove he’s more than just a singing teen heartthrob from “High School Musical.” So here’s a clip of Zac Efron singing for you! “Me and Orson[...]
Under Review: ‘The Messenger’
— by MARIUSZ ZUBROWSKI — What do the films “2012,” “Zombieland” and “The Messenger” have in common? Yes, they all star Woody Harrelson, but they are also all apocalyptic films in one way or another. No, “The Messenger” does not portray[...]
Martin Scorsese to Receive Cecil B. DeMille Award
— by CAM SMITH — As far as I’m concerned, Martin Scorsese can receive awards by the dump-truck-load, until his residence collapses under a glorious mountain of mini gold statues and shiny glass baubles, and I won’t bat an eyelash. It’s impossible to argue against the sheer[...]
Review: Fantastic Mr. Fox
— by MARIUSZ ZUBROWSKI — Wes Anderson has made a name for himself by directing films such as “The Darjeeling Unlimited” and “Bottle Rocket.” His brand of humor for the older demographic is his “whistle with the clicking noise,” but he plans to expand[...]