— by ADAM POYNTER — It’s been 15 years since the dawn of “Scream” and after two sequels number four is just around the corner. “Scream 4” is director Wes Craven’s fourth journey following Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) and her continued situation with the killer Ghostface. A[...]
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Under Review: ‘Sucker Punch’
— by ADAM POYNTER — Zack Snyder made a name for himself after bursting onto the scene with the film “300.” He then went on to make “Watchmen” and “Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole,” all of which were praised for a very distinct visual style and all were success[...]
Under Review: ‘Soul Surfer’
— by ADAM POYNTER — There have been many tales of triumph in the face of adversity, but not many that rival the story of Bethany Hamilton and the struggles she went through mentally, physically and emotionally after she was attacked by a 15- foot tiger shark on Oct. 31, 2003. It was[...]
An Extended Preview of ‘Captain America: First Avenger’
— by ADAM POYNTER — At first, there were a lot of skeptics towards Marvel’s choice to cast Chris Evans as the title character in this summer’s “Captain America: The First Avenger.” But, as photos started to leak out, and the general attitude toward the film turned positive. With [...]
Surviving the Rain: A Movie Guide for Rainy Days
— by ADAM POYNTER — As the brisk nights of winter fade away into the gloomy rainy days of spring, staying in is the thing to do. When you are held captive by the elements and not feeling the need to be soaked, finding the right movie can help you to pass the time until […][...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Friends with Benefits’
— by ADAM POYNTER — Alright, I’m just going to come out and say it. Yes, “Friends with Benefits” has basically the same premise as “No Strings Attached,” which was released earlier this year. Both films were shot during the same time last year and the female leads of each ̵[...]
Under Review: ‘Jane Eyre’
— by ADAM POYNTER — Focus Features — well known for its award-winning independent dramas — is taking us back to the time of courtship, suffering, forbidden love and tragedy in “Jane Eyre.” Not having read the novel, I went in with the thought of period romantic dramas lik[...]
Poster Peek: ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides’
— by ADAM POYNTER — No films in the Disney catalog have garnered more revenue than the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise. Originally set to end as a trilogy, Disney couldn’t let go of this cash cow and shortly after the third film was released, it was announced that there would [...]
‘Tron 3’ Teaser Clip: The Next Day
— by ADAM POYNTER — I was beyond excited when I heard that a teaser trailer for “Tron 3” was leaked online, but it’s not exactly a trailer. It’s more like a summary of what happened between the original “Tron” and last year’s “Tron: Legacy.” This clip is one of [...]
Under Review: ‘Battle: Los Angeles’
— by ADAM POYNTER — Alien invasion movie have been around for a long time, so finding one that is completely original and satisfying on all levels is rare. With “Battle: Los Angeles,” Relativity Media and Columbia Pictures have given director Jonathan Liebesman — who is virtual[...]
Review: Win Win
— by ADAM POYNTER — We have seen a number of movies go from the Sundance Film Festival to getting picked up by major studios and then being released to the general public. That isn’t the case with the majority of the movies shown at this festival, though. Many amazing films will never [...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Puss in Boots’ (Teaser Version)
— by ADAM POYNTER — With the fourth and (reportedly) final chapter in the “Shrek” saga now on Blu-Ray and DVD, we have the first teaser trailer for the upcoming spin-off movie featuring one of the beloved characters from the series “Puss in Boots.” Puss was an addition to[...]
Under Review: ‘Mars Needs Moms’
— by ADAM POYNTER — Walt Disney Pictures has been busy at work over the past 70 years producing animated and feature films that enthrall and envelop us in magic foreign lands and introduce us to many new characters and faces. This year alone, we are going to be seeing big releases such a[...]