— by ALEXA MILAN — “Coach,” the new romantic comedy from newcomer Will Frears, could be a cute love story, but based on this new trailer, it seems like it relies on a lot of overused elements. Nick (Hugh Dancy) is a spoiled slacker who is forced to turn his life around when his[...]
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Trailer Talk: ‘I Love You Phillip Morris’
— by ALEXA MILAN — A charming con man vying for the affections of his soft-spoken love interest sounds like a classic romantic comedy plot. This is the set-up for “I Love You Phillip Morris,” only in this case the charming con man has recently discovered he’s gay and the[...]
Five Clips from ‘Dear John’
— by ALEXA MILAN — If you loved “A Walk to Remember” or “The Notebook,” then the latest Nicholas Sparks book-turned-movie will be right up your alley. “Dear John” tells the story of John Tyree (Channing Tatum), a soldier on leave who gets more than he bargained for when he me[...]
Two Scenes From ‘The Yellow Handkerchief’
— by ALEXA MILAN — It’s not uncommon for small indie films that once received little attention to find an audience when one of its stars hits it big. This seems to be the case for the Kristen Stewart-starring “The Yellow Handkerchief,” which debuted at Sundance in early 2008[...]
Seven Clips from ‘When in Rome’
— by ALEXA MILAN — As the last of the Oscar hopefuls find their way to theaters, audiences can expect to see more lighthearted, escapist fare crowding the multiplexes in January. One such film is “When in Rome,” Kristen Bell’s latest romantic comedy. Bell plays Beth, an unlucky-in-[...]
Under Review: ‘Extraordinary Measures’
— by ALEXA MILAN — “Extraordinary Measures” is a fairly typical tearjerker. It tells a remarkable story, but unfortunately that isn’t enough to make it a remarkable film. Based on a true story, the film follows John and Aileen Crowley (Brendan Fraser and Keri Russell), [...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Buried’
— by ALEXA MILAN — What do you get when you bury Ryan Reynolds alive with nothing but a cell phone and a flashlight? By the looks of this new teaser trailer, it looks like you get an intriguing low-budget thriller. “Buried” follows Paul Conroy (Reynolds), a contractor working in Iraq[...]
Trailer: Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief
— by ALEXA MILAN — The first part of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” may not hit theaters until November, but in the meantime fantasy fans dying to see some more teens going on quests and experiencing misadventures can check out “Percy Jackson & the[...]
The First Seven Minutes of ‘Moon’
— by ALEXA MILAN — Though I have yet to see “Moon” (unfortunately the theaters in my area never got it), it certainly sounds like one of the most intriguing films of 2009. Fans of the movie and those like me who want to experience it but never caught it in theaters can now check [&he[...]
Go ‘Under the Mountain’ and Behind the Scenes
— by ALEXA MILAN — I hadn’t heard of “Under the Mountain,” a New Zealand-set fantasy from “Black Sheep” director Jonathan King, but these behind the scenes featurettes look pretty cool. Based on the novel by Maurice Gee, the film follows teenage twins Theo (Tom Cameron) and[...]
Short Film Theater: ‘Photograph of Jesus’
— by ALEXA MILAN — The quirky short film “Photograph of Jesus” teaches audiences that history isn’t exactly black and white, and never has a seven-minute look at history been so much fun. Director and animator Laurie Hill blends fact and fiction as she explores the many images of L[...]
Two Clips from ‘Made for Each Other’
— by ALEXA MILAN — The sex farce “Made for Each Other” has flown under the radar, and maybe for good reason. While the footage released of the low-budget comedy may contain a laugh or two, it certainly doesn’t look like the next “40-Year-Old Virgin.” Dan (Christopher Masterson)[...]
A Pair of Scenes from ‘Legion’
— by ALEXA MILAN — The apocalypse became a hot topic in Hollywood at the end of 2009 with “The Road” and “2012.” The trend doesn’t seem to be going anywhere in 2010 with the arrival of “Legion,” an apocalyptic thriller of more biblical proportions. When God loses faith in[...]
Behind the Scenes of the Star-Studded ‘Valentine’s Day’
— by ALEXA MILAN — Every February, a romantic comedy is released that is marketed as the perfect Valentine’s Day movie. Last year, it was the ensemble comedy “He’s Just Not That Into You.” This year, the rom-com of choice that women (and some men) everywhere will drag their[...]