— by ALEXA MILAN — The entertainment world hasn’t heard much from Hilary Duff lately aside from her stint on “Gossip Girl,” but unfortunately her latest film, “According to Greta,” doesn’t look like much of a comeback. Duff plays the title character, a rebellious and suicidal[...]
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A Clip from ‘The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond’
— by ALEXA MILAN — Tennessee Williams’ plays have been adapted into several classic films, such as “A Streetcar Named Desire” and “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.” Now, nearly 30 years after his death, Williams’ unproduced screenplay, “The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond,” has been[...]
The Top 5 Actresses of 2009
— by ALEXA MILAN — All of these actresses may not be Academy Award nominees this year, but whether they appeared in small indies, Oscar bait or big blockbusters, these women all made their mark at the movies in 2009.[...]
Seven Clips from ‘Leap Year’
— by ALEXA MILAN — What do travel mishaps, a beautiful foreign country and a handsome stranger equal? Another cheesy and predictable romantic comedy gracing movie screens during the first quarter of the new year. In “Leap Year,” Anna (Amy Adams) desperately wants her boyfriend Jeremy[...]
Short Film Theater: ‘Trepan Hole’
— by ALEXA MILAN — “Trepan Hole,” an animated short film by Andy Cahill, is definitely interesting and very avant-garde. The description on the Web site for the Slamdance Film Festival, where the short played earlier this year, describes the film as “Squiggling, spastic, rail thin [...]
The Top 5 Christmas Movies for Women
— by ALEXA MILAN — Many of these movies will likely appeal to moviegoers of both genders, but women in particular should appreciate the romance, heart and holiday spirit of these Christmas classics[...]
Meet ‘the Single Ladies’ (AKA The Chipettes)
— by ALEXA MILAN — Two years ago, children were delighted and most older audiences were mortified by a trio of CGI chipmunks wreaking havoc for Jason Lee. Somehow, this family film raked in the big bucks at the box office, and now audiences will be treated to — or tortured by ̵[...]
‘District 9′ DVD Bonus: Transformation of Wikus
— by ALEXA MILAN — From its ingenious viral marketing campaign to the original and thrilling final product, the low-budget sci-fi film “District 9” was 2009’s biggest surprise hit, scoring at the box office and with critics. Now, the first movie from South African director[...]
Review: New York, I Love You
— by ALEXA MILAN — Though I’ve never seen “Paris, Je T’aime,” an anthology of French short films that focuses on finding love and connection in Paris, I’d heard such good things about it that I was excited to see an American version, “New York, I Love You.” While some of[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Sex and the City 2’
— by ALEXA MILAN — “Sex and the City” may have signed off of HBO five years ago, but in May fans will get the chance to laugh with Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker), Samantha (Kim Cattrall), Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) and Charlotte (Kristin Davis) once again. Details are being kept very[...]
Five Clips from Rob Marshall’s ‘Nine’
— by ALEXA MILAN — Movie musicals can sometimes be a bit of a tough sell, unless they’ve got Zac Efron singing as he dashes down the basketball court or Meryl Streep dancing her way through Greece. But with “Chicago” director Rob Marshall at the helm and a cast full of[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘The Back-Up Plan’
— by ALEXA MILAN — Jennifer Lopez’s last major movie role was in 2005’s “Monster-in-Law,” and unfortunately her latest romantic comedy venture doesn’t look much more promising. In “The Back-Up Plan,” Lopez plays Zoe, a woman who is tired of waiting for Mr. Right and decides[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘The Runaways’ (Teaser Version)
— by ALEXA MILAN — Little Dakota Fanning appears to be all grown up in the new teaser trailer for her latest movie, “The Runaways.” Directed by music video director Floria Sigismondi, the biopic details the rise and fall of The Runaways, a 1970s rock band consisting entirely of[...]