— 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[...]
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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[...]
Under Review: ‘Pirate Radio’
— by ALEXA MILAN — The U.S. release of “Pirate Radio” has been delayed for months, and when it was finally released Nov. 13, it was dumped quietly at the beginning of awards season. So given its release date issues, I was worried the second film from director Richard[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Taking Chances’
— by ALEXA MILAN — “Taking Chances” is a movie I hadn’t heard of until today, and based on the trailer, it’s probably not one I’ll be seeing. Justin Long plays Chase Revere, a small-town Revolutionary War re-enactor who discovers a Native American casino will be built on top of[...]
A Clip From ‘Serious Moonlight’
— by ALEXA MILAN — Meg Ryan’s career choices have been less than stellar since her “You’ve Got Mail” days. It’s hard to tell if her latest comedy, “Serious Moonlight,” will put her back on the right track or be just another addition to a long list of flops[...]
Poster Peek: ‘Extraordinary Measures’
— by ALEXA MILAN — Another year, another inspirational drama based on a true story. First there’s Sandra Bullock’s “The Blind Side” later this month, then audiences will only have to wait two months for another fact-based tearjerker. “Extraordinary Measures” tells the story[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Dare’
— by ALEXA MILAN — “Dare,” the indie coming-of-age dramedy from director Adam Salky, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year to generally favorable reviews. Now, a new trailer offers a closer glimpse at the film. The story revolves around the tangled relationship[...]
Under Review: The Box
— by ALEXA MILAN — What happens when you open the box? In the case of Richard Kelly’s new film, you get a talented cast wasted in an uneven movie. The latest sci-fi thriller from the writer-director of “Donnie Darko” and “Southland Tales” centers on[...]
Five Clips From ‘The Open Road’
— by ALEXA MILAN — “The Open Road,” a dramedy from writer-director Michael Meredith, began filming in early 2008 and has been struggling to find an audience ever since. The movie had a limited run in theaters in August and will now hit store shelves on DVD Nov. 17. The film centers[...]
Under Review: ‘Kabul 24’
— by ALEXA MILAN — A lot of movies have been produced about Sept. 11, 2001, and its aftermath. But in the process, some of the stories of those affected by the Taliban pre-9/11 have been lost. In “Kabul 24,” director Ben Pearson examines one of those little-known stories that[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Brothers’
— by ALEXA MILAN — As we inch closer to Thanksgiving and Christmas, Oscar hopefuls are finally starting to hit theaters. I’m not sure the war drama “Brothers” will actually land any nominations, but it still looks like a pretty intriguing character drama. When Sam Cahill (Tobey[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Green Zone’
— by ALEXA MILAN — Rumor has it a fourth installment in the Jason Bourne series will hit screens in a couple of years, but until then fans can see Matt Damon and director Paul Greengrass reteam in the action thriller “Green Zone.” Damon plays Roy Miller, a U.S. Army officer searching[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘How to Train Your Dragon’
— by ALEXA MILAN — Though they might not be up to the artistic standards of Pixar, there’s no denying that Dreamworks animation films also rake in the box office gold. The studio’s latest film, “How to Train Your Dragon,” will likely be no exception. Jay Baruchel voices[...]
A Scene From ‘Wrong Turn at Tahoe’
— by ALEXA MILAN — Some of Cuba Gooding Jr.’s most recent credits include “Norbit” and “Daddy Day Camp,” but it looks like Gooding may finally be turning back to some grittier material with “Wrong Turn at Tahoe.” In this crime thriller from director Franck Khalfoun (whose[...]