— by ALEXA MILAN — And the highest bidder at Kevin Smith’s “Red State” auction was … Kevin Smith? That’s right. After Smith’s buzzed-about claims he would auction the distribution rights to his indie horror film “Red State” immediately[...]
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Auction, Protest Make ‘Red State’ Hot Ticket at Sundance
— by ALEXA MILAN — Oh what I would give to be in Park City, Utah, on Sunday for the debut of Kevin Smith’s latest flick at the Sundance Film Festival. Smith is no stranger to controversy, but the screening of his independent horror film “Red State” promises to attract q[...]
Gervais’ Hosting Job Still Has People Talking
— by ALEXA MILAN — Nearly a week after the Golden Globes, people are still talking about whether host Ricky Gervais went too far with some of his jabs. Yes, some of his comments were a bit unnecessary (for instance, his closing remark that “I’d like to thank God for making me[...]
A Recap of Last Night’s Golden Globes
— by ALEXA MILAN — Last night’s Golden Globe Awards marked the first major event of awards season 2011, and for the most part, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association actually got the winners right this year. The Golden Globes have become less and less reliable at predicting Oscar winn[...]
Alexa Milan’s Top 10 Films of 2010
— by ALEXA MILAN — I’ve spent the past week sharing my picks for the top five actors and actresses of 2010, and now it’s time for the big list — the top 10 movies of the year.[...]
The Top 5 Actors of 2010
— by ALEXA MILAN — As 2010 turns to 2011, it’s that time of year for the year-end entertainment countdowns. Earlier this week I offered my picks for The Top 5 Actresses of 2010, and now I’ve compiled a list of the top give actors. These aren’t necessarily the best performances of 2[...]
The Top 5 Actresses of 2010
— by ALEXA MILAN — It’s that time of year again. As entertainment news for 2010 winds down, the best of lists are starting to emerge – best movies, best performances, best scenes. Below is my list of the top 5 actresses of 2010. Keep in mind these aren’t necessarily the best perfor[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Hall Pass’
— by ALEXA MILAN — What if you had one week to do whatever — and whoever — you want? No questions asked, no consequences. That’s the question at the center of “Hall Pass,” the latest comedy from the Farrelly brothers. Rick (Owen Wilson) and Fred (Jason Sudei[...]
Seven Clips from ‘Gulliver’s Travels’
— by ALEXA MILAN — Hollywood adapting classic stories is nothing new, and in a time when name recognition goes a long way in attracting a crowd to the theater, it’s no surprise studios are bringing more and more tales to the big screen (and in 3D, no less). The latest project to tr[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Of Gods and Men’
— by ALEXA MILAN — A French movie that impressed at Cannes is looking more and more like a serious Oscar contender now that the National Board of Review has dubbed it the year’s best foreign language film. Inspired by a true story, “Of Gods and Men” follows an order of [...]
The Top 5 Golden Globes Mistakes This Year
— by ALEXA MILAN — And so it begins — the annual awards season frenzy. From the Critics Choice Awards to the Screen Actor’s Guild Awards, films are tallying each nomination they receive in hopes of ultimately achieving Oscar gold. The Golden Globes are no doubt one of the sig[...]
WikiLeaks Doc says ‘Friends’ More Powerful than Propaganda
— by ALEXA MILAN — The whole WikiLeaks situation has dominated the news during the past several weeks, but as a movie fanatic, one WikiLeaks story in particular caught my eye. News outlets from ABC News to Entertainment Weekly reported this week that one State Department document release[...]
Nine Clips from ‘Black Swan’
— by ALEXA MILAN — Ever since the first trailer debuted for “Black Swan,” it’s been one of my most anticipated awards season releases. It looks so dark, so mysteriously, so hauntingly odd. It’s no surprise it comes from the twisted mind of Darren Aronofsky[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Just Go With It’
— by ALEXA MILAN — Back in the days of “Happy Gilmore,” “The Wedding Singer” and “Big Daddy,” Adam Sandler’s movies were must-sees. But especially during the past few years, I’ve found his movies to be less and less watchable. His most rece[...]