— by RACHEL COYNE — After appearing in a handful of films, actor Hubbel Palmer decided to study screenwriting at USC, which inspired him to create his first screenplay. Wanting to tell a story that was both humorous and touching, he developed a tale about a Midwestern supermarket clerk[...]
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Trailer Talk: ‘Family Guy Presents: Something, Something, Something Dark Side’
— by RACHEL COYNE — After the success of their “Star Wars” parody, “Blue Harvest,” and never being one to shy away from skewing beloved pop culture mainstays, the creative minds behind “Family Guy” are now taking on “The Empire Strikes Back.” Victory is, undoubtedly[...]
Love on the High Seas in a ‘Pirate Radio’ Clip
— by RACHEL COYNE — I feel like I haven’t seen a lot of promotion for “Pirate Radio” on TV, but they’re certainly doing a crackerjack job of pimping it out online. In yet another clip from “Pirate Radio,” Bill Nighy — as the renegade ship’s captain — is officiating the [...]
Under Review: ‘Humble Pie’
— by RACHEL COYNE — “Humble Pie” is the story of Tracy Orbison, a severely overweight guy who can’t seem to catch a break. He has a lame job as a clerk at the local supermarket, he still lives at home with his overcritical mother, he admittedly has no real friends, trying to pass[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘The Cry of the Owl’
— by RACHEL COYNE — “The Cry of the Owl” is based on a novel by Patricia Highsmith, the same author who created “The Talented Mr. Ripley,” a taught, clever, and suspenseful psychological thriller. Too bad it doesn’t look like “The Cry of the Owl” embodies any of those[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Salt’ (English Language Version)
— by RACHEL COYNE — Now that you’ve exhausted your circle of friends looking for someone who could translate the Russian trailer for “Salt,” here’s the English version for your enjoyment. And despite the language barrier, we still managed to get the basic gist of things from the [...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Salt’ (Russian Language Version)
— by RACHEL COYNE — Good news/bad news for Angelina Jolie fans: Good news: A trailer for her upcoming action thriller, “Salt,” is now available. Bad news: It’s in Russian. In “Salt,” Jolie plays Evelyn Salt, a CIA officer who is accused of being a Russian spy.[...]
Four Clips from Fantastic Mr. Fox
— by RACHEL COYNE — I almost feel sorry for Wes Anderson (as sorry as anyone can feel for a wildly successful, well-regarded, wealthy artist). When I first heard about his adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic novel and saw the first images of the animation style he was using, I was[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Alice in Wonderland’
— by RACHEL COYNE — Curiouser and curiouser … “Alice in Wonderland” certainly isn’t hurting for movie adaptations. But this time, it’s Tim Burton on hand to tackle Lewis Carroll’s literary masterpiece, and if there’s anyone who can offer a fresh take on the oft-visited [...]
Feel the Love With an ‘Official Rejection’ Clip
— by RACHEL COYNE — If you entertain fantasies about being a filmmaker and having your work adored by millions as you make your way through the glamorous film festival circuit, “Official Rejection” is here to give you a cold, hard reality check. In his documentary “Official[...]
The Dude Abides in ‘The Men Who Stare at Goats’
— by RACHEL COYNE — When watching “The Big Lebowski,” have you ever wondered what the Dude would be like in the Army? Well who hasn’t?! “The Men Who Stare at Goats” takes a comical look at the Iraq war by focusing on a very select U.S. battalion with one very special goal: To[...]
Six Scenes from ‘Broken Embraces’
— by RACHEL COYNE — Between “Broken Embraces” and “Nine” both being released this holiday season, Penélope Cruz seems to be gunning for another Oscar. I guess being a gorgeous, sexy, talented actress who is (possibly) engaged to Javier Bardem just isn’t enough for some[...]
A New Trick for ‘Old Dogs’
— by RACHEL COYNE — In their latest offering of family-friendly fun, Walt Disney Pictures brings you “Old Dogs,” starring Robin Williams and John Travolta. Williams and Travolta are business partners, and both decidedly single. Then, through a series of strange (and possibly[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Turning Green’
— by RACHEL COYNE — Not to be a Debbie Downer, but there are good reasons why some movies never make it any further than film festivals and wind up languishing, unwatched, on a studio’s shelf. Case in point: “Turning Green.” The movie first premiered at the Cinevegas Film Festival [...]