— by ADAM POYNTER — After years of the dating scene, Zoe (Jennifer Lopez) has come to the conclusion that waiting for “the one” is just not going to happen for her. Driven to be a mom, she goes to her “Back-Up Plan” and off to the doctor she heads to be artificially inseminated. [...]
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Under Review: ‘The Joneses’
— by MARIUSZ ZUBROWSKI — I can’t imagine myself as an actor or a salesman, and considering a salesperson must act to persuade potential buyers to their cause, I can see myself failing in the business. But in such hard economic times, it’s easy to say the power of salesmanship has[...]
Under Review: ‘The Losers’
— by MARIUSZ ZUBROWSKI — I adore films whose titles have a deeper meaning and it’s up to the audience to delve into it. But up until yesterday, I don’t believe that any title has angered me more than “The Losers.” The reason behind my unimaginable rage is[...]
About That Marvel Studios Small Films Deal …
— by CAM SMITH — Just when I think that Marvel Studios have reached its apex in regards to risky and exciting approaches to the movie biz, they pull out another stunning move from out of nowhere and once again raise the bar. First they made the unprecedented leap towards establishing[...]
‘Piranha 3D’: Three Dimensions of Terrible
— by CHRIS HYATT — “Piranha 3D” is going to be terrible. As of the moment I started typing this article, I haven’t seen the trailer, much less looked for one. Truth be told, I didn’t really have a firm grasp of its existence until I heard TMZ make a reference to[...]
A Scene from ‘Cover Girl Culture: Awakening the Media Generation’
— by TIERNEY BUTLER — The age old question of “Does sex really sell?” is one that I have been pondering a lot lately. So when I first watched this clip from the documentary “Cover Girl Culture” about whether sexy jeans adds really sell the product, I was a little more than amused[...]
If I Was Making … Bond 23
— by BEN FOWLER — FUN! FUN! FUN! If the Bond franchise became my baby, that would be the buzz word for production. Of course, I still want the edge-of-your-seat action set pieces and slobber-knocker fight scenes. But one thing that has been noticeably missing from the recent[...]
Under Review: ‘Kick-Ass’
— by H.G. WATSON — Full disclosure: I debated opening with “This film will kick YOUR ass.” But in the interest of avoiding any puns in this review of Matthew Vaughn’s “Kick Ass,” I will say this: the film certainly lives up to its name. There is enough blood, guts and martial a[...]
Under Review: ‘Casi Divas’
— by BEV QUESTAD — Duplicity, estrangement, mistaken identity, passion and emotional upheaval: these are the hallmarks of a great comedy and “Casi Divas” lives up to it all. In addition, “Casi Divas” is complex and deep, making it as rich in its content as its color – of which [...]
American Hangover: The Elegy of Comedy Movies
— by CHRIS HYATT — I may seem like a serious guy, but I appreciate a good comedy flick from time to time. I’ve seen every movie Mel Brooks ever made, minus “Young Frankenstein.” I’ve farted in your general direction with the Monty Python crew, and the very last time I pla[...]
Under Review: ‘Death At A Funeral’
— by ADAM POYNTER — “Death at a Funeral” is a oddball comedy romp that takes place on the day an American family comes together to lay to rest a beloved father and husband. As bereaved family members gather together, distressing revelations, old arguments, inappropriate[...]
Under Review: ‘Parallel Lines’
— by KYLA DREWETTE — Despite the blatant product placement, “Parallel Lines” is not just a simple advertisement for Philips Cinema and its televisions. Like 2009’s “Carousel,” “Parallel Lines” is an inventive cinematic project that takes a simple idea and creates a [...]
Trailer Talk: ‘The People vs. George Lucas’
— by BEN FOWLER — Can anything more really be said about the “Star Wars” saga and its influence on society? Apparently not, although the people behind “The People vs. George Lucas” certainly seem to think so. You may watch it and think that it’s all a bit of fun[...]
If I Was Making … ‘Star Trek 2’
— by BEN FOWLER — Never has such a franchise gone from the wastelands of geekdom to the gold-lined streets of mainstream success. With the surprise hit out the way, a lot rests on the follow up to deliver. If I was making the sequel, I would ensure the story is a fresh one. So […][...]