— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — It’s been seven years since a Peter Weir film has hit the cinema. In 2003, the Academy Award-nominated director brought us the epic “Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World.” Now, he has returned with what appears to be another masterpiece: “The [...]
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Under Review: ‘The Temptation of St. Tony’
— by BEV QUESTAD — Remember the old song “Sixteen Reasons,” sung by Connie Stevens? Let’s see if I can come up with a fittingly bizarre parallel universe of 16 reasons why someone might enjoy viewing “The Temptation of Tony.”[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘30 Days of Night: Dark Days’
— by ROB COX — I wasn’t a huge fan of 2007’s “30 Days of Night,” so it’s no surprise that I’m not terribly enthusiastic about the recently released, straight-to-DVD sequel “30 Days of Night: Dark Days.” If this follow-up unfolds like the original, it will prove to be a me[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘The Dilemma’ (Both Versions)
— by ALEXA MILAN — What would you do if you found out your best friend’s wife was having an affair? That’s the underlying question at the center of Ron Howard’s latest comedy, “The Dilemma.” Best friends Ronny (Vince Vaughn) and Nick (Kevin James) seem to ha[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Burke and Hare’
— by H.G. WATSON — There seems to be something that makes American studios uneasy about films that don’t have one character with an American accent. It’s as if the second they realize there isn’t one marketable Yank actor in the flick, they feel they have to market the film to the [...]
Poster Peek: ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1’
— by ALEXA MILAN — In just slightly more than a month, “Harry Potter and the Deahtly Hallows: Part 1” finally hits theaters. But in the meantime, a few new posters have surfaced to tide fans over. In Part 1, Harry (Daniel Radcliffe), Ron (Rupert Grint) and Hermione (Emma Wats[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Paranormal Activity 2’
— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — I watched “Paranormal Activity” in midst of the hype and before the ending could be spoiled for me. Like many who watched the low budget horror flick, I was scared out of my mind. Even worse, I couldn’t get a good night’s sleep for at least a[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Altitude’
— by CHRIS HYATT — Attention all higher-order nerds, you’ll want to bookmark this particular review — I’m about to make and your day! What’s the downside, you say? In order to do it, I’m so going to have to take the jelly out of your doughnut. How am I going[...]
Three Clips from ‘I Spit On Your Grave’
— by JESSIKA OWENS — There are a few things in the horror world that consistently work, even though they have been seen before. One of those things is an old-school gas pump. There is just something about those numbers circling around that lets the audience know that the character is in [...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Today’s Special’
— by ALLISON HIGGINBOTHAM — I cannot bake cookies. Normally, this would not be a problem, but for someone who works in a bakery and has an apron for every day of the week, it is a bit embarrassing. However, compared to Samir, a chef who grew up on Indian food but cannot make it, [&hellip[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Eichmann’
— by RACHEL COYNE — Based on true events, the historical drama “Eichmann” tells the story of Nazi soldier Adolf Eichmann’s capture and final confession before his execution in Israel. If creating a scale of human evilness were possible, Eichmann would probably land pretty near the [...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Skyline’
— by CHRIS HYATT — I find that when reviewing a new movie, comparing it to an old one is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, the sins of the older movie don’t necessarily translate to the newer. Conversely, the sins of the newer movie could be MUCH greater than the ones of the [[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest’
— by BEV QUESTAD — Ticking clock, dragon on her back, violence, screaming, bandaged … Nov. 25. That’s all we need to know. By this time, these filmmakers know that all the promo they need is some hardcore music and the date. No fiction book, except for those in the Harry Potter serie[...]