— by BEV QUESTAD — “Facing the jungle, the hills and vales, my past lives as an animal and other beings rise up before me.” Boonmee predicts his death is coming soon and that dying is like giving a presentation. “You’re both excited and scared.” At first glance, this is a beautiful film on the […][...]
Spider-Man Movie Gets an ‘Amazing’ New Title
— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — The next Spider-Man film, starring Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker, will be called “The Amazing Spiderman.” It’s an obvious throwback to the classic comic-book, which was first released in 1963. Although the title isn’t very original, I think it gives Spidey fans hope the film will be much better than […][...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Prom’
— by AMANDA KOEHLER — Watching the trailer for the Walt Disney flick “Prom” reminded me of all those great late ’90s, early ’00s teen movies. Remember the prom scene from “She’s All That” when Usher leads the whole senior class in a choreographed dance? So realistic! Or how about when Drew Barrymore reveals she’s […][...]
‘Wonder Woman’ Casting Calls Released
— by ANDY BEHBAKHT — The casting sheet for the “Wonder Woman” pilot being produced by David E. Kelley has been unveiled by DC Women Kicking Ass. Here is what they revealed about the characters and more. Before you read, though, note there might be some minor spoilers.[...]
The Top 5 most dateable male movie characters
— by ALLISON HIGGINBOTHAM — It’s not hard to be perfect in a movie. Characters don’t have to snore, chew to loudly, be a neat freak, be so unorganized it’s dysfunctional, etc. If a movie calls for a romantic male lead then gosh darnit there had better be nothing unattractive about him. Here is the […][...]
Under Review: ‘Kawasaki’s Rose’
— by BEV QUESTAD — Pavel Josek is getting a Memory of the Nation Award for his role in supporting Czeck independence through rebelling against the communistic totalitarian regime during the Cold War. His daughter’s husband is making a biodoc of him to commemorate this event, interviewing those who were involved in Czech nation-building and […][...]
Opening Night at the Portland International Film Festival
— by BEV QUESTAD — At the luxurious Newmark Theater waiting to see “Potiche,” I was seated by a man who had been going to the Portland International Film Festival for 15 years. When his date left for a moment, he hurriedly called another woman to arrange a Sunday meeting to see any PIFF film […][...]
Rose McGowan to Star in Victor Salva’s Newest Fright Flick
Rose McGowan (“Conan the Barbarian,” “Planet Terror”) joins famed thriller film director Victor Salva (“Jeepers Creepers,” “Powder”) in “Rosewood Lane,” as he goes back to his roots creating a new nightmare every bit as original as his “Jeepers Creepers” franchise. The story follows McGowan as she plays Doctor Sonny Blake, a radio talk show psychiatrist, […][...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Arthur’
— by AMANDA KOEHLER — A remake of the 1981 romantic comedy of the same name, “Arthur” is about, well, Arthur (Russell Brand), a spoiled, rich man-child who still has a nanny named Hobson (Helen Mirren) looking after him. Anyway, Arthur finds out he is betrothed to Susan (Jennifer Garner), a rich, aggressive woman Arthur […][...]