— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — Pre-production began today for Brad Pitt’s latest flick “Cogan’s Trade.” Based on the 1974 crime novel by George V Higgins, the story revolves around mob enforcer Jackie Cogan. Other actors mentioned for this project are Javier Bardem, Mark Ruffalo, Josh Brolin, Sam Rockwell, Casey Affleck and Zoe Saldana. That is […][...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Waiting for Forever’
— by AMANDA KOEHLER — You moved away from your childhood best friend when you were 10 years old, and years later, you have the opportunity to reconnect with her. Will that friendship still be there, and can it develop into a romance? That’s what the jobless Will (Tom Sturridge of “Pirate Radio”) wants to […][...]
A Clip from ‘The Mechanic’
— by JOSUE SANCHEZ — “The Mechanic” is more than an assassin, he is a strategist. His job takes a lot of research and knowledge before actual “execution,” no pun intended. This is one of the aspects I loved about the original “The Mechanic,” which starred Charles Bronson. We follow him through various contracts he […][...]
Under Review: ‘Change of Plans’
— by BEV QUESTAD — A great way to bring in the New Year is by watching the quirky French film “A Change of Plans.” Now showing at the historic Hollywood Theater in Portland, Ore., this insightful and delightful slice of life is bookended, like “Zorba the Greek,” with dance as a[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Cedar Rapids’
— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — I’m glad someone else realizes just how funny Ed Helms is. Widely known as Andy from “The Office,” Helms was hilarious in “The Hangover.” Thanks to that 2009 hit, the actor from Atlanta is starring in his own movie this year, “Cedar Rapids.” In it, Helms plays Tim Lippe an […][...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Every Day’
— by AMANDA KOEHLER — In “Every Day,” Ned (Liev Schreiber) is in the middle of a mid-life crisis. His ailing, drunk father-in-law (Brian Dennehy) comes to live with them and helps cause an even bigger riff between him and his wife (Helen Hunt). He just found out his 15-year-old son is gay. And he […][...]
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 2010, but the […][...]
A Music Video from ‘Burlesque’
— by KATHLEEN COLLINS — Here is the music video for Christina Aguilera’s song “Bound to You” from “Burlesque.” “Burlesque” — which also stars Cher, Eric Dane, Cam Gigandet, Stanley Tucci, Alan Cumming, Peter Gallagher and Kristen Bell — is in theaters now.[...]
Chris Hyatt’s Movie Show (Episode Zero)
— by CHRIS HYATT — Just in time for the New Year, this is the pilot episode of the yet-to-be-named Chris Hyatt Movie Show on IJM. The show will be once (or twice, however many I can manage) a month here on the site. I will be talking about movie reviews, opinions and (some) Hollywood […][...]
Under Review: ‘A Kiss of Chaos’
— by CHRIS HYATT — Any gangland action drama needs a few basics in order to run smoothly. First, you need a plot device, preferably a deal involving guns, drugs or insane amounts of money. The deal should go bad, and one party gets cheated. A murderous game of cat and mouse develops and a […][...]