— by KATHLEEN COLLINS — The following is a music video featuring music by composer Alexandre Desplat from the soundtrack of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I.” The video also includes footage from the movie.[...]
Three Clips from ‘Tron: Legacy’
— by JOSUE SANCHEZ — Do you hear that? It is the sound of millions of anxious fans awaiting the release date of “Tron: Legacy.” If you are one of them and have been following all of our updates then you will surely appreciate this one. I am especially pleased with everything I have seen […][...]
Leslie Nielsen, 1926-2010
— by SEAN GERSKI — Although he won renown later in his career as a terrific comedic actor, Leslie Nielsen did plenty of serious work. But he took his comedy seriously as well and his greatest asset as a comedian was that he never seemed to be in on the joke. Playing his comedic roles […][...]
Daft Punk’s ‘Derezzed’ Music Videos from ‘Tron: Legacy’
— by SEAN GERSKI — Below are both versions of the music video for the song “Derezzed” by Daft Punk from the soundtrack to the upcoming movie “Tron: Legacy.” The movie — which stars Garrett Hedlund, Jeff Bridges, Michael Sheen, Olivia Wilde and Bruce Boxleitner — is due to be released Dec. 17 by Disney. […][...]
Short Film Theater: ‘Paddle Oregon 2010’
— by BEV QUESTAD — Sounds of Indian drumming and chants merge with lapping riverwater as a kayak drifts through delicate green filigreed forests and crystal clear water. Herons swoop low over water and beach, paddlers drum on congas, an expert kayaker gracefully turns his craft and blue skies warm the Willamette River Valley. Gourmet […][...]
Under Review: ‘The King’s Speech’
— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — “The King’s Speech” is a brilliant and compelling film directed by Tom Hooper, helmer of the Emmy Award winning HBO series “John Adams.” In this very well-acted account of the future King George VI’s (Colin Firth) struggle with stammering, we follow him as he and his supportive wife Elizabeth (Helena […][...]
Test Screening Review of Paul
— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — Since the entertaining 30-minute presentation of “Paul” at this year’s Comic-Con, I’ve been anticipating the film’s arrival in theaters. The panel at Geek mecha was comprised of Greg Mottola, Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Jason Bateman, Seth Rogen, Jeffrey Tambor and the illustrious Sigourney Weaver. The banter amongst the talent was […][...]
Under Review: Disney’s ‘Tangled’
— by ADAM POYNTER — Walt Disney Animation Studios is back this holiday season with the new animated movie “Tangled.” Originally called “Rapunzel” but later changed to make it a more gender-neutral sounding title, “Tangled” is the 50th animated feature released from Disney in its classic animated series. Directors Nathan Greno and Byron Howard are […][...]
Bill Paxton Featured in One-of-a-Kind Pinball Machine
— by CAM SMITH — I consider myself to be a fairly enthusiastic supporter of Bill Paxton and his quirky cinematic oeuvre. He’s insanely fun in pop-corn classics such as “Weird Science,” “True Lies” and “Near Dark,” and genuinely compelling and powerful in more serious fare like “A Simple Plan,” “Frailty” and “Apollo 13.” And […][...]
Under Review: ‘Burlesque’
— by ADAM POYNTER — Burlesque. When one hears the word, you usually think of one of two things: either a dark or shady old club or, for the newer generation, the dance style of the singing group “The Pussycat Dolls.” That second connotation is why it came as no surprise that[...]