— by BEV QUESTAD — Challenging, thoughtful, reflective — this is one of the best films on mentally challenged adults ever presented. Instead of a didactic documentary crammed with testimonials, archival footage and dry analysis, “Me, Too” challenges perspectives on a basic human need in a sensitive, respectful, dramatic context. Daniel (superbly played by Pablo […][...]
Under Review: ‘Due Date’
— by ADAM POYNTER — Hot off the major success of 2009’s “The Hangover,” director Todd Phillips is hoping to recapture some of that lightning back in the bottle by re-teaming with Zach Galifianakis and adding in a little Robert Downey Jr. to make an odd-ball traveling duo in Warner Bros. Pictures “Due Date.” Can […][...]
Filming Under Way on ‘Dolphin Tale’
Principal photography has begun on Alcon Entertainment’s “Dolphin Tale,” inspired by the remarkable true story of a courageous dolphin named Winter and the compassionate people who banded together to save her life. The film stars Academy Award® winner Morgan Freeman (“Million Dollar Baby”), recording artist and actor Harry Connick Jr., award-winning actress Ashley Judd, and […][...]
Windsor International Film Festival: Preview
— by H.G. WATSON — Windsor, Ontario (the little town with the big casino right across from Detroit, Mich.) plays host to the sixth annual Windsor International Film Festival this weekend. WIFF, as it’s been dubbed, showcases Canadian and international feature length fiction and documentary films. More than 20 films are hitting the screen at […][...]
Ten Clips from ‘Fair Game’
— by SEAN GERSKI — In all honesty, when I first heard someone mention “Fair Game,” starring Naomi Watts and Sean Penn, I didn’t realize it was a new movie. Although I didn’t think I had seen it, “Fair Game” seemed like a movie that had already came out. In retrospect, I was confusing it […][...]
A Look at Oa and the ‘Green Lantern’ Power Battery
— by ANDY BEHBAKHT — “Green Lantern” is nine months away and in the past few months we have been given images of Ryan Reynolds in his GL suit, Abin Sur, Kilowog and Peter Sarsgaard as Hector Hammond, and now a few images of the famous city Oa have been released. The only time I […][...]
A New TV Spot for ‘The Tourist’ Makes a Visit
— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — A new TV spot for “The Tourist” debuted Friday and it’s slightly different than the trailer. Removed from the 30-second teaser is any sequences which could be misconstrued as comedic and the music isn’t a rock song by Muse. Even with these changes, I’m still not jazzed about this film […][...]
Under Review: ‘Out in the Silence’
— by BEV QUESTAD — “It’s all about being ourselves,” says the filmmaker, Joe Wilson. The Northwest Film Center series, “Voices in Action: Human Rights on Film,” has presented films this year on topics related to minority rights and how those rights affect the greater global good. Whether it is White rights in Black Africa, […][...]
Trekkies Breathe a Sigh of Relief
— by CHRIS HYATT — Ordinarily, I wouldn’t participate in rumor-mongering or gossiping, but when it comes to my favorite sci-fi franchise of all time, “Star Trek,” I will bend the rules a little bit. Scripting for the highly-anticipated sequel to “Star Trek” has begun, and there is now (potentially) an answer to one of […][...]
The First Five Minutes of ‘Megamind’
— by KATHLEEN COLLINS — One could easily debate the use of well-known actors vs. the top voice-work actors and which is better for the quality of an animated movie. However, one cannot debate which is better for marketing purposes. From the first five minutes of “Megamind,” it looks like a play on the Superman/Lex […][...]