— by ALEXA MILAN — Star power isn’t everything, and “Love & Distrust,” unfortunately, might be the perfect movie to prove that. The film tells intertwining stories a la “Love Actually” of people searching for love and happiness. A waitress (Amy Adams), a businessman (James Franco) and a hormonal teenager (Robert Pattinson) are just a […][...]
‘Race Across the Sky 2010’ Hits Theaters Nov. 4
NCM Fathom, Citizen Pictures and Life Time Fitness will take audiences for an all-new death-defying journey alongside some of the world’s greatest cyclists and runners for “Race Across the Sky 2010,” a special in-theater Fathom event to be shown exclusively in more than 550 select movie theaters Nov. 4 at 8:30 p.m. ET / 7:30 […][...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Satin’
— by AMANDA KOEHLER — If you love movies with badly-dressed nightclub singers and actresses who used to grace ABC’s TGIF schedule (like I do!), get ready for “Satin.” In the film, Hamilton von Watts plays Jack Satin, a washed-up Vegas lounge singer. He loses his act and ends up booking a new gig in […][...]
Newest ‘Harry Potter’ Soundtrack Set for Nov. 16 Release
The original motion picture soundtrack for “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1” will be available Nov. 16. Featuring 26 compositions by Golden Globe winner and Oscar- and Grammy Award-nominated composer Alexandre Desplat, the soundtrack will feature more than 70 minutes of new music from the film. All fans who purchase the CD will […][...]
Under Review: ‘Psycho’ 50th Anniversary Edition
— by MARIUSZ ZUBROWSKI — “Psycho” single-handedly destroyed Hollywood’s innocence. The film, helmed by the legendary Alfred Hitchcock and penned by Joseph Stefano, terrified audience members when it was released in 1960. However, unlike many films, it has stood the test[...]
Under Review: ‘Stone’
— by MARIUSZ ZUBROWSKI — Let’s face it; your boss is probably a jerk. But instead of complaining about it over some tea and crumpets, do something about it – viva la revolution! Now you could steal a page from any of our ancient ancestors and kill him or you could just blackmail him. Think […][...]
Under Review: ‘Mugabe and the White African’
— by BEV QUESTAD — I am confused by this film’s contents and I’ll tell you why. Historically, Black Africans were disenfranchised and marginalized in their own countries for generations. Whites took their land, their government and their soul. White-run businesses transported fathers from families for months at a time to work in mines with […][...]
A First Look at Chris Evans as Captain America
— by ALEXA MILAN — Casting for “Captain America: The First Avenger” seemed like it stretched on forever before director Joe Johnson finally selected Chris Evans. Now, we finally have our first glimpse of Evans in character thanks to eight new photos from Entertainment Weekly (check them out here). The photos give fans a look […][...]
Under Review: ‘Tron: Legacy’ Preview Night
— by ADAM POYNTER — Oct. 28, 2010 was officially “Tron: Legacy” day across the globe as 23 minutes of preview footage was screened in IMAX and 3D locations throughout the world. Following in the footsteps of 20th Century FOX and their “Avatar” preview day, the hope is to help amp up the anticipation of […][...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Justin Bieber: Never Say Never’
— by AMANDA KOEHLER — My roommate and I made a pact a few weeks ago: if neither of us have dates for Valentine’s Day next year, we’ll go see “Justin Bieber: Never Say Never” together. Please God, let us have dates for Valentine’s Day! (Note: I’m just kidding about my part of the pact. […][...]