— by SEAN GERSKI — When “Napoleon Dynamite” hit theaters in 2004 (yes, it has been six years), a friend and I went to see it in the theater. Apparently, we saw two different movies, because while I loved it, she dubbed it “The worst movie ever made.” When it came out on DVD, I […][...]
Four Clips from ‘Hereafter’
— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — Matt Damon returns to theaters next Friday in another Clint Eastwood film with “Hereafter.” Different than Eastwood’s last two dramatic and autobiographical pictures, “Changeling” and “Invictus,” the iconic director tries his hand at the supernatural. In “Hereafter,” Matt Damon portrays a simple man who can communicate with the afterlife. Already, […][...]
Can Rooney Mara Do Lisbeth Salander Justice?
— by VICTOR RODRIGUEZ — I am a huge fan of Swedish movie “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.” I thought Noomi Rapace just nailed the part of Lisbeth. Who cares if she was older than the character in the book? In the “Bourne” books, the character of Jason Bourne is supposed to be an […][...]
New Line Has Begun Production on ‘Final Destination 5’ in 3D
The next installment in the horror series once again proves that no matter where you run, no matter where you hide … you can’t cheat death. Production is under way on New Line Cinema’s fifth installment of the “Final Destination” franchise, which began back in 2000, with the original film quickly becoming a cult hit. […][...]
Shannen Doherty is ‘Growing the Big One’
Shannen Doherty is suddenly full of surprises. You wouldn’t figure that the actress who carved a well-earned reputation for being tempestuous would pop up as the star of a holiday movie. It just doesn’t seem to fit her life script. But with the actress’s new-found growth and maturity, Doherty is Halloween headlining the Hallmark Channel […][...]
Five Clips from ‘Wild Target’
— by AMANDA KOEHLER — I’ve always had a penchant for British films and actors. Their humor, wit and charm are always a breath of fresh air when I tire of American comedies. And when you get a bunch of talented British actors together in a movie, it usually hits the bulls-eye[...]
Under Review: ‘Best Worst Movie’
— by H.G. WATSON — In the documentary “Best Worst Movie,” one film critic muses on what can make a bad movie so watchable. “You don’t listen to bad music or go to see a bad band; you don’t tell all your friends to go read a bad book.” But a really, truly bad film […][...]
Under Review: ‘Conviction’
— by JESSIKA OWENS — “And the Oscar goes to …” Yes, folks, I have Oscar faith in “Conviction.” From start to finish, this film commands your full attention and I think it’s going to succeed at the next Academy Awards on both the acting as well as technical levels. “Conviction” is an absolute gem […][...]
Trailer Talk: ‘The Way Back’
— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — It’s been seven years since a Peter Weir film has hit the cinema. In 2003, the Academy Award-nominated director brought us the epic “Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World.” Now, he has returned with what appears to be another masterpiece: “The Way Back.” Based on the novel […][...]
Review: It’s Kind of a Funny Story
— by MARIUSZ ZUBROWSKI — Believe it or not, I’ve actually been institutionalized (albeit for only a short period of time) during one part of my life, which I’d like to call “The Dark Ages,” simply for dramatic effect. Now whether you consider me a sociopath or just another[...]