— by CHERRY BELL — An affirming and suspenseful story about a young woman’s struggle to love again, “Safe Haven” is based on the novel of the same name from Nicholas Sparks, the best-selling author behind the hit films “The Notebook” and “Dear John.” The film’s director i[...]
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Under Review: ‘Footloose’
— by ADAM POYNTER — On the list of films that need to be remade, it seems like the most obvious ones are ignored while the iconic ones that people usually don’t want to be remade are first on the list. The latest in a long list of Hollywood remakes to hit the big screen […][...]
Paramount to Host Free Advance Screenings of ‘Footloose’
Two-weeks ahead of its Oct. 14 release, Paramount Pictures will host exclusive advance screenings in 25 markets as part of “Footloose Fridays” in celebration of the nationwide opening of co-writer/director Craig Brewer’s new film. Following the screenings on Friday, Sept. 30, fans of the film [...]
Cameras Roll on ‘Rock of Ages’
New Line Cinema’s film adaptation of the smash hit Broadway musical “Rock of Ages” has begun principal photography under the direction of Adam Shankman (“Hairspray”). The movie musical stars Julianne Hough (“Burlesque”), with actor/singer Diego Boneta in his[...]
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[...]
A Clip from ‘Burlesque’
— by AMANDA KOEHLER — After more than 10 years of reigning over the pop charts, vocal powerhouse Christina Aguilera is finally ready to make her acting debut. In “Burlesque,” Aguilera plays Ali, a small-town girl from Iowa who moves to Los Angeles to become a star. She finds [...]
A First Look at ‘Burlesque’
— by RACHEL COYNE — “Burlesque” is a new movie musical about a neo-burlesque club and a small-town girl who finds herself working there. Cher is the madam of the house, and Kristen Bell and Christina Aguilera are featured performers. Stanley Tucci also has a supporting role, and[...]