— by ADAM POYNTER — As cop movies go, there have been quite a few in recent years and the tendency as of late is to go darker, grittier and almost have a hyper realism to the action and violence. “End of Watch,” the upcoming action drama by writer/director David Ayer (“Street Kings[...]
Posts Tagged ‘Michael Pena’
Eight Clips from ‘Tower Heist’
— by ADAM POYNTER — Comedy can be a tricky thing, especially when it comes to an ensemble cast. The task of bringing the laughs is even more complicated when you take the harsh language out of it and go for a lesser than R rating. A new comedy getting ready to be released in […][...]
Under Review: ‘Tower Heist’
— by JESSIKA OWENS — Heist movies are some of the most fun and creative films that make it mainstream; that’s just how it’s been for as long as Hollywood has made them. I find it fascinating to see what writers come up with when it comes to these types of films, so naturally [...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Tower Heist’
— by CHERRY BELL DAMASCO-FARRINGTON — In a swanky high rise in New York City, with a highly-advanced security system, a rag tag group staff members conspire to steal $20 million and get payback from the man that defrauded them and stole their retirement funds. Ben Stiller is Josh Kovaks,[...]
Two Clips from ‘Everything Must Go’
— by LYNN TACKITT — Will Ferrell has a string of comedies in his acting career that, after a while, I have trouble discerning one from another. But wait! It looks like Mr. Ferrell is taking a turn in his acting career with a bit more drama in an indie movie directed by Dan Rush […[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Everything Must Go’
— by ALEXA MILAN — It’s always refreshing to see actors step out of their comfort zone. It doesn’t always work, but it’s nice to see them try something new. I love a good Jim Carrey comedy as much as the next person, but when I saw “Eternal Sunshine of the[...]
Under Review: ‘Battle: Los Angeles’
— by ADAM POYNTER — Alien invasion movie have been around for a long time, so finding one that is completely original and satisfying on all levels is rare. With “Battle: Los Angeles,” Relativity Media and Columbia Pictures have given director Jonathan Liebesman — who is virtual[...]