— by ADAM POYNTER — Written and directed by novice filmmaker Lorene Scafaria and boasting an all star cast, “Seeking a Friend for the End of the World” seems to have some off-beat dark humor mixed with a general sense of euphoria and Numbness. Set in the too-near[...]
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39th Annie Award Winners Announced
— by SEAN GERSKI — The International Animated Film Society announced the winners of the 39th Annual Annie Awards last night, Feb. 4, at UCLA’s Royce Hall. The award show — which celebrates the best in animation — was hosted by Patton Oswalt. The night’s biggest winner[...]
Patton Oswalt to Host the 10th Annual VES Awards
The Visual Effects Society has announced that Patton Oswalt (“Young Adult,” “Ratatouille”) will host the 10th Annual VES Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Feb. 7. This will be the comedian/actor’s third appearance at the VES Awards, which recognize the most outstanding [...]
Six Clips from ‘Young Adult’
— by CHERRY BELL DAMASCO-FARRINGTON — Who ever said growing up was easy and fun? Meet Mavis Gary. She was the embodiment of the American teenager. She was beautiful and excelled at everything she did. She was self absorbed and judgmental. All the girls hated her, but wanted to BE her. Ma[...]
Under Review: ‘A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas’
— by ADAM POYNTER — “A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas” is the world’s first drug-induced, holiday 3D movie spectacular. Years after they visited White Castle and Guantanamo Bay, Harold (John Cho) and Kumar (Kal Penn) are no longer best friends, but rather awkward acq[...]