— by ADAM DALE — Friendship is useful in many ways, and it can come in handy when you’re dealing with life and death situations. FDR (Chris Pine) and Tuck (Tom Hardy) are not only best friends; they are two of the CIA’s top field agents. Their knowledge of each other’s strength[...]
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Six Clips from This Means War
— by ADAM POYNTER — Love is a tricky thing, then again so is a successful blend of action and comedy. In the new film “This Means War,” director McG — who has shown his ability to construct this blend previously in “Charlie’s Angels” and “Terminator Salvation” —[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘This Means War’
— by ALEXA MILAN — With superb performances in “Bronson” and “Inception” and with upcoming projects like “Tinker Taylor Soldier Spy” and “The Dark Knight Rises,” Tom Hardy is one of the most promising up and coming actors around. And virtua[...]
Under Review: ‘Water for Elephants’
— by LYNN TACKITT — Directed by Francis Lawrence, “Water For Elephants” is based on a novel by Sara Gruen, with the screenplay written by Richard LaGravenese. The movie takes us on a journey of innocence; choices that have to be made and the pursuit of dreams when the best laid plans[...]
Eight Clips from ‘Water for Elephants’
— by KATHLEEN COLLINS — When I first heard “Water for Elephants” would star Robert Pattinson, Christoph Waltz and Reese Witherspoon, my initial reaction was that it was an odd mix of talent. After watching the following eight clips, I still feel that way, but I think the movi[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Water for Elephants’
— by ALLISON HIGGINBOTHAM — Fun fact: Robert Pattinson and Reese Witherspoon previously acted together in “Vanity Fair,” although the scene was cut and can only be found on the DVD extras (and YouTube). However, it looks like in their new film, “Water for Elephants,” their sc[...]
Under Review: ‘How Do You Know’
— by AMANDA KOEHLER — It’s easy to write about the movies you love. Whether it’s the great acting, plot, dialogue, cinematography or just the message — you know why you enjoy it so much and can freely explain why. On the flip side, it’s also easy to write about th[...]
Five Clips from ‘How Do You Know’
— by AMANDA KOEHLER — Esteemed writer/director James L. Brooks’ newest film “How Do You Know” ponders the questions “how do you know when you’re in love?” and presents viewers with a love triangle between Reese Witherspoon, Owen Wilson and Paul Rudd. L[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘How Do You Know’
— by RACHEL COYNE — I like Reese Witherspoon. I adore Paul Rudd. I … don’t actively dislike Owen Wilson. Yet I can’t seem to make myself give a flying you-know-what about their newest movie. “How Do You Know” looks to be no different than a hundred other love triangle-themed[...]
The Top 5 Films About the Law
— by H.G. WATSON — There’s a great novelty in seeing your chosen profession immortalized on the silver screen. For me, that’s the law. Until being a nerd starts paying, well, anything, I am in law school hoping to one day support myself by being a lawyer. Luckily for me, there are to[...]