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Review: Maximum Truth

— by WILLIAM STERR — Rick Klingman is a hustler. He hustles the truth. And what is truth? Whatever someone pays Rick to hustle. We are first introduced to Rick at a press conference where he announces he is suing to prevent the performance of a play, produced by Seth Rogen, which posits [...]

Trailer: The Guilt Trip

— by ADAM POYNTER — Although there have been many road trip films made over the years, I don’t think there has ever been such an odd pairing as Seth Rogen and Barbara Streisand as mother and son in “The Guilt Trip.” Directed by Anne Fletcher (“The Proposal,” “27 Dresses”) a[...]

Two Clips from ‘Take This Waltz’

— by CHERRY BELL DAMASCO-FARRINGTON — In Sarah Polley’s romantic drama “Take This Waltz,” starring Michelle Williams, Seth Rogen, Luke Kirby and Sarah Silverman, we witness Louis (Rogen) and Margot’s (Williams) marriage take an unexpected turn when Margot meets he[...]

Trailer Talk: ‘Take This Waltz’

— by CHERRY BELL DAMASCO-FARRINGTON — Some of you may remember the Canadian-based television show “Road to Avonlea” growing up, like I do, and you would remember that Sarah Polley was Sara Stanley on that show. She’s come a long way since that time and she has starred i[...]

Trailer Talk: ‘50/50’

— by ADAM POYNTER — Can cancer be funny? Normally, I would say no, but Summit Entertainment and director Jonathan Levine are hoping that answer will be changed to a yes. Here is the first trailer for an upcoming dramatic comedy “50/50” starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen, Anna [...]

Review: Kung Fu Panda 2

— by ADAM POYNTER — Our favorite panda is back and ready to kick some skadoosh in “Kung Fu Panda 2.” Po (Jack Black) has been living the high life ever since he was chosen to be the Dragon Warrior. While continuing his training with Master Shifu (Dustin Hoffman), Po has been[...]

Trailer: Kung Fu Panda 2

— by ADAM POYNTER — In case you couldn’t get enough of the 2008 hit “Kung Fu Panda,” then I am sure you will be happy to know that the sequel “Kung Fu Panda 2” is right around the corner. I am glad to announce that the entire original cast, plus many more talented[...]

Five Clips from ‘Paul’

— by ALEXA MILAN — “Spaced,” “Shaun of the Dead,” “Hot Fuzz.” You would be hard-pressed to find a bromance as strong as that of Simon Pegg and Nick Frost. After a few solo projects, Britain’s best comedy duo is reuniting onscreen in the sci-fi co[...]

It Ain’t Easy Being a ‘Green’ Superhero in 2011

— by CHRIS HYATT — Before the “The Green Hornet” screening last week, I was talking with It’s Just Movies owner Sean Gerski when he reminded of the time I was offered a featurette on the Black Beauty from “The Green Hornet” last year and how I thought he was[...]

Under Review: ‘The Green Hornet’

— by CHRIS HYATT — Shortly before I left to go screen it, I wrote a preview of “The Green Hornet.” I said two key items in that story: that it would be great if Seth Rogen somehow pulled off the hero role, and if the movie began to tank, the supporting cast and director [&hel[...]

Seven Clips from ‘The Green Hornet’

— by CHRIS HYATT — Just like the Little Engine That Could, “The Green Hornet” is picking up steam. After a flurry of questionable reviews, Michel Gondry has confounded most critics, including this one. The concept of Seth Rogen in an action role verges on a paradox, but after[...]

Test Screening Review of Paul

— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — Since the entertaining 30-minute presentation of “Paul” at this year’s Comic-Con, I’ve been anticipating the film’s arrival in theaters. The panel at Geek mecha was comprised of Greg Mottola, Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Jason Bateman, Seth Rogen, Jeffrey T[...]

Trailer Talk: ‘The Green Hornet’

— by JOSUE SANCHEZ — They say the third time is a charm, and it is possible that this is the case with this third trailer for “Green Hornet.” The previous trailers weren’t bad — they had explosions and cool gadgets — but they didn’t have, in my opinion, the heart or t[...]

Kung Fu Panda 2: Teaser

— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — One word comes to mind after watching the teaser trailer for “Kung Fu Panda 2: The Kaboom of Doom”: hilarious. Just as the trailer dictates, the awesomeness returns next summer and if the sequel is as amusing as this teaser, the second film will be as funny [...]