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Review: Frankenweenie

— by ADAM DALE — Twenty-eight years ago, a young man named Tim Burton got his start when the right people saw a live-action short he made called “Frankenweenie.” The short film took the basic story of 1931 film “Frankenstein” — based on Mary Shelley’s book of the same nam[...]

Teaser Trailer: Frankenweenie

— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — Walt Disney Pictures just released the first teaser trailer for Tim Burton’s “Frankenweenie” and it’s pretty impressive. To be honest, when the remake was announced, I wasn’t all that excited about it. Even though “The Nightmare Before Christmas” a[...]

Under Review: ‘The Dilemma’

— by ADAM POYNTER — In a time of year after the all the hype and excitement of holiday movie releases has subsided, countless sequels and artsy films vying for Oscar recognition have come and gone, director Ron Howard (“Apollo 13,” “Frost/Nixon,” “Cinderella[...]

Four Clips from ‘The Dilemma’

— by SEAN GERSKI — Generally speaking, if you put enough actors I like in a movie, I will see it … at some point. If a movie stars Vince Vaughn, Kevin James, Winona Ryder, Jennifer Connolly and Queen Latifah — and is directed by Ron Howard — then I am going to see it. [[...]

Nine Clips from ‘Black Swan’

— by ALEXA MILAN — Ever since the first trailer debuted for “Black Swan,” it’s been one of my most anticipated awards season releases. It looks so dark, so mysteriously, so hauntingly odd. It’s no surprise it comes from the twisted mind of Darren Aronofsky[...]

Trailer Talk: ‘The Dilemma’ (Both Versions)

— by ALEXA MILAN — What would you do if you found out your best friend’s wife was having an affair? That’s the underlying question at the center of Ron Howard’s latest comedy, “The Dilemma.” Best friends Ronny (Vince Vaughn) and Nick (Kevin James) seem to ha[...]

Six Clips From ‘The Private Lives of Pippa Lee’

— by ALEXA MILAN — Based on the plot description, “The Private Lives of Pippa Lee” looks like it could be a hit or a miss. But given that it’s written and directed by Rebecca Miller, the writer behind “The Ballad of Jack and Rose” and “Proof,” this movie may turn out to be [...]

Whatever It Is, ‘Black Swan’ Sounds Interesting

— by CAM SMITH — The brilliance of director Darren Aronofsky lies in how he is able to blend together a smattering of vaguely recognizable concepts into an effortlessly virtuoso and exceptional master-work. However, this talent comes with a price, in that it robs us eager-beaver[...]