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Director: Michael Moore Stars: Michael Moore (Full Cast) Studio: Overture Films The Plot: Documentary filmmaker Michael Moore sets out to uncover the truth behind the current economic crisis with interviews from Wall Street and government insiders.
THE BUZZ: His teaser trailer had folks talking about this movie before it even had a title. And it didn't include a single clip from the film! So, has Mr. Moore found his Fahrenheit mojo again? Ask the usher walking down the aisle wearing the "Save Our CEOs" T-shirt. Message Boards: His Theatrics | How come the USA is so incompetent? Showtimes | Trailers | Photos | Message Boards | User Comments | Reviews | |||||
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Director: Ethan Coen Joel Coen Stars: Michael Stuhlbarg, Richard Kind, Sari Lennick (Full Cast) Studio: Focus Features The Plot: A black comedy set in 1967 and centered on Larry Gopnik (Stuhlbarg), a Midwestern professor who watches his life unravel when his wife prepares to leave him because his inept brother (Kind) won't move out of the house.
THE BUZZ: The buzz on this project cooled when it was announced that the Coen Brothers will next direct a more-faithful-to-the-novel version of the John Wayne movie, True Grit. It's a funny time for the Coens; they win an Oscar, receive a certain level of critical dismissal for their follow-up (though Burn After Reading ranks as one of their top box-office successes to date), and then they cast unknowns, save fab character actor Richard Kind, in their latest. Sounds like a fun experiment for the filmmakers, a boon for the state of Minnesota, and tough job for the studio. We're primed to see the popular reaction to this one; it all feels uncharted and exciting. Oh, wait: Now that the fab trailer is out, do we detect a little bit of Jerry Lundegaard-esque misadventures here? Message Boards: A Seriously Bad Movie | Top 10 Coen Brothers Characters Showtimes | Trailers | Photos | Message Boards | User Comments | Reviews | |||||
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Director: Ruben Fleischer Stars: Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone, Woody Harrelson (Full Cast) Studio: Columbia Pictures The Plot: In a world overrun by zombies, a guy described as "the most frightened person on Earth" (Eisenberg) musters the courage to lead a band of refugees on a cross-country pilgrimage to an amusement park where they think they'll be safe.
THE BUZZ: Check it out: An original zombie story from a first-time director. No George Romero retreads or questionable comic-book universes here. Plus, Jesse Eisenberg continues his flirtation with actual-real mainstream success in a big year for the talented, young wallflower. It's been "announced" that Eisenberg has a brief encounter with newly minted Scream Queen Amber Heard before she goes undead on him. And if Sony wants a complete crossover hit, Eisenberg's fraidy-cat with hook up with co-stars Emma Stone and Mila Kunis, too. Go here for some dish from geek-approved effects guy Tony Gardner and here for a set visit from one of my fave web writers. Message Boards: Anyone else want the girls dead worse than any of the Zombies | Other Metallica songs Showtimes | Trailers | Photos | Message Boards | User Comments | Reviews | |||||
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Director: Drew Barrymore Stars: Ellen Page, Drew Barrymore, Kristen Wiig (Full Cast) Studio: Fox Searchlight Pictures The Plot: In Bodeen, Texas, indie-rock loving misfit Bliss Cavendar (Page) finds a way of dealing with her small-town misery after she discovers a roller derby league in nearby Austin.
THE BUZZ: Does it sound weird to say this is the movie we're most looking forward to this fall? Here's why: Drew Barrymore has emerged as one of our favorite locas, and she's found her craft in front of the camera of late. And with 10 years worth of experience producing films alongside best pal Nancy Juvonen, we're totally behind her ascent to the director's chair. Austin-set movies typically rule, and Barrymore has assembled a dreamy cast (best press junket ever?) in her effort to mash-up the worlds of tough-girl skaters and mainstream-eccentric comedy. Also, she poached a few of Wes Anderson's behind-the-camera dudes, so any/all on-screen wipe-outs should have the right levels of flair. Message Boards: HElp!!!!!!!!!!! | UK Release? Showtimes | Trailers | Photos | Message Boards | User Comments | Reviews | |||||
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Director: Ricky Gervais Matthew Robinson Stars: Ricky Gervais (Full Cast) Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures The Plot: A comedy set in a world where no one has ever lied, until a writer seizes the opportunity for personal gain.
THE BUZZ: Boo hoo: Ricky Gervais may not ever appear on the U.S. version of "The Office," but wouldn't you rather he directed his own comedies with, ummmm, the best ensemble cast in recent history? The details are just starting to arrive on this one (here's a sort-of behind-the-scenes video), but I've purposefully avoided any indications of the story's finer points, opting instead to wait -- presumably -- for the first trailer to pop up this summer. And I feel safe with this project being in the arms of Warner Bros., especially since they've handled all of Christopher Guest's comedies, post-Guffman. (Note that Guest is a supporting player here, too.) P.S. You do know we have R.G.'s blog online, right? Message Boards: Louis CK??? | Taking a great idea and making it mediocre at best.. Showtimes | Trailers | Photos | Message Boards | User Comments | Reviews | |||||
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Director: Kristopher Belman Stars: LeBron James, Dru Joyce, Romeo Travis (Full Cast) Studio: Lionsgate The Plot: Go back in time and follow LeBron James and four of his teammates through the trials and tribulations of high school basketball in Ohio and James's journey to fame in the NBA.
THE BUZZ: Whether you know LeBron James as an NBA superstar or as the third man to ever appear on the cover of Vogue (ummm, I'm in the latter category), the buzz here is that Kristopher Belman's work is one of the most promising sports documentaries in some time. Since 1999, when Belman was a student at Loyola Marymount University, he began filming James and his teammates on the St. Vincent-St. Mary's High School's boys basketball team in Akron, Ohio. We're watching his (Belman's) next move. Message Boards: Did this already come out??!?!?!?! | Ripoff of Entourage? Showtimes | Trailers | Photos | Message Boards | User Comments | Reviews | |||||
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Director: Peter Billingsley Stars: Vince Vaughn, Malin Akerman, Jon Favreau (Full Cast) Studio: Universal Pictures The Plot: Four couples settle into a tropical-island resort for a vacation. While one of the couples is there to work on their marriage, the others fail to realize that participation in the resort's therapy sessions is not optional.
THE BUZZ: Whether Retreat's mainstream-cool cast was handpicked by former swingers Vince Vaughn and Jon Favreau or assembled by Universal's business-development execs, the crossover factor is off the PowerPoint charts here. Though the Industry has been riding the studio hard for its series of flops and underperformers (Public Enemies is the closet thing to a hit in a losing streak which includes Land of the Lost, Funny People, Brüno, and, most recently, The Invention of Lying), it would take a miscue of maximum incompetence for this date movie to tank. Message Boards: how is this movie? | best line in the whole movie Showtimes | Trailers | Photos | Message Boards | User Comments | Reviews | |||||
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Director: Jeff Stilson Stars: Chris Rock, Maya Angelou, Al Sharpton (Full Cast) Studio: Roadside Attractions The Plot: Chris Rock explores the wonders of African-American hairstyles.
THE BUZZ: Behind the scenes here lurk a few dudes who have brought us some of the finest short-attention-span TV, so it's no wonder GH is -- I'm going to try and describe it without any puns -- crammed with quick testimonials from a range of familiar faces and sociopolitical without a heavy hand. I'm surprised it's being released in the fall, however, since it feels like this comedy-doc could have swapped places with The Cove. Meanwhile, remember a few years back when documentaries such a Spellbound broke through into mainstream pop culture? I hope GH brings back the Fun Documentary era. Message Boards: It is a Black Hair Issue - NOT Universal | White people walking out of movie.... Showtimes | Trailers | Photos | Message Boards | User Comments | Reviews | |||||
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Director: Lone Scherfig Stars: Carey Mulligan, Peter Sarsgaard, Alfred Molina (Full Cast) Studio: Sony Pictures Classics The Plot: A coming-of-age story about a teenage girl in 1960s suburban London (Mulligan) and how her life changes with the arrival of a playboy nearly twice her age (Sarsgaard).
THE BUZZ: It felt like there were few features that pleased crowds at Sundance this year, though the latest from Lone Scherfig (Italian for Beginners) scooped up an audience award (which it totally deserves) and celebrated its pick-up by Sony Pictures Classics. What works here is no formula: it's screenwriter Nick Hornby's talent in drafting truly human experiences and emotions with an assured hand, Scherfig's marriage of high art and commercial viability, and her cast's ability to communicate feelings of hope, aspiration, and imperfection that make this film truly unique. And timeless. Message Boards: David's comment on Elgar | Did not take to it *spoilers ofcourse* Showtimes | Trailers | Photos | Message Boards | User Comments | Reviews | |||||
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Director: Nicolas Winding Refn Stars: Tom Hardy (Full Cast) Studio: Magnet Releasing The Plot: In 1974, Michael Peterson (Hardy) earns 7 years in jail for attempted robbery, though his actions behind bars earn him a longer stay -- most of it spent in solitary confinement, where his own personality is supplanted by his alter ego, Charles Bronson.
THE BUZZ: Pusher trilogy director Nicolas Winding Refn apparently has found a balance between hyper-violence and art-house cool in his biography of British felon Michael Peterson. His efforts have kept Bronson's name buzzing in critical and Internet circles as we head into awards season. Message Boards: BRONSON SHOWTIMES FOR SAN DIEGO AND PHILLY! | Casting choice Showtimes | Trailers | Photos | Message Boards | User Comments | Reviews | |||||
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Director: Oliver Parker Barnaby Thompson Stars: Talulah Riley, Rupert Everett, Gemma Arterton (Full Cast) Studio: NeoClassics Films The Plot: The students at St. Trinian's, a rundown private school whose headmistress celebrates freedom and anarchy, plan a heist in order to save their financially troubled institution from bankruptcy. THE BUZZ: A smash in its native UK, St. Trinian's already has a sequel in production for an end-of-year release there. Definitely for the young-lady set, there's enough going on here for adults to appreciate -- especially for those of us who love seeing Rupert Everett in drags and asking, "Don't you think I make a remarkable queen?" Message Boards: Are they re-releasing this film or what? | ST TRIANIN'S A SMASH? SHURELY SHOME JOKE? Showtimes | Trailers | Photos | Message Boards | User Comments | Reviews | |||||
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Director: James Mottern Stars: Michelle Monaghan, Nathan Fillion, Benjamin Bratt (Full Cast) Studio: Monterey Media The Plot: A truck driver (Monaghan) looks to turn her carefree life around after she takes in her estranged 11-year-old son.
THE BUZZ: From our boss: "I love movies where moppets are left on the metaphorical doorstep of a free-spirit or Type-A personality and that person learns the meaning of life. This is one of them." Message Boards: Are there any arm wrestling scenes? | 4.8 out of 10???? Showtimes | Trailers | Photos | Message Boards | User Comments | Reviews | |||||
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Director: William Dear Stars: Corbin Bleu, Sandra Echeverría (Full Cast) Studio: Samuel Goldwyn Company, The The Plot: A determined young motocross athlete (Bleu) looks to to win a spot on the Grand National racing team. THE BUZZ: There's painfully low awareness for Corbin Bleu's first post-"High School Musical" adventure; maybe he can be sent back to East High School on a technicality. Message Boards: Count the cliches | Only grossed... Showtimes | Trailers | Photos | Message Boards | User Comments | Reviews | |||||
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Director: Nelson McCormick Stars: Penn Badgley, Dylan Walsh, Sela Ward (Full Cast) Studio: Screen Gems The Plot: Michael Harding (Badgley) returns from military school to find his mother (Ward) living with her new boyfriend, David (Walsh). As the two men get to know each other, Michael becomes suspicious of the man in his mother's life: Is he really the man of her dreams, or could David be hiding a dark side?
THE BUZZ: It's not that I am complaining about this remake, sight unseen; it's just ... I feel like it could be retooled for maximum entertainment value. My suggestions: swap out Dylan Walsh for Christopher Meloni as the titular character; undo the gender switch and put Amber Heard front and center; let Penn Badgley wonder quietly in the background why his girlfriend keeps breaking up with him as her life falls apart. (And maybe the producers could have obtained Badgley at a time when he didn't need to wax his chest for "Gossip Girl?") Fold in a Terry O'Quinn cameo (done!) and I'm there opening weekend. Last thing: If this thrill-ride is a hit, what other 80's thriller will Screen Gems look to remake? They successfully refashioned Basic Instinct into Obsessed, after all ... Message Boards: Was the aunt a lesbian? | What song was played in the ending credits? Showtimes | Trailers | Photos | Message Boards | User Comments | Reviews | |||||
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Director: Spike Jonze Stars: Max Records, Catherine O'Hara, Forest Whitaker (Full Cast) Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures The Plot: Young, mischievous Max is sent to bed without his supper, but when his bedroom turns in to a magical jungle landscape filled with strange creatures, he embarks on a wild imaginary adventure.
THE BUZZ: We've been waiting for the wild rumpus to start on this one since forever ... well, technically, since the fall of 2008. And by now the story of Warner Bros. worrying whether children would stream out of theaters in tears at Spike Jonze's vision of Maurice Sendak's ten-sentence classic is new Hollywood folklore. We still wonder, however, if this is more a film for young people or their parents who came of age in the 1960s/70s. (Cue Arcade Fire and then: "Daddy, why are you crying?") This article is more than a year old, but it encapsulates the saga and includes footage of an early version of the film directed by a now-well-known animator. Message Boards: Was Max Autistic? | Had one of the most beautiful ending scenes.... Showtimes | Trailers | Photos | Message Boards | User Comments | Reviews | |||||
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Director: F. Gary Gray Stars: Gerard Butler, Jamie Foxx, Leslie Bibb (Full Cast) Studio: Overture Films The Plot: After family man Clyde Shelton (Butler) is failed by the court system, he concocts a series of events designed to exact his revenge on the killers of his wife and daughter. And from inside his jail cell, the mastermind lures the prosecutor (Foxx) who orchestrated the unjust deal into his deadly plan.
THE BUZZ: Working chronologically backwards, notions of Jigsaw, Hannibal Lecter, and Charles Bronson's Paul Kersey come to mind for what shaping up to be one of the year's most guilty pleasures; "to not crave it is to not crave cheesesteaks," as one descriptive insider put it. Message Boards: the new russel crowe | sponsored by al queda ? Showtimes | Trailers | Photos | Message Boards | User Comments | Reviews | |||||
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Director: Fatih Akin Yvan Attal Stars: Shia LaBeouf, Natalie Portman, Bradley Cooper (Full Cast) Studio: Vivendi Entertainment The Plot: An anthology of love stories set in New York City.
THE BUZZ: Pop group Phoenix's summer jam "1901" pulses this trailer like MIA's "Paper Planes" did for Pineapple Express in 2008. And this second anthology (3 more in the works!! Shanghai, Jerusalem, and Rio!!) should build on Paris, je t'aime's worldwide success. Message Boards: How well does this movie capture the 'essence' of New York? | Soundtrack Information Showtimes | Trailers | Photos | Message Boards | User Comments | Reviews | |||||
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Director: Scott Sanders Stars: Michael Jai White, Arsenio Hall, Tommy Davidson (Full Cast) Studio: Apparition The Plot: A hero by the name of Black Dynamite (White) sets out on a mission to avenge the murder of his brother and to right the wrongs in his neighborhood.
THE BUZZ: A perfect antidote to the season's awards-chasers, Black Dynamite is more of a well rendered modern blaxploitation film than a tribute to the genre. It's easy to be grumpy toward something so self-conscious that it fakes its own bloopers, but it's better on the soul to laugh through it all, and to admire the level of dedication on the part of the filmmakers and actors. And look at Michael Jai White, spinning two decades worth of typecasting into a heroic effort; in a parallel universe, Spawn never happened and White is one of the new Marvel superheroes. Message Boards: Michael Jai White really looks like Afro Samurai in this movie... | wow a spoof movie done RIGHT Showtimes | Trailers | Photos | Message Boards | User Comments | Reviews | |||||
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Director: Kevin Greutert Stars: Tobin Bell, Costas Mandylor, Mark Rolston (Full Cast) Studio: Lionsgate The Plot: Special Agent Strahm is dead, and Detective Hoffman has emerged as the unchallenged successor to Jigsaw's legacy. However, when the FBI draws closer to Hoffman, he is forced to set a game into motion, and Jigsaw's grand scheme is finally understood.
THE BUZZ: There seems to be a good amount of renewed interest in the serial since Lionsgate accidentally (?) spread a rumor of Cary Elwes's return to the fold. And yes, reports indicate he and his one foot will look to exact a gruesome revenge. (Either that, or he'll become the newest apprentice?) Congratulations to Kevin Greutert, who, like Darren Lynn Bousman before him, ascends to the director's chair from a former position on the crew (Greutert's been the official Saw editor since the first picture.) Message Boards: Who wants to see Jill get tested in Saw 7 | Why was the blonde reporter there?? Showtimes | Trailers | Photos | Message Boards | User Comments | Reviews | |||||
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Director: Paul Weitz Stars: Chris Massoglia, John C. Reilly, Salma Hayek (Full Cast) Studio: Universal Pictures The Plot: A traveling freak show's most mysterious attraction recruits teenager Darren Shan as his assistant, though the young man soon finds himself used as a pawn in a battle between vampires and their deadlier counterparts.
THE BUZZ: The idea of vampires, werewolves, and a bearded Selma Hayek sounds like a publicity cakewalk to me, but there has to be more than one reason this long-completed adaptation of the novel by Darren Shan (the first in a series of twelve) took a while to earn a release date, finally settling on an appropriate Halloween release after a potentially (un)dead-on-arrival January berth. If the costs were kept low here and the marketing is smart and effective, Universal might have a cult franchise on its hands. Sorta like Hellboy without the attendant hype factor. Message Boards: Anyone Else Like This Movie? | For those that DID NOT read the books... Showtimes | Trailers | Photos | Message Boards | User Comments | Reviews | |||||
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Director: Mira Nair Stars: Hilary Swank, Richard Gere, Ewan McGregor (Full Cast) Studio: Fox Searchlight Pictures The Plot: A look at the life of Amelia Earhart (Swank), the American pilot who disappeared while flying over the Pacific Ocean in 1937 on her history-making flight around the world.
THE BUZZ: This should be called The Aviatrix. That kills me. If I remember correctly, this was the first project Hilary Swank revved up after her divorce was finalized, and it's the type of vehicle which should steer her to a third Best Actress Oscar nomination, even if the film itself doesn't have much momentum. Message Boards: Any reference to her being a lesbian and having an open marriage? | HIGH EXPECTATIONS Showtimes | Trailers | Photos | Message Boards | User Comments | Reviews | |||||
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Director: David Bowers Stars: Freddie Highmore, Nicolas Cage, Kristen Bell (Full Cast) Studio: Summit Entertainment The Plot: Set in futuristic Metro City, Astro Boy (voiced by Highmore) is about a young robot with incredible powers created by a brilliant scientist (voiced by Cage) in the image of the son he has lost. Unable to fulfill the grieving man's expectations, our hero embarks on a journey in search of acceptance, experiencing betrayal and a netherworld of robot gladiators, before he returns to save Metro City and reconcile with the father who had rejected him.
THE BUZZ: I really like the look of this film, and the notion that its creators are looking to please fans of Osamu Tezuka's comic series and young kids alike. Rumors of financial troubles proved true, and I appreciated the level of honesty from Summit Entertainment, which confirmed production company Imagi's money woes as they shipped out images (seen above) verifying that everything was back on track. I'm also excited for director David Bowers, the Aardman Animations vet who got to trade the flat universe of Flushed Away for this version of sci-fi cool. Message Boards: Is this movie in English??? | This Movie is Pretty Bad Showtimes | Trailers | Photos | Message Boards | User Comments | Reviews | |||||
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Director: Tony Jaa Panna Rittikrai Stars: Tony Jaa (Full Cast) Studio: Magnet Releasing The Plot: Equipped with a unique set of skills, an orphan who has been raised by a band of thieves sets out to exact his revenge on the warlord who murdered his family.
THE BUZZ: Tony Jaa had a wild ride here. You might be familiar with the story. Crumbling under the pressure as director/star, Jaa disappeared during production, returning two months later to finish the shoot under the guide of Panna Rittikrai, who directed Jaa in The Bodyguard and Born to Fight. (In a very un-Hollywood move, Jaa said he went to meditate on the project, which is the advice we'd given to every single trouble-making young star in Los Angeles. And now we want Jaa to make an action movie with David Lynch.) But from what we hear, Rittikrai didn't have much to direct, since the flick has been described as 80% action, 10% exposition, and 10% that very same exposition all over again. We're still trying to figure out if the recut version overseen by Luc Besson is the one being released in theaters, and if the theatrical version will differ from the VOD/XBOX Live/etc. cut that will premiere before said theatrical release ... Message Boards: wanted to like it | Rittikrai is really, really bad at directing Showtimes | Trailers | Photos | Message Boards | User Comments | Reviews | |||||
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Director: Lars von Trier Stars: Willem Dafoe, Charlotte Gainsbourg (Full Cast) Studio: IFC Films The Plot: A grieving couple retreats to their cabin in the woods, hoping to repair their broken hearts and troubled marriage. But nature takes its course and things go from bad to worse.
THE BUZZ: If you are unfamiliar with the critical disputes being waged over Lars von Trier's latest, here's a shortcut: the movie received a special anti-award from the ecumenical jury at Cannes. The jury, which typically awards a film that promotes spiritual and humanist values, decided to award this film an anti-award for its misogynistic views. When a cinematic controversy to this extent is presented, I turn to the voice of reason: Roger Ebert. His review is here. And thanks to the "Chaos Reigns" pop-culure phenomenon, IFC has been more active than usual in marketing the film. There's even an Antichrist video game in the works! Message Boards: Now women know how a man feels... (spoilers) | where can i download Showtimes | Trailers | Photos | Message Boards | User Comments | Reviews | |||||
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Director: Katherine Dieckmann Stars: Uma Thurman, Anthony Edwards, Minnie Driver (Full Cast) Studio: Freestyle Releasing The Plot: In New Yorker, blogger/parent Eliza Welsh (Thurman) desperately tries to manage to significant events: preparations for her daughter's sixth birthday party and the completion of an essay that might land for her a lucrative new job. THE BUZZ: I will always remember Motherhood as the first movie I ever walked out of while attending a film festival. According to a few reviews I've read, the impetuses which caused me to grab my bag and split -- the shrill tone and classist pseudo-comedy -- rarely let up. This movie, along with others such as the recent Post Grad, should remind filmmakers of all stripes that audiences really do not need to see the harshness of our daily minutiae play out as broad comedy. And anyone who truly loves Uma knows this is so not her genre. Message Boards: Motherhood Review - It showed on intalian national TV | Filming in NYC? Showtimes | Trailers | Photos | Message Boards | User Comments | Reviews | |||||
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Director: Jonathan Parker Stars: (Full Cast) Studio: Samuel Goldwyn Company, The The Plot: A romantic comedy set in New York City's contemporary art scene, where a gallerist (Shelton) falls for a brooding new music composer (Goldberg).
THE BUZZ: Something tells me this indie comedy from Bartelby director Jonathan Parker is relatable for those of us who have socialized (or slept) with artists, but I don't necessarily want to revisit those experiences -- do you? Also, something about the snide tone here (check the trailer) reminds me of Whit Stillman's Metropolitan and Barcelona, though unlike those films, I don't feel any affection toward this work. Message Boards: is it only going to be released in the US? | R-Rated Showtimes | Trailers | Photos | Message Boards | User Comments | Reviews | |||||
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Director: Kenny Ortega Stars: Michael Jackson (Full Cast) Studio: Columbia Pictures The Plot: A compilation of interviews, rehearsals and backstage footage of Michael Jackson as he prepared for his series of sold-out shows in London.
THE BUZZ: For the millions of MJ fans who bought tickets to his sold-out series of 50 comeback concerts before he died last June, this is definitely not it. But, it's the best the promoters could do to recover some of its losses and offer grieving fans a glimpse of what might have been. Sony and the Jackson family have apparently pulled out all the stops to make sure this lives up to the Gloved One's glittery standards -- featuring rare rehearsal and behind-the-scenes footage (shot in HD!), state-of-the-art digital sound and 3-D sequences intended for use in the live concerts -- building up to what will most likely be a spectacular celebration of the late entertainer's talents, but also a bittersweet reminder of them as well. Message Boards: i hate the USA | Where were you when you found out Michael was dead. Showtimes | Trailers | Photos | Message Boards | User Comments | Reviews | |||||
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Director: Jared Hess Stars: Michael Angarano, Jemaine Clement, Mike White (Full Cast) Studio: Fox Searchlight Pictures The Plot: Soon after his latest work is published, science-fiction author Ronald Chevalier (Clement) faces charges of plagiarism from aspiring teenage writer Benjamin Purvis (Angarano). THE BUZZ: Jared Hess heads back to Utah for his third film with his co-writer spouse, Jerusha. My initial thoughts after watching the trailer for the first time: I think it would have been funny to set this story at the same time and place as Napoleon Dynamite? Why not -- some of the exterior shots look exactly the same. Also, I wonder what the expectation is for Jemaine Clement to bring in his "Flight of the Conchords" audience, because I'm unsure if star Michael Angarano (a LaBeouf-alike, in my opinion) has anything resembling Jon Heder's charm. Could be a second clunker for the normally savvy Fox Searchlight, who currently are working on getting/keeping audiences interested in Amelia. Message Boards: Just seen it + We were edited out! | Jermaine Showtimes | Trailers | Photos | Message Boards | User Comments | Reviews | |||||
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Director: Troy Duffy Stars: Sean Patrick Flanery, Norman Reedus, Billy Connolly (Full Cast) Studio: Apparition The Plot: The MacManus brothers, who are living a quiet life on the family farm in Ireland, return to Boston to exact their unique form of revenge on the mob forces who have framed the brothers for the murder of a local priest.
THE BUZZ: Troy Duffy's curious relationship with the entertainment industry continues to fascinate movie fans and insiders alike, especially now that upstart distributor Apparition has formed a pact with Sony to release the long awaited film. Really, who doesn't want to see this film succeed? One can imagine Harvey Weinstein himself battling for its rights. While the trailer looks to deliver the same level of gratuitous, divinely inspired, slo-mo action, I eagerly anticipate Mr. Duffy's remarks on the press circuit (check!). The movie has launched a fan-centric campaign similar to the "Demand It" platform that helped turned Paranormal Activity into this year's most surprising success. Message Boards: Young Noah and other comments | Young Noah Showtimes | Trailers | Photos | Message Boards | User Comments | Reviews | |||||
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Director: Ti West Stars: Jocelin Donahue, Tom Noonan, Mary Woronov (Full Cast) Studio: Dark Sky Films The Plot: A broke college student (Donahue) is lured to a Victorian mansion deep in the woods for what she thinks is a lucrative babysitting job, though she soon realizes her creepy clients have nightmarish plans for her.
THE BUZZ: The festival circuit loves Ti West's straight-playing 80's horror tribute, which is outfitted with cult actors both new (Greta Gerwig) and vintage (Tom Noonan and Mary Woronov). In fact, House of the Devil's buzz is so strong, we almost totally forgot about director Ti West's dead-on-arrival Cabin Fever sequel (which doesn't seem likely to ever make it to theaters). Even some of the toughest critics are laurelling West's arty/freaky vision here. Message Boards: Awful! | ONE OF THE FINEST...ha, come on (spoilers) Showtimes | Trailers | Photos | Message Boards | User Comments | Reviews | |||||
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