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Friday, April 6th, 2007Here is Richard Gere (An Officer and a Gentleman 1982, Pretty Woman 1990 and Chicago 2002), for the first time looking uncharacteristically unsexy, as Clifford Irving in The Hoax (2006). The man who claimed to be writing the most important book of the 20th century, but in reality was perpetrating one of the greatest [...]
preview: black book (2006)
Wednesday, April 4th, 2007Director Paul Verhoeven (Basic Instinct 1992, Showgirls 1995 and Starship Troopers 1997) has returned to his homeland to bring us Zwartboek (aka black book). This WWII thriller from the Netherlands was finally given limited release today in Los Angeles and New York as a Sony pictures classic release. I’m feeling a bit lukewarm [...]
preview: the reaping (2007)
Sunday, April 1st, 2007Due for wide release this week is The Reaping (2007) starring Hilary Swank (best actress Oscar winner for Boys Don’t Cry 1999 and Million Dollar Baby 2004). This story of a myth debunker who runs into a bit more than she’s bargained for, looks like something worth seeing. This movie also features Stephen [...]
preview: race you to the bottom (2005)
Friday, March 30th, 2007Two friends/lovers spend a weekend in California’s Napa valley and examine their complicated relationship. “the film reminds us of the glorious moments when romance seems to have no boundaries.” Race you to the bottom (2005) came out in limited release today, and looks like something I might be interested in seeing. It [...]
preview: summer in berlin (2005)
Wednesday, March 28th, 2007Another foreign film due for limited release this Friday is sommer vorm balkon (aka summer in Berlin). This German comedy covers one summer in the friendship of two women. My info on this film is really limited considering the official website is only offered in French and German. And the only preview [...]
preview: ten ‘til noon (2006)
Tuesday, March 27th, 2007Opening this Friday is a movie some critic called the best sense pulp fiction (1994). I’m finding that hard to believe, but then again I haven’t seen the movie yet. Though if the trailer is any indication, I’m right not them. Anyway, Ten ‘Til Noon covers the same ten minutes of time [...]
preview: after the wedding (2006)
Monday, March 26th, 2007Finally coming to theaters this week is Denmark’s efter brylluppet (aka after the wedding). This story of a Danish man running an orphanage in India, who gets pulled into a family’s life-altering secrets in order to raise funds for the children, was nominated for best foreign film at this year’s academy awards. I [...]
preview: underdog (2007)
Friday, March 23rd, 2007No need to fear, underdog is here!
As a child I have to say underdog was probably my favorite cartoon. And now, with the voice of Jason Lee, underdog is finally coming to the big screen this summer. Normally this kind of movie wouldn’t really be my kinda thing, but I’m totally looking forward [...]
Preview: the lookout (2007)
Thursday, March 22nd, 2007It doesn’t look like much is due for release for the rest of march, but one movie that might be good is the lookout starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt (best known as the teenager in 3rd Rock from the Sun). so far I’ve been having trouble seeing him in adult roles; hopefully this film will change [...]
preview: vacancy (2007)
Wednesday, March 21st, 2007Ever wonder what it would be like to live a real life slasher film? Well, David and Amy are gunna get the chance to find out. Vacancy is a new movie due to be released April 20th. I saw the preview for the first time this weekend and it looks pretty freaky. [...]
preview: colour me Kubrick: a true…ish story (2007)
Monday, March 19th, 2007There’s an interesting new film coming out called ‘colour me Kubrick: a true…ish story’ (2007) starring John Malkovich as Alan Conway a man who goes around pretending to be Stanley Kubrick. What makes this something to maybe see is the fact that it was written by Kubrick’s long time assistant, Anthony Frewin. And [...]
preview: black snake moan (2007)
Wednesday, February 28th, 2007I’m finally getting excited about some of the movies coming to theaters soon; it’s so nice after this dry spell of shit that’s been getting released for a bit now. This new movie is black snake moan; at this time I’ve no idea what the name means. Seeing the posters reminds me of [...]
preview: reign over me
Wednesday, February 28th, 2007I just heard about this movie tonight. Looks pretty interesting to me. It has a strong cast, and good story line. And tell me, doesn’t adam sandler look just like a young bob Dylan?
reign over me
preview: the number 23 (2007)
Wednesday, February 21st, 2007Just watched a recording of jim carry’s appearance on david letterman from Monday night. Omg, he’s looking sexy with the longer hair. Anyway, I’ve always been a huge fan of his more serious side. If you ever get the chance, watch a movie named doing time on maple drive (1992).
Well this Friday [...]