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November 13th, 2008

Michael Moore Takes on Economy - Not Exactly a News Flash

Maybe Michael Moore should team up with Roland Emmerich for a “2012″ companion movie. Word is that Moore’s follow-up to “Fahrenheit 9/11″ was originally supposed to focus on foreign policy. But since the economy’s nose-dive in recent months, he’s decided to focus on that instead.
The still-untitled project is said to contain an end-of-the-empire […]

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November 8th, 2008

"My Friend Anne Frank" Heads to Big Screen

There’s a bunch of Nazi-related films out right now, which is interesting. Now a memoir by Jacqueline Van Maarsen, described as Anne Frank’s best friend Jopie in “The Diary of Anne Frank,” is being adapted into a feature film.
Apparently, Maarsen went to school with Frank and spoke with her father Otto after World […]

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November 8th, 2008

"Defiance" - New Banner with Daniel Craig

Check out the sweet new banner for “Defiance,” starring Daniel Craig, Liev Schreiber and Jamie Bell. I’m loving it!
Based on a true story, it takes place during WWII when Jews are being massacred by the thousands in Eastern Europe. Three brothers escape and plot to battle the Nazis — and get some help […]

By Jane Boursaw -- 1 comment

November 5th, 2008

Sylvestor Stallone to Direct and Star in "The Expendables"

Is Sylvester Stallone expendable? I guess we’ll find out. He’s set to star in and direct “The Expendables” for Nu Image/Millennium Films.
Not only that, he also penned the script. What a renaissance guy. He’ll be joined by Jason Statham, and Jet Li is also in talks to join the cast. […]

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November 5th, 2008

Leonardo DiCaprio at "Body of Lies" in Paris

Check out these fab pics of Leonard DiCaprio at the “Body of Lies” photocall i Paris on Nov. 3, 2008. I need to write up a review for this flick, but the mini-review is that the movie was good, but the best thing about it was Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe.

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November 1st, 2008

"The Reader" - Preview and Trailer

Kate Winslet and Ralph Fiennes continue their trend of dramatic, quasi-off-beat movies with “The Reader.” There are a few actors you can always count on to bring something different to the table, rather than turning in one-note performances, and these two are on that list.
Stephen Daldry directs, and he, too, has […]

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October 29th, 2008

"Valkyrie" - 4 New Pics

MGM/United Artists released four new images from Bryan Singer’s “Valkyrie,” in theaters Dec. 26, 2008. Also, a new trailer for the movie will premiere exclusively on Yahoo! Movies around 8 p.m. PT on Thursday. I’m sure it’ll go up on YouTube shortly thereafter, so I’ll post it here for you, as well. Until then, check […]

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October 19th, 2008

"W." Review

Movie: W. * Official Site
In Theaters: Oct. 17, 2008

Runtime: 131 minutes
Directed by: Oliver Stone

MPAA Rating: PG-13 for language including sexual references, some alcohol abuse, smoking and brief disturbing war images.
Gecko Rating:

What a mess this movie is! I went into it with no political preconceptions or expectations, and was squirming in my seat […]

By Jane Boursaw -- 4 comments

October 16th, 2008

Steve Carell in for "Brigadier Gerard"

Looks like Steve Carell might have another clueless-man role on his hands. The funny guy’s attached to “Brigadier Gerard,” Media Rights Capital’s period comedy about a French soldier during the Napoleonic wars who’s deluded about his level of bravery.
Yep, that sounds like classic Carell material. I hope he doesn’t get caught up […]

By Jane Boursaw -- 1 comment

October 15th, 2008

"War/Dance" Review - Blog Action Day 2008

In honor of Blog Action Day, which is focusing on poverty this year, I’m reviewing “War/Dance,” a thoughtful, heartbreaking, and inspiring film. It made the film festival circuit last year, had a limited theatrical release on Nov. 9, 2007, and hit DVD shelves on April 15, 2008.
The documentary follows several children who’ve been […]

By Jane Boursaw -- 7 comments