Movies: Law Abiding Citizen Review
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Jesse Cohn
Posted November 4th, 2009 at 9:06 am
Law Abiding Citizen struck me as a film with a lot to say. It’s one of those movies that wants to do more than just entertain, more than just serve as a popcorn distraction. While that message may not always be prevalent, it is most certainly present and very apt, particularly considering some recent events. The basic premise is this: Gerard Butler plays a father whose wife was raped and murdered and daughter was murdered during a home invasion. Justice wasn’t served, so he takes it upon him...
Tis the season to be scary
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Jon Gronli
Posted October 31st, 2009 at 2:33 pm
Being the Halloween season, it is quite possible that you're looking for something worthwhile for movie marathons with friends if you were to do such a thing. Well, that's where I come in. Tis the season to be scary and who better to guide you through the fear than someone who regularly finds time to embrace the dark while playing with his little demons. Here is a list of some of the best horror movies for the season as well as seasons to come.
John Carpenter's Halloween: This 1978 classi...
Trailer Talk: The Crazies
"When I first heard of the Crazies remake, which admittedly wasn't all that long ago, my first thought was "really? another remake?" And after seeing the trailer, I feel like the remake train is just going to keep on going. Admittedly, the trailer is pretty slick, and I had no idea Timothy Olyphant was starring which means I'll see it, but I can't help but feel like the people behind this remake missed the point of the original film. The trailer makes this new version seem much more focused ...
Movies: Jon Favreau debunks ‘Avengers’ rumors
Jon Favreau, director of Iron Man 2 was enjoying himself at a “Couples Retreat” junket a few weeks ago in Bora Bora when MTV news visited and determined to ask him a few questions on Iron Man 2’s connection to the anticipated Avengers movie.
Besides confirming that “Incredible Hulk” star Edward Norton won’t be a part of the Avengers movie, and that Favreau himself isn’t going to be directing the movie, he decided to share some of his thoughts on the approach to making the Marvel...
Movies: Ross to take on ‘Venom’ movie
Gary Ross and his relationship with Columbia pictures only began recently with his rewrite of the upcoming "Spider-Man 4". The relationship is about to take a bigger step as Ross is slated to write a spin-off movie focused on the recognizable villain, Venom.
It is believed that Ross will begin writing the script for 'Venom' as soon as he completes the 'Spider-Man' film. While Venom showed up in the last Spidey installment, the intention is to start from scratch. Topher Grace played him in the...
“Arrested Development” script officially in the works
Quite possible one of the smartest and funniest comedy shows that ever graced the television, 'Arrested Development' is finally being written for the big screen more than three years after the show was canceled by FOX. Suffering from an unfortunate dilemma that involved barely any advertising and a network that demanded the show be rushed out and changed around a bit, the once famous self-involved family will come together again.
"Arrested Development" creator Mitchell Hurwitz and his co-exec...
Movies: Zombieland Review
Rule # 32: Enjoy the little things. That’s one of the many rules Columbus (played by Jesse Eisenberg) lives by in Zombieland. And he lives by those rules because they keep him alive. They also happen to be a little on the absurd side, like don’t use bathrooms, and are initially presented by narration giving examples of why the rules are so important. And that lets the movie kick off with a good series of gags, firing on all cylinders and never, ever letting up. The movie is one long series o...
Movies: Pandorum Review
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Jesse Cohn
Posted September 26th, 2009 at 11:09 am
Pandorum is one of those rare films with the power to reach out and grab you. Not only is it a superbly executed thriller, it also features a hefty psychological component that is made powerful by the interjection of images and events. The filmmakers were not afraid of their script, and they let their imaginations run wild in the best of ways. Throw in a pair of fantastic performances from Dennis Quaid and Ben Foster, and you’ve got yourself one heck of a film.
The movie starts out with a f...
Movies: New Star Trek 2 ideas being culminated
The creators of the newly rebooted Star Trek franchise, J.J. Abrams and Roberto Orci are living in the moment, seemingly feeling as if they are at the center of the universe. With praise from critics and fans alike, Star Trek is back to being hip and awesome with the kids and old time trekkies alike. Geoff Boucher of the L.A. Times had a chance to meet Abrams and Orci while visiting the set of "Fringe", Abrams other project. Naturally he moved on to Star Trek 2 and tried to get the most out of t...
Movie Trailer Talk: The Road
"The Road is one of my favorite books, and when they announced a film version by the director who made "The Proposition" and starring Viggo Mortensen, I was very excited. And then there was some bad press and bad faith, with the film being delayed. But this trailer really makes it look fantastic. The film seems to capture the spirit of the book, and Mortensen fits my picture of the main character (who was nameless in the book, going only by 'the father'). I am really excited to see how this ...
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