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The Weekender: The weirdness continues
Rango Starring the voices of Johnny Depp, Isla Fisher, Ned Beatty Written by John Logan Directed by Gore Verbinski Surely the weirdest movie ever aimed at kids–but nothing new for Verbinski–features Johnny Depp as a quiet chameleon who reluctantly becomes … Continue reading
2011 Oscar Predictions
Finally it’s here: the big show. For the first time in my life, I had seen all the Best Picture nominees when they were announced that morning. So for me, this year means a lot more. There’s a lot I … Continue reading
Oscar Re-Do: 2000
This was definitely something I should have gotten started on a long time ago. Now, being the procrastinator I am, I have to rush to finish this post and its companion piece: a re-do of the 2005 Oscars. These two … Continue reading
The Weekender: Let’s Get ‘Angry’
IN THEATERS: Drive Angry 3-D Starring Nicolas Cage, Amber Heard, William Fichtner Written by Todd Farmer & Patrick Lussier Directed by Patrick Lussier Why on earth would I recommend a movie about a vigilante who “breaks out of hell” to … Continue reading
Conference Ball
Cedar Rapids (B+) Starring Ed Helms, John C. Reilly, Anne Heche Written by Phil Johnston Directed by Miguel Arteta Looking for laughs? The pitch-perfect cast of Cedar Rapids has got you covered. (Fox Searchlight) Sometimes the B-team can show up … Continue reading
The Weekender: Born of frustration
IN THEATERS: I am Number Four Starring Alex Pettyfer, Timothy Olyphant, Dianna Argon Written for the screen by Alfred Gough & Miles Millar and Marti Noxon Directed by DJ Caruso Something about the combination of the obnoxiously loud popcorn flicks … Continue reading
The Movies That Made Me a Critic
This weekend, Christy Lemiere and Ignatiy Vishnevetsky took a break from reviewing the horrible, horrible movies that plague screens in January and February to reflect on the movies that sparked something inside them, the movies that got them to where … Continue reading
The Weekender: The Great Pretenders
IN THEATERS: Just Go with It Starring Adam Sandler, Jennifer Aniston, Brooklyn Decker Written for the screen by Allan Loeb and Timothy Dowling Directed by Dennis Dugan Adam Sandler likes to date younger women by pretending he’s married. But then … Continue reading
The Weekender: Imitation of Life
IN THEATERS: Sanctum Starring Rhys Wakefield, Ioan Gruffudd, Richard Roxburgh Written by John Garvin and Andrew Wight Directed by Alister Grierson Spooky cave? Check. Bad actors? Check. Schlocky 3-D? You better believe it. Yet for some reason über-producer James Cameron … Continue reading
The Weekender: ‘Another’ one of these *sigh*
IN THEATERS: Really, all you need to worry about is the Oscar nominees that will now be playing everywhere, including Black Swan, 127 Hours and The King’s Speech. All are worth your time and money. Starting this week, I’ll also … Continue reading