Permit me a sports reference for a moment. When I played little league baseball, every once in a while my team would be losing a game so badly, that the coach would call the left fielder in to pitch. The idea is that you’re already out of it, what’s the worst that could happen? This…
FROZEN RIVER
Tracking down Oscar nominees on DVD has turned into a rather rewarding venture. Last week, I watched THE VISITOR which I’d heard good things about, but missed in theatres. This week though, I picked up FROZEN RIVER, which I’ll be honest – I hadn’t even heard of until three months ago, and might not have…
Soldier On – INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS Trailer
This summer, Quentin Tarantino returns with his fifth/sixth film (depending on if you count the KILL BILL movies as one or two). INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS features a cast that includes Brad Pitt, Diane Kruger, Eli Roth, Mike Myers, Samuel L. Jackson, Cloris Leachman, and Maggie Cheung. What interests me, is the fact that Quentin has been…
THE VISITOR
I try to see as many good movies in theatres as I can in a year, but inevitably a few get past me. THE VISITOR is one such flick. It’s a subtle movie, about a university professor named Walter Vale (played by Richard Jenkins, from TV’s “Six Feet Under”). Walter knows deep down that he…
All You Need is Love (Top Five Romances)
It’s Valentine’s Day this week (hands up all the guys who forgot). On the surface, it’s a made-up holiday that provides a payday for florists and chocolatiers. On the other hand, if you truly love someone, it’s an excuse to take a moment and remind them about how you feel. I know – that sounds…
Train Kept A-Rollin’
In the last few days, SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE has picked up the prize for best adapted screenplay at the Writers’ Guild Awards, along with best picture, director, and screenplay at the BAFTA’s. In a rare display of muscle, this movie seems to be winning everything in sight. At this point, if it doesn’t win Best Picture…
"The Show" (AMC Oscar Nominee Promo)
Chalk one up for the marketing wizards at AMC TheatresOn Saturday February 21st, selected theatres will be running a promo where for $30, you can see all five Oscar Nominees for Best Picture. You can stay for all five or come and go through the day if you wish. Not a bad idea at all…