Movie Review: Joyful Noise
Joyful Noise, a squeaky-clean pop-gospel fairy tale featuring Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah in canned catfights, reflects the inspiration of Glee and God, in that order. The Glee side, at least in my book, doesn’t exactly amount to a recommendation, but it does mean that the movie’s musical numbers are catchy and rollicking and, in their bright sunshiny way, rather soulful. In the small town of Pacashau, Ga., times are hard — every other storefront is empty — but the Divinity Church choir has lifted local spirits by rising to become a semifinalist in the National Joyful Noise Competition. Read the story »
Movie Review: Contraband
Given how low our expectations are — or should be — for January thrillers, it’s always a pleasurable surprise to encounter one that approximates ingenuity, or even a hint of wit. So I appreciated the showpiece sequence in Contraband in which a trim, lightning-quick Mark Wahlberg, cast as a retired smuggler who’s drawn back into the game, attempts to score a pile of counterfeit bills in the tin-shack streets of Panama City. Read the story »
Big Miracle Trailer
Big Miracle
Release Date: February 3, 2012
Genre: Adventure, Family
MPAA Rating: PG
Studio: Universal Pictures
Director: Ken Kwapis
Screenwriter: Jack Amiel, Michael Begler
Movie Website: EverybodyLovesWhales.com
Actors/Actresses: Drew Barrymore, John Krasinski, Kristen Bell, Dermot Mulroney, Tim Blake Nelson, Ted Danson Read the story »
Chronicle Trailer
Chronicle
Release Date: February 3, 2012
Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Director: Joshua Trank
Screenwriter: Max Landis, Joshua Trank
Movie Website: Facebook.com/Chronicle
Actors/Actresses: Dane DeHaan, Michael B. Jordan, Alex Russell, Michael Kelly Read the story »
Movie News
Did Liam Neeson Film a Scene for The Dark Knight Rises?It has been rumored that Liam Neeson returned to film a scene for Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Rises. Neeson played villain...
Underworld: Awakening Slays Box Office With $25.4M Opening“Underworld: Awakening” and “Red Tails” opened to better-than-expected numbers at the domestic box office...
Plot Details Revealed For The Amazing Spider-ManYesterday, there was a Tokyo-based press conference for Marc Webb’s upcoming The Amazing Spider-Man during which new plot details...
Tommy Lee Jones to play General Douglas MacArthur in EmperorTommy Lee Jones has landed a role in the upcoming Peter Webber historical drama Emperor. He’ll play the part of General Douglas...
Golden Globes 2012: Complete List of WinnersThe 2012 Golden Globe Awards took place last night in Beverly Hills with Ricky Gervais as the host. Here is the complete list of categories,...
Movie Reviews:
Movie Review: The Girl with the Dragon TattooThe Girl With the Dragon Tattoo gives off a ripely kinky, menacing glow. It opens with psychedelic music-video credits, scored to...
Movie Review: Mission: Impossible – Ghost ProtocolTom Cruise, as IMF agent Ethan Hunt, is trying to break into the suite that houses the skyscraper’s computer servers, and...
Movie Review: HugoA mysterious mechanical man with the ability to write and draw holds a place of honor in Hugo, Martin Scorsese’s exquisite adaptation...
Movie Review: The MuppetsAs a theatrical troupe, the Muppets haven’t exactly been AWOL these past dozen years; the gang rocked YouTube in 2009 with their...
Movie Trailers
The Woman in Black TrailerThe Woman in Black Release Date: February 3, 2012 Genre: Horror MPAA Rating: PG-13 Studio: CBS Films Director: James Watkins Screenwriter:...
W.E. TrailerW.E. Release Date: February 3, 2012 Genre: Drama, Romance MPAA Rating: R Studio: The Weinstein Company Director: Madonna Screenwriter:...
One For The Money TrailerOne For The Money Release Date: January 27, 2012 Genre: Action, Comedy MPAA Rating: PG-13 Studio: Lionsgate Director: Julie Ann Robinson Screenwriter:...
Man on a Ledge TrailerMan on a Ledge Release Date: January 27, 2012 Genre: Crime, Thriller MPAA Rating: PG-13 Studio: Summit Entertainment Director: Asger...
In Theaters
New Movies In Theaters January 20, 2012Underworld Awakening Release Date: January 20, 2012 (3D/2D theaters and IMAX 3D) Genre: Action, Horror MPAA Rating: R Studio: Screen...
New Movies in Theaters January 13, 2012Contraband Release Date: January 13, 2012 Genre: Action, Thriller MPAA Rating: R Studio: Universal Pictures Director: Baltasar Kormákur Screenwriter:...
New Movies in Theaters October 21, 2011The Three Musketeers Release Date: October 21, 2011 (3D/2D theaters) Genre: Action, Adventure, Romance MPAA Rating: PG-13 Studio:...
Coming Soon
New Movies in Theaters February 3, 2012The Woman in Black Release Date: February 3, 2012 Genre: Horror MPAA Rating: PG-13 Studio: CBS Films Director: James Watkins Screenwriter:...
New Movies in Theaters January 27, 2012The Grey Release Date: January 27, 2012 Genre: Thriller MPAA Rating: R Studio: Open Road Films Director: Joe Carnahan Screenwriter:...
The Box Office
Underworld: Awakening Slays Box Office With $25.4M Opening“Underworld: Awakening” and “Red Tails” opened to better-than-expected numbers at the domestic box office...
The Devil Inside Tops Weekend Box OfficeWho doesn’t love a good scary movie? People flocked to theaters this weekend to catch the opening of Paramount’s horror...
New to DVD
New Blu-Ray and DVD Releases for October 18, 2011Here are the movies and television shows that are newly available on Blu-ray and DVD for October 18, 2011. Some of the highlights...
NEW Blu-Ray and DVD Releases for October 11, 2011Here is the complete list of Blu-ray and DVD releases for October 11, 2011. Some highlights from the list are: Horrible Bosses (Jennifer...
