The Lovely Bones
Peter Jackson’s latest adaptation is visually stunning but feels like a cliff notes version of the novel and on its own right doesn’t go deep enough into these characters relationships and feelings to connect us as emotionally as possible with the rich material. The story follows the path of Susie Salmon a 14 year old […]
NBC Tonight Show: Jay Leno Is Back, Conan O’Brien Is Out
In this day and age everything is one side or the other. No fence sitting here. You were either Team Jolie or Team Anniston, you are Team Jacob or you are Team Edward. Now you are either Team Coco or Team Leno. Well, if you were on Team Leno you’ll be happy to hear the […]
Lionsgate Frontrunner in Ownership of Terminator Franchise
It isn’t set in stone, but Lionsgate has the best chance right now of being the next owner of the popular Terminator franchise. With a bid of $15m and 5% of gross receipts from any future movies made, the company may be getting a great deal on the large franchise who had a sizable hit […]
The Decade’s Best: 2000-09 – Part 2 – 65-33
Ok, part 2 of my Best of the Decade 2000-09 and before you head on to this portion of the list make sure you read Part 1 100-66. On with the list… 65. Road to Perdition Sam Mendes follow up to his heralded debut is a graphic novel adaptation that dives into the mobster world […]
Marc Webb Directing New Spider-Man Franchise?
After the news that Spider-Man 4 was a no go, and that director Sam Raimi and star Tobey Macguire dropped out speculation started on who would be the new director. The (500) Days of Summer director Marc Webb (what a perfect name for the Spidey series), is apparently being courted by Sony Pictures to shoot […]
“GREASE” is the Word – Review of Opening Night at the Fox Theater in St. Louis
Last night at the Fabulous Fox Theatre, “Grease” WAS the word. Located on Grand Blvd. near the St. Louis University Campus, songs from this long time Broadway favorite resonated through the auditorium of the magnificent and historic venue. Grease is the story of Danny Zuko and Sandy Dumbrowski – two high school students who met […]
The Decade’s Best: 2000 to 2009, Films #100-66
Let it be know that this list is by no means definitive nor correct, just one person’s opinion. The reality of putting together something like this is borderline stupid, put I am going to try none the less. You see, this list isn’t a statement of the decade’s most finely crafted films, nor the most […]
NetFlix to Stream on Wii!
All three video game systems will now suport Netflix and this is a win for everyone. The Wii based viewing of your streaming queue looks to be handled simillarly to PS3 in that you will have to request a disc from Netflix, for free, and when inserted in your Wii it will connect to Netflix […]
Ivan Reitman Back for Ghostbusters 3
Ivan Reitman let it be know the other day that he will be returning to the Ghostbusters franchise to helm the in pre-production thrid film which looks more and more likely to be happening for an 011 release. He also dropped a note that the first draft of the script is done and that again […]