Right before “Bruno” was released in theaters, the scene with LaToya Jackson was deleted out of respect for the death of Michael Jackson.
But, of course, it’s included in the special features on the DVD and Blu-ray, hitting shelves Nov. 17, 2009 from Universal Home Entertainment.
The movie stars Sacha Baron Cohen as an Austrian TV host searching for fame and fortune in America. During the process, he pranks any and everyone who crosses his path.
Really, though, you’ve gotta believe that celebrities can see him coming a mile away. It’s not like Cohen hasn’t been on TV and …read more

I just received a review copy of “Bruno,” and since I didn’t see it in theaters, will post a review soon. It hits DVD and Blu-ray on Nov. 17, 2009. 
Until then, here’s a clip from the bonus material, a never-before-seen interview where baseball legend Pete Rose sits with Austrian TV host Bruno, played by Sacha Baron Cohen. It’s an alternate scene not included in the film.
Whether you like Cohen’s characters or not, it always floors me how deeply embedded he is in them. Really, it’s hard to believe he’s anything other than the character you’re seeing on screen. …read more

I haven’t yet decided if I’ll see “Paranormal Activity” or not. It looks like the kind of movie that would give me nightmares for years to come, so … probably not! Unless I’m feeling particularly brave on any given day.
In fact, that’s exactly what Bloody-Disgusting says on the official site: “Paranormal Activity is one of the scariest movies of all-time. You will be affected, as it’s hard to ignore the imprint it leaves on your psyche. Nightmares are guaranteed.”
Yeah, real life is frightening enough; I certainly don’t need any extra help in that regard! The story follows a …read more

“Mr. Nobody” is a film that spans a lot of genres – drama, fantasy, sci-fi, mystery and romance. Sometimes these all-encompassing films work and sometimes not (I thought “All About Steve” fell into a lot of categories and was sort of all over the place). “Mr. Nobody” was nominated for a Golden Lion at the 66th Venice Film Festival, and the trailer (check it out after the jump) looks beautiful. 
It stars Jared Leto as Nemo Nobody, a man who leads a rather ordinary existence with his wife Elise (Sarah Polley) and their three children, until one day he wakes …read more

The sudden death of Michael Jackson has left filmmakers scrambling to tweak or delete any scenes involving the pop star. Such was the case with "Bruno," where a Jackson-related sketch ended up getting cut just hours before the Los Angeles premiere.
After much discussion, Universal Pictures removed a scene from the movie where Bruno, the flamboyant Austrian journalist played by Sacha Baron Cohen, interviews an unsuspecting Latoya Jackson about several topics, including her brother.
The sketch included jokes about Jackson’s high-pitched voice and his trademark white glove.
I mean, basically, the movie is really over-the-top anyway, so had Jackson …read more

Movie: Imagine That * Trailer * Official Site
In Theaters: June 12, 2009

Runtime: 107 minutes
Directed by: Karey Kirkpatrick

MPAA Rating: PG for some mild language and brief questionable behavior
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"Imagine That" is a predictable movie, but it also has some sweet moments of father-daughter bonding.
Eddie Murphy plays Evan Danielson, a successful financial executive who spends more time crunching numbers than with his 7-year-old daughter Olivia (Yara Shahidi). He’s divorced from Olivia’s mom, Trish (Nicole Ari Parker), and the two share custody. 
When Evan gets a chance to move up in his company, he has a crisis of confidence that …read more

Has it really been 25 years since “This is Spinal Tap” came into our lives? Apparently so. The band is celebrating the milestone with a new album and tour.
David St. Hubbins (Michael McKean), Nigel Tufnel (Christopher Guest) and Derek Smalls (Harry Shearer) are working on six new songs, as well as some “long-self-repressed” studio versions of songs from the movie. Their new album, “Back From the Dead,” will hit store shelves on June 16, and include DVD audio commentary.
“This album title says it all,” notes St. Hubbins. “We’re back from the dead. But we weren’t dead. But we definitely …read more

Check out this behind-the-scenes clip of the making of An American Carol. I’ve heard mixed reviews on this film, depending on whether you’re a Republican or a Democrat!

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As we head down to the wire this political season, there’s no better way to keep our heads right than by watching Comedy Central’s The Colbert Report, today’s featured giveaway in Jane’s September Contest Slam.
The Best of The Colbert Report contains two hours of Colbert, including:

The Word (including Merriam-Webster’s 2006 Word of the Year, Truthiness)
Better Know a District
Green Screen Challenge
Stephen Jr. – Flight of a Patriot
“Papa Bear” Bill O’Reilly Enters the Eagle’s Nest
Cooking with Feminists
Meta-Free-Phor-All

To enter the contest, simply leave a comment on this post by midnight on Monday, Sept. 8, 2008. Be sure to include a …read more

Steve Coogan plays Dana Marschz, a failed actor-turned-worse-high-school-drama-teacher who needs a break. So he rallies his Tucson, Arizona students to put on a show! Well, a horribly politically incorrect show called “Hamlet 2.” It’s a musical sequel to Shakespeare’s Hamlet that includes a song called “Rock Me, Sexy Jesus.” That pretty much says it all, doesn’t it?  
Directed by Andrew Fleming, this movie is rated R for language, including sexual references, brief nudity, and some drug content. Also stars Catherine Keener, David Arquette, Elizabeth Shue, and Amy Poehler. Opens wide on Aug. 29, 2008. Official Site. Check out the trailer: …read more