Salt Poster: Angelina’s got the stare down pat
November 17, 2009 by Jane Boursaw
Here’s the post for “Salt,” director Philip Noyce’s spy thriller due in theaters July 23, 2010.
Angelina Jolie stars as CIA officer Evelyn Salt, who swore an oath to duty, honor and loyalty – a loyalty that’s seriously tested when a defector accuses her of being a Russian spy. So she goes on the run, using all those CIA skills and experience as a covert operative to elude capture.
What do you think of the poster? She’s got the steely stare down pat, doesn’t she? Oh, those lips!
Image: Sony Pictures Entertainment
Review: 2012 (cool special effects)
November 14, 2009 by Jane Boursaw
Movie: 2012 * Trailer * Official Site
In Theaters: Nov. 13, 2009
Runtime: 158 minutes
Directed by: Roland Emmerich
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for intense disaster sequences and some language
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If you’re not familiar with the theories surrounding the year 2012, there are a lot of them, ranging from the Apocalypse, the return of the aliens, a comet colliding with the earth, sunspots, and other various cataclysmic events.
But some also say the year will signal a spiritual awakening, so maybe it’s not all bad. Check out Armageddon Online for more theories.
In the movie “2012,” the focus is on a series …read more
Review: Disney’s A Christmas Carol (stunning animation)
November 11, 2009 by Jane Boursaw
Movie: Disney’s A Christmas Carol * Trailer * Official Site
In Theaters: Nov. 6, 2009
Runtime: 96 minutes
Directed by: Robert Zemeckis
MPAA Rating: PG for scary sequences an images
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We all know the classic Charles Dickens tale about the crotchety Ebenezer Scrooge who’s visited by three ghosts who make him see the light. There’s really nothing new to tell here, but it’s the WAY the story is told that makes it seem fresh and new in our eyes. This animated, 3D version of “Disney’s A Christmas Carol” does indeed bring new life to the story.
It’s directed by Robert …read more
Review: Amelia (Interesting but unremarkable)
November 3, 2009 by Jane Boursaw
Movie: Amelia * Official Site
In Theaters: Oct. 23, 2009
Runtime: 111 minutes
Directed by: Mira Nair
MPAA Rating: PG for some sensuality, language, thematic elements and smoking
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I’m sort of hot and cold on Hilary Swank. There’s no doubt that she’s a great actress – she’s won two Oscars, after all (for “Million Dollar Baby” and “Boys Don’t Cry”). But there’s something about her that’s just a little annoying. I almost hesitate to say it, but she seemed to be over-acting in her portrayal of Amelia Earhart. I just wanted her to snap out of it and be a real …read more
Title art for Eclipse – cool or boring?
October 26, 2009 by Jane Boursaw
“The Twilight Saga: New Moon” isn’t even in theaters yet (Nov. 20, 2009), but we’ve got some title art for “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse.”
If you’re not attuned to the whole “Twilight” buzz, that’s the third book/movie in the franchise, and David Slade will direct it.
Stephenie Meyer has certainly taken lots of flack for her writing style, but no one can deny that she has a huge fan base, so more power to her.
Any thoughts on the “Eclipse” title art? It’s a little boring, but I guess they want the titles for all of the movies to be …read more
Review and Trailer: The Invention of Lying
October 17, 2009 by Jane Boursaw
Movie: The Invention of Lying * Premiere Pics * Official Site
In Theaters: Oct. 2, 2009
Runtime: 99 minutes
Directed by: Ricky Gervais
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for language, including some sexual material and a drug reference
Gecko Rating:
“The Invention of Lying” is a sweet little movie – not particularly funny, but sweet with a nice message: we need to look beyond the surface of people to see what they’re really like inside.
It stars Ricky Gervais, the award-winning creator and star of the original BBC series "The Office" and HBO’s "Extras," as Mark, a down-on-his-luck loser who lives in an alternate reality …read more
Gorgeous picture of Russell Crowe filming Robin Hood
October 15, 2009 by Jane Boursaw
Ridley Scott’s “Robin Hood” is due in theaters May 14, 2010. Russell Crowe is already hard at work on “The Next Three Days” with Elizabeth Banks, but here’s a gorgeous little photo to get you psyched for “Robin Hood.”
The movie also stars Cate Blanchett as Maid Marian (of course, she’ll be perfect, even though at one time I thought they might be too old for the characters), Kevin Durand as Little John, William Hurt as William Marshall, and Matthew Macfadyen as the Sheriff of Nottingham.
Image: Bauer-Griffin
New artwork for New Moon: Wolfpack, Cullens, Volturi
September 29, 2009 by Jane Boursaw
Needing some fresh “New Moon” info? Me, too. Summit Entertainment has released new artwork for “The Twilight Saga: New Moon,” in theaters Nov. 20, 2009. Take a look at the Wolfpack, the Cullens, the the Volturi…
More after the jump…
New Moon tickets on sale now!
September 11, 2009 by Jane Boursaw
In case you don’t want to wait until the last minute to get your tickets for “The Twilight Saga: New Moon,” they’re on sale now!
Advance tickets are now available at MovieTickets.com, more than two months before its Nov. 20, 2009 release. The site lists more than 2,000 show times at select theaters, with new times being uploaded frequently.
Think you’ll buy tickets this far in advance? I’ll probably wait until a week or so before the movie opens.
Image: TM and © 2009 Summit Entertainment, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Even as a cartoon, George Clooney is still dapper
September 11, 2009 by Jane Boursaw
In “Fantastic Mr. Fox,” George Clooney lends his voice to the title character. It’s a big screen, stop-motion adaptation of the classic children’s tale by Roald Dahl.
In the movie, Mr. Fox earns the hatred of three wealthy farmers when he steals their poultry to feed his family. The farmers decide to lay in wait for him at the opening of his foxhole, which only makes him more sly – you know, like a fox.
The voice cast also includes Meryl Streep, Bill Murray, Willem Dafoe, Owen Wilson, and Jason Schwartzman. Watch the trailer here, and check out this new poster. …read more


