After all of the talk and the countless award ceremonies that have preceded it, the Oscars ceremony will finally take place tomorrow evening. The 83rd Academy Awards are bound to be exciting with ten best picture nominees and several tight
by John. P. Hanlon26 Feb 2011, 6:24 AM PST0
Many movies about people trapped in dangerous locations focus on their plans to escape. “Daylight” focused on a group of people who were trying to escape a tunnel that collapsed. “The Towering Inferno” focused on a group who were trying
by John. P. Hanlon25 Feb 2011, 12:18 PM PST0
Dr. Martin Harris is the main character in the new thriller “Unknown.” There are two men in the story who claim to be the “real” Dr. Harris. Liam Neeson plays the first one who is traveling to an international conference
by John. P. Hanlon21 Feb 2011, 6:38 AM PST0
We’ve come a long way from the 1980’s. The 1989 classic comedy “When Harry Met Sally” which asked whether a man and a woman could be good friends without romance getting in the way. The 2010 repulsive comedy “No Strings
by John. P. Hanlon15 Feb 2011, 12:34 PM PST0
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James Franco, who recently earned an Oscar nomination for his role in “127 Hours,” briefly appears near the beginning of the new movie “The Green Hornet.” He plays a goofy but ego-maniacal villain who doesn’t realize whose turf he’s stepped
by John. P. Hanlon7 Feb 2011, 2:38 PM PST0
Early on in “The Dilemma,” one of the main characters asks how long it would take before a person can really know another person. Considering that the character who asks that question is sneaking behind her husband’s back and having
by John. P. Hanlon2 Feb 2011, 10:53 AM PST0
Near the beginning of “The Mechanic,” a man dives into his indoor pool and starts swimming. Armed guards surround the man’s home. There are even people working nearby the pool who watch the man swim. It doesn’t matter. After spotting
by John. P. Hanlon31 Jan 2011, 6:44 AM PST0
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Inspired by a true story, the new movie “The Rite” presents a familiar debate about religion versus secularism in the modern world. Like the television show “Lost,” “The Rite” takes the debate seriously and presents both sides of the contentious
by John. P. Hanlon28 Jan 2011, 11:32 AM PST0
Matt Lauria is coming to a television set near you. On February 7th, his new show “The Chicago Code” premieres on FOX and the final season of his other show “Friday Night Nights” will be rebroadcast on NBC after it
by John. P. Hanlon25 Jan 2011, 4:54 AM PST0
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“The Fighter” is an actors’ film. Unlike other movies that feature one or two strong roles, this new boxing film features four strong characters and four great performances. Mark Wahlberg, Melissa Leo, Christian Bale and Amy Adams all excel in
by John. P. Hanlon15 Jan 2011, 6:35 AM PST0
While he’s received more attention for his work in “Blue Valentine,” Ryan Gosling is also currently starring in the new film “All Good Things.” Inspired by a true story, Gosling plays a troubled young man whose wife mysteriously disappeared in
by John. P. Hanlon10 Jan 2011, 12:50 PM PST0
Admittedly, I try to avoid bad movies like the plague. Spending ten dollars on a movie that wastes my time isn’t my idea of a good time. However, there are some films that had potential but wasted it. Therefore, my
by John. P. Hanlon1 Jan 2011, 3:15 PM PST0
When 2010 started dismally at the multiplex, it was difficult to imagine the excellent movies that would come out later in the year. However, with smart summer flicks like “Inception” and “Toy Story 3” and a slew of solid films
by John. P. Hanlon30 Dec 2010, 4:05 AM PST0
Although the Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie-starrer “The Tourist” has been faltering at the box office, it recently received unexpected support from the Golden Globe nominations. Along with a nomination for best musical or comedy, the film also earned acting
by John. P. Hanlon29 Dec 2010, 12:11 PM PST0
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In the 90’s, Jim Carrey established himself as a mainstream comedic actor with films like Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, The Mask, and Liar Liar. In recent years, he hasn’t often displayed the comic persona that made him a household name.
by John. P. Hanlon21 Dec 2010, 9:27 AM PST0
The shrewd picnic basket-stealing “Yogi Bear” often likes to say that he’s smarter than the average bear. With his sly plans, goofy wit and ability to speak fluent English, he is undoubtedly more intelligent than the typical forest animal. Unfortunately,
by John. P. Hanlon17 Dec 2010, 6:44 AM PST0
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[Ed. Note: As of right now we are in the process of securing an exclusive interview with one of the “Dawn Treader” producers — who was good enough to reach out to us — regarding the recent controvery stirred up
by John. P. Hanlon9 Dec 2010, 10:38 AM PST0
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Some films end with revelations that strengthen the story and leave audiences impressed by a well-orchestrated twist. Other endings undercut the stories that preceded them and make audiences wonder why they even bothered paying attention. “Fair Game,” the new film
by John. P. Hanlon28 Nov 2010, 2:45 PM PST0
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