See this at: cinematical.com| Added on 06/30/07

For further proof that international film accolades are no more a gauge of quality than the Oscars, Lady Chatterley arrives on domestic shores boasting a résumé that includes five 2007 French César Awards, including ones for Best Picture, Best... See more

For further proof that international film accolades are no more a gauge of quality than the Oscars, Lady Chatterley arrives on domestic shores boasting a résumé that includes five 2007 French César Awards, including ones for Best Picture, Best Actress, and Best Cinematography. It's the last of these that's most undeserved, as Pascale Ferran's adaptation of the second, less well-known version of D.H. Lawrence's controversial classic (known by the title John Thomas and Lady Jane) shouldn't be associated with the term "cinematic" in almost any way, shape or form. Originally produced for television at a whopping 220 minutes and then cut down to its current, still-bloated theatrical running time of 168 minutes, the film is visually indistinguishable from your run-of-the-mill PBS mini-series save for its copious nudity, which speaks less to its big-screen bona fides than the gap between European and American television standards. Center-frame compositions aren't, however, the Achilles Heel... See less

See this at: thisislondon.co.uk| Added on 07/31/07

In their quest to find the best of British to star in the big-screen version of Brideshead Revisited, the filmmakers have asked Academy Award-winning actress Emma Thompson to play the matriarch of the dysfunctional, and doomed, Catholic family the... See more

In their quest to find the best of British to star in the big-screen version of Brideshead Revisited, the filmmakers have asked Academy Award-winning actress Emma Thompson to play the matriarch of the dysfunctional, and doomed, Catholic family the Marchmains. See less

See this at: amazon.com| Added on 08/09/07

Benchmark 1981 British miniseries based on Evelyn Waugh's classic novel. Anthony Andrews and Jeremy Irons play two young men who meet at Oxford. Irons, though of no family or money, becomes friends with Andrews when Andrews throws up in his dorm room... See more

Benchmark 1981 British miniseries based on Evelyn Waugh's classic novel. Anthony Andrews and Jeremy Irons play two young men who meet at Oxford. Irons, though of no family or money, becomes friends with Andrews when Andrews throws up in his dorm room through an open window. He then invites Irons to dinner after Aolysius 'refuses to talk to Andrews' unless he is forgiven. Irons becomes involved with Andrews family which is landed gentry and Catholic in Protestant England. The story is told in flashback as Irons, now an officer in the British Army, is moved with his company to an English country home that he discovers to be Brideshead, the Andrews' family home where Irons has a series of memories of his youth and young manhood, his loves, life, and a journey of faith and anguish. See less

Highlights: 11 hours

See this at: rottentomatoes.com| Added on 02/26/09

Forget... Twilight... this story far more likely illustrates what would happen when a seemingly under-aged vampire moves in next door (hint: no one's going to the prom).

Forget... Twilight... this story far more likely illustrates what would happen when a seemingly under-aged vampire moves in next door (hint: no one's going to the prom). See less

See this at: imdb.com| Added on 03/05/09

Looking at Kristen Scott Thomas I thought of Julie Christie, Ingrid Bergman, Helen Mirren, Liv Ullman and a number of other actresses that managed to be transparent on the screen. Transparent in the best sense of the word, meaning we could actually... See more

Looking at Kristen Scott Thomas I thought of Julie Christie, Ingrid Bergman, Helen Mirren, Liv Ullman and a number of other actresses that managed to be transparent on the screen. Transparent in the best sense of the word, meaning we could actually see the invisible. Two sisters, a husband, two adopted Asian girls and a past, a recent past an overwhelming past painted black but with a white coat of compassion. Fame novelist turned film director Philip Claudel's debut is surprising to say the least.His assured hand and sensibility makes me want to see his next opus with a certain amount of trepidation. Scott Thomas's performance is among the very best I've seen all year. Was the above comment useful to you? See less

See this at: amazon.com| Added on 03/15/09

Amazon.com: Bolt (Single-Disc Edition): John Travolta, Miley Cyrus, Susie Essman, James Lipton, Chris Williams; Byron Howard: Movies & TV

Amazon.com: Bolt (Single-Disc Edition): John Travolta, Miley Cyrus, Susie Essman, James Lipton, Chris Williams; Byron Howard: Movies & TV See less

Highlights: March 24

See this at: imdb.com| Added on 09/18/07

Anna Faris stars in the film as Shelley, a Hugh Hefner bunny who gets tossed out of the fabled Playboy mansion and ends up getting a job as a house mother to the lamest sorority on a nearby college campus. Now leading the Zeta Alpha Zeta chicks,... See more

Anna Faris stars in the film as Shelley, a Hugh Hefner bunny who gets tossed out of the fabled Playboy mansion and ends up getting a job as a house mother to the lamest sorority on a nearby college campus. Now leading the Zeta Alpha Zeta chicks, Shelley must help the seven socially inept gals from losing their house. In true “Legally Blonde” fashion (the script is written by “Blonde” masterminds Karen McCullah Lutz & Kirsten Smith), Shelley uses her eternally bubbly attitude to hatch a plan that could save the day while simultaneously teaching each of them about the importance of being true to oneself. See less

Highlights: PKA "House Bunny"

See this at: huffingtonpost.com| Added on 09/04/07

I've just gotten back from a film festival tour with a documentary I directed, My Kid Could Paint That, about Marla Olmstead, an internationally acclaimed four-year-old painter. Marla's abstract paintings sold for as much as $25,000 a piece, but when... See more

I've just gotten back from a film festival tour with a documentary I directed, My Kid Could Paint That, about Marla Olmstead, an internationally acclaimed four-year-old painter. Marla's abstract paintings sold for as much as $25,000 a piece, but when her father was accused of secretly authoring the paintings, their value plummeted overnight. See less

Highlights: MY KID COULD PAINT THAT will screen at the upcoming Toronto Film Festival and open theatrically in the United States on October 5th.

See this at: stardustmovie.com| Added on 08/09/07

CAST: Claire Danes, Charlie Cox, Sienna Miller, Ricky Gervais, Jason Flemyng, Peter O’Toole, with Michelle Pfeiffer and Robert De Niro SYNOPSIS: “Stardust,” based on the best-selling novel by Neil Gaiman illustrated by Charles Vess, takes audiences... See more

CAST: Claire Danes, Charlie Cox, Sienna Miller, Ricky Gervais, Jason Flemyng, Peter O’Toole, with Michelle Pfeiffer and Robert De Niro SYNOPSIS: “Stardust,” based on the best-selling novel by Neil Gaiman illustrated by Charles Vess, takes audiences on an adventure that begins in a village in England and ends up in a magical world. A young man named Tristan (Charlie Cox) tries to win the heart of village beauty Victoria (Sienna Miller) by promising to bring her a falling star. His journey takes him beyond the walls of his village to a mysterious and forbidden land. When Tristan finds the star, he is stunned to discover that it is, not a lump of meteoric rock, but an angry, injured girl named Yvaine (Claire Danes) – who has no desire to be dragged across the world and presented to anyone’s girlfriend. But Tristan is not the only one seeking the star. A dying king’s (Peter O’Toole) four sons – not to mention the ghosts of their three dead brothers – all need the star as they vie for the... See less

Highlights: Coming to theaters August 10

See this at: bloody-disgusting.co...| Added on 07/30/07

NOTE – This review is of a test screening version of the film, so it may be changed for release. Body Snatchers is a true anomaly in the cinematic world. It has been remade twice (officially, not even counting all of the ripoffs), and all three films... See more

NOTE – This review is of a test screening version of the film, so it may be changed for release. Body Snatchers is a true anomaly in the cinematic world. It has been remade twice (officially, not even counting all of the ripoffs), and all three films are essentially adaptations of a novel by Jack Finney. And despite the often terrible nature of remakes, both the 1978 AND 1993 versions were just as good as the original. So in theory, another modernized remake is a perfectly good idea, especially given the current state of the world. The possibilities to draw parallels with the real world are endless, especially today, with heightened fears of terrorism, multiple wars, etc. This could be the most thought provoking genre film in years, right? Apparently, wrong. Dead wrong. Instead, the Invasion ranks as one of the most misguided and ultimately terrible genre films in years. Reports of Warner Bros. being unhappy with the original version and bringing in the Wachowskis and James McTeigue to... See less

See this at: imdb.com| Added on 09/04/07

This film by Luc Besson, has almost.."everything"!!! The director,makes a story about two people-man and woman-who look so different from each other, just as black and white. She comes from the sky, while he comes from "human's hell", since he's... See more

This film by Luc Besson, has almost.."everything"!!! The director,makes a story about two people-man and woman-who look so different from each other, just as black and white. She comes from the sky, while he comes from "human's hell", since he's being chased for money he owed, and has nowhere to go. As the movie goes on, the two of them will get closer to each other, just to find out that they were getting closer to...themselves! The film itself is in black and white, so that it allows you to see the contradiction between the two heroes, but in the same time it gives you a sense of mystery-something that it would never happen with a colored film. Though it is a film about love, it shows its real meaning, in a truly artistic way, just as a work of art would speak..In addition, as a film, you can not really categorize it, just as you can not do so for a work of art.It makes you laugh so many times, has moments of pain, moments you feel like crying, some action, in a few words: It has... See less

See this at: movies.yahoo.com| Added on 08/03/07

Rod Kimble, a self-proclaimed stuntman, is convinced he has bravery in his blood. He's grown up believing he's the son of Evel Knievel's test-rider, a courageous stuntman who died in his prime. Rod is committed to fulfilling his father's legacy. Only... See more

Rod Kimble, a self-proclaimed stuntman, is convinced he has bravery in his blood. He's grown up believing he's the son of Evel Knievel's test-rider, a courageous stuntman who died in his prime. Rod is committed to fulfilling his father's legacy. Only problem is--he sucks! Rod lives at home with his loving mom Marie, jerk of a stepfather Frank and nerdy stepbrother Kevin. He doesn't have a job, and... See less

Highlights: Chicago Sun-Times, Roger Ebert "The movie is funny because it is sincere."

See this at: movies.yahoo.com| Added on 08/03/07

Acclaimed filmmaker Michael Moore sets out to investigate the American healthcare system. Sticking to his tried-and-true one-man approach, Moore sheds light on the complicated medical affairs of individuals and local communities.

Acclaimed filmmaker Michael Moore sets out to investigate the American healthcare system. Sticking to his tried-and-true one-man approach, Moore sheds light on the complicated medical affairs of individuals and local communities. See less

See this at: ew.com| Added on 06/27/07

If you've ever wondered what a highminded, art-house-friendly version of Rambo: First Blood Part II might look like, this is as close as you'll probably ever get. Werner Herzog, the legendary German director of wild-and-woolly classics like Aguirre,... See more

If you've ever wondered what a highminded, art-house-friendly version of Rambo: First Blood Part II might look like, this is as close as you'll probably ever get. Werner Herzog, the legendary German director of wild-and-woolly classics like Aguirre, the Wrath of God, Fitzcarraldo, and Grizzly Man, revisits the harrowing survival story of U.S. Navy pilot Dieter Dengler, the subject of his acclaimed 1997 documentary Little Dieter Needs to Fly. Shot down in the early days of the Vietnam War, Dengler (Christian Bale) was imprisoned and tortured in a brutal Laotian POW camp for six months. After painstakingly concocting an escape plan, Dengler finally managed to flee into the jungle along with fellow captive Duane Martin (Steve Zahn), among others, surviving for weeks against impossible odds while desperately hoping for rescue. The filming of this dramatized version of Dengler's inspiring tale in remote areas of Thailand was in itself a kind of endurance test, mentally and physically, says... See less

See this at: christianitytoday.co...| Added on 12/05/07

What happens when a random assortment of humans are forced to collectively deal with incredible terror? Do they band together in unflinching patriotism ("United We Stand" style?) or do they cower in fear and turn on each other? This is the question... See more

What happens when a random assortment of humans are forced to collectively deal with incredible terror? Do they band together in unflinching patriotism ("United We Stand" style?) or do they cower in fear and turn on each other? This is the question that underlies Stephen King's The Mist. Based on a Stephen King novella and adapted for the screen by writer/director Frank Darabont (who has some experience with successful King adaptations), The Mist is the story of a small town that becomes shrouded in a mysterious and malevolent fog. The brunt of the film takes place in a claustrophobic grocery store (classic horror film convention) where a band of survivors barricade themselves in and (hopefully) out of harm's way. Some doubters venture outside into the mist and are never heard from again. Some come back in pieces. The grocery store assortment of townsfolk includes heroic alpha male David (Thomas Jane) and his young son (Nathan Gamble), supermarket manager Ollie (the fantastic Toby... See less

Highlights: For some Christians, the character of Mrs. Carmody will frustrate. She's such a stereotype of bigotry and hate: the oft-portrayed right-wing Christian more interested in doling out judgment than spreading grace and love. Fortunately, her villainous persona within the film is so obviously a...

See this at: ew.com| Added on 06/27/07

The story of one woman trapped in a life from which she dreams of escape. Jenna’s (Russell) secret ambition is to save enough money from her waitressing job to leave her overbearing and controlling husband (Sisto). Jenna is a sharp, sassy woman with... See more

The story of one woman trapped in a life from which she dreams of escape. Jenna’s (Russell) secret ambition is to save enough money from her waitressing job to leave her overbearing and controlling husband (Sisto). Jenna is a sharp, sassy woman with a gift for making unusual pies whose recipes are inspired by the trials, tribulations and circumstances of her life. An unwanted pregnancy changes the course of events giving her an unexpected confidence via letters to her unborn baby. See less

See this at: sonyclassics.com| Added on 07/18/07

Just for starters, no movie about the Dutch Resistance during World War II has any right to be this wildly entertaining, not to mention this provocative and potently erotic. In part, it's a love story about a sympathetic Nazi and a Jewish girl who... See more

Just for starters, no movie about the Dutch Resistance during World War II has any right to be this wildly entertaining, not to mention this provocative and potently erotic. In part, it's a love story about a sympathetic Nazi and a Jewish girl who dyes her hair blond, pubes included, to seduce him. Only in a Paul Verhoeven movie, kids. The Amsterdam-born director made his name in Hollywood sending Ah-nuld to Mars in Total Recall, uncrossing Sharon Stone's legs in Basic Instinct, building a better police state in RoboCop and crafting the most watchable flop ever with the deliciously awful Showgirls. See less

Highlights: Set in the fall of 1944, a thriller about the Dutch underground based on true events that span nearly a year around Rachel Stein, a young, pretty German Jewish woman who falls for a high-ranking Gestapo officer while seeking revenge for her family's murders. Everyone involved soon finds...

See this at: en.wikipedia.org| Added on 06/29/07

This Film Is Not Yet Rated is an independent documentary film about the Motion Picture Association of America's rating system and its effect on American culture, directed by Kirby Dick and produced by Eddie Schmidt. It premiered at the 2006 Sundance... See more

This Film Is Not Yet Rated is an independent documentary film about the Motion Picture Association of America's rating system and its effect on American culture, directed by Kirby Dick and produced by Eddie Schmidt. It premiered at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival and was released into select theatres on September 1, 2006. The Independent Film Channel, the film's producer, aired the film later that autumn. The MPAA gave the original cut of the film an NC-17 rating for "some graphic sexual content": scenes that illustrated the content a film could include to garner an NC-17 rating. Kirby Dick appealed, and descriptions of the ratings deliberations and appeal were included in the documentary. The new version of the film is not rated. The film discusses disparities the filmmaker sees in ratings and feedback: between Hollywood and independent films, between gay and straight sexual situations, and between violence and sexual content. See less

See this at: cinematical.com| Added on 09/22/07

Those of you who want to see the gals kick tons of zombie ass (is there a better way to spend Saturday night? I think not) -- the movie comes out this week.

Those of you who want to see the gals kick tons of zombie ass (is there a better way to spend Saturday night? I think not) -- the movie comes out this week. See less

See this at: movies.yahoo.com| Added on 09/22/07

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Highlights: Thumbs up! I like anything where girls kick ass. :)

See this at: 310toyumathefilm.com| Added on 08/21/07

In theaters September 7

In theaters September 7 See less

See this at: rottentomatoes.com| Added on 08/25/07

CRITICAL CONSENSUS: The Bourne Ultimatum is an intelligent, finely tuned non-stop thrill ride, and the finest installment of the Bourne trilogy.

CRITICAL CONSENSUS: The Bourne Ultimatum is an intelligent, finely tuned non-stop thrill ride, and the finest installment of the Bourne trilogy. See less

See this at: movies.yahoo.com| Added on 07/30/07

Two co-dependent high school guys want to hook up with girls before they graduate and go off to different colleges, but, after a calamitous night just trying to buy alcohol for a school party, overcoming their separation anxiety becomes a greater... See more

Two co-dependent high school guys want to hook up with girls before they graduate and go off to different colleges, but, after a calamitous night just trying to buy alcohol for a school party, overcoming their separation anxiety becomes a greater challenge than getting the girls. See less

See this at: rockthebellsmovie.co...| Added on 07/27/07

"A paean to indie ingenuity... appealing to devotees and the uninitiated alike." - Variety “Wait-to-pee entertaining." - Cinematical "A nerve-racking knockout of a film" - Village Voice "The soul of hip-hop buzzes along with every second of this... See more

"A paean to indie ingenuity... appealing to devotees and the uninitiated alike." - Variety “Wait-to-pee entertaining." - Cinematical "A nerve-racking knockout of a film" - Village Voice "The soul of hip-hop buzzes along with every second of this riveting, mesmerizing film." - FilmCritic.com "A Gimme Shelter-like conclusion that keeps you on the edge of your seat. " - Filmmaker Magazine "If you want to see real poetry in motion then this is the documentary for you." - Eye For Film "A rare glimpse behind closed doors." -The A-List "Perhaps THE best hip-hop documentary to date." - Sceneless.com "A must see for any true Hip Hop fan... If you never see another film this year, make this your swan song." - Blacktronica "Now here's a f*cking movie." -The Ratio "A fascinating glimpse of a dreamer and a music culture that has always depended on dreams. - The New York Times See less

See this at: amazon.com| Added on 08/10/07

I think if you are a huge fan of the original cult classic you are going to hate this picture no matter what. I think you need to look at this picture on its' own to appreciate it a little. As a modern thriller it is not bad. It isn't great by any... See more

I think if you are a huge fan of the original cult classic you are going to hate this picture no matter what. I think you need to look at this picture on its' own to appreciate it a little. As a modern thriller it is not bad. It isn't great by any stretch of the imagination, but for a mindless little romp it is okay. Sean Bean is good in his role, both charming and menacing. The kids were just okay. I think having 2 people instead of 1 takes away a bit of the scares. There is no nudity and just a bit of gore. A few head shots, a slit throat and the famous chained to a truck scene. Overall this is a decent film with some flaws. If you are one of those people that just hate the idea of remakes and won't give it a chance, then don't bother. For the rest this is a decent rental on a lazy Sunday. Comment (1) | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this) See less

See this at: canmag.com| Added on 07/30/07

Based on the bestselling novel by Patrick Süskind, Perfume is a story of murder and obsession set in 18th-century France. Jean-Baptiste Grenouille has used his unique talent for discerning the scents and smells that swirl around him to create the... See more

Based on the bestselling novel by Patrick Süskind, Perfume is a story of murder and obsession set in 18th-century France. Jean-Baptiste Grenouille has used his unique talent for discerning the scents and smells that swirl around him to create the world's finest perfumes, but his talent masks his burden. An orphan from birth, Grenouille has always felt alone in the world and different from any other person. Determined to connect with others, Grenouille tries to capture the irresistible but elusive aroma of young womanhood, traveling far and delving deeper into the intricate science of perfume-making. As he becomes increasingly – and recklessly – passionate about his art, his obsession to create the world's most powerful fragrance takes a deadly turn. See less

See this at: thierrymuglerusa.com| Added on 07/30/07

This treasure trove of 15 scents in a beautiful red velvet presentation case brings to life key moments and atmospheres from the book and film.

This treasure trove of 15 scents in a beautiful red velvet presentation case brings to life key moments and atmospheres from the book and film. See less

Highlights: including: Baby, Paris 1738, Atelier Grimal, Virgin No. 1, Boutique Baldini, Amor & Psyché, Nuit Napolitaine, Ermite, Salon Rouge, Human Existence, Absolu Jasmin, Sea, Noblesse, Orgie and Aura. $700.00

See this at: amazon.com| Added on 08/03/07

"It's difficult to pull off May-December romances in movies, mainly because they're so creepy. As often as not, the movie doesn't even acknowledge the age difference, casting men in their fifties opposite girls in their twenties, with nothing in mind... See more

"It's difficult to pull off May-December romances in movies, mainly because they're so creepy. As often as not, the movie doesn't even acknowledge the age difference, casting men in their fifties opposite girls in their twenties, with nothing in mind but the potential box office returns. Peter O'Toole, plays a British actor in thrall to a friend's grand-niece, nineteen-year-old Jessie (Jodie Whittaker). Don't go, "Eww." From his 1962 starring debut in Lawrence of Arabia to his hilarious turn in My Favorite Year, O'Toole is that rarest of species: an actor of stature who is also a movie star of genuine glamour. The new movie Venus miraculously manages a deft balance of all this. Of course, this is no traditional romance, but more of an odd, tender friendship, not unlike that of Lost in Translation (2003)." Peter Travers The British always know how to do it right. May -December romances can be so bad, but 'Venus' is all above board. Both Peter O'Toole, Maurice and Jodie Whittaker,... See less

See this at: ew.com| Added on 06/27/07

Knocked Up is the very opposite of a storybook romance, and also the very model of a great comedy for our values-driven time: Slacker shlub Ben (Seth Rogen) meets career-girl beauty Alison (Katherine Heigl) at a sloshy bar in L.A., where all the... See more

Knocked Up is the very opposite of a storybook romance, and also the very model of a great comedy for our values-driven time: Slacker shlub Ben (Seth Rogen) meets career-girl beauty Alison (Katherine Heigl) at a sloshy bar in L.A., where all the women are strong (and work in television) and all the men are exactly average (and dream of hitting it big by launching a dirty website), and the two get drunk together. Sex happens. Slacker shlub and drunken beauty experience misunderstanding about the use of condoms. Conception happens. Beauty, no longer drunk, chooses to go through with pregnancy and raise child, even if dad is a baggy man-boy who lives with stoned roommates. Shlub announces, ''I'm on board.'' See less

Highlights: After a season of controversy, ''Grey's Anatomy'' star Katherine Heigl gets serious about her movie career. First stop: making a man out of a man-child in the comedy ''Knocked Up'' ANATOMY LESSENS ''I think if I can find roles that are different enough from Izzie, I can find a way to shake...