‘Casa de Mi Padre’ channels ‘Three Amigos’
When I was a kid, I loved ¡Three Amigos!, starring Steve Martin, Chevy Chase and Martin Short. It was one of those great, cheap ‘80s movies that didn’t need effects or complex characters because the guys starring in it were hilarious. The Will Ferrell comedy Casa de Mi Padre is a lot like that, but all in Spanish. … Read entire article »
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Played-out plot sinks ‘Friends With Kids’
When a movie touts the fact that it features “the cast of Bridesmaids”, it’s fair to assume it will be funny. Unfortunately Friends With Kids has a played-out and predictable storyline that keeps it from ever living up to the talents of its stars. … Read entire article »
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International Horror & Sci-Fi joins Phoenix Film Festival
It’s back for 2012! The Phoenix Film Festival is back and it’s promising to be better than years past! Not only do you get the Phoenix Film Festival, but you also get the International Horror & Sci-Fi Film Festival. Housed at the always spiffy Harkins Scottsdale 101, you can see a full week of films starting with the opening gala on Thursday, March 29th and finishing up on Thursday, April 5th. … Read entire article »
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‘Wanderlust’ boasts cadre of comedy greats
Have you ever wanted to quit your job and move out of your place to go live in a hippie commune where you can run around naked and trip balls on hallucinogenic tea? If you said yes, you’re a lot like George and Linda (Paul Rudd and Jennifer Aniston) in the new comedy Wanderlust, directed by David Wain. … Read entire article »
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‘Chronicle’ takes two genres to new heights
Let me start off by saying that Chronicle is just cool. It takes two bankable, and perhaps overused genres (superhero and found-footage) and successfully combines them. In the process, debut-director Josh Trank and writer Max Landis manage to make a movie that is among the best of both genres. There is something to be said about making a superhero movie in the found-footage style that allows the special effects and the acquisition of said powers … Read entire article »
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Lucas challenges Hollywood with ‘Red Tails’
Red Tails, written by John Ridley and Aaron McGruder and directed by Anthony Hemingway, is based on the true story of the Tuskegee Airmen, the legendary African-American pilots of World War II. The film was first developed over two decades ago by George Lucas, but faced many challenges because studios believed a movie with an all-black cast couldn’t be profitable. It’s quite fitting that a film about these heroes, who overcame prejudice and adversity, can … Read entire article »
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Cinqué Lee much more than just Spike Lee’s brother
Cinqué Lee, despite the unique name he has, is probably someone who has a body of work more recognizable to you than his name. Lee, brother of acclaimed director Spike Lee, has worked in the film industry since the late 80′s wearing a wide variety of hats. From director to producer to actor and even wardrobe, the man has done it all. Lee’s most notable works include co-writing the screenplay for Crooklyn and acting roles in … Read entire article »
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‘Window On Your Present’ a cinephile’s dream
Window On Your Present is the new film from writer/director Cinqué Lee. By new I must clarify newly released on DVD by BrinkDVD, as the actual film itself was the first from Lee which he shot in 1988. The fantasy film follows Europa, played by Maria Pineres, as she makes her way through a crumbling world stripped of color; imagine Snake Pliskin’s New York in black and white. In this world both color and love are … Read entire article »
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10 reasons Tom Waits is better than you
Will Ables, Trashwire’s resident music writer, is a big fan of Tom Waits. In fact, he’s such a big fan that he’s compiled this list of reasons why no one will ever be as cool as Tom Waits. He’s even backed it up with video evidence. … Read entire article »
‘Shame’ painfully dull despite NC-17
Shame, starring Michael Fassbender as Brandon Sullivan, is a very appropriately titled film. Mostly because I’m ashamed for having watched it; and I’m not ashamed because of the nudity in it. I’m an adult (kind of) and I can handle a little on screen penis. Mostly, I’m ashamed because I hated the movie. If it weren’t a press screening I probably would have walked out on the film. So if you’re still interested in seeing … Read entire article »
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