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Category: Movies
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The Hangover 2 trailer
Here’s the trailer for the much-anticipated sequel to The Hangover.
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Comedic talent underutilized in Hall Pass
Every romantic comedy walks the line between sappy and raunchy, trying to carefully balance the “guy humor” with the relationship stuff. It’s easy to stray a little too far into the romance and lose the laughs. This tightrope walk is never easy and, despite its talented cast, Hall Pass never really seems to find its…
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Gnomeo and Juliet brings Shakespeare to the back yard
The story of Romeo and Juliet has been told a zillion times, but it hasn’t been told using lawn ornaments or featuring a bevy of Elton John tunes. That’s where Gnomeo and Juliet comes in. Here, the star-crossed lovers are a couple of garden gnomes who come to life when no one is watching. They…
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Cedar Rapids keeps it real
Who would have thought there was a seedy underbelly in the world of insurance salesmen? The new comedy Cedar Rapids, starring Ed Helms, John C. Reilly, Anne Heche and Isiah Whitlock Jr., takes a small town guy and throws him into the wild world of an insurance convention in the “big city” of Cedar Rapids,…
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Press release: The Queen applauds The King’s Speech
H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth Enjoys Private Screening of Academy Award®-Nominated Film About Her Father, King George VI New York, NY, February 4, 2011 – The Weinstein Company (TWC) is honored to learn that Her Royal Highness, Queen Elizabeth, has enjoyed a private screening of THE KING’S SPEECH, as reported by Duncan Larcombe, Royal Editor, in today’s…
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Press release: The King’s Speech nomination reactions
“Currently celebrating with my colleagues three feet above the ground. Not used to this much joy, or this much champagne at this hour.” – Colin Firth “I am absolutely overwhelmed by the twelve Oscar nominations for ‘The King’s Speech’. I am so grateful to the Academy. I am incredibly proud of my extraordinary cast and…
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Press release: The Kids Are All Right nominee reactions
“4 nominations and 4 kids. I am damn proud!” – Annette Bening, THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT “It is with great honor and humility that I receive my Oscar nomination. I have been included with a group of top-notch actors who I respect and admire. I am humbled to be in their presence. I also…
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Press release: Fox Searchlight Oscar nom reactions
Quotes from the nominees… Natalie Portman, Actress, BLACK SWAN BEST ACTRESS “I am so honored and grateful to the Academy for this recognition. It is a wonderful culmination of the ten-year journey with Darren to make this film. Making “Black Swan” is already the most meaningful experience of my career, and the passion shown for…
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Scream 4 first look photo
Here’s the first look photo of Courteney Cox and David Arquette from SCREAM 4, opening April 15th. Check out the trailer below.
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Press release: Ebert Presents At the Movies
EBERT’S THUMBS RETURN TO TELEVISION Lemire and Vishnevetsky Kick Off First Season of Ebert Presents At The Movies This Friday on PBS Stations Across The Country What: Friday January 21st marks the debut of Ebert Presents At the Movies. Christy Lemire of The Associated Press and Ignatiy Vishnevetsky of Mubi.com will host the much-anticipated show.…
