December 28, 2009
All Those Echoes of All That Jazz
With "Nine" in theaters this week, it seems fitting to note that "All That Jazz" turns 30 this month -- and take a look back at a movie whose influence is still being felt.
More...
December 23, 2009
Critics Consensus: Sherlock Holmes Is Worth Investigating
This week at the movies, we've got a legendary detective (Sherlock Holmes, starring Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law); matriculating rodents (Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel, starring David Cross and Jason Lee); a middle aged love triangle (It's Complicated, starring Meryl Streep and Alec Baldwin); turbulent business travel (Up in the Air, starring George Clooney and Vera Farmiga); and a directionless director (Nine, starring Daniel Day-Lewis and Penelope Cruz). What do the critics have to say? Known for his hyperkinetic lad pictures, Guy Ritchie may not seem like an obvious choice to direct a Sherlock Holmes adaptation, given that 221B Baker St.'s most famous resident is a paragon of sophistication and stateliness. But a little Robert Downey Jr. goes a long way, critics say, and the star's elementary appeal helps to draw us into this 21st century, action-packed update of the legendary detective.
More...
December 17, 2009
Critics Consensus: Avatar Is Certified Fresh
This week at the movies, we've got a strange alien world (James Cameron's Avatar, starring Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana), and a couple on the run (Did You Hear about the Morgans?, starring Hugh Grant and Sarah Jessica Parker). What do the critics have to say? Avatar is one of the most hotly anticipated films in years, for a number of reasons: it marks James Cameron's return to fiction filmmaking after a long layoff; its motion capture techniques were the subject of intense pre-release press; and it's the most expensive movie ever made. And now, the verdict is in: critics say Avatar is indeed a visionary picture.
More...
September 18, 2009
Weinsteins Shuffle Fall Schedule
Hollywood's busiest date-switchers are at it again: The Weinstein Company has bumped "Youth in Revolt" from October to January, and tinkered with release plans for "Nine" and "A Single Man."
More...
May 14, 2009
Trailer Bulletin: Nine
Rob Marshall's latest musical extravaganza, a fresh update on "Nine," is still months away from theaters -- but you can watch the first trailer now!
More...
