Mar

24

Tweeney Todd??

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March 24, 2008 | 1 Comment

And now, a review of Sweeney Todd by my tweenager and guest blogger, Mini_Movie_Maven.
I’m sure that most people are aware that Sweeney Todd is based upon a Broadway musical, right?  If you don’t know, then, I really don’t know what to say except, “Shame on you!” (Finger movements added for emphasis!)
So, assuming you do know, […]

Oct

10

This Weekend’s Pick: We Own The Night

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October 10, 2007 | Leave a Comment

RELEASE DATE:   October 12, 2007
WHY:  Director/Writer James Gray, Joaquin Phoenix and Mark Wahlberg team up again (see 2000’s The Yards), which was selected for the Cannes International Film Festival that year.
WHAT MAY MAKE THIS:  The buzz.  An IMDb user commented that the picture received a standing ovation at Cannes with the European critic’s screening.
Focusing on […]

Sep

26

This Weekend’s Pick: The Kingdom

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September 26, 2007 | Leave a Comment

WHY: It’s directed by Peter Berg, an understated, under-credentialed director (he DID make 1998’s very bad, Very Bad Things after all). The topic itself may make or break it, depending on the currently “terror-weary” the populace is.
WHAT ELSE MAY BREAK THIS: Jamie Foxx. Can we be sold another Jamie Foxx cop/FBI character […]