BORAT: CULTURAL LEARNINGS OF AMERICA FOR MAKE BENEFIT GLORIOUS NATION OF KAZAKHSTAN [R] 1 hr, 25 min. Comedy. Cast: Sacha Baron Cohen, Anthony Hines, Peter Baynham, Dan Mazer. Plot: the outrageous Kazakhstani reporter character Borat comes to the big screen. In this hilariously offensive movie, Borat travels from his primitive home in Kazakhstan to the U.S. to make a documentary. On his cross-country road-trip, Borat meets real people in real situations with hysterical consequences. Showing at: WE Exclusively
FLUSHED AWAY [PG] 1 hr, 25 min. Animated comedy. Voices of: Hugh Jackman, Kate Winslet, Ian McKellen, Andy Serkis, Bill Nighy, Shane Richie, Jean Reno. Plot: a pampered pet mouse inadvertently winds up being flushed away into the bustling world below the streets of London. Showing at: DC, MM, NR, WE, WO, WW
KEEPING MUM [R] 1 hr, 45 min. Comedy. Cast: Rowan Atkinson, Kristin Scott Thomas, Dame Maggie Smith, Patrick Swayze. Plot:an absent-minded vicar of a rural parish is so distracted by the pressures of his job that he fails to notice his wife's dalliance with her brash golf instructor, his daughter's parade of new boyfriends, and his young son's regular trouncing by the school's bullies. Showing at PP exclusively
SANTA CLAUSE 3: THE ESCAPE CLAUSE [G] 1 hr, 30 min. Family comedy. Cast: Tim Allen, Elizabeth Mitchell, Judge Reinhold, Wendy Crewson, Eric Lloyd, Spencer Breslin, Liliana Mumy, Alan Arkin, Martin Short. Plot: Santa juggles a full house of family plus the mischievous Jack Frost, who is trying to take over the "big guy's" holiday. Showing at: DC, MM, NR, WE, WW
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Leaving 11/2/2006
Derby Cinema - Grudge 2
Movie Machine - Grudge 2, Employee of the Month, The Marine
Northrock 14 - Grudge 2, The Marine, Texas Chainsaw Massacre
Palace West - The Covenant, Monster House, Talledega Nights
Premiere Palace - Half Nelson, The Science of Sleep, Jet Li's Fearless, Beowulf & Grendel
Starlite Drive-In - Closed until spring
Warren East - Catch a Fire, Grudge 2, The Marine, Texas Chainsaw Massacre
Warren Old Town - Texas Chainsaw Massacre
Warren West - Texas Chainsaw Massacre
Movie Machine - Grudge 2, Employee of the Month, The Marine
Northrock 14 - Grudge 2, The Marine, Texas Chainsaw Massacre
Palace West - The Covenant, Monster House, Talledega Nights
Premiere Palace - Half Nelson, The Science of Sleep, Jet Li's Fearless, Beowulf & Grendel
Starlite Drive-In - Closed until spring
Warren East - Catch a Fire, Grudge 2, The Marine, Texas Chainsaw Massacre
Warren Old Town - Texas Chainsaw Massacre
Warren West - Texas Chainsaw Massacre
Friday, October 27, 2006
Worthwhile (and not) 10/27/2006
Of the two wide releases, CATCH A FIRE comes out ahead, averaging around 2½ stars. Of course SAW III wasn't screened for critics so there are no ratings yet, but the fact the film company didn't want critics to see it in advance tells you all you need to know about what they'll say. It won't make a bit of difference what they say, however, since this will be the number one new weekend film. FACTOTUM and INFAMOUS are both high on the major critic's lists with 3-3½ stars. Patrons seemed to like both of these also with FACTOTUM being the most favorably approved. People I know who have seen INFAMOUS liked it very much, even if it is the second pic in a year about Truman Capote. Who would ever have thought you could find two actors who both look and sound like Truman Capote? This one is supposedly more emotional and less cerebral than the first.
CATCH A FIRE **
This film is supposed to be a thriller but I didn't find it so. It certainly had the potential to be one, but I never had any "edge of the seat" moments.
It felt to me as if the director had pulled his punches...smoothed everything out to a somewhat bland middleground. I think in reality the South African government was far more brutal than portrayed here and I think the black citizens had it far worse than we're shown.
The actors and the production values are all very good. The plot moves along swiftly and never seems to lag. But I found it all pretty ho-hum. I'd hurry if you want to see this in a theatre because I doubt this will be around long. However, it will be just as good on a home system since it never takes advantage of what a big theatre can do.
It felt to me as if the director had pulled his punches...smoothed everything out to a somewhat bland middleground. I think in reality the South African government was far more brutal than portrayed here and I think the black citizens had it far worse than we're shown.
The actors and the production values are all very good. The plot moves along swiftly and never seems to lag. But I found it all pretty ho-hum. I'd hurry if you want to see this in a theatre because I doubt this will be around long. However, it will be just as good on a home system since it never takes advantage of what a big theatre can do.
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Opening 10/27/2006
CATCH A FIRE [PG-13] 1 hr, 40 min. Drama/Thriller. Cast: Tim Robbins, Derek Luke, Bonnie Henna. Plot: the story of a South African hero's journey to freedom. The political thriller takes place during the country's turbulent and divided times in the early 1980s, and in the new South Africa of today. Showing at: NR, WE, WW
FACTOTUM [R] 1 hr, 35 min. Drama. Cast: Matt Dillon, Lili Taylor, Fisher Stevens, Marisa Tomei, Didier Flamand, Adrienne Shelly, Karen Young, Tony Lyons. Plot: the story of a man living on the edge; a writer who risks everything, tries anything, and finds poetry in life's pleasure and pain. Showing at: PP
INFAMOUS [R] 1 hr, 50 min. Biography/Drama. Cast: Toby Jones, Sandra Bullock, Daniel Craig, Peter Bogdanovich, Jeff Daniels. Plot: another film about author Truman Capote and how he was changed during the research for his book 'In Cold Blood.' Showing at: PP
SAW III [R] 1 hr, 45 min. Thriller. Cast: Tobin Bell, Shawnee Smith, Angus MacFadyen, Bahar Soomekh, Dina Meyer. Plot: with his new apprentice , the puppet-master behind the cruel, intricate games that have terrified a community and baffled police, selects the latest pawn on his vicious chessboard. Showing at: DC, MM, NR, WE, WO, WW
FACTOTUM [R] 1 hr, 35 min. Drama. Cast: Matt Dillon, Lili Taylor, Fisher Stevens, Marisa Tomei, Didier Flamand, Adrienne Shelly, Karen Young, Tony Lyons. Plot: the story of a man living on the edge; a writer who risks everything, tries anything, and finds poetry in life's pleasure and pain. Showing at: PP
INFAMOUS [R] 1 hr, 50 min. Biography/Drama. Cast: Toby Jones, Sandra Bullock, Daniel Craig, Peter Bogdanovich, Jeff Daniels. Plot: another film about author Truman Capote and how he was changed during the research for his book 'In Cold Blood.' Showing at: PP
SAW III [R] 1 hr, 45 min. Thriller. Cast: Tobin Bell, Shawnee Smith, Angus MacFadyen, Bahar Soomekh, Dina Meyer. Plot: with his new apprentice , the puppet-master behind the cruel, intricate games that have terrified a community and baffled police, selects the latest pawn on his vicious chessboard. Showing at: DC, MM, NR, WE, WO, WW
Monday, October 23, 2006
Leaving 10/26/2006
Derby Cinema - The Marine
Movie Machine - nothing
Northrock 14 - nothing
Palace West - Beerfest, The Protector, Ant Bully, Superman Returns
Premiere Palace - School for Scoundrels, Flyboys, Gridiron Gang
Starlite Drive-In - Closed until spring
Warren East - The Illusionist
Warren Old Town - The Guardian
Warren West - nothing
Movie Machine - nothing
Northrock 14 - nothing
Palace West - Beerfest, The Protector, Ant Bully, Superman Returns
Premiere Palace - School for Scoundrels, Flyboys, Gridiron Gang
Starlite Drive-In - Closed until spring
Warren East - The Illusionist
Warren Old Town - The Guardian
Warren West - nothing
Friday, October 20, 2006
Worthwhile (and not) 10/20/2006
The clear winner this week is FLAGS OF OUR FATHERS. It's averaging between 3½-4 stars from both mainstream reviewers and the general public. I got a chance to see about 45 minutes of this film and can tell you its violence approaches Saving Private Ryan but it appears to be more introspective in nature. It definitely is not a feel good film. HALF NELSON is getting between 3-3½ stars from all concerned but looks to me as if it will have a limited audience. MARIE ANTIONETTE and THE PRESTIGE are averaging 3 stars from the critics but the public doesn't find the former nearly as attractive as the latter. FLICKA is averaging between 2½-3 stars with both the critics and the public. It's the only family film for the week.
All in all this looks to be a better than average week. I think most of these films will be here for awhile so you have some time to make your plans.
All in all this looks to be a better than average week. I think most of these films will be here for awhile so you have some time to make your plans.
THE PRESTIGE ***
This film has a terrific preview and if you've watched any TV at all in the past few weeks you must have seen it several times. For the most part the film lives up to the preview. As with any magic act, it's all about diverting the viewer's attention and the film warns you to watch closely right from the start.
The story is about two magicians who are friends but become bitter enemies after a tragic death. They each become as interested in destroying the other, both personally and professionally, as they are in developing their careers. The plot moves back and forth between the two as well as back and forth in time. That makes it somewhat confusing but also keeps your interest high.
I didn't have that much trouble figuring out the plot as clues are provided throughout, although I found the very last scene a little confusing. The actors do a fine job and the production values are impressive. This is a good couples movie but some scenes will frighten younger viewers.
The story is about two magicians who are friends but become bitter enemies after a tragic death. They each become as interested in destroying the other, both personally and professionally, as they are in developing their careers. The plot moves back and forth between the two as well as back and forth in time. That makes it somewhat confusing but also keeps your interest high.
I didn't have that much trouble figuring out the plot as clues are provided throughout, although I found the very last scene a little confusing. The actors do a fine job and the production values are impressive. This is a good couples movie but some scenes will frighten younger viewers.
Thursday, October 19, 2006
MARIE ANTOINETTE ***
This was not a film I particularly wanted to see but I did, and it turned out to be better than expected. It's based on Antonia Fraser's Marie Antoinette The Journey, a non-fiction history of her life. According to it, Marie was a much different person than we have been led to believe.
The film begins with the teenaged Austrian princess being sent to France to marry the future king in an attempt to forge a strong alliance between Austria and France. She tries very hard to live up to the expectations of the two countries and you may be surprised how difficult that is. This is a period piece, filmed in France and using what appears to be clothing of the time. However, the film uses contemporary music for accompanyment which makes for an interesting dichotomy, as well as making the film more palatable for many.
The picture was a little slow for me, although not nearly as much as it's length might imply. Partly that's because the director obviously wanted to show the languid pace of the era, and partly because the film covers more than twenty years of history. If you want to learn a little history, this is an entertaining way to do so. There is some partial nudity but it's hardly worse than N.Y.P.D. Blue, and there's very little else that would bother anyone from a teen on up. Smaller children will be bored long before this film is over.
The film begins with the teenaged Austrian princess being sent to France to marry the future king in an attempt to forge a strong alliance between Austria and France. She tries very hard to live up to the expectations of the two countries and you may be surprised how difficult that is. This is a period piece, filmed in France and using what appears to be clothing of the time. However, the film uses contemporary music for accompanyment which makes for an interesting dichotomy, as well as making the film more palatable for many.
The picture was a little slow for me, although not nearly as much as it's length might imply. Partly that's because the director obviously wanted to show the languid pace of the era, and partly because the film covers more than twenty years of history. If you want to learn a little history, this is an entertaining way to do so. There is some partial nudity but it's hardly worse than N.Y.P.D. Blue, and there's very little else that would bother anyone from a teen on up. Smaller children will be bored long before this film is over.
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Opening 10/20/2006
FLAGS OF OUR FATHERS [R] 2 hrs, 10 min. War Drama. Cast: Ryan Phillippe, Jesse Bradford, Adam Beach, Paul Walker, Jamie Bell, Barry Pepper, John Benjamin Hickey. Plot: a human drama of friendship and love, sacrifice and manipulation, set against the violent conflict of the battle of Iwo Jima in WWII. Showing at: DC, NR, WE, WO, WW
FLICKA [PG] 1 hr, 40 min. Family. Cast: Alison Lohman, Tim McGraw, Maria Bello, Ryan Kwanten. Plot: a contemporary motion picture adaptation of Mary O'Hara's beloved novel "My Friend Flicka," a 16-year-old girl dreams of fulfilling her family legacy by working on her father's ranch in modern-day Wyoming. Showing at: DC, NR, WE, WW
HALF NELSON [R] 1 hr, 45 min. Drama. Cast: Ryan Gosling, Shareeka Epps, Anthony Mackie, Karen Chilton, Monique Curnen, Tina Holmes, Collins Pennie, Deborah Rush, Jay O. Sanders, Sebastian Sozzi, Nicole Vicius, Tristan Wilds. Plot: a young inner-city junior high school teacher's ideals wither and die in the face of reality and a growing drug habit. Showing at: PP
MARIE ANTOINETTE [PG-13] 2 hrs, 5 min. Drama. Cast: Kirsten Dunst, Jason Schwartzman, Judy Davis, Rip Torn, Rose Byrne, Asia Argento, Steve Coogan, Marianne Faithful, Molly Shannon, Shirley Henderson, Danny Huston. Plot: without guidance, adrift in a dangerous world, a young girl rebels against the isolated atmosphere at Versailles and becomes France's most misunderstood monarch. Showing at: WE
THE PRESTIGE [PG-13] 2 hrs, 10 min. Suspense/Thriller. Cast: Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Scarlett Johansson, Rebecca Hall, Andy Serkis, Piper Perabo, David Bowie. Plot: a mysterious story of two magicians whose intense rivalry leads them on a life-long battle for supremacy full of obsession, deceit and jealousy with dangerous and deadly consequences. Showing at: DC, NR, WE, WW
FLICKA [PG] 1 hr, 40 min. Family. Cast: Alison Lohman, Tim McGraw, Maria Bello, Ryan Kwanten. Plot: a contemporary motion picture adaptation of Mary O'Hara's beloved novel "My Friend Flicka," a 16-year-old girl dreams of fulfilling her family legacy by working on her father's ranch in modern-day Wyoming. Showing at: DC, NR, WE, WW
HALF NELSON [R] 1 hr, 45 min. Drama. Cast: Ryan Gosling, Shareeka Epps, Anthony Mackie, Karen Chilton, Monique Curnen, Tina Holmes, Collins Pennie, Deborah Rush, Jay O. Sanders, Sebastian Sozzi, Nicole Vicius, Tristan Wilds. Plot: a young inner-city junior high school teacher's ideals wither and die in the face of reality and a growing drug habit. Showing at: PP
MARIE ANTOINETTE [PG-13] 2 hrs, 5 min. Drama. Cast: Kirsten Dunst, Jason Schwartzman, Judy Davis, Rip Torn, Rose Byrne, Asia Argento, Steve Coogan, Marianne Faithful, Molly Shannon, Shirley Henderson, Danny Huston. Plot: without guidance, adrift in a dangerous world, a young girl rebels against the isolated atmosphere at Versailles and becomes France's most misunderstood monarch. Showing at: WE
THE PRESTIGE [PG-13] 2 hrs, 10 min. Suspense/Thriller. Cast: Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Scarlett Johansson, Rebecca Hall, Andy Serkis, Piper Perabo, David Bowie. Plot: a mysterious story of two magicians whose intense rivalry leads them on a life-long battle for supremacy full of obsession, deceit and jealousy with dangerous and deadly consequences. Showing at: DC, NR, WE, WW
Leaving 10/19/2006
Derby Cinema - The Departed, Employee Of The Month, The Guardian
Movie Machine - nothing
Northrock 14 - Jackass Number 2, Love's Abiding Joy, The Gridiron Gang, Employee Of The Month, Jet Li's Fearless
Palace West - World Trade Center, Click
Premiere Palace - Devil Wears Prada, Hollywoodland, All The King's Men, Black Dahlia
Starlite Drive-In - Closed until spring
Warren East - School For Scoundrels, Flyboys, Jackass #2
Warren Old Town - Jackass Number Two
Warren West - School For Scoundrels, Jackass Number Two
Movie Machine - nothing
Northrock 14 - Jackass Number 2, Love's Abiding Joy, The Gridiron Gang, Employee Of The Month, Jet Li's Fearless
Palace West - World Trade Center, Click
Premiere Palace - Devil Wears Prada, Hollywoodland, All The King's Men, Black Dahlia
Starlite Drive-In - Closed until spring
Warren East - School For Scoundrels, Flyboys, Jackass #2
Warren Old Town - Jackass Number Two
Warren West - School For Scoundrels, Jackass Number Two
Friday, October 13, 2006
Worthwhile (and not) 10/13/2006
There really isn't a lot to get excited about this weekend. The best reviewed film is THE SCIENCE OF SLEEP which got about 2½ stars. It's a French film that's been dubbed and looks as if it's aimed at the art house fans. I could find only one review for ONE NIGHT WITH THE KING. Variety thought it was pretty good and compared it to the Biblical extravaganzas that used to be popular 50-60 years ago. MAN OF THE YEAR is getting poor reviews, 1½-2 stars, but I've talked to people who've seen it at screenings and who thought it was hilarious. It's probably going to depend on how much of a Robin Williams fan you are. THE GRUDGE 2 and THE MARINE were not screened by their distributors, and that does not speak well for them. You already know what I thought of the horror film (see below if you don't) and the action pic looks like something that will be on Cinemax before you know it. Frankly, this looks like a week to save your money. It may come in handy next week when the new Clint Eastwood film and THE PRESTIGE both open
THE GRUDGE 2 *½
If you're looking for something to creep you out or to make your sweetie hold on tight, here's your pic. If you want anything more, you're out of luck.
Friday the 13th is as good a time as any to release a horror sequel but I wish this one had more substance. The plot doesn't make any sense, the editing is strictly from the MTV film school, and the scary moments are of the "boo" variety accompanied by screeching violins. Upper teens may enjoy this but I doubt anyone older will.
There is one great scene right at the beginning that frustrated wives might applaud, but it's all down hill after that. The ending leaves plenty of possibilities for another sequel so if this does any business expect number three next year at this time.
Friday the 13th is as good a time as any to release a horror sequel but I wish this one had more substance. The plot doesn't make any sense, the editing is strictly from the MTV film school, and the scary moments are of the "boo" variety accompanied by screeching violins. Upper teens may enjoy this but I doubt anyone older will.
There is one great scene right at the beginning that frustrated wives might applaud, but it's all down hill after that. The ending leaves plenty of possibilities for another sequel so if this does any business expect number three next year at this time.
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Opening 10/13/2006
THE GRUDGE 2 [PG-13] 1 hr, 45 min. Horror/Thriller. Cast: Amber Tamblyn, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Arielle Kebbel, Jennifer Beals, Teresa Palmer, Takako Fuji, Ryo Ishibashi, Misako Uno, Shaun Sipos, Edison Chen. Plot: a terrifying supernatural curse is unleashed on a group of seemingly unrelated victims as it quickly moves from a burned-down house in Tokyo and spreads to everyone who crosses its path. Showing at: DC, MM, NR, WE, WW
MAN OF THE YEAR [PG-13] 1hr, 55 min. Comedy. Cast: Robin Williams, Christopher Walken, Laura Linney, Lewis Black, Jeff Goldblum. Plot: the comic tale of an entertainer's accidental rise to power. Showing at: DC, NR, WE, WO, WW
THE MARINE [PG-13] 1 hr, 30 min. Action/Thriller. Cast: John Cena, Kelly Carlson, Robert Patrick, Jeff Chase, Jon Bennett, Abigail Bianca, Troy Brenna, Ashley Lyons, Anthony Ray Parker, Drew Powell, Kelly Steves. Plot: a heroic Marine who returns home after being discharged- against his will- from the Iraq War finds himself back in action when his wife is kidnapped by a murderous gang . Showing at: DC, MM, NR, WE, WW
ONE NIGHT WITH THE KING [PG] 1 hr, 55 min. Drama. Cast: Tiffany Dupont, Luke Goss, Tom 'Tiny' Lister Jr., James Callis, Dilshad, Jonah Lotan, John Noble, Peter O'Toole, John Rhys-Davies, Omar Sharif, Denzil Smith. Plot: a young girl ( the Biblical Esther) rises from peasant to princess by going against the culture and seeking the King's heart rather than the riches of the kingdom. Showing at: WE, WW
THE SCIENCE OF SLEEP [R] 1 hr, 45 min. Fantasy. Cast: Gael GarcÃa Bernal, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Alain Chabat, Jean-Michel Bernard, Emma de Caunes, Inigo Lezzi, Stéphane Metzger, Miou-Miou, Aurélia Petit, Pierre Vaneck. Plot: a man's dreams overtake his reality as he tries to romance his neighbor. Dubbed in English. Showing at: PP
MAN OF THE YEAR [PG-13] 1hr, 55 min. Comedy. Cast: Robin Williams, Christopher Walken, Laura Linney, Lewis Black, Jeff Goldblum. Plot: the comic tale of an entertainer's accidental rise to power. Showing at: DC, NR, WE, WO, WW
THE MARINE [PG-13] 1 hr, 30 min. Action/Thriller. Cast: John Cena, Kelly Carlson, Robert Patrick, Jeff Chase, Jon Bennett, Abigail Bianca, Troy Brenna, Ashley Lyons, Anthony Ray Parker, Drew Powell, Kelly Steves. Plot: a heroic Marine who returns home after being discharged- against his will- from the Iraq War finds himself back in action when his wife is kidnapped by a murderous gang . Showing at: DC, MM, NR, WE, WW
ONE NIGHT WITH THE KING [PG] 1 hr, 55 min. Drama. Cast: Tiffany Dupont, Luke Goss, Tom 'Tiny' Lister Jr., James Callis, Dilshad, Jonah Lotan, John Noble, Peter O'Toole, John Rhys-Davies, Omar Sharif, Denzil Smith. Plot: a young girl ( the Biblical Esther) rises from peasant to princess by going against the culture and seeking the King's heart rather than the riches of the kingdom. Showing at: WE, WW
THE SCIENCE OF SLEEP [R] 1 hr, 45 min. Fantasy. Cast: Gael GarcÃa Bernal, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Alain Chabat, Jean-Michel Bernard, Emma de Caunes, Inigo Lezzi, Stéphane Metzger, Miou-Miou, Aurélia Petit, Pierre Vaneck. Plot: a man's dreams overtake his reality as he tries to romance his neighbor. Dubbed in English. Showing at: PP
Leaving 10/12/2006
Derby Cinema - Everyone's Hero, Gridiron Gang, School For Scoundrels
Movie Machine - School For Scoundrels, Flyboys
Northrock 14 - Flyboys, School For Scoundrels
Palace West - Everyone's Hero, How To Eat Fried Worms, Zoom, Little Man
Premiere Palace - Talledega Nights, Cars, Monty Python Double Feature, Invincible
Starlite Drive-In - Closed until spring
Warren East - Jet Li's Fearless, Gridiron Gang, Hollywoodland, Love's Abiding Joy
Warren Old Town - School For Scoundrels
Warren West - Flyboys, Jet Li's Fearless, Gridiron Gang, The Illusionist
Movie Machine - School For Scoundrels, Flyboys
Northrock 14 - Flyboys, School For Scoundrels
Palace West - Everyone's Hero, How To Eat Fried Worms, Zoom, Little Man
Premiere Palace - Talledega Nights, Cars, Monty Python Double Feature, Invincible
Starlite Drive-In - Closed until spring
Warren East - Jet Li's Fearless, Gridiron Gang, Hollywoodland, Love's Abiding Joy
Warren Old Town - School For Scoundrels
Warren West - Flyboys, Jet Li's Fearless, Gridiron Gang, The Illusionist
Friday, October 06, 2006
Worthwhile (and not) 10/06/2006
THE DEPARTED is the clear winner for this week, receiving virtually unanimous acclaim from the critics. The rest of the pack are hovering around the 2 star level so you'll have to decide if you're in really in need of a comedy (EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH) or a horror film (TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE: THE BEGINNING). If a good ogre film sounds good to you I should point out that BEOWULF & GRENDEL is already available on DVD and LOVE'S ABIDING JOY is already scheduled for DVD release in January, 2007.
THE DEPARTED ****
It's always nice when fall arrives since that means at least a few good films will make their appearance. No doubt this film will be up for Oscar nominations, as well it should be. Director Martin Scorsese has pulled out all the stops with a riveting story and a cast that doesn't have a weak link.
Before you get ready to rush to the cinema with the kiddies for a 4 star epic, be advised that the R rating is well deserved. The film is incredibly violent, with extremely graphic brutality and virtually non-stop profanity right from the start. You've been warned!
If you find it odd that those descriptions can apply to a 4 star film just be aware this is a picture about the Irish mafia and the brutality and profanity seem in character. This is a must see film for adults who appreciate top notch movie making.
Before you get ready to rush to the cinema with the kiddies for a 4 star epic, be advised that the R rating is well deserved. The film is incredibly violent, with extremely graphic brutality and virtually non-stop profanity right from the start. You've been warned!
If you find it odd that those descriptions can apply to a 4 star film just be aware this is a picture about the Irish mafia and the brutality and profanity seem in character. This is a must see film for adults who appreciate top notch movie making.
Thursday, October 05, 2006
Opening 10/06/2006
BEOWULF AND GRENDEL [R] 1 hr, 45 min. Action/Adventure. Cast: Gerard Butler, Stellan Skarsgård, Sarah Polley, Ingvar Eggert Sigurðsson, Benedikt Clausen, Tony Curran, Martin Delaney, Gunnar Eyjólfsson, Rory McCann, Ronan Vibert. Plot: based on the seminal 9th century Anglo-Saxon poem, "Beowulf," it tells the blood-soaked tale of a Norse warrior's battle against a great and murderous troll. Showing at: PP
THE DEPARTED [R] 2hrs, 30 min. Crime Drama. Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson, Mark Wahlberg, Martin Sheen, Ray Winstone, Vera Farmiga, Alec Baldwin, Anthony Anderson, James Badge Dale, Kristen Dalton, Gerard McSorley, David O'Hara, Mark Ralston. Plot: a young undercover cop is assigned to infiltrate a mob syndicate, while a hardened young criminal has infiltrated the police department as an informer for the syndicate. Each frantically tries to be the first to discover the identity of the other. Showing at: DC, NR, WE, WO, WW
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH [PG-13] 1hr, 45 min. Comedy. Cast: Dane Cook, Jessica Simpson, Dax Shephard, Efren Ramirez, Tim Bagley, Andy Dick, Brian George, Marcello Thedford, Danny Woodburn, Sean Whalen, Harland Williams, Shirly Brener. Plot: two ultra competitive Super Club workers vie to win the coveted Employee Of The Month award in an effort to impress a beautiful co-worker. Showing at: DC, MM, NR, WE, WW
LOVE'S ABIDING JOY [PG] 1 hr, 25 min. Western. Cast: Stephen Bridgewater, Brianna Brown. Plot: almost no information available on this other than it's a film version of the 4th book in the "Love Comes Softly" series. It's being released by a new division of 20th Century Fox, Fox Faith, which I can only assume means it has a religious theme. IMDB also indicates it's a tv movie so I can also assume you'll be able to view it at home fairly soon. Showing at: NR, WE
TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE: THE BEGINNING [R] 1 hr, 25 min. Horror. Cast: Jordana Brewster, Andrew Bryniarski, R. Lee Ermey, Taylor Handley, Matthew Bomer, Diora Baird, Heather Kafka, Marietta Marich, Terrence Evans. Plot: a prequel which details the beginnings of the Hewitt clan and exposes their psychotic idea of family fun. Showing at: NR, WE, WO, WW
THE DEPARTED [R] 2hrs, 30 min. Crime Drama. Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson, Mark Wahlberg, Martin Sheen, Ray Winstone, Vera Farmiga, Alec Baldwin, Anthony Anderson, James Badge Dale, Kristen Dalton, Gerard McSorley, David O'Hara, Mark Ralston. Plot: a young undercover cop is assigned to infiltrate a mob syndicate, while a hardened young criminal has infiltrated the police department as an informer for the syndicate. Each frantically tries to be the first to discover the identity of the other. Showing at: DC, NR, WE, WO, WW
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH [PG-13] 1hr, 45 min. Comedy. Cast: Dane Cook, Jessica Simpson, Dax Shephard, Efren Ramirez, Tim Bagley, Andy Dick, Brian George, Marcello Thedford, Danny Woodburn, Sean Whalen, Harland Williams, Shirly Brener. Plot: two ultra competitive Super Club workers vie to win the coveted Employee Of The Month award in an effort to impress a beautiful co-worker. Showing at: DC, MM, NR, WE, WW
LOVE'S ABIDING JOY [PG] 1 hr, 25 min. Western. Cast: Stephen Bridgewater, Brianna Brown. Plot: almost no information available on this other than it's a film version of the 4th book in the "Love Comes Softly" series. It's being released by a new division of 20th Century Fox, Fox Faith, which I can only assume means it has a religious theme. IMDB also indicates it's a tv movie so I can also assume you'll be able to view it at home fairly soon. Showing at: NR, WE
TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE: THE BEGINNING [R] 1 hr, 25 min. Horror. Cast: Jordana Brewster, Andrew Bryniarski, R. Lee Ermey, Taylor Handley, Matthew Bomer, Diora Baird, Heather Kafka, Marietta Marich, Terrence Evans. Plot: a prequel which details the beginnings of the Hewitt clan and exposes their psychotic idea of family fun. Showing at: NR, WE, WO, WW
Leaving 10/5/2006
Derby Cinema - The Covenant, Talladega Nights
Movie Machine - Barnyard
Northrock 14 - The Covenant, Everyone's Hero, Step Up
Palace West - The Descent, Snakes On A Plane, Over The Hedge
Premiere Palace - The Last Kiss, Everyone's Hero, Barnyard, Only Human, How To Eat Fried Worms, World Trade Center
Starlite Drive-In -
Warren East - Invincible, All The King's Men, The Black Dahlia, Little Miss Sunshine, The Covenant
Warren Old Town - Gridiron Gang, The Black Dahlia
Warren West - All The King's Men, The Black Dahlia, Everyone's Hero, The Covenant, Little Miss Sunshine, Pirates Of The Caribben: Dead Man's Chest, Invincible
Movie Machine - Barnyard
Northrock 14 - The Covenant, Everyone's Hero, Step Up
Palace West - The Descent, Snakes On A Plane, Over The Hedge
Premiere Palace - The Last Kiss, Everyone's Hero, Barnyard, Only Human, How To Eat Fried Worms, World Trade Center
Starlite Drive-In -
Warren East - Invincible, All The King's Men, The Black Dahlia, Little Miss Sunshine, The Covenant
Warren Old Town - Gridiron Gang, The Black Dahlia
Warren West - All The King's Men, The Black Dahlia, Everyone's Hero, The Covenant, Little Miss Sunshine, Pirates Of The Caribben: Dead Man's Chest, Invincible
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About Me
- Wichita, KS, United States
- I've spent most of my adult life in film exhibition management, from which I've retired. As a result of my work I've seen thousands of movies over the years and maintain a strong interest in movies and theatres.
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