REPRISE (2008) Starring Espen Klouman-Høiner, Anders Danielsen Lie, Sigmund Sæverud, Viktoria Winge, Silje Hagen, Henrik Elvestad, Christian Rubeck, Odd Magnus Williamson, Rebekka Karijord, Henrik Mestad, Thorbjorn Harr and Pål Stokka. Screenplay by Joachim Trier. Directed by Joachim Trier. Distributed by Miramax Pictures. 105 minutes. Rated R. Reprise is a film about first-time novelists which sort of … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: August 2008
Smart People (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)
SMART PEOPLE (2008) Starring Dennis Quaid, Sarah Jessica Parker, Ellen Page, Thomas Haden Church, Ashton Holmes, Christine Lahti, David Denman, Amanda Jane Cooper, Barret Hackney, Camille Mana and Don Wadsworth. Screenplay by Mark Jude Poirier. Directed by Noam Murro. Distributed by Miramax Pictures. 95 minutes. Rated R. It’s tough to watch Smart People without drawing comparisons to … Continue reading
Chris Warren, Jr. – Exploring His Depth
Chris Warren, Jr. Exploring His Depth by Deborah Wagner Christopher Warren Jr. was born with acting in his blood. With both parents in the business, he knew from an early age that it was what he wanted to do with his life. After paying his dues for over a decade on TV, the big screen … Continue reading
Anna Faris Finds Herself In House Bunny
Anna Faris Finds Herself In House Bunny by Brad Balfour Thanks to the efforts of Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, and now, Anna Faris, adult-oriented comedy is no longer a boys club — at least for this year. Though the feature The House Bunny may lower an IQ or two with its abundant flaunting of T&A, its fairy-tale … Continue reading
Hamlet 2 (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)
HAMLET 2 (2008) Starring Steve Coogan, Catherine Keener, Amy Poehler, David Arquette, Elisabeth Shue, Joseph Julian Soria, Skylar Astin, Phoebe Strole, Melonie Diaz, Marshall Bell, Josh Berry and Arnie Pandoja. Screenplay by Andrew Fleming and Pam Brady. Directed by Andrew Fleming. Distributed by Focus Features. 92 minutes. Rated R. The often-hysterical Hamlet 2 asks and sort of … Continue reading
Elisabeth Shue – Just Being Herself
Elisabeth Shue Just Being Herself by Jay S. Jacobs We all feel like we grew up with Elisabeth Shue – ever since she first appeared on movie screens as Ralph Macchio’s cute girlfriend in The Karate Kid. Nearly 25 years later, Shue has put together a long and impressive body of work, starring in comedies like Adventures … Continue reading
Camp Rock (A PopEntertainment.com Video Review)
CAMP ROCK (2008) Starring Demi Lovato, Joe Jonas, Meaghan Jette Martin, Maria Canals Barrera, Alyson Stoner, Julie Brown, Daniel Fathers, Anna Maria Perez deTagle, Jasmine Richards, Jordan Francis, Roshon Fegan, Jennifer Ricci, Kevin Jonas and Nick Jonas. Screenplay by Karen Gist & Regina Hicks and Julie Brown & Paul Brown. Directed by Matthew Diamond. Distributed … Continue reading
Hannah Montana and Miley Cyrus – Best of Both Worlds Concert (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)
HANNAH MONTANA AND MILEY CYRUS – BEST OF BOTH WORLDS CONCERT (2008) Starring Miley Cyrus, Billy Ray Cyrus, Joe Jonas, Kevin Jonas, Nick Jonas, Kenny Ortega, Mandy Jiroux, Paul Becker, Teresa Espinosa, Jaco Caraco, Jennifer Talarico, Jason Pettigrew and Marshall Lake. Directed by Bruce Hendricks. Distributed by Walt Disney Studios. 74 minutes. Rated G. The … Continue reading
Tropic Thunder (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)
TROPIC THUNDER (2008) Starring Ben Stiller, Jack Black, Robert Downey Jr., Nick Nolte, Steve Coogan, Jay Baruchel, Danny McBride, Brandon T. Jackson, Brandon Soo Hoo, Maria Menounos, Tyra Banks, Christine Taylor, Jon Voight, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Jason Bateman, Lance Bass, Alicia Silverstone, Matthew McConaughey and Tom Cruise. Screenplay by Justin Theroux, Ben Stiller and Etan … Continue reading
Vicky Cristina Barcelona (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)
VICKY CRISTINA BARCELONA (2008) Starring Javier Bardem, Scarlett Johansson, Rebecca Hall, Penélope Cruz, Patricia Clarkson, Kevin Dunn, Chris Messina, Zak Orth, Pablo Schreiber, Carrie Preston and the voice of Christopher Evan Welch. Screenplay by Woody Allen. Directed by Woody Allen. Distributed by The Weinstein Company. 97 minutes. Rated R. You have to love Woody Allen. … Continue reading