Monthly Archives: December 2009

The Princess and the Frog (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)
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The Princess and the Frog (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)

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THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG (2009) Featuring the voices of Anika Noni Rose, Bruno Campos, Keith David, John Goodman, Jenifer Lewis, Ritchie Montgomery, Jennifer Cody, Michael-Leon Wooley, Jim Cummings, Peter Bartlett, Terrence Howard, Elizabeth M. Dampier, Breanna Brooks, Emeril Lagasse, Randy Newman and Oprah Winfrey. Written by Ron Clements, Rob Edwards, Greg Erb, John Musker, … Continue reading →

Sherlock Holmes (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)
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Sherlock Holmes (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)

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SHERLOCK HOLMES (2009) Starring Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Rachel McAdams, Mark Strong, Kelly Reilly, Eddie Marsan, James Fox, Hans Matheson, William Hope and Geraldine James. Written by Michael Robert Johnson and Anthony Peckham. Directed by Guy Ritchie. Distributed by Warner Bros. 130 minutes. Rated PG-13. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle would undoubtedly be perplexed by … Continue reading →

Extract (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)
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Extract (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)

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EXTRACT (2009) Starring Jason Bateman, Mila Kunis, Kristen Wiig, JK Simmons, David Koechner, Clifton Collins Jr., Ben Affleck, Dustin Milligan, Beth Grant, TJ Miller, Javier Gutierrez, Lidia Porto, Gene Simmons, Matt Schulze, Jenny O’Hara, Lamberto Gutierrez, Brent Briscoe, Hal Sparks and Nick Thune. Written by Mike Judge. Directed by Mike Judge. Distributed by Miramax Pictures.  … Continue reading →

Knock ‘Em Dead, Kid (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)
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Knock ‘Em Dead, Kid (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)

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KNOCK ‘EM DEAD, KID (2009) Starring Dirk Julien, Michael Resendez, Torey Marks, Erin Prieto, Chad Post, Angela Nordeng, Andrew Chase, Cody Cowell, Les Mahoney and Al “Mr. Outrageous” Burke. Written by Christopher Golon. Directed by Christopher Golon. Distributed by Golon Films. 71 minutes. Not Rated. You have to grade independently made films on a different … Continue reading →

Steve Ward – Dispensing Tough Love
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Steve Ward – Dispensing Tough Love

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Steve Ward Dispensing Tough Love by Ronald Sklar Although Steve Ward makes his living matchmaking and love coaching, the most meant-for-each-other hookup of all may be Steve and VH1. Tough Love, the VH1 series based on his successful matchmaking business and value-added relationship philosophies, has become one of that network’s top ratings-getters. Viewers have responded … Continue reading →

Santa Buddies: The Legend of Santa Paws (A PopEntertainment.com Video Review)
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Santa Buddies: The Legend of Santa Paws (A PopEntertainment.com Video Review)

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SANTA BUDDIES – THE LEGEND OF SANTA PAWS (2009) Starring George Wendt, Christopher Lloyd, Danny Woodburn, Paul Rae, Michael Teigen, Craig Anton, Andrew Astor, Chris Coppola, Patricia Cullen, Ben Giroux, Ryan Grantham, Aramis Knight, Quinn Lord, Kaitlyn Maher, Gig Morton, Brandon Nomura, Mikey Post and the voices of Tom Bosley, Field Cate, Josh Flitter, Zachary … Continue reading →

Maggie Gyllenhaal – Owner of a Crazy Heart
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Maggie Gyllenhaal – Owner of a Crazy Heart

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Maggie Gyllenhaal Owner of a Crazy Heart by Jay S. Jacobs It isn’t easy to just step away when a career that you have been working towards for years has built up serious momentum. Yet that is exactly what Maggie Gyllenhaal did. Soon after appearing in the blockbuster Batman sequel The Dark Knight, Gyllenhaal essentially took a … Continue reading →

Jeff Bridges Sings His Crazy Heart Out
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Jeff Bridges Sings His Crazy Heart Out

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Jeff Bridges Sings His Crazy Heart Out by Jay S. Jacobs It’s hard to believe that in a career that has lasted over 40 years (actually longer, his first appearance on film was in 1951 as an infant), Jeff Bridges has never won an Oscar. He has worked regularly and made vibrant contributions in such legendary films as The Last … Continue reading →

John Denver – Around the World Live (A PopEntertainment.com Music Video Review)
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John Denver – Around the World Live (A PopEntertainment.com Music Video Review)

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JOHN DENVER – AROUND THE WORLD LIVE (2009) Featuring John Denver. Directed by Barry Ehrmann. Distributed by Eagle Rock Entertainment.  592 minutes.  Not Rated. In the twelve years since his untimely death in a plane crash – and a good 30 years on from his popular heyday – it has become all too easy to … Continue reading →

Crazy Heart (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)
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Crazy Heart (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)

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CRAZY HEART (2009) Starring Jeff Bridges, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Robert Duvall,  Tom Bower, James Keane, Jack Nation, William Marquez, Ryan Bingham, Paul Herman, Rick Dial and Colin Farrell. Screenplay by Scott Cooper. Directed by Scott Cooper. Distributed by Fox Searchlight.  112 minutes.  Rated R. Bad Blake has been on the road for longer than he would … Continue reading →