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 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 (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 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
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 (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 (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
PINEAPPLE EXPRESS (2008) Starring Seth Rogen, James Franco, Danny R. McBride, Kevin Corrigan, Craig Robinson, Gary Cole, Rosie Perez, Amber Heard, Ed Begley Jr., Nora Dunn, Joe Lo Truglio, Arthur Napiontek, Cleo King, Bill Hader and James Remar. Screenplay by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg. Directed by David Gordon Green. Distributed by Columbia Pictures. 111 … Continue reading
Seth Rogen and James Franco Light Up Pineapple Express by Brad Balfour Over the last few years producer/writer/director Judd Apatow has made himself into a mini-mogul shepherding along a string of R-rated comedies that have varied from brilliant to inane. Along the way he has provided a platform for a crop of like-minded talents ranging … Continue reading
Hector Elizondo Mr. Elizondo and the Obsessive-Compulsive Detective by Debbie Wagner We have come to expect brilliant acting from Hector Elizondo – and since 1960, he has rarely disappointed. Elizondo has been on screens and stages all over the world for over forty years, though he seemed to pop up on most of the public’s … Continue reading
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