A CHRISTMAS CAROL (2009) Featuring Jim Carrey, Gary Oldman, Colin Firth, Cary Elwes, Robin Wright Penn and Bob Hoskins. Screenplay by Robert Zemeckis. Directed by Robert Zemeckis. Distributed by Walt Disney Pictures. 96 minutes. Rated PG. Charles Dickens’ novella “A Christmas Carol” is undoubtedly one of the most-filmed pieces of literature ever. Over generations of versions … Continue reading
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The Taking of Pelham 1-2-3 (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)
THE TAKING OF PELHAM 1 2 3 (2009) Starring Denzel Washington, John Travolta, John Turturro, Luis Guzman, Michael Rispoli, James Gandolfini, Ramon Rodriguez, Victor Gojcaj, John Benjamin Hickey, Alex Kaluzhsky, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Katherine Sigismund, Jake Siciliano, Gary Basaraba, Aunjanue Ellis and Saidah Arrika Ekulona. Screenplay by Brian Helgeland. Directed by Tony Scott. Distributed by Columbia … Continue reading
Billy Bob Thornton Gets on Base with Bad News Bears
Billy Bob Thornton Gets on Base with Bad News Bears By Brad Balfour Lately actor/director Billy Bob Thorton has been grabbing the spotlight for films that aren’t obviously styled as the mature dramatic hits he starred in before—films such as the hard-hitting and provocative (and award-winning) Monster’s Ball and Sling Blade (for which he won a screenwriting Oscar). Yet, … Continue reading