Thursday, September 30, 2010
My Favorite Tony Curtis Movies
Tony Curtis had a great run in Hollywood in the 1950s and 60s. Here are my favorite Tony Curtis movies (in reverse chronological order):
The Boston Strangler (1968)Tony Curtis dies at 85
The Great Race (1965)
Sex and the Single Girl (1964)
Captain Newman, M.D. (1963)
40 Pounds of Trouble (1962)
The Great Impostor (1961)
Spartacus (1960)
The Rat Race (1960)
Operation Petticoat (1959)
Some Like It Hot (1959)
The Defiant Ones (1958)
The Vikings (1958)
Beachhead (1954)
Houdini (1953)
The Left Coast
Why they call it the Left Coast: A recent study finds that 97% of those who call themselves 'Actors' donated to Democrats.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Recommended on DVD: 'Chloe'
"Chloe" made just $3 million in its March release despite an A-list cast that includes Liam Neeson, Julianne Moore and Amanda Seyfried. It's a sexy suspense thriller reminiscent of "Fatal Attraction." An insecure doctor (Moore) hires a call girl (Seyfried) to seduce her college professor husband (Neeson) because Moore suspects Neeson is cheating on her. The plan backfires. Seyfried has her own agenda and ends up seducing Moore — with tragic consequences. One note of waring: The film pushes the limits of its R rating with one of the most graphic sex scenes between two big-name actresses (Moore and Seyfried) ever shown in a mainstream film. This is director Atom Egoyan's remake of the 2003 French film "Nathalie..."
Albright College to screen 'The World Stopped Watching'
As a part of the International Film Series and in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Albright College will host the showing of "The World Stopped Watching" on Tuesday, October 12, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. in Klein Lecture Hall, Center for the Arts, Reading, PA
From a press release issued by the college:
Bill Gentile, an independent journalist who is featured in the film, will present a lecture following the film. This event is free and open to the public.
"The World Stopped Watching" is a 58-minute documentary which exhibits unprecedented behind the scenes images and interviews from Nicaragua, a country which lies in ruin from a devastated economy. The film unveils the starving families living off garbage dumps, survivors of murderous attacks, and a never before seen interview with former president Daniel Ortega. Despite the inhumane conditions, the film also documents the reconciliation taking place of a culture trying to rebuild itself.
Bill Gentile is currently teaching at American University in Washington, D.C. He is an independent journalist and documentary filmmaker who covered the 1979 Sandinista Revolution in Nicaragua. His book of photographs titled Nicaragua won the Overseas Press Club Award for Excellence.
The Center for the Arts is located on the Albright College campus at 13th and Bern Streets, Reading, Pa. For more information or disabled assistance please call College Relations at 610-921-7256.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Recommended on DVD: 'Daybreakers'
"Daybreakers" made $30 million in its initial release in January 2010, a far cry from the $296 million made by the lame teen melodrama "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse," but "Daybreakers" is by far the best vampire film of the year. It's got action, really scary scenes and best of all, it's a thinking-man's vampire movie. In the not-too-distant future (2019), a plague has turned most of the world's population into vampires who rely on a shrinking human population for blood to keep them "alive." Ethan Hawke is a vampire-scientist trying to find a blood substitute not only to provide profits for the vampire-run corporation he works for, but he has a soft-spot for humans, who are hunted to provide a blood supply for the vampires willing to pay to price. Hawke's life takes an unexpected turn when he meets Willem Dafoe, the leader of a group of human refugees. Dafoe holds the key to saving both humans and vampires, but is being hunted by the evil corporation.
'Catfish' movie review
The Christian Science Monitor reviews controversial new "documentary" film: Cast as a documentary about online romance, 'Catfish' is full of surprises – and ethical questions.
Catfish: movie review - CSMonitor.com
Catfish: movie review - CSMonitor.com
Recommended on DVD: 'From Paris With Love'
"From Paris With Love" is a big-budget action film with top-name stars (John Travolta and Jonathan Rhys Meyers of "The Tudors") that inexplicably tanked at the box-office earlier this year, earning a paltry $24 million in February. This is one of the best action films of all time, with Travolta perfect in the role of a resourceful, wise-cracking CIA hit man showing would-be spy Meyers the ropes. The plot involves stopping a terrorist attack on Paris. The film uses its French locations very effectively. There's lots of shootings and explosions and some funny lines by Travolta reminiscent of "Pulp Fiction." There's also a shocking plot twist you'll never see coming.
Monday, September 27, 2010
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Friday, September 24, 2010
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Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Monday, September 20, 2010
TV We Like: What I Learned From a Show About Nothing
A nice column about one of my all-time favorite TV shows, "Seinfeld"
TV We Like: What I Learned From a Show About Nothing
TV We Like: What I Learned From a Show About Nothing
Roger Ebert reviews 'Easy A'
Sounds like Thumbs Up from Roger Ebert for the new comedy, "Easy A," which earns 3.5 stars.
"It's a funny, engaging comedy that takes the familiar but underrated Emma Stone and makes her, I believe, a star," Ebert writes.
Read his full review at the link below:
Easy A :: rogerebert.com :: Reviews
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Friday, September 17, 2010
Thursday, September 16, 2010
'The Cartel' -- Trailer
A terrific documentary on the failure of the public education system in America.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Bootstrap Christian Film Community Does it Without Hollywood
An alternative to liberal-dominated Hollywood?
Bootstrap Christian Film Community Does it Without Hollywood
Bootstrap Christian Film Community Does it Without Hollywood
Monday, September 13, 2010
'Resident Evil' tops weak box office
Here's the Top 10 films from the weekend box office for Sept. 10-12:1. 'Resident Evil: Afterlife,' $27.7 million (3,203 screens), first week
2. 'Takers,' $6.1 million (2,191), $48.1 million total
3. 'The American,' $5.9 million (2,833 screens), $26.7 million
4. 'Machete,' $4.2 million (2,678), $20.8 million
5. 'Going the Distance,' $3.8 million (3,030), $14.0 million
6. 'The Other Guys,' $3.6 million (2,246), $112.7 million
7. 'The Last Exorcism,' $3.5 million (2,731), $38.2 million
8. 'The Expendables,' $3.3 million (3,058), $98.5 million
9. 'Inception,' $3.0 million (1,583), $282.4 million
10. 'Eat Pray Love,' $2.9 million (2,339), $74.6 million
Welcome Back, Roger Ebert
When it comes to politics, Roger Ebert is the typical left-wing loon, but when he sticks to film criticism, he is the master. I'm looking forward to Ebert's return to television.
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Best and Worst Part Fours
Rotten Tomatoes has an entertaining look at the fourth entry in a variety of film series.
ROTTEN TOMATOES: Total Recall: Best and Worst Part Fours
ROTTEN TOMATOES: Total Recall: Best and Worst Part Fours
The return of Roger Ebert
My favorite critic of all-time, Roger Ebert, will be making his return to television after many years of health problems. Read about his return at the link below:
"Roger Ebert presents At the Movies" - Roger Ebert's Journal
"Roger Ebert presents At the Movies" - Roger Ebert's Journal
The 5 best films of 2010 you haven't seen
By Tony Phyrillas
Success in Hollywood is measured by box-office numbers. That doesn't mean good movies always make money. "The Hurt Locker" took in just $16.4 million in theaters last year, but won the Oscar for Best Picture. Conversely, really bad movies end up making a ton of cash. "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel" took in $220 million. Need I say more?
Below is a list of five very good movies you may have missed at the theater this year. All are available on DVD and come highly recommended.
"From Paris With Love" is a big-budget action film with top-name stars (John Travolta and Jonathan Rhys Meyers of "The Tudors") that inexplicably tanked at the box-office, earning a paltry $24 million in February. This is one of the best action films of all time, with Travolta perfect in the role of a resourceful, wise-cracking CIA hit man showing would-be spy Meyers the ropes. The plot involves stopping a terrorist attack on Paris. There's lots of shootings and explosions and some funny lines by Travolta reminiscent of "Pulp Fiction." There's also a shocking plot twist you'll never see coming.
"Daybreakers" made $30 million in its initial release in January, a far cry from the $296 million made by the lame teen melodrama "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse," but "Daybreakers" is by far the best vampire film of the year. It's got action, really scary scenes and best of all, it's a thinking-man's vampire movie. In the not-too-distant future (2019), a plague has turned most of the world's population into vampires who rely on a shrinking human population for blood to keep them "alive." Ethan Hawke is a vampire-scientist trying to find a blood substitute not only to provide profits for the vampire-run corporation he works for, but he has a soft-spot for humans, who are hunted to provide a blood supply for the vampires willing to pay to price. Hawke's life takes an unexpected turn when he meets Willem Dafoe, the leader of a group of human refugees. Dafoe holds the key to saving both humans and vampires, but is being hunted by the evil corporation.
"Youth In Revolt" is one of the smartest and funniest coming-of-age comedies in years, but it tanked at the box office, earning just $15 million. Michael Cera plays the familiar teenage geek bouncing between divorced parents and their odd partners. His life takes on meaning when he falls for an attractive girl (Portia Doubleday) while hiding out with his mother and her shady boyfriend (Zach Galifinakis) at a campground. Steve Buscemi and Fred Willard are hilarious in supporting roles.
"Greenberg" is an acquired taste that drags at times, but stick with it and you'll never forget this film. Ben Stiller has had a string of box-office hits by playing the same character but he's never really acted until "Greenberg," which made just $4.2 million in limited release in March. Stiller is a revelation. He deserves an Oscar nomination for his portrayal of an unlikable person who is drifting aimlessly through life. Roger Greenberg (Stiller) is a 40-year-old New Yorker who has recently suffered a nervous breakdown and moves to L.A. to house-sit for his brother and "do nothing." His plans don't work out as he encounters people from his past and starts to fall for his brother's personal assistant, a 26-year-old free spirit names Florence (played by wonderful new actress named Greta Gerwig.)
"Chloe" made just $3 million in its March release despite an A-list cast that includes Liam Neeson, Julianne Moore and Amanda Seyfried. It's a sexy suspense thriller reminiscent of "Fatal Attraction." An insecure doctor (Moore) hires a call girl (Seyfried) to seduce her college professor husband (Neeson) because Moore suspects Neeson is cheating on her. The plan backfires. Seyfried has her own agenda and ends up seducing Moore — with tragic consequences. One note of waring: The film pushes the limits of its R rating with one of the most graphic sex scenes between two big-name actresses (Moore and Seyfried) ever shown in a mainstream film. This is director Atom Egoyan's remake of the 2003 French film "Nathalie..."
Success in Hollywood is measured by box-office numbers. That doesn't mean good movies always make money. "The Hurt Locker" took in just $16.4 million in theaters last year, but won the Oscar for Best Picture. Conversely, really bad movies end up making a ton of cash. "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel" took in $220 million. Need I say more?
Below is a list of five very good movies you may have missed at the theater this year. All are available on DVD and come highly recommended.
"From Paris With Love" is a big-budget action film with top-name stars (John Travolta and Jonathan Rhys Meyers of "The Tudors") that inexplicably tanked at the box-office, earning a paltry $24 million in February. This is one of the best action films of all time, with Travolta perfect in the role of a resourceful, wise-cracking CIA hit man showing would-be spy Meyers the ropes. The plot involves stopping a terrorist attack on Paris. There's lots of shootings and explosions and some funny lines by Travolta reminiscent of "Pulp Fiction." There's also a shocking plot twist you'll never see coming.
"Daybreakers" made $30 million in its initial release in January, a far cry from the $296 million made by the lame teen melodrama "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse," but "Daybreakers" is by far the best vampire film of the year. It's got action, really scary scenes and best of all, it's a thinking-man's vampire movie. In the not-too-distant future (2019), a plague has turned most of the world's population into vampires who rely on a shrinking human population for blood to keep them "alive." Ethan Hawke is a vampire-scientist trying to find a blood substitute not only to provide profits for the vampire-run corporation he works for, but he has a soft-spot for humans, who are hunted to provide a blood supply for the vampires willing to pay to price. Hawke's life takes an unexpected turn when he meets Willem Dafoe, the leader of a group of human refugees. Dafoe holds the key to saving both humans and vampires, but is being hunted by the evil corporation.
"Youth In Revolt" is one of the smartest and funniest coming-of-age comedies in years, but it tanked at the box office, earning just $15 million. Michael Cera plays the familiar teenage geek bouncing between divorced parents and their odd partners. His life takes on meaning when he falls for an attractive girl (Portia Doubleday) while hiding out with his mother and her shady boyfriend (Zach Galifinakis) at a campground. Steve Buscemi and Fred Willard are hilarious in supporting roles.
"Greenberg" is an acquired taste that drags at times, but stick with it and you'll never forget this film. Ben Stiller has had a string of box-office hits by playing the same character but he's never really acted until "Greenberg," which made just $4.2 million in limited release in March. Stiller is a revelation. He deserves an Oscar nomination for his portrayal of an unlikable person who is drifting aimlessly through life. Roger Greenberg (Stiller) is a 40-year-old New Yorker who has recently suffered a nervous breakdown and moves to L.A. to house-sit for his brother and "do nothing." His plans don't work out as he encounters people from his past and starts to fall for his brother's personal assistant, a 26-year-old free spirit names Florence (played by wonderful new actress named Greta Gerwig.)
"Chloe" made just $3 million in its March release despite an A-list cast that includes Liam Neeson, Julianne Moore and Amanda Seyfried. It's a sexy suspense thriller reminiscent of "Fatal Attraction." An insecure doctor (Moore) hires a call girl (Seyfried) to seduce her college professor husband (Neeson) because Moore suspects Neeson is cheating on her. The plan backfires. Seyfried has her own agenda and ends up seducing Moore — with tragic consequences. One note of waring: The film pushes the limits of its R rating with one of the most graphic sex scenes between two big-name actresses (Moore and Seyfried) ever shown in a mainstream film. This is director Atom Egoyan's remake of the 2003 French film "Nathalie..."
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