Django, Ted, Knight & Silver Linings leads MTV Movie Nominees

 

Jennifer Lawrence, Seth MacFarlane, Emma Watson, Jamie Foxx, Bradley Cooper, and Rebel Wilson Vie for the Most Golden Popcorns during the “2013 MTV Movie Awards” Airing Live on Sunday, April 14 at 9:00 P.M. ET/PT on MTV

MOVIE REVUE: Perky and Uplifting!

 

What is a recipe for disaster? A second-time director (this almost does not even count, as the last film was an independent project), screenwriting and directing the film version of a book written over 13 years ago. To be perfectly blunt, the idea of walking into this kind of film is scary. Add in the fact that the story is revolves around the awkward phase of high school? Find out after the jump if this film is such a disaster…

INTERVUE: Stephen Chbosky

 

Have you ever read a book that helped you get through the toughest times of your adolescence? I have done just that when I was a senior in high school.  In 1999, author Stephen Chbosky created such a great book called “The Perks of a Being a Wallflower.” Thirteen years later, Chbosky has brought the book to the big screen – this time, as director. The new film tells the tale of a An introvert freshman is taken under the wings of two seniors who welcome him to the real world. This movie stars Logan Lerman, Emma Watson & Ezra Miller. Our roving reviewer, Dean Rogers, joined in a roundtable discussion with John Hanlon (John Hanlon Reviews) & Lauren Veneziani (DC Film Girl) to talk to Mr. Chbosky about this dynamic film.

2012 MTV Movie Awards Nominees

MTV has announced the nominees for the “2012 MTV Movie Awards” which are led by The Hunger Games and Bridesmaids with eight nominations each.

MOVIE REVUE: The Magic Never Ends

On June 30th, 1997 Joanne Kathleen Rowling brought us Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s (or Sorceror’s in the U.S.) Stone by book. Now, fourteen years later, we come to the possible end of the Harry Potter series on the big screen. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 takes off from where Part 1 left us. The Dark Lord Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes) has stolen the Elder Wand, taken from the Tomb of Albus Dumbledore and takes his Death Eaters to Hogwarts where the final battle between good and evil will decide the fate of the world, while Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) seeks out the remaining Horcruxes along with the help of Ron (Rupert Grint) and Hermione (Emma Watson).

MOVIE REVUE: Potter’s Deathly Ending Part II

Tonight, the world draws its final curtain for the world of Harry Potter. After a decade of watching the brave young wizards battle evil, love, and Voldemort – the final chapter has come to remind us how this saga by J. K. Rowling has taken the audience on a ride of their lives. For Harry
Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, it was a touching end to a film series that has changed the way that fantasy films for the young at heart are made. The last chapter had everything you would hope for: a love story, the final battle of good versus evil, and the answer to all the burning questions you had in the last ten years. This series will follow the footsteps as Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Star Trek, and James Bond. Multi-story movie series that are timeless and touch the movie watcher’s soul. Bring out your tissues for this will be my swan song review to the magical, thrilling world of Harry Potter.

MOVIE REVUE: Potter’s Deathly Ending Part I

 

The HP Trio & the quest for the Horcruxes

There comes a time when we movie lovers cherish the movie sagas that become part of our pop culture. Over the course of a decade, we were drawn in the world of Harry Potter and the wizarding world created by J.K. Rowling. Through six amazing films, we literally watched the young stars of Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint grew up right before our very eyes. As we prepare to say goodbye to the dramatic trio with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part I, let us remember that all good things must come to an end. In this case, the end is really this summer 2011 when the second part rolls on the silver screen. The final part in the HP presents a darker tone than the previous film. It touches the surface of more adult themes like growing up, testing one’s faith in a person, death, and most of all, the final battle between good versus evil.

MOVIE REVUE: The End Approaches….

 

 

It’s hard to believe, but nine years ago the first Harry Potter film, The Sorcerer’s Stone, arrived to the big screen. Unlike some folks who grew up reading the books, I was among the other half who had never read the books and was completely new to the Harry Potter phenomenon; therefore at the time of its release, I remember writing it off as just another “kiddie flick”(I was fifteen at the time). However, the following summer, I remember rediscovering it on video one faithful rainy day, after my mom had brought it home. Upon watching the film, I slowly found myself getting engulfed in the story as well as the characters, and as they say, the rest was history….

MOVIE REVUE: Deathly Sorrows

 

 

Will good triumph over evil? Will Harry, the chosen one, succeed in defeating he whose name shall not be spoken? These are just some of the questions this, the first part in the last book of the Harry Potter series that will remain unanswered. Sure, that sounds bleak, but it’s expected and really is not. This is a film that will set up the climactic end of the franchise. It’s about building the story, pushing it further, and leaving you wanting more. And I can’t wait for more.

DVD RELEASES: December 8, 2009

Good afternoon Movie Fans,

Another week in December rolls in as we slowly close out the 2009 movie season. As you can see, this week’s DVD releases would not disappoint your holiday season. Here are my top choices for this week…