And the Winners Are

January 22nd, 2011

If you weren’t fortunate enough to catch the Golden Globes live on direct tv this year we’re happy to give you the inside scoop as to who won. If you still haven’t seen all of the winners, there’s no time like the present!

Cecil B. DeMille Award; Robert DeNiroBest Motion Picture Drama: The Social Network Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama: Natalie Portman, Black SwanBest Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture Drama: Colin Firth, The King’s SpeechBest Motion Picture Comedy or Musical: The Kids Are All RightBest Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture Comedy or Musical: Annette Bening, The Kids Are All Right Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture Comedy or Musical: Paul Giamatti, Barney’s Version Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role: Melissa Leo, The Fighter Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role: Christian Bale, The Fighter Best Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3 Best Foreign Language Film: In a Better World (Denmark)Best Director: David Fincher, The Social Network Best Screenplay: Aaron Sorkin, The Social Network Best Original Score: Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, The Social Network Best Original Song: “You Haven’t Seen the Last of Me,” Burlesque

Rodrigo Corts Could Be the Next Alfred Hitchcock

April 28th, 2011

Rodrigo Corts could easily be the next great suspense writer and director, following in the footsteps of the legendary Alfred Hitchcock. He is young and multi-talented, bring a fresh perspective to Hollywood and the horror / suspense genre.

Born in 1973 in Spain, Corts made his first big splash in the American movie scene with the full-length feature film Buried, starting Ryan Reynolds. Previous work includes a number of Spanish movies, including the full-length film The Contestant (Concursante, original Spanish title). He has also notably written and directed Read the rest of this entry »

Could Animated ‘Toy Story 3′ Win Best Picture Oscar?

April 13th, 2011

The feature film Animated Toy Story 3 is an awesome example of creativity at work. And not only is the story line incredible, entertaining, and engaging it is made for the family. How wonderful it is to see a film produced that every family member from mutigenerations can literally watch and enjoy together. The familiar music, the amazing graphics and the high tech features make Toy Story three a perfect candidate to win Best Picture at the Oscars. It is so nice to watch a film and walk away feeling entertained and a little bit lighter about Read the rest of this entry »

Meryl Streep to Play Margaret Thatcher in New Biopic

March 29th, 2011

Two-time Academy Award winner Meryl Streep is currently filming “The Iron Lady,” a biopic in which she plays the former British Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher. Phyllida Lloyd, the film’s director, is reteaming up with Streep whom she directed in the musical “Mamma Mia!”

Thatcher, who is currently 85 years old, will see Streep, 61, play her as the Prime Minister during the 17 days leading up to the Falkland War. Taking a cue from “The Queen,” a highly acclaimed film portraying a small period of time in Queen Elizabeth’s life, the movie will use the Read the rest of this entry »

2010 Golden Globe Nominations

December 22nd, 2010

The Golden Globes are just around the corner so it’s time to check out some of the nominated movies ahead of time so you’ll have first-hand knowledge of the award winners when it happens. There’s no excuse to not have seen each of the nominees, so head to a theater this weekend!Best Motion Picture

  • Black Swan
  • The Fighter Inception
  • The King’s Speech
  • The Social Network

Best Performance by an Actress (Drama)

  • Halle Berry (Frankie and Alice)
  • Nicole Kidman (Rabbit Hole)
  • Jennifer Lawrence (Winter’s Bone)
  • Natalie Portman (Black Swan)
  • Michelle Williams (Blue Valentine)

Best Performance by an Actor (Drama)

  • Jesse Eisenberg (The Social Network)
  • Colin Firth (The King’s Speech)
  • James Franco (127 Hours)
  • Ryan Gosling (Blue Valentine)
  • Mark Wahlberg (The Fighter) Read the rest of this entry »

Goodbye Summer: Hello Top Ten List

October 15th, 2010

As you bid farewell to summer make sure you check out this list of what some consider to be the top ten all-time best summer movies and then make plans to watch any you might have missed.There’s nothing more fun than snuggling under some warm blankets on a rainy autumn day to relive the warm wonders of a summer past, so take a look and then take a closer look at any you might have missed over the years.

  1. Spider Man
  2. Terminator 2
  3. Independence Day
  4. Jurassic Park Read the rest of this entry »

Why All the Animation?

August 5th, 2010

Any list of the best movies, most attended movies, or highest grossing movies over the last few years is sure to include at least a few animated films. For decades, Disney has consistently brought quality animation to the big screen, giving parents a movie they can take their children to see. But recently, there seems to have been a shift in the nature of animated movies. While, these were once films made primarily for young children, animated movies today attract all audiences. There seem to be a number of plausible explanations for this paradigm shift. The advancements in graphic art and animation techniques are very appealing to film makers, allowing them to experiment with a range of new art forms. Because these graphics are so impressive, film makers are being more and more tempted to explore mature subjects with animation such as in hit movies Avatar and Up. Read the rest of this entry »

A Fresh Face in Hollywood

August 5th, 2010

The young, porcelain-skinned Carey Mulligan is starting to turn heads in Hollywood. Starring in the 2009 hit, An Education, the young British actress delivered a stellar performance in the coming-of-age film, based on the memoir of Lynn Barber. Mulligan plays the role of Jenny Mellor, a teenager girl who falls in love with an older man. His luxurious lifestyle and trip to Paris sweep her off her feet and the two become engaged, much to the dismay of her feminist teachers. A twist in the story take the audience along a journey of love, hard lessons learned, and the pain that comes with growing up, all beautifully executed by the talented Mulligan. Read the rest of this entry »

The World of Immortals Returned with Eclipse

August 5th, 2010

The global population of teenage females is divided in a bitter battle: Team Edward vs. Team Jacob. The Twilight Saga that has gripped the nation came back to focus this summer with the release of the third motion picture, Eclipse. Big expectations preceded this premiere as New Moon, ranked on the top 50 list of highest grossing films of all time.The midnight release of this epic saga was packed with screaming adolescents. Consider this a warning to the faint of heart. The latest in this series chronicles the return of Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) from his self-exile. Bella’s (Kristen Stewart) life seems to be back to normal, apart from the fact that she’s in love with a vampire, until she realizes that her pending decision of becoming a vampire or remaining a mortal is threatening to unleash an all out war between werewolves and vampires. On top of a revenge-seeking vampire threatening her life, her knowledge of the existence of this immortal world is putting her at odds with the vampire “powers that be.” Read the rest of this entry »

The Best of 2009

August 5th, 2010

The last year of the 2000′s was a memorable one when it comes to Hollywood hits. 2009 witnessed a number of record-breaking films, including Avatar, which set the record for the highest grossing film of all time. This year was full of note-worthy animated films, enough that we could fill the entire top 10 with just that genre. But to give a bit more variety for the enjoyment of all our readers, we included a range of genres. Take a look at our favorite films of 2009 and see which blockbusters you still need to see.

  1. Avatar: Some will say its clich to give this film the top spot, but frankly, it deserves it. The impressive 3D effects, and revolutionary stereoscopic filming makes this movie not only a Read the rest of this entry »