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Oscars Scuttlebutt Already?
In Hollywood it’s never too early to talk Oscar noms. Heck, since I saw Batman: The Dark Knight this summer, I’ve been predicting Heath Ledger will be up for a posthumous Supporting Actor nomination (if not a win!). Seems everyone’s out there talking Oscar.
On Tuesday of this week, the News and Observer had a lengthy […]
Nights in Rodanthe - Read the Book
And that’s not a diss against the film either; just an observation. Surprisingly enough, I enjoyed Nights in Rodanthe, the film based on the novel of the same name by Nicholas Sparks. But, I enjoyed it primarily because I had read the book and I understood the story, the background of the characters, the plot […]
Will To Power - A Psychological Thriller
A couple of weekends ago, I had the good fortune to attend the world premiere screening of the independent film, Will To Power, a film that was made right here in the Triangle. Directed, written, and starring David Rountree along with Chris Moir and the likes of Kiko Ellsworth, Rosie Garcia, and the incomparable Jerry Mathers, the […]
Thoughts About Lies - Body of Lies That Is
If you’ve been reading this blog, you know I could hardly wait for Body of Lies to debut. I had been anticipating that film since July when the first glimpses of any kind of buzz surrounding it began to take hold of the cyberwaves. I mean, with the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe, […]
It’s Been A While…
I must thoroughly apologize to my readers. It’s been a while since I last posted; partially due to a system overhaul and partially due to being so incredibly busy that I haven’t taken the time to give you the scoop. However, I am back in the swing now and you should most certainly find me blogging […]
What’s Out This Weekend?
WHAT’S OUT THIS WEEKEND?
Well, the movie I have been anticipating most is finally released - Body of Lies. The film stars my favorite actor, Leonardo DiCaprio, as well as another gentleman right up there on my radar, Russell Crowe. These guys are always top notch at every role they play, but that’s my […]
Eagle Eye Soars
With several promising movies out this past weekend, my husband and I decided to check out the techno-thriller Eagle Eye. I did something I don’t normally do – I read several reviews before hitting the theater. The critics compared it to the likes of Speed, The Fugitive, and even Minority Report, calling the film this […]
Paul Newman - The Passing of a Hollywood Legend
…and so do I. Paul Newman was the quintessential professional. He exemplified art, professionalism, and class all rolled into one.
My grandpa introduced me to Paul Newman. The first film I ever saw with Mr. Newman in the starring role was The Verdict. I love really well done court dramas, the kind that keep you […]
Box Office Results 9/26-9/28
Rank
Film Title
Gross
Weeks
Cume
1
EAGLE EYE
29.20
1
29.2
2
NIGHTS IN RODANTHE
13.57
1
13.6
3
LAKEVIEW TERRACE
7.00
2
25.7
4
FIREPROOF
6.51
1
6.5
5
BURN AFTER READING
6.17
3
45.5
FINALLY, we see the numbers at the box office jump the way they should (under normal circumstances that is). Eagle Eye took the top spot this past weekend. No surprise. It’s an edge of your seat techno-thriller that brought movie-goers out in droves despite the not so positive […]
In Wide Release September 25th
Ok, the romantic in me is pretty stoked for the release of Nights in Rodanthe starring Richard Gere and Diane Lane. I read the Nicholas Sparks novel last year so when I heard it was being made into a movie, my juices were already pumped. The screen adaptation of his novel, The Notebook, was one […]