Turner Classic Movies offers up many of the greatest film treats throughout the year, especially during their "festivals" of film, and right now they are running another wonderful treasure that you should really be tuning in for. It's the 31 Days of Oscar, and they are showcasing an amazing selection of films spanning the entire history of the Academy Awards. Check out all the info below, … [Read more...]
The Celebrity Apprentice is heading your way again, and each installment of this show aims to outdo the train wreck potential of the last. We had a few good moments of drama the last go around, and can hardly fathom where things might go this time. Certain cast clashes are fairly easy to predict (like Osbourne vs. just about anyone last time), but given the viral videos of Gary Busey, who can … [Read more...]
As I've said before, one of the hurdles in front of us as moviegoers is the fact that a certain number of romantic comdies are a requirement of the trade. The industry simply mandates that these are released with enough frequency that there is almost always a safe enough bet on a date. Not that romantic comedies are all bad, and Life As We Know It certainly isn't the worst you'll find, but the … [Read more...]
Just when you thought everything had an App, here comes Tapper. Yes, Tapper, though now it will be going by the name Tapper World Tour. Many will sadly have no idea what Tapper is, but I can tell you that a fair number of my quarters found their way into these machines back in the day. The general idea is the same, but the game has gotten a massive makeover, and it may well be just the sort of … [Read more...]
I'm not quite sure where exactly this falls on the general awesomeness scale, but Warner Bros. Digital Distribution is opening the door for film releases as Apps, and they're launching the idea with Inception and The Dark Knight. These look awfully cool, and provide you with a lot of possibilities and content, though the iPad version seems the one that makes the most sense to me. Whatever you … [Read more...]
We're about to get a better look at Kim Cattrall, and hopefully you'll be able to take that the right way. Meet Monica Velour is hitting theaters April 8th, and it has Cattrall starring as an '80s porn star who suddenly finds herself with a fan on her doorstep. I don't have that much to go on, although theoretically this is probably a tricky role to pull off, but you can at least check out the … [Read more...]
If you have children, and haven't been avoiding television at all costs, you're most likely familiar with Zoboomafoo. The animal show with the crazy name featured brothers Chris and Martin Kratt, their hopping lemur friend, and animals galore. They have a new show that kicked off recently, Wild Kratts, and while very different, it's another great show focusing on animals and science. This time … [Read more...]
LOVE IS JUST WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDERED Find the Remedy and win a copy of LOVE & OTHER DRUGS when it comes to Blu-ray and DVD March 1st Experience the wonders of love when physical chemistry between two of today’s hottest stars explodes onscreen! From director/producer Edward Zwick and based on the best-selling book Hard Sell: The Evolution of a Viagra Salesman by Jamie Reidy, LOVE & … [Read more...]
If you haven't caught Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps yet, the folks at Redbox want to give you a chance to take home Gordon Gekko for your evening's entertainment. Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps is now available at a redbox near you. Using the interactive locator, you can find your closest redbox or even reserve a copy ahead of time! I will give a code for one night free movie rental to … [Read more...]
Another treat for independent film fans, SundanceNOW gives you the chance to rent or own some great indie classics, as well as hot new titles. With a solid interface, great video quality, and dozens of ways to search (by genre, festival, etc.), the site provides a great way to keep up with the independent world. The selection is pretty amazing, and titles that are on everyone's lips from recent … [Read more...]
In the world of film, the term "independent" has come to mean something similar to "Alternative music," especially considering both terms throughout my lifetime. When I first heard of Alternative music, I thought I knew what it meant, but it wasn't long before it seemed like practically everything was calling itself Alternative, and if you turn on something labelled as an Alternative station now, … [Read more...]
One of the major disappointments of last year's SXSW Festival was that some malfunction or another caused Elektra Luxx to quit after some 20-30 minutes, and they were unable to get it running. Though this is a film of limited budget, it had already proven itself in that time, and it might well have gone on to be one of my top picks. The film is about a retired adult film star, and her effort to … [Read more...]
One of the biggest television surprises in a long time is What I Like About You. Putting Amanda Bynes and Jennie Garth together in a sit-com was not the sort of thing that sent me running to set a Season Pass on my Tivo. But, I have to admit that the show about opposite sisters sucked me in. Possibly, and you have to take this in the right way, in much the way that iCarly has sucked me in over … [Read more...]
Here comes Battle: Los Angeles. Are you ready? I'm not sure if I am frankly, but the UFO-centric battle film is headed your way March 11th, and you may as well get a preview. Directed by Jonathan Liebesman, and starring - Aaron Eckhart, Michelle Rodriguez, Roman Rodriguez, Bridget Moynahan, Ne-Yo, and Michael Peña, Battle: LA is (apparently) a no hold barred destructive extravaganza. I know … [Read more...]
The trailer has hit, and The X-Men are the talk of the town again. I'm a little mixed on this one, and I'm not sure the trailer helps all that much, but let me know what you think. The first two films weren't bad at all, and the third was decent, I suppose. The new direction has obvious potential, but I wonder how far it will be able to get past the "gimmick." On the other hand, I'm a bit of a … [Read more...]
It's turning into the little show that could, and with season three well under way, Merlin is proving that it has some legs. I remember having some hopes for this quirky show when it started out on NBC, but had serious doubts that this one could pull it off on one of the big networks. It's too similar to too many shows that audiences are used to falling squarely into the syndicated fantasy column … [Read more...]
