Movie Info:
Writers: Paul Haggis, Neal Purvis
Director: Marc Forster
Cast: Daniel Craig, Olga Kurylenko, Mathieu Amalric, Judi Dench, Giancarlo Giannini, Gemma Arterton, Jeffrey Wright, David Harbour, Jesper Christensen, Anatole Taubman, Rory Kinnear, Tim Pigott-Smith, Joaquín Cosio
Rating: PG-13
Studio: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment

Release Info:
Theatrical Release: November 14, 2008
DVD Release Date: April 21, 2009
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I have been a fan of James Bond since I was a kid. I used to watch old James Bond movies with my dad. He was a huge fan of the old Bond, Ian Fleming and the Bond book series. It was something we watched while bonding (no pun intended). Just like any other Bond fan, we had our favorite Bonds. Mine was Sean Connery. He personified Bond. He turned Bond into the international sensation he is. For me, Connery is the definitive Bond!

My dad died in 2001. He never had the chance to see Daniel Craig as Bond, so I have no clue how he would have felt about him being in the role. When I heard the blond Craig was taking over the role of Bond I was kind of put off. I know many fans of the series dismissed Craig in the role of Bond. I must admit that I was one of them. First, I wasn’t that familiar with his work and second, there had never been a blond Bond. It seemed almost funny to change his look along with the actor. I didn’t really want to like him, so I avoided seeing Casino Royale.

Still, I am a Bond fan, so I couldn’t stay away for too long. I ended up watching the movie when it came on television and I have to admit it. I am impressed with Daniel Craig. He brings back a lot of the suave flair that Connery brought to the franchise. He has to be one of my favorite Bonds, and I’m sorry I doubted his ability. Craig has made me a fan, revitalizing the series in ways other actors have failed to do so. Needless to say, I was looking forward to Quantum of Solace.

Unlike most of the Bond movies, which stand alone well on their own, Quantum of Solace picks up where Casino Royale left off. I also had the chance to play and review the Quantum of Solace video game (for the Xbox 360), so I kind of had some idea of the direction the film would head. Of course, video games don’t give away too much and part of it was actually scenes from Casino Royale, with flashback mode to Vesper and where what happened with her leads us to the new movie.

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Movie Info:
Writers: Frank Miller
Director: Frank Miller, Robert Rodriquez
Cast: Jessica Alba, Bruce Willis, Elijah Wood, Carla Gugino, Michael Madsen, Jaime King, Brittany Murphy, Clive Owen, Josh Hartnett, Rutger Hauer, Devon Aoki, Alexis Bledel, Mickey Rourke, Powers Boothe, Cara D. Briggs, Jude Ciccolella, Jeffrey J. Dashnaw, Rosario Dawson, Jesse De Luna, Benicio Del Toro, Jason Douglas, Michael Clarke Duncan
Rating: R
Studio: Miramax Home Entertainment

Release Info:
Theatrical Release: April 1, 2005
DVD Release Date: April 21, 2009
Online Availability: Amazon for $24.99

Sin City is just one of those movies you have to see. Done in a graphic novel style with digital enhancements throughout the entire movie, Sin City paved the way for other graphically intensive movies, such as 300. This movie is beautiful, though fans of non-digital methods may harp about the style. I do like old school methods of filmmaking, but it is hard to deny the beauty and uniqueness of something like Sin City.

Not only is Sin City nice to look at, the story is interesting. The characters are intriguing. The acting is stand out. The plots of each individual story come together nicely. Frank Miller, known for his exceptional graphic novels, went out of his way to bring Sin City to the screen in the right way. It’s just a superb piece of filmmaking, all around. I can’t say how much I have enjoyed watching this movie, time and again, since its initial release.

This movie is made up of an all start cast. If I had to give a lead role to anyone it’d be Bruce Willis, but really, this is an ensemble effort. There are so many big name stars in this movie, I don’t think there is a single face you won’t recognize. Miller went all out to find a recognizable cast of talented actors. From Benecio del Toro to Rosario Dawson, every type and flavor of actor can be found in this movie.

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Movie Info:
Writers:Clive Barker
Director: Clive Barker
Cast: Andrew Robinson, Clare Higgins, Ashley Laurence, Sean Chapman, Oliver Smith, Robert Hines, Anthony Allen, Leon Davis, Michael Cassidy, Frank Baker, Kenneth Nelson, Gay Baynes
Rating: R
Studio: Anchor Bay Home Entertainment

Release Info:
Theatrical Release: September 18, 1987
DVD Release Date: April 21, 2009
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I had never seen Hellraiser or any of its sequels prior to watching this film. I had heard of Pinhead and knew a little bit about who Pinhead was, but I didn’t really have any idea about what to expect when I was watching this film. I’m an old school horror buff. I grew up in the 80s when horror was in its prime. Hellraiser has become a cult classic and after finally watching it, I can see why.

The topic of pain as a way to find pleasure has always intrigued me. Add in the 80s style of filming horror, decent writing by British horror master, Clive Barker, and a bad ass bad guy (Pinhead is certainly one of a kind) and you have Hellraiser. I admit it. I’d heard good things about this movie, so I was excited to review it. It’s nice to know I wasn’t disappointed!

Fans of the series (which consists of 7 sequels) say this is the best in the series. There has been talk of a remake, but I am of the firm belief that 80s horror can never be replicated. Sure, the effects are substandard, but that’s a part of the 80s horror charm. Making the effects more realistic doesn’t change that fact that movies like Hellraiser are classic films because of what they had to offer to viewers both in the 80s and today. Hellraiser is a timeless classic for a reason.

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Movie Info:
Writers: John Patrick Shanley
Director: John Patrick Shanley
Cast: Meryl Streep, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams, Viola Davis, Alice Drummond, Audrie J. Neenan, Susan Blommaert, Carrie Preston, John Costelloe, Lloyd Clay Brown, Joseph Foster, Bridget Megan Clark, Mike Roukis
Rating: PG-13
Studio: Walt Disney Home Entertainment

Release Info:
Theatrical Release: December 25, 2008
DVD Release Date: April 7, 2009
Online Availability: Amazon for $23.99

Meryl Streep has the ability to strike up an array of emotions when she’s on screen. Still, never have I felt such a strong emotion for her as I did while watching Doubt. I’ve watched the movie more than once and each time I feel differently towards her character. I’m either passionate for her cause or I want to smack the crap out of her character until I knock sense into her head. If an actress can make her audience feel that way, this means she’s doing a superb job!

Doubt was one of the best movies I’ve watched this year. The acting is superb. The plot is tightly woven, yet open to interpretation. The movie is stellar in every aspect from the film’s adaptation from the stage to the care that was taken to make the film as realistic as John Patrick Shanley wanted it to be in an attempt to make the setting identical to that of his childhood.

You don’t need to be a Catholic to enjoy Doubt. In fact, in light of all the scandals that have plagued the Catholic church in the past several years, people of any denomination will get something from watching Doubt. The movie is poignant and whether you agree with one side or the other, you will have extremely strong feelings for whichever side you support.

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Movie Info:
Writers: Scott Frank, Don Roos
Director: David Frankel
Cast: Owen Wilson, Jennifer Aniston, Eric Dane, Kathleen Turner, Alan Arkin, Ann Dowd, Nathan Gamble, Haley Bennett, Clarke Peters
Rating: PG
Studio: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment

Release Info:
Theatrical Release: December 25, 2008
DVD Release Date: March 31, 2009
Online Availability: Amazon for $25.99

I have a lot of biases against watching the type of movie I thought Marley & Me was. I don’t like Jennifer Aniston. By proxy, I’m not fond of the movies she is in. I don’t like the feel-good family style movies. I don’t usually like movies about pets because, in general, they are way too corny to be fun. I am not a huge fan of comedies, and this movie looks like a comedy, at least from the trailers.

I was surprised by how good Marley & Me is. Yes, this is somewhat of a feel good movie, but rather than being cheesy and filled with kumbayas, this movie taps into the human emotion. Your emotions run the gamut as you watch Marley & Me. There is happiness, joy, amusement, sadness, humor, slight annoyance, and resolution. As you watch <em>Marley & Me</em>, it’s common to feel these emotions right along with the characters.

The actors are fairly good. Jennifer Aniston is okay in her role. I’m not in love with her portrayal, but she didn’t ruin the movie. Marley and all the various dogs that play him really steal the show. The dog makes the movie, and even though that’s true, this is so much more than a pet movie. It’s a commentary on life, family, and what we make of our successes (and/or failures). Owen Wilson is the human lead of this movie and he has the right mix of comedy and drama, which is needed to play the role he plays. He was pretty much perfectly cast.

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Movie Info:
Writers: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
Director: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
Cast: Tommy Lee Jones, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, Woody Harrelson, Kelly Macdonald, Garret Dillahunt, Tess Harper, Barry Corbin, Stephen Root, Rodger Boyce
Rating: R
Studio: Walt Disney Home Entertainment

Release Info:
Theatrical Release: November 21, 2007
DVD Release Date: April 7, 2009
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I don’t always agree with the Oscars, but I did find the 2007 Winner for Best Picture No Country for Old Men to be one of the best movies of the year. I saw a lot of excellent films in 2007, but No Country for Old Men was definitely one of the most memorable. From the excellent cast to the stand out story, all the elements that make a film work come together.

I like the Coen Brothers. They have a very interesting film vision and their unique style comes through with every film they make. They go all out to make No Country for Old Men. With a cast that includes Tommy Lee Jones, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin and Woody Harrelson I had a feeling I was going to like this movie. The icing on the cake was the fact that No Country for Old Men was both written and directed by the Coens.

I’ve heard some grumbling about the plot not being nearly as spectacular as it should have been. This is an Academy Award winning film. I don’t agree with the grumbling. I was immersed in the film and enthralled by the story, the acting and the setting from the moment the movie started. This is the type of film I expect from the cast involved, and the type of film I now expect from the Coens.

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Movie Info:
Writers: Matt Lopez, Tim Herilhy
Director: Adam Shankman
Cast: Adam Sandler, Keri Russell, Guy Pearce, Russell Brand, Richard Griffiths, Teresa Palmer, Lucy Lawless, Courteney Cox, Jonathan Morgan Heit, Laura Ann Kesling, Jonathan Pryce, Nick Swardson, Kathryn Joosten, Allen Covert, Carmen Electra
Rating: PG
Studio: Walt Disney Home Entertainment

Release Info:
Theatrical Release: December 25, 2008
DVD Release Date: April 5, 2009
Online Availability: Amazon for $26.99

I’ve seen just about every Adam Sandler movie there is, except for The Longest Yard. I’m not exactly sure why I didn’t see that movie, but I’ve seen just about everything else that he’s been in, especially those movies he’s produced through Happy Madison Productions. I think Adam Sandler is one of the true comedic geniuses of this generation. Each generation of SNL alumni has their geniuses. Adam tops the list (along with Mike Myers, David Spade and Chris Farley) from the group of alumni who made it big in the early 90s.

Adam showed his prowess for comedy on SNL with performances as Opera Man, Canteen Boy, Cajun Man and Brian (The Denise Show). These reoccurring characters introduced audiences to the type of comedy Sandler would bring to the show and his movies. When he left SNL his movies were just as funny, with that same, quirky sense of humor that made him a fan favorite on SNL. Movies like The Wedding Singer, Happy Gilmore, The Waterboy, Big Daddy, Billy Madison and Mr. Deeds just further enhanced Sandler’s career, making him one of the kings of movie comedy.

Over a decade later, Sandler has found a way to combine his funky comedy style with a family friendly movie theme. Bedtime Stories blends the humor of Sandler’s past endeavors with the kind of fun that the entire family can enjoy. Sure, Sandler doesn’t get crude in the kind of adult way he does in other movies he’s done (You Don’t Mess with the Zohan, for example), but there is that crude kind of kid-friendly humor that would be acceptable in a Disney film.

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More interviews by the cast and crew of Bedtime Stories. This time, the female lead, Keri Russell discusses the movie and her experience working on it! Make sure to pick up your copy of Bedtime Stories on DVD and Blu-ray 4/07/09!

QUESTION: You appear in five mini movies within Bedtime Stories. Which were the best and worst to do?

KERI RUSSELL: Oh boy! My favorite always involves anything in which Adam Sandler was wearing a long, flowing blond wig! That was highly enjoyable for me. I think the mermaid was the most fun. I felt like every day was an Adam Shankman talent show…today you are going to do and Adam Sandler is going to do that. Like I was in a mermaid costume and Adam had a long wig on and then elephants come out! It was hardly work though. There was not a lot of preparation it was just fun. You just rolled with it.

QUESTION: How was it being in all the oddball costumes?

KERI RUSSELL: It was hilarious. It just got crazier and crazier…from space to strange goblin outfits, to the mermaid. We were laughing the whole time because it was so larger than life.

QUESTION: Daryl Hannah said in Splash her mermaid costume was so tight it almost stopped her circulation. How was your your outfit?

KERI RUSSELL: They did actually manufacture a whole tail but I only wore it along my hips because the mermaid was digitally created so my costume was glittering hair extensions and blue tights. Adam joked that I looked more like someone who was going to a Grateful Dead concert than a mermaid. So I did not have that problem.

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