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Thursday, February 2, 2012
See Groundhog Day — on Groundhog Day
Posted by David Warner on Thu, Feb 2, 2012 at 9:31 AM
Six more weeks of winter? That was Punxsutawney Phil's prediction this morning — yup, he saw his shadow (and an inexplicable assemblage of world media).
Floridians may well respond with: You mean six more weeks of summer-like temps during the day, crisp autumnal chill in the mornings and evenings?
Bring it on, groundhog!
To celebrate the difference between Florida winters and those of our poor brethren in colder climes, there's no better destination tonight than Tampa Theatre, where they're screening the Bill Murray dèja-vu-all-over-again classic Groundhog Day.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
The story on Chronicle? Not much to say...
Absolute power corrupts absolutely in an absolutely played-out genre flick.
Posted by Kevin Tall on Tue, Jan 31, 2012 at 9:46 PM
When you have to make someone go all American Beauty to explain the camera’s presence, maybe it’s time to think outside the box. Or back inside the box, as it were.
The old train of thought almost jumped the rails entirely before the flick even started, courtesy of the beautiful blasphemy that is the Three Stooges trailer.
Digression aside, Chronicle is a watchable film in a genre that just needs to up and die already. With that having been said, it was an acceptable vehicle for this particular story; swan song, anyone?
Andrew Detmer (Dane DeHaan) is a disaffected teen with a new voyeur thing going. Act I is a day-in-the-life sequence that lays the foundation of his predictable character arc, social misfit existence and the multitude of people in King County, Wash. who are in dire need of a firmly-kicked arse. He is joined by two fellow high school archetypes, glib Popular Guy Matt Garrety (Alex Russell) and Team Captain/Senior Class Pres. to-be Steve Montgomery (Michael B. Jordan). Together they climb down a mysterious hole in the ground, get up-close and personal with some low-rent Kryptonite and start bleeding from the nose.
Bam. Instant telekinesis.
Friday, January 20, 2012
Reel Projections: New movies for the new year
Posted by Matthew Schiel on Fri, Jan 20, 2012 at 2:28 PM
2011 saw many ups and downs at the movies. Mostly downs. Thank God 2012 is finally here with the promise of some real cinematic masterpieces — or at least a few kick ass super hero movies. With so much to look forward, how can your average movie goer (i.e., you) sift through all the junk releases to find the real instant classic?
That's where we come in. The Reel Projections gang (Dave Russell, Joe Bardi, and yours truly) have studied the release schedule, and we're here to share what we think will be the biggest hits of 2012. Will Avengers live up to the hype? Are there any sleeper films to look out for? What is the most anticipated film of the year? Find out above …
How to Sundance
A guide to the Sundance Film Festival
Posted by Chris Madalena & Jenn Dietz on Fri, Jan 20, 2012 at 10:12 AM
Where should I stay?
This really depends on your budget and what kind of festival experience you are seeking. There are festival venues spread throughout Park City and Salt Lake City, with additional theaters in Ogden and at the Sundance Resort in Provo Canyon. If you just want to see some of the films, Salt Lake City is the most affordable option. The same films that screen in Park City also screen in Salt Lake City and you will save significant cash on lodging.
That said, for the true festival experience — where you’re apt to run into Bob Redford and other celebs — you should plan to go to Park City. It's possible to stay in SLC and drive up to the festival, but that 40 minute mountain drive can be snowy and treacherous, especially after a midnight screening or party. If you decide to stay in Park City, book your hotel at least 6 months in advance. The demand for rooms is high, as are the prices.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Go nuts for Haywire
Gina Carano is action fanboys’ new crush.
Posted by Kevin Tall on Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 3:03 AM
Look out, action fans, Haywire’s Gina Carano—of mixed martial arts and American Gladiators fame—is your new crush.
Just taking a look at the cast tells you they put some serious thought and/or dough into this flick. Douglas, Banderas, McGregor, Paxton, Fassbender… even a block of wood like Channing Tatum must cost a pretty penny.
Helmed by Oscar-winning best director Steven Soderbergh—who won for Traffic, was nominated for Erin Brockovich and also gave us the Ocean’s trilogy—Haywire had some serious buzz, the kind to which action movies struggle to live up.
Believe it, but—despite what trailers suggest—expect more Danny Ocean than Jason Bourne.
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Golden Globes live blog: Glitz, glamor, insults and putdowns!
Your blow by blow account of this year's Golden Globes awards ceremony
Posted by Joe Bardi on Sun, Jan 15, 2012 at 5:37 PM
I'll be Tweeting from the @CL_Movies Twitter account, which will feed the nifty box below. Let us know what you think of the show by leaving comments below or Tweeting back at me. (Remember to include the @CL_Movies handle and #GoldenGlobes hashtag.) And now, on with the show …
Thursday, January 5, 2012
The Devil Inside offers adrenaline kick in excess
This faux documentary is a well-executed, if predictable, heart-pounder.
Posted by Kevin Tall on Thu, Jan 5, 2012 at 10:19 PM
It’s nothing to do with the content, mind you; His Holiness felt the faux-documentary camera work started wearing thin around the 60-minute mark is all.
I reserve a healthy dose of my recommended daily amount of skepticism for any movie that holds a critics’ screening only the night before nation-wide release. It always feels like someone is hedging against a flop and doesn’t want bad press to ruin opening weekend's take. Nevertheless, I did my best to push this preconception far down with my inner demons and give The Devil Inside a fair shake.These efforts were rewarded with a pleasant surprise: a brisk, enjoyable heart-pounder that’s well-executed, if predictable at times.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Reel Projections: Not your grandma's Christmas movies
The Reel Projections gang takes on "off the radar" Christmas classics.
Posted by Matthew Schiel on Tue, Dec 20, 2011 at 4:52 PM
'Twas the week before Christmas and all through the office, not a Christmas movie was rolling, not even Die Hard. Reel Projections regulars David Russell and Joe Bardi, accompanied by Arts and Entertainment editor Julie Garisto, got together to discuss their Christmas favorites —, with a CL twist, of course. You won't hear our thoughts on It's a Wonderful Life or a review of A Christmas Story. Instead, we discuss the horrors of Rudolph and why The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo might be a new holiday favorite (at least for Dave).
Keep reading for links referenced in the video …
Friday, December 16, 2011
My favorite books, movies and music of 2011
Posted by Mitch Perry on Fri, Dec 16, 2011 at 2:13 PM
As I've done the previous two years in my role as news & politics editor at CL, I've taken this opportunity to get away from hard news for one post and be self-indulgent, posting my favorite books, music and movies of 2011.
When it comes to movies, let's be honest: Unless you're a professional critic, nobody has seen all of the movies for this year, and traditionally in the U.S. some of the most prestigious releases are saved for Christmas if not into January, so it's somewhat premature to publish such a slate at this time.
But 'tis the season for such lists, not in January! So, here are my 10 favorite films of the year, with the director listed next to the film:
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Reel Projections: The Muppets are back. YAAAAAY!
The Reel Projections guys offer their thoughts on The Muppets.
Posted by Matthew Schiel on Wed, Nov 23, 2011 at 3:22 PM
The Muppets have been a staple of pop culture for three decades. Now they're back for a new generation to experience for the first time, or to remind older kids what they've been missing. The Reel Projections crew ( Dave Russell, Joe Bardi and producer Matthew Michael "Awesome") got an early peek at the zany excellence of The Muppets. Is this the perfect Thanksgiving movie for you and your family? Watch the video and find out.
But wait, there's more. Click below to hear the rest of the podcast including our take on Chris Cooper's rap, Joe's thoughts on the new Toy Story short, and Dave's touching story about the Muppet song he danced to at his wedding.
Listen to the UNEDITED, full, 45 min audio of the cast!
And keep reading for the list of links mentioned in the podcast …
