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First Look: Night at the Museum 2
The first trailer for Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian has surfaced on none other than the McDonald’s Happy Meal site. The sequel to Night at the Museum, about bumbling security guard Larry Daley (Ben Stiller) who discovers that a museum’s displays and statues come to life …
Posted on: December 19, 2008 at 4:23 pm on FilmCrunch - 0 comments total -
Movie-Theater Etiquette: Should You Clean Up After Yourself?
I see a lot of movies, and, if I can afford it, I’ll occasionally stop at the concessions counter for my $4 soda and $6 popped corn kernels. In an aside, I should mention that if the current shortage of edible corn becomes reason for theaters to raise prices, I’ll …
Posted on: April 29, 2008 at 6:03 pm on FilmCrunch - 2 comments total -
Presidential Inauguration to Delay Oscar Noms
Listen up, you entertainment junkies. Once again, the real world has encroached upon our precious escapist media. The Hollywood Reporter is (aptly) reporting that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will shirk tradition next year and announce its nominations a full two days later than usual. Since 2004, …
Posted on: April 15, 2008 at 2:18 pm on FilmCrunch - 0 comments total -
Review: Young@Heart
Since 1982, the Young@Heart chorus, with members averaging an age of eighty, has wowed audiences with unique and entertaining interpretations of classic punk and rock songs. Director Stephen Walker follows the geriatric troupe as they prepare for one of their biggest and most challenging undertakings: the Alive and Well tour. The …
Posted on: March 26, 2008 at 3:06 pm on FilmCrunch - 0 comments total -
Unboxing: The Official ‘Juno’ Hamburger Phone
It isn’t too often we here at FilmCrunch get to do an official unboxing like our sister site, Unboxing.com. But I kind of think this actually one-ups their normal gadgetry, allowing you to get your vicarious thrills doubly—it’s cool and it’s related to one of this year’s best films, Juno. Case …
Posted on: February 06, 2008 at 11:34 pm on FilmCrunch - 7 comments total -
Interview With Martin McDonagh and Colin Farrell of ‘In Bruges’
Last week, FilmCrunch had the opportunity to interview Martin McDonagh and Colin Farrell, director and star of the upcoming film In Bruges.Ray (Colin Farrell) and Ken (Brendan Gleeson) are two hitmen sent to the Belgian city of Bruges after a botched job in London. They’ve been told by their boss, Harry …
Posted on: February 05, 2008 at 5:36 pm on FilmCrunch - 0 comments total -
Review: In Bruges
I love when I come into a film having preconceptions, and they are totally obliterated and replaced with the feeling that I’ve found something unique, something I was unable to foresee. That may seem a bit dramatic—In Bruges is, after all, a fairly linear story. But writer/director Martin McDonagh injects a …
Posted on: February 05, 2008 at 5:29 pm on FilmCrunch - 0 comments total -
This Week on HD DVD and Blu-ray: February 05, 2008
As the 80th Annual Academy Awards inch ever closer, some of us are still scrambling to see the contenders in question before the big night. Those anxious to see their favorites before the inevitable acceptance speech or scowl-behind-forced-smile have the chance to watch a few in high-def this week. On HD …
Posted on: February 05, 2008 at 5:25 pm on FilmCrunch - 0 comments total -
This Week on HD DVD and Blu-ray: January 29, 2008
Happy Tuesday, all! The big news this week is the release of Monty Python’s Life of Brian on Blu-ray. The classic film, walking the hyper-sensitive line between important social issues and side-splitting comedy, is easily one of the best from the Python team, and should have a place on every movie …
Posted on: January 29, 2008 at 4:52 pm on FilmCrunch - 0 comments total -
Thousands Sign Petition to Save HD DVD
Impassioned high-definitionites are still fighting to save their precious HD DVD with an online petition. Beginning January 5, the outcry had hoped to urge Warner Home Entertainment to reconsider its recent decision to go Blu-ray, after long-time indecisiveness regarding the format war. Petitioners also hope the two remaining studios, Paramount and …
Posted on: January 22, 2008 at 10:29 am on FilmCrunch - 8 comments total -
This Week on HD DVD and Blu-ray: January 15, 2008
Alright, yes—this article should have been written yesterday. But despite my lack of punctuality, I’ve decided to go ahead and post it anyway as part of a New Year’s resolution to write more. And this is a slow time for film in general, so I think I deserve a reprieve. To …
Posted on: January 16, 2008 at 6:40 pm on FilmCrunch - 0 comments total -
This Week on HD DVD and Blu-ray: January 08, 2008
This week marks the release of the first batch of high-definition DVDs since on-the-fence Warner landed decidedly on the Blu side; I must admit, as an HD DVD man, the day feels a bit colder than normal. But no matter—the format war is far from over. On a lighter note, both …
Posted on: January 08, 2008 at 1:44 pm on FilmCrunch - 2 comments total -
Proposed New Year’s Resolutions for Movie Studio Executives
A quintessential holiday morsel: ‘Tis the season to be jolly Fa la la la la … la la la la And there must be no shortage of jolliness for big-name film studios as we enter the last days of the year—2007 has been one of the most lucrative in film …
Posted on: December 28, 2007 at 9:21 pm on FilmCrunch - 0 comments total -
Christian Bale to Play John Connor in Terminator 4
According to Ain’t it Cool News, The Dark Knight himself has landed the role of grown-up John Connor in the upcoming Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins. As I glanced over the film’s imdb page, the seemingly random advert for the Rescue Dawn DVD flashing across the screen felt auspiciously ironic. …
Posted on: November 21, 2007 at 3:49 pm on FilmCrunch - 0 comments total -
This Week on HD DVD and Blu-ray: November 6, 2007
Disney/Pixar’s quaint animated story about Remy the rat and his penchant for the culinary arts releases on Blu-ray this week, shortly after taking the US and UK by storm. And with no other major title to contend with (Chuck & Larry do not count), Ratatouille is sure to take high-def home …
Posted on: November 05, 2007 at 11:15 pm on FilmCrunch - 0 comments total - Page 1 of 6 pages 1 2 3 > Last »
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