ACTION
RYAN: I’m thrilled to welcome back my associate Carrie Baker to the site! CARRIE: Hi! It’s so good to be back! RYAN: We luck out when we review films together and have so much fun – you’re like a charm and we’ve struck gold once again. I didn’t expect it! CARRIE: Yes our streak continues. ..
DRAMA
RYAN: It’s finally here – and Marshmallows the world over must be rejoicing. I know I would be doing backflips for a big screen adaptation of Ally McBeal – but it was the resourcefulness of Rob Thomas (VM creator) and his ingenious Kickstarter campaign that brought this about. CAROLINE: Yeah it was really unprecedented. They raised, like, $6 ..
ACTION
RYAN: I just flew back from LA the morning of this screening, having not slept much, working constantly and I wasn’t really in the mood to see a movie, but I liked this movie inspire of myself! It’s a thrill ride. I loved the performances and it’s as good as any exciting, suspenseful movie on ..
DRAMA
RYAN: This is reportedly the swan song film for visionary director Hayao Miyazaki, whose films I’ve largely adored over the years: Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle, Ponyo, etc… But this one, not so much; and I really wanted to. CAROLINE: I’m sorry to hear that. Why didn’t you like it as much as his previous ..
ACTION
RYAN: This movie gets a big eye roll from me because it’s one of the most confused films I’ve ever seen. It’s supposed to be a badass action movie but then is peppered with moments of preciousness between this CIA hit man and his daughter. It goes for super sappy drama and then it ..
ACTION
RYAN: Well this has some of the makings of a major blockbuster – epic scope, big effects, 3D… and then kinda halts there. The script, cast, story, suspension of disbelief all fall short. There are some decent moments, but this is a pretty big mess of a movie. CAROLINE: Yeah even the poster looks pretty ..
BIOPIC
RYAN: I’ve been eagerly awaiting this film since I love, adore and miss Princess Diana so much and this biopic was actually released very briefly in November of 2013 in limited run with Oscar hopes but alas, it hasn’t garnered praise or respect. Now there doesn’t appear to be any other plans for distribution theatrically ..
DRAMA
RYAN: Winter’s Tale is a new romantic fantasy starring Colin Farrell who’s gorgeous in the movie. I’ve never been attracted to him before but he had a very wen McGregor in Moulin Rouge thing going on here. The whole cast is stellar and it’s a profoundly deep and spiritual movie that makes you believe in the power ..
COMEDY
RYAN: This is the new film, based on the true story of American soldiers recovering art stolen by Nazis during World War II, written, directed by and starring George Clooney. It was supposed to come out around Christmas 2013. It had some awards buzz last year but was pushed back until today and it’s not ..
DRAMA
RYAN: Expanding release nationwide this weekend is The Invisible Woman, which came out in larger cities last year. It’s the second movie directed by Ralph Fiennes and he stars as Charles Dickens. It costars Kristin Scott Thomas and Felicity Jones and it’s very slow and confusing, to the point of boring. CHUCK: Confusing is the simplest ..
DRAMA
RYAN: This is a drama/romantic thriller starring Kate Winslet and Josh Brolin. Kate was nominated for Best Actress in a Drama Golden Globe for this performance (she lost to Cate Blanchett/Blue Jasmine) and then all buzz for her and this film dropped off. It hasn’t received any other recognition. I really, really liked it. It’s ..
DRAMA
RYAN: Based on the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning Best Play on Broadway, August: Osage County has been adapted to the big screen by the same writer, Tracy Letts. It boasts one of the fanciest casts of the year – Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts, Ewan McGregor, Juliette Lewis, Dermot Mulroney, Abigail Breslin and more! ..
