JOYFUL NOISE

RYAN: I hope you’re sitting down because something has happened, quite unexpectedly. I really like a January release. CAROLINE: What?! How is that even possible? January and February are the no-man’s-land of film releases. RYAN: I know! It’s the bad movie season, but allow me to qualify – this is not a quality film by ..

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – GHOST PROTOCOL

CAROLINE: The latest Tom Cruise vehicle, Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, is positively sizzling at the box office lately. And I totally see why. RYAN: When an action movie is great, there’s almost nothing better… maybe a great musical. CAROLINE: [laughs’ This is definitely one for the big screen. I didn’t see it in IMAX, ..

THE ARTIST

CAROLINE: The Artist is the black-and-while French silent movie that everyone’s talking about and is racking up awards and nominations left and right. That’s what happens when you have Harvey Weinstein behind your movie. RYAN: So true, politically anyway. I’d say I was as dubious as the next person going in to see this film. ..

Our Top 10 Favorites of 2011

RYAN: Happy New Year!! In the next few months we get to enjoy all the awards shows we love, including the one we vote for – The Critics’ Choice Movie Awards. CAROLINE: I’m so thrilled for you that you’re attending again this year. It’s truly a highlight in glamor. And statistically, as a part of ..

THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO

RYAN: You read the book and saw the Swedish version of this movie and I hadn’t so we can give both views on this one. I, for one, freaking loved it! CAROLINE: I did too. I think I liked this better than the Swedish one actually – the characterization of Lisbeth Salander was pitch perfect. ..

THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN

RYAN: Hands down the best-looking animated film ever! CAROLINE: Seriously?! That’s quite the remark. RYAN: It just goes to show you – as amazing as animation has become today, in the hands of the right director, it can be taken to an even higher level. My favorite director, Robert Zemeckis, did The Polar Express and ..

WAR HORSE

RYAN: It’s a very Spielberg holiday season what with two of his films coming out at the same time. Let’s start with the epic masterpiece that is War Horse. CAROLINE: I haven’t seen either of his new films but would really only see this one if push came to shove. RYAN: This is my favorite ..

THE DESCENDANTS

CAROLINE: The Descendants was one of my most anticipated movies of the year, and I’m so thrilled to say it doesn’t disappoint. It stars Clooney and it’s from director Alexander Payne who hasn’t done a feature since Sideways. RYAN: It’s about time, Mr. Payne! I too, was excited for this movie and really liked it. ..

SHERLOCK HOLMES: A GAME OF SHADOWS

RYAN: I certainly loved the first film prior to this – what I hope to become a franchise. So I could barely wait for this sequel. CAROLINE: And…? RYAN: Loved it! It doesn’t surpass the first film but it’s as good a sequel as any can be, really. All the great things from the first ..

2012 Golden Globe Nominations

RYAN: It’s the most wonderful time of the year, people! And I’m not talking Christmas. The Golden Globes noms were announced this morning and there’s oh so much to discuss. Once again, I’m chagrined at the shutting out of the final Harry Potter film. CAROLINE: Honey, you must get over it. There are many other ..

THE IRON LADY

RYAN: Meryl Streep, Critics Choice Movie Award nominee for The Iron Lady, so deserves the nomination. I don’t know who I’m voting for yet in this category but she – this just in – blows you away once again. CAROLINE: To no one’s surprise, of course. She is, after all, like the most celebrated living ..