New on DVD

RYAN: What’s new on DVD this week? CAROLINE: Honestly, nothing we care about that much – “Hellboy II: The Golden Army,” for example. That movie did nothing for me. RYAN: I enjoyed the visual effects a lot. And the makeup is amazing. CAROLINE: I remember liking the first half hour or so and then majorly ..

SOUL MEN

CAROLINE: I took one for the team and saw one of the year’s worst movies, “Soul Men,” by myself. It stars Samuel L. Jackson and the recently deceased Bernie Mac as two-thirds of an old R&B group who are asked to reunite when their former lead singer dies. RYAN: I was supposed to see this ..

MADAGASCAR: ESCAPE 2 AFRICA

CAROLINE: Thank you for doing your duty and seeing an animated kids’ movie, “Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa,” without me. RYAN: I know you can’t bear to see this kind of film, but this one is not to be missed. You would have loved it because it’s rich in adult themes and humor. Some kids’ films ..

ROLE MODELS

CAROLINE: I took it upon myself to see “Role Models,” a very funny new comedy, because I love the cast which includes Paul Rudd, Jane Lynch and Elizabeth Banks. RYAN: I love them all too. How were they? CAROLINE: Well, technically the two stars of the movie are Paul Rudd and Seann William Scott, who ..

PASSENGERS

RYAN: You know I’ll see any movie with Anne Hathaway in it; but add to the mix Patrick Wilson, one of the hottest actors in Hollywood in terms of stardom and physical hotness, and nothing could keep me from seeing “Passengers.” CAROLINE: I was on board with it until I read a hideous review, saw ..

Movie News – Hollywood’s “It” Screenwriter

RYAN: I almost had an H.A. this weekend when I was at the screening of “Passengers” because of a trailer that I saw before it. CAROLINE: Ok. Calm down. What was the trailer? RYAN: It’s for a movie called “Inkheart” which I knew nothing about. It’s based on a fantasy book wherein the stories that ..

ZACK AND MIRI MAKE A PORNO

RYAN: As you know, I love a good comedy. Is this new one from Kevin Smith, “Zack and Miri Make a Porno,” one to love? CAROLINE: Sadly, no. I may be in the minority on this one, but I really didn’t love it. And I was totally expecting to. My high hopes were dashed. RYAN: ..

Movie News – Amy Adams Casting

RYAN: Now this here’s some exciting casting news! CAROLINE: It must be about one of our favorite actors? RYAN: Yes – Amy Adams! CAROLINE: Oh we do enjoy her very much. RYAN: Credit where it’s due, honey. She’s a formidable talent and I’m so glad the good roles keep comin’ her way. CAROLINE: I’m very ..

SYNECDOCHE, NEW YORK

RYAN: I am so looking forward to this review because it’s for a film you asked me repeatedly to see with you, but I insisted I wouldn’t and I think I’m not sorry. What’s it all about? CAROLINE: It’s called “Synecdoche, New York” and it’s the Charlie Kaufman directorial debut starring one Philip Seymour Hoffman ..

CHANGELING

RYAN: The Oscar season has officially been ushered in! CAROLINE: Well, it happens every year around this time, and for me “Changeling” is the first real Oscar contender of the year. It stars one Angelina Jolie who you may have heard of.RYAN: Let’s start there. She looks amazing, and her performance is fantastic. CAROLINE: She’s ..

HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 3: SENIOR YEAR

RYAN: “High School Musical 3: Senior Year” is the big screen sequel to HSMs 1 and 2, which were made-for-TV movies on the Disney Channel. CAROLINE: I’m happy to say I’ve seen neither the first nor the second, and I couldn’t be bothered to see the third. How was it? RYAN: It was great. Really. ..

PRIDE AND GLORY

RYAN: I think my favorite part of the new film “Pride and Glory” was toward the middle when you audibly yawned… CAROLINE: [laughs’ Oops. RYAN: Such that you disturbed everyone around us. CAROLINE: I’m so embarrassed! I so didn’t mean to do that; it just kinda came out. I think I just figured that everyone ..