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 ..
FAMILY
RYAN: The Lego Movie surprised me as highly anticipated as it is by young’uns everywhere. There’s great buzz for the movie and now we know why. It’s a fun, happy movie. Everything is Awesome. It feels like something that should have been done before; now here it is and it was done so right. It manages ..
ROMANTIC COMEDY
RYAN: This movie strikes out as it’s own genre – it’s a Bromantic Comedy. CAROLINE: Good one. I like that. I wonder if it will become a new thing. RYAN: The bromance has been the focus of many comedies in recent years but the age old dilemma of some movie makers has been how to ..
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 ..
SCI FI / FANTASY
RYAN: The Legend of Hercules is a love story! Who knew?! It’s actually very much a cross between Clash of the Titans and 300 – complete with major man-candy, helmets, capes, sword fighting… CAROLINE: (laughs) Careful with the innuendo there! RYAN: Ha. I really liked this movie more than I expected to, especially considering it’s a January release. It ..
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! ..
BIOPIC
RYAN: Long walk to freedom, indeed! It’s unbelievable and overwhelming to think of all that both Nelson Madela and South Africa went through during this man’s lifetime, eventually becoming president. It’s craymazing! CHUCK: It really is and the scope of the movie from the 1940s to the mid-90s, seeing the country evolve and devolve, while ..
DRAMA
RYAN: Can we just call it? Scorsese and DiCaprio are the new Burton and Depp. CAROLINE: Ha. Seriously. They should get a room. RYAN: Leo’s his muse. It’s cute. And it pays off here. This movie is craymazing. CAROLINE: I’m dying to see it. But three hours? Does any movie need to be that long? ..
ACTION
RYAN: This is a new dramedy starring and directed by Ben Stiller, and I’m not a B.S. fan but I have to tell you, he impressed me on both accounts in this movie. It’s an incredibly fulfilling, beautiful, visually brilliant film that I’m surprised I liked so much. MICHAEL: It was a very personal turn ..
COMEDY
RYAN: American Hustle is this year’s offering from director David O. Russell and he’s bringing back all of his big guns in the acting department for which it’s paid off nicely; since they’re all getting nominated up the watoozey. Amy Adams, Jennifer Lawrence, Bradley Cooper, Christian Bale… all some of my favorite actors and I ..
BIOPIC
RYAN: This is one of the most anticipated films of the year because of the cast and subject matter – who doesn’t love the classic Mary Poppins? And here it is, perfectly timed for awards season. Both Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson give phenomenal performances. They nailed it! It’s incredible. CHUCK: They really are two of ..
COMEDY
RYAN: I’m excited to be joined by Tiffany for this review because the first Anchorman is one of your favorite movies. Sequels are often a challenge, especially in comedy; usually not as good as the first. And while there are some elements in this sequel I liked better than the first, overall I preferred the first one. ..
