Archive for May, 2008

“Kiss The Bride” - Maitland McDonagh reviews

C. Jay Cox and Tyler Lieberman’s gay-themed variation on MY BEST FRIEND’S WEDDING (1997) is a light, formulaic romantic comedy that plays with genre conventions just enough to make its cotton-candy charms feel almost fresh. Read more>>

Posted on 28th May 2008
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“Stuck” - Susan Granger reviews

Inspired by a bizarre, true story, this twisted thriller chronicles how an unfortunate pedestrian, a homeless man, is accidentally hit by a car driven by a telephone-chatting, hard-partying chick and his body becomes impaled in her windshield. Read more

Posted on 28th May 2008
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Animator Nina Paley speaks with Nell Minow about “Sita Sings The Blues”

Nina Paley, who bills herself as “America’s best-loved unknown cartoonist” is the artist/writer/director behind a smart, funny, visually stunning new animated film called “Sita Sings the Blues.” Read more

Posted on 28th May 2008
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Releasing May 30, 2008

AWFJ highlights films made by and about women Read more

Posted on 25th May 2008
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Golden Trailer Awards’ Evelyn Brady Chats with Jennifer Merin About Trailers, Producing and A-D-D.

AWFJ’s recently published opinion poll about movie trailers attracted so much attention, we decided to follow up with an interview with Evelyn Brady-Watters–who, along with her sister Monica Brady, created the Golden Trailer Awards. Read more

Posted on 22nd May 2008
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“Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” - Maitland McDonagh reviews

The overall effect is either exhilarating or exhausting, depending on your emotional investment in the franchise, but credit where credit is due: Steven Spielberg and George Lucas set out to make one for the fans and delivered. Read more>>

Posted on 21st May 2008
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“Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” - Carol Cling reviews

Stand up and cheer the welcome return of a cinematic hero for the ages. Read more>>

Posted on 21st May 2008
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“Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” - Joanna Langfield reviews

It’s probably impossible to capture the pure magic of the original Raiders of the Lost Ark, but this Kingdom sure gives it a valiant try. Read more

Posted on 21st May 2008
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“Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” - Susan Granger reviews

Indy’s back! After nearly two decades, he dons his famous fedora, snaps his bullwhip and delivers punches that still pack enough of a wallop to clinch this summer’s biggest blockbuster. Read more

Posted on 21st May 2008
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Karen Allen Talks “Indiana Jones” with Brandy McDonnell

Allen, at age 56, never expected to step back into the high heels or sturdy boots of Marion Ravenwood, the fieriest of Indy’s leading ladies Read more>>

Posted on 19th May 2008
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