December 2008

Jeff’s Top Ten of 2008

Published on: 31st December, 2008

Happy New Year, everyone.
Before the ball drops, I wanted to say a few words about 2008.  This year was huge for NewsinFilm with a lot of new features and exciting partnerships.  I wanted to thank everyone for their continued support.  I truly appreciate it.  Now if only all of you would leave comments…
I watched more [...]

Fox Plans to Delay ‘Watchmen’ Release

Published on: 30th December, 2008

If Fox’s lawyers have the final say, one of the top 10 “Must See Movies” of 2009 will be delayed… at the very least.
The war over Watchmen continued yesterday when legal representation from both Fox and Warner Bros met with U.S. District Court Judge Gary Feess to discuss his Christmas Eve ruling.  In the studio [...]

More Transformers 2 Pictures

Published on: 30th December, 2008

After Empire unveiled their exclusive first look Sunday, it looks like USA Today doesn’t want to be outdone on brand new Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen pictures.  Here are four more promotional images for the June 26, 2009 release.
In the sequel, humanity is still trying to sort out which Transformers can be trusted and which [...]

Bedtime Stories Review

Published on: 30th December, 2008

Just like telling stories at bedtime is strictly for children, so is the movie.  The PG-rated Bedtime Stories is tailored only for the younger audience and provides little enjoyment for their adult accompaniment.
The Disney holiday release is a cookie cutter kid flick with a watered-down version of funnyman Adam Sandler.  Now a father himself, he [...]

Revolutionary Road Review

Published on: 29th December, 2008

It has been 11 years since the mega blockbuster Titanic and the time is ripe for Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet to reunite.  With The Dark Knight swooping in on its legacy and the actors in the prime of their careers, it only seems natural to revisit their on-screen relationship.  Revolutionary Road gives us the [...]

First Official Look: Transformers 2

Published on: 28th December, 2008

Empire Magazine has the first official look at Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (Transformers 2), the highly anticipated follow-up to the Michael Bay blockbuster and part of their “2009’s Must See Movies” feature.
Unfortunately no images of any actual transforming robots just yet, unless the hurtling Benz is a Decepticon.  The first image is of Transformers [...]

Valkyrie Review

Published on: 28th December, 2008

After shuffled release dates, difficulty securing German locations, and a power shift at its fledgling production company (United Artists), Valkyrie has finally made it into theaters and is actually better than the negative expectations.  Well, only slightly better.
Even with a stellar supporting cast of recognizable faces (Nighy, Stamp, Branagh, Wilkinson, Izzard), all eyes are on [...]

‘Marley’ Sets Christmas Day Record

Published on: 28th December, 2008

During a crowded weekend of holiday newcomers, Marley and Me won the hearts of family audiences to become the top dog at the box office.  The PG-rated adaptation of the bestselling novel made an estimated $37 million over the 3-day weekend from Friday to Sunday after a record-breaking Christmas Day $14.7 million.
The previous Christmas record, [...]

Yes Man Review

Published on: 27th December, 2008

If you saw the trailer for Yes Man and laughed even once, you might enjoy parts of the full-length feature.  Then again, you’ll have seen the entire concept and in doing so saved yourself this waste of time.
Jim Carrey’s latest desperate choice is so bad it made me long for the days of The Number [...]

Ghost Town DVD Review

Published on: 27th December, 2008

Ghost Town may have been overlooked in theaters, but it’s definitely worth a glance on DVD; a rare blend of tender sentimentality and laugh-out-loud moments that is worthy of a planned entertainment diversion.
Admittedly, on paper writer/director David Koepp’s script sounds corny.  After a near-death experience, a man discovers he has the ability to see and [...]

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