Misha Mihailova
Misha Mihailova
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3D is the past/ present/future
How do I know 3-D’s big right now? The Jonas brothers are doing it.
Snyder better ‘Watch’ it
Alan Moore warned that “Watchmen” was unfilmable. Zack Snyder (“300”) didn’t believe him.
Coraline? More like CoraFINE
I have already made room on my wall for a “Coraline” poster next to my “Nightmare Before Christmas” art. It’s only fitting, since both were directed by the same person, who, fyi, is NOT Tim Burton, but Henry Selick.
Crappiness — in 3D!
‘Tis the season to be gory, or so Hollywood hopes. With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, the phrase “he took my heart” has been given a decidedly unromantic connotation by Patrick Lussier’s “My Bloody Valentine 3-D.”
A vigilante on Medicaid
Clint Eastwood’s latest movie “Gran Torino” could have easily been called “Growl, Scowl and Two Smoking Barrels.” The longtime gunslinger stars as Korea war veteran Walt Kowalski, whose racism, post-traumatic guilt complex and extreme disgruntlement with the world at large have successfully alienated him from both his own sons and his Hmong neighbors.
‘Battle’ tries to make sketch happen
Despite what you’re thinking, “Battle in Seattle” isn’t a grunge showdown.
Brazilian gang wars: Lifetime movie matter?
Basic rule of filmmaking: if you find a formula that works, exploit it.
Dennis Quaid,
It’s good to provide different points of view … but only if you have a clear reason for doing so. Sadly, “Vantage Point,” director Pete Travis’s political thriller, doesn’t.
All over the place with Darth Vader and Mace Windu
Just as expected, Christensen appears to sleepwalk through half the movie, only to spend the other half failing to produce the intensity of emotion that would correspond to his character’s experiences.
A ‘Demon Barber’ shop duet: Depp & Burton
This winter season, a close shave is in fashion. Just make sure your barber isn’t British, unnaturally pale and disturbingly fond of his razors.