Author: markmaclean
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Red Carpet Oscar 2012 Children’s Variety Charity Event
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Oscar 2012 Children’s Variety Charity Event Candid Photos
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Oscar 2012 Fashion Police!
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Hugo (PG) ★★★★
Asa Butterfield plays Hugo Cabret in HUGO, from Paramount Pictures and GK Films. (c) 2011 GK Films, LLC. Photo credit: Jaap Buitendijk. All Rights Reserved.
A Visual Masterpiece
The foyer in my home is adorned … Read more
The Last Rites of Joe May (R) ★★★ ½
THE LAST RITES OF JOE MAY, starring Dennis Farina, is distributed by Tribeca Film
Written and directed by Joe Maggio, “The Last Rites of Joe May” is a deeply emotional, high quality movie − one … Read more
The Way (PG-13) ★★★ ½
Elixir Films Presents THE WAY starring Martin Sheen
Estevez Takes Dad on Cathartic Walk
A car, motorcycle or some such vehicle is generally the mode of transportation featured in a road trip movie, but writer, … Read more
Footloose (PG-13) ★★★
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Dancing with the Stars Meets Friday Night Lights
“Footloose” danced its way into my favor by making significant changes to the 1984 script that were gravely overlooked … Read more
50/50 (R) ★★★½
ANNA KENDRICK and JOSEPH GORDON-LEVITT star in 50/50. Photo Credit: Chris Helcermanas-Benge © 2011 Summit Entertainment, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Odds Favor This Touching Film
One might expect a movie featuring Seth Rogen (“Pineapple Express” … Read more
Moneyball (PG-13) ★★★★
Brad Pitt stars as Oakland A’s General Manager Billy Beane in “Moneyball.”
Statistics Add Up to a Hit
Although it is in no way mystical, as with “Field of Dreams” (1989), “Moneyball” is about much … Read more
The Help (PG-13) ★★★☆
Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, Emma Stone and Bryce Dallas Howard star in THE HELP.
Film Adaptation Needs No Help
Book clubs across the country are in for a treat. It isn’t often that you head … Read more
A Better Life (PG-13) ★★★★
(L to R) JOSÉ JULIÁN and DEMIÁN BICHIR star in A BETTER LIFE. Photo: Merrick Morton © 2011 Summit Entertainment, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Deeply Moving, “A Better Life” is Spellbinding
Every now and then … Read more
Winnie the Pooh (G) ★★★☆
“Winnie the Pooh” is now in theaters.
The Lovable Bear is Back on the Big Screen
The enduring “Winnie the Pooh” is a timeless, sweet and innocent children’s movie for the younger set that’s based … Read more
Judy Moody and the NOT Bummer Summer (PG) ★★★
Jordana Beatty is “Judy Moody”
Listen to the review on Hollywood 360!
Judy Moody Transitions Into a ‘NOT Bummer’ Summer Movie“Judy Moody and the NOT Bummer Summer” is a movie filled with fun adventure … Read more
Ernest Borgnine Interview
Ernest Borgnine Still Afloat−The Legend Chats with Staff Writer Tyna Cline
There aren’t many actors alive today who can say they earned $5,000 for a role that won them an Academy Award for Best Actor … Read more
The Illusionist (PG) ★★★★
From French director Sylvain Chomet “The Illusionist” Photo credit: Sony Pictures
Proof That 2D Animation Is Still Viable
At the risk of dating myself, being a fan of the late, comic genius Red Skelton, I … Read more
Omar Benson Miller Co-Star of “The Express” Interview
“The Express” is the true story of Ernie Davis, the first African American college athlete to receive the Heisman Trophy. Davis was given the nickname ‘The Elmira Express’ by the press as his hometown was … Read more
The Fighter (R) ★★★☆
Left to right: Mark Wahlberg plays “Irish” Micky Ward, Jack McGee plays George Ward, Melissa Leo plays Alice Ward, Christian Bale plays Dicky Eklund and Jackson Nicoll plays Little Dicky in THE FIGHTER.© 2010 Fighter,… Read more
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 ★★★☆
Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, and Daniel Radcliffe
An Ominous Beginning to the Bitter End
“These are dark times, there’s no denying,” declares the Minister of Magic, portrayed by Bill Nighy. Truer words were never spoken. … Read more
The Town (R) ★★★☆
Ben Affleck in The Town.
Action Thriller Solidifies Affleck’s Talent as a Director
If Gone Baby Gone (2007) made you sit up and take notice, then The Town just might inspire you to stand up … Read more