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Trading Baltimore for Atlantic Citynew
An interview with Michael K. Willaims of Boardwalk Empire.
Boston Phoenix |
Ryan Stewart |
09-21-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Boardwalk Empire is Martin Scorsese's very promising foray into televisionnew
Scorsese isn't the only reason to have confidence in this chronicle of Prohibition-era crime in Atlantic City.
Tags: Boardwalk Empire
The Curious Case of Joaquin Phoenix in I'm Still Herenew
I'm Still Here represents Joaquin Phoenix and Casey Affleck -- both younger brothers of actors devoured by the tabloid press -- taking a giant dump on the entertainment industry.
Tags: I'm Still Here, Casey Affleck
Oliver Stone Sweetens the Pain: Wall Street Sequel Hits All the High Points
Oliver Stone makes a winning attempt at staying true to his original "Wall Street's" streamlined storytelling about the warped mentality of the center of the economic universe.
City Pulse |
Cole Smithey |
09-20-2010 |
Reviews
TIFF: Kidman: "I'm very nervous."new
“I’m responsible for this film,” Nicole Kidman said in a breathy voice. She looked to her fellow actors, director and screenwriter who had accompanied her to a press encounter. But at the end of the day (or the beginning for that matter, because the hour was rather early), Kidman is the producer of Rabbit Hole.
Boise Weekly |
George Prentice |
09-19-2010 |
Movies
A Big Bust ... or Twonew
Paul W.S. Anderson brings cheesy special effects and terrible action scenes to the latest 'Resident Evil.'
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
09-17-2010 |
Reviews
Never is a Pretty Strong Word. So is This Movie.new
I know a terrible secret. But you’d hate it if I spilled any of the details of Never Let Me Go.
Boise Weekly |
George Prentice |
09-17-2010 |
Movies
TIFF: Audience Member Nearly Faints While Watching Franconew
There was a bit of drama on screen and off Sunday night at the Toronto International Film Festival. An audience member had to run for the exits while watching 127 Hours. It’s that powerful.
Boise Weekly |
George Prentice |
09-17-2010 |
Movies
Tags: Danny Boyle, 127 Hours
TIFF: Will Ferrell In A Drama? And It's Good?new
The man who brought buffoonery to a new level in Anchorman and Old School showed up at the Toronto International Film Festival to unveil something new ... really new: Everything Must Go.
Boise Weekly |
George Prentice |
09-16-2010 |
Reviews
Is Joaquin Phoenix Really Crazy or Just Pretending?new
At the outset of I'm Still Here, Joaquin Phoenix laments, "I don't want to play the character of Joaquin." And cue the wry laughter from knowing viewers.
Charleston City Paper |
Scott Renshaw |
09-15-2010 |
Reviews
Tags: I'm Still Here, Casey Affleck
Inferior Deja Vunew
Todd Solondz covers familiar ground in the disappointing 'Life During Wartime.'
Tucson Weekly |
Colin Boyd |
09-15-2010 |
Reviews
Tags: Todd Solondz, Life During Wartime
TIFF: It's Kind of a Funny Story (And It Is)new
Keir Gilchrist stars as Craig, a teenager who checks himself into a hospital when he considers suicide, and he ends up in an adult ward.Zach Galifianakis stars in a “is he or isn’t he” role (Doctor? Patient?). Think One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Next for a new generation.
Boise Weekly |
George Prentice |
09-15-2010 |
Reviews
The Agony and Ecstasy of Joaquin Phoenixnew
If Phoenix is really and truly a washed-up drunk with delusions of grandeur, I'm Still Here is a worthy swan song. Way to go.
East Bay Express |
Kelly Vance |
09-15-2010 |
Reviews
Tags: I'm Still Here, Casey Affleck
TIFF: Is That Martin Sheen In The Picket Line?new
Boise Weekly's George Prentice spots Martin Sheen in a picket line outside of Toronto, Canda's Royal York Hotel. You want clean towels? Hotel and restaurant cleaning crews—and Martin Sheen—want justice.
Boise Weekly |
George Prentice |
09-13-2010 |
Movies
