Summer at the Movies

I hope you have all enjoyed reading my blog. It has been a pleasure to write for you all about everything movies. Unfortunately, for the summer, I will be taking some time off from blogging. However, that does not mean I will not be blogging at all. I still keep a blog called 10friends.wordpress.com that I update frequently. 

I will post a blog every now and then in the summer here on Moviephile, just not as frequent as I used to. This summer, I plan on bogging once a month, so come back once a month for new content.  Come September, I will be back to blogging once a week and keeping all my readers informed on upcoming movies, reviews, and the latest to come. 

I hope you all have a great summer at the movies. Remember, there is a lot to see this summer, so make sure you ask for those Friday or Saturday nights off to watch some of the best films to come. 

Wolverine, Star Trek, The Proposal, Terminator Salvation, G.I Joe,  Transformers, Public Enemies, are just some of my recommendations to watch this summer. 

I know I will be spending a lot of time at the movies. One of my favorite actors is coming out with a movie this summer. Can you guess what actor and movie he  is coming out in?

 

Twilight Sequel “New Moon” Wolf Pack

The much anticipated sequel to the Twilight phenomenon, New Moon, is set to be released November 20, 2009. However, there is already a lot of buzz going on in the interenet about the newly released pictures of the wolf pack. 

Just weeks ago there was a lot of buzz going around because of some of the new cast members that were added, they include: Dakota Fanning from War of the Worlds, Michael Sheen from Frost/Nixon, Jamie Campbell Bower from Sweeney Todd and more. For a complete list of confirmed actors click here

However, what has been circulating the internet this week, is the much anticipated picture of the wolf pack that the character Jacob is a part of. Below is a picture of the wolf pack; however, it excludes the character Jacob. The wolves in the film appear to be the opposite of the vampires. In the film the vampires are portrayed as pale looking creatures; however, these wolves appear to be tanned and have abs of steel. 

Here is the picture of the wolf cast for New Moon. This must make a lot of the female fans happy and their significant others a little jealous. 

Moviephile Podcast: 17 Again

Wolverine film Leaked!

Just a month before the official theatrical movie release of Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine, the film was leaked. As the announcement was made public earlier this week, it caused a stir online with fans and the law.

According to online sources, the FBI is doing everything possible to trace back where the leak came from. I have been looking forward to this film ever since I heard the film was in production. I only hope that the leaked video online will not hurt the box office sales come next month.

I predicted this film to open well above $70 million opening weekend. Who knows? It might succeed regardless of the leak; however, I can’t help but wonder what effect this will have on the movies success in the box office. Come opening weekend, I will be looking out to see how the film performs in theatres. To read the full story click here

Fast and Furious Movie Review

 

The fourth installment of The Fast and the Furious franchise was all it promised it would be. The film’s original cast is all back from the first film, Paul Walker, Vin Diesel, Jordana Brewster, and Michelle Rodriguez. However, the film does not deliver anything other than fast cars, and mediocre acting.

If you love action films, I do not see why you would not love this movie. I think the film has a loyal set of fans that will follow the characters wherever they go, even if the storyline is not as good as we might want it to be.

The film definitely proved to have a wide fan base as it grossed $70,950,500 million opening weekend, making it the highest grossing movie opening this year to date.

To read a full review of the film, click here

To read what acclaimed critic Roger Ebert had to say about the film, click here

Alice in Wonderland for 2010

If there is one person I think can remake Alice in Wonderland and make it memorable is none other than Tim Burton, an American film director, actor, and writer. He is responsible and has worked on the following films: Beetle Juice, Batman, Edward Scissorhands, Batman Begins, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Ed Wood, Sleepy Hollow, Planet of the Apes, Big Fish, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street along with many others. His upcoming projects include, as mentioned:  Alice in Wonderland, Frankenweenie remake and Dark Shadows.

Alice in Wonderland is based off of the novels by Lewis Carroll, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass.  The film is rumored to utilize a technique featuring live action, motion capture technique and stop motion. The film is set to be released on March 19, 2010.

On board for the film is a cast of well-known, talented actors. They include:

Mia Wasikowska as Alice

Johnny Depp as Mad Hatter

Helena Bonham Carter as  Red Queen

Anne Hathaway as White Queen

Michael Sheen as White Rabbit

Alan Rickman as Caterpillar

Stephen Fry as Cheshire Cat

Matt Lucas as Tweedledum and Tweedledee

Crispin Glover as Knave of Hearts

Can’t wait to see the film? Here are a few pictures I was able to find from the set of the movie.

 

New on DVD this Month

With the recession hitting American families hard this year, there is still some need of some good, quality information. This month, March, is a good month to go off and spend some money on DVD’s. Looking through Roger Ebert’s website, an accomplished critic from the Chicago-Sun Times, here is a list of some of the movies he reviewed with high remarks and worth going off to buy this month.

March 3, 2009

Australia

3 out of 4 stars

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After viewing this film in theater, there is no doubt this movie has something for every movie buff. This film had action, romance, violence, and humor. It is a movie for the everyday person and although “cheesy” at times, Hugh Jackman portrays his role charming and believable. As for Nicole Kidman, is there any movie she does not act well in? Kidman is a stunner in this film; the chemistry between her and Jackman is as romantic and worthwhile as teens would say Twilight was. Australia will not disappoint and is worth watching at least once.

 

March 10, 2009

Role Models

3 out of 4 stars

Role Models is a funny film; however, it is filled with very crude humor. If you are a movie buff who loves to watch funny men, including Paul Rudd, a very funny actor and most women would agree, dreamy, then this is a film to watch. This film is not a “chick-flick,” but it does appeal to women because of the actors in the film. If you are a person who loves to laugh and is not offended by crude humor and language, then this film might work for you. I would recommend this film to those typical “guys” out there and their significant others who love them.

Rachel Getting Married

4 out of 4 stars

Rachel Getting Married is a film about a young woman by the name of Kim, played by Anne Hathaway, who returns home for the wedding of her sister, Rachel. At a time when everything should be about joy, fun, laughter, and love, Kim brings problems to the table that cause a lot of commotion during this family reunion. Anne Hathaway received her first Academy Award nomination for lead actress for her performance as Kim in this film. 

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

3 1/2 stars out of 4

This film is about a young boy by the name of Bruno, a young and naive eight-year old. The film takes place during the Holocaust. His father is a Nazi officer, and the family relocates to a farm in Berlin. There, his father is assigned to commandeer a prison camp. Outside of his farmhouse, Bruno can see out from his window farm fields. He asks his parents why the farmers are wearing stripped pajamas, only to receive an evasive answer. Bruno goes out into the field and befriends a young boy names Shmuel, who lives behind an electrified fence. Bruno will find out the hard way that he is not permitted to be friends with Shmuel because he is a Jew, and the fields and yard is actually a concentration camp for Jews. 

 

 

Upcoming 2009 Movies

It is 2009 and this can only mean one thing, new movies. Movies are a way people communicate and tell stories.  There are many great films coming out this year all featuring great actors and actresses.

I have done my research and have compiled a list of seven movies I think will be huge box-office hits. Although  they may not receive Oscar nominations, these are the films all action movie fans will be lining up to see.

Must see movies for 2009:

1. April 3:  Fast and the Furious ( PG-13)

The old cast is back again which gives the film some promise. Plus, I am sure there will be plenty of eye candy for both men and women. The cast include: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Michelle Rodriguez, and Jordana Brewster.

2. May 1: X- Men Origin: Wolverine (PG-13)

Hugh Jackman is a great actor. It is no surprise his upcoming film has made it to my must see list for 2009.  It tells the story about how Wolverine came and is sure to not disappoint. He will definitely be king of the box office with this film.

3. May 8: Star Trek ( PG-13)

Although I do not consider myself to be a Trekkie.  I have to admit the trailer for this movie is very persuasive.  Viewers will watch this trailer and either love it or hate it. What do you think?

4. May 22: Terminator Salvation ( PG-13)

Christian Bale’s movie, The Dark Knight, was blockbuster success in 2008. There is no reason to believe his film, Terminator, will not do the same. He has proven himself to others that he is not just a pretty face, but a serious actor that makes movies, and does them well.

5. June 26: Transformers ( PG-13)

Shia Lebouf and Megan Fox return for the second installment of Transformers. The first film did well beyond its expectations; the expectations for this film are greater.

6. Public Enemies (Rated R)

No recession will keep viewers from going to see this movie. This movie has it all, great actors, great action, and best of all, Johnny Depp. I will not go into detail about this film because I already mentioned it in my previous blog.

7. August 7: G.I Joe: Rise of the Cobra ( PG-13)

There is something interesting and unique about this film. I think fans of GI Joe will make this film a hit and will be a success from the moment it opens.

There are actually more movies that I am looking forward to, but for now this will be sufficient. Post a comment and let me know If you will be watching any of these movies.

Have fun at the movies!

Public Enemies

Public Enemies

Summary

One of the most anticipated movies for 2009 is Public Enemies. The film is an adaptation of Bryan Burrough’s book Public Enemies: America’s Greatest Crime Wave and the Birth of the FBI, 1933-34.  The film is set to be released on July 1, 2009 and stars actors Johnny Depp, Christian Bale, Channing Tatum, Stephen Graham and Academy Award winner Marion Cortillard. It is directed by Michael Mann, the man who directed Collateral, and Miami Vice.

The story revolves around three of the most notorious American Gangsters from the 1930’s named John Dillinger, Baby Face Nelson, and Pretty Boy Floyd. During that time, The Great Depression, crime was at an all time high. FBI Agent, Melvin Purvis, takes it upon himself to stop these criminals and bring them to justice.

John Dillinger and his gang were unstoppable. During the Great Depression people had little appreciation for banks. Dillinger’s charm and his many jailbreaks made him endearing to the public during a time of great need.

Dillinger’s many adventures gave the director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation an idea to exploit Dillinger’s capture as a way to elevate his bureau into the national police we known now as the FBI. This made Dillinger America’s Number One Public Enemy.

This action filled movie will take you on a ride to experience Dillinger and his gangs many adventures as he outsmarts and outwits FBI Agent Melvin Purvis, but are ultimately able to close in on Dillinger.

Cast
Johnny Depp as John Dillinger
Christian Bale as Melvin Purvis
Marion Cortillard as Billie Frechette
Channing Tatum as Pretty Boy Floyd
Stephen Graham as Baby face Nelson

Exclusive Pictures

Johnny Depp as John Dillinger

Christian Bale as Melvin Purvis

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Academy Awards: Worthwhile or Not?

With the 81st Annual Academy Awards happening this Sunday, there are many reasons why this year’s awards might just be worthwhile. Although I have to agree, the Academy Awards are sometimes a snooze; this year’s show seems a little more promising than previous ones. Here is a list that I have compiled that should persuade some of you to tune in and watch.

1. Hugh Jackman will be hosting.

Do I need to say more? We have all seen him in top movies such as the X-Men trilogy, The Prestige, and  most recently Australia. What we can all agree on is “the man is attractive.” For this very reason tuning in to watch this year’s Oscars will be much easier since Hugh Jackman will  provide a lot of the female audience with some much needed eye candy. Not convinced?  Take a look for yourself.

He can next be seen in this summers soon to be blockbuster, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, opening in theatrical release on May 1, 2009.

2. Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens will be performing!

Although this may not be reason enough to watch The Academy Awards this Sunday, it is reason enough to tune in and see what people will be talking about Monday morning. Efron and Hudgens are scheduled to perform alongside Hugh Jackman, Beyonce, Amanda Seyfried, and Dominic Cooper. No matter what age you are, we can all use a little dance and music to brighten up our day.

3.Twilight star Robert Pattinson will be presenting.

This is definitely a plus for young fans who do not watch The Academy Awards. Well, I have a feeling this year’s rating might be going up.

4. Jennnifer Aniston and Angelina Jolie

Aniston and Jolie will both be present at Sunday’s Oscars. No explanation needed.

5. Who will win?

Is it not enough to want to watch The Academy Awards to see who will win the honorable statue of the Oscar?

In response to worthwhile or not? I am going to say worthwhile. I have a feeling this year’s Academy Awards will be filled with a lot of surprises from both presenters and performers. I can bet some money that this year’s Oscars will be talked about for a while.

Here is a list of some of  the nominated movies at this years Academy Awards:  Changeling, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, The  Dark Knight, Defiance,  Doubt, Frost/Nixon, In Bruges, Milk, Rachel Getting Married, The Reader, Revolutionary Road, Slumdog Millionaire, Tropic Thunder, Vicky Christina Barcelona, The Visitor, Wall-E, and The Wrestler.

For a complete list of the nominees and more go to Oscars.com for more info

Do not miss out on the Academy Awards, Sunday, February 22, 2009 LIVE at 5 PT/8ET on ABC.