Science-fiction isn’t all about space battles, lightsabers and really tall Smurfs. Occasionally, filmmakers can utilize futuristic settings to tell fascinating stories of personal struggle. Such is the case with “Moon,” a haunting indie sci-fi starring Sam Rockwell as the sole astronaut working a three-year stint on a remote moon base. This is Rockwell’s show, with […]
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One of my favorite obsessions is "Lost," the time-bending series about a mysterious island and the fated survivors of a grisly plane crash. After more than 100 episodes full of polar bears, smoke monsters and flash-forwards, the series begins its sixth and final season on Tuesday (8 p.m. ABC). The network will open the evening
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It’s bad enough that Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson stars in an idiotic kiddy movie called "Tooth Fairy." But did the promotional campaign really need to use the stupidest taglines imaginable? "The Tooth Hurts," proclaims one shameless poster for the movie. Another reads, "You Can’t Handle the Tooth." Obviously this "Tooth Fairy" movie is a real
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"Avatar" took home the top prizes at last week’s Golden Globe Awards. Whether it deserves it or not, expect James Cameron’s epic to lead the field again when Oscar nominations are announced Feb. 2. Here’s a highly educated guess (debatable) on what to expect in the top categories. Best Picture In a controversial rule change,
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The Mayans may peg the end of the world for 2012, but the pop culture apocalypse seems to be here today. I don’t know about you, but I’m perplexed by the recent events in the world of entertainment. NBC doesn’t know what to do about Jay Leno and Conan O’Brien. "Spider-man" is getting a "gritty"
Everyone else can love it, but the mega-blockbuster “Avatar” is certainly NOT one of my favorite movies of 2009. James Cameron’s science-fiction epic continues to shatter box office records, and three weeks after its worldwide release, word of mouth seems to be stronger than ever. Critics have gushed over it, and many consider it to
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The title speaks for itself. The less said about 2009’s cinematic stinkers, the better. Avoid them like the (insert latest disease craze here). Bride Wars I feel sorry for any person who knows a woman like the spoiled characters played by Anne Hathaway and Kate Hudson in this offensively insipid film. Luckily, no human being
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With two lingering wars and the economy in the tank, the nation didn’t exactly have a very happy 2009. Fitting that many of the year’s best movies were fantasies, comedies and cartoons. Apparently, there’s nothing like a good distraction to help ease the pain of tough times. 1. Up While this Pixar masterpiece boasts several
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Arthur Conan Doyle probably wouldn’t like what the new "Sherlock Holmes" does to his iconic character. Don’t worry about him. He’s dead. Director Guy Ritchie ("Snatch," "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels") reinvents the famous detective as a quippy action hero. He still rocks the deductive reasoning and keen observation skills, but now he can
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