My first experience with the first AVATAR movie started with a free 15-minute sneak peek at the Rosedale IMAX on AVATAR DAY 13 years ago., four months before the movie actually opens on December 2009. It was the first time I saw a movie in 3D and I was in awe of the world of …
It’s been ten years since Mel Gibson's last directed a film; the violent adventure Apocalypto was a mild success for the controversial actor and director. Many thought that film would be a comeback for Gibson, but then his personal life took another controversial hit and he’s been out of the limelight for a few years. …
Belle et Sebastien Despite being sometimes sappy and overly safe, Belle et Sébastien still mostly succeeds, primarily because Sebastian (Felix Bossuet) and Belle (a dog) are captivatingly adorable. It helps that their bond of friendship is keenly developed, as well. The film opens with a group of mountain men, including Cesar (Tcheky Karyo), Sebastian’s primary caretaker, hunting …
Continue reading MSPIFF 2015 Reviews: Belle et Sébastien + The Keeping Room
Just like his pal Sly Stallone, Arnold Schwarzegger is trying to reclaim his glory days as the box office king of the 80s and 90s by starring in action films again in the 21st century. So far though, both them have had more duds than hits and I'm afraid this trend will continue with Arnold's …
It just dawned on me that it's been over four years since AVATAR was released. I remember it was quite a big deal back in 2009. I remember getting advanced screenings (this was before I was on the press list, mind you) and I was soooooo excited! I even had a countdown post like I …
Continue reading Question of the Week: Are you looking forward to AVATAR sequels?
I first published this list back in November 2009, and I've been wanting to do an update in a while, thanks to the suggestion from Iba @ ILuvCinema. As I said back then, this kind of list is a matter of opinion/preference, and it's impossible to please everyone. This one in particular is not meant …
Continue reading TEN Notable Foreign Actors to Watch – Where Are They Now?
Thanks to a tweet from my friend Ted, I learned that my long-time crush Gerry Butler is in negotiation to star in a submarine thriller Hunter Killer. Per LatinoReview, the movie is based on the novel, Firing Point from authors George Wallace and Don Keith, here's the plot: An untested submarine captain must work with …
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