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Blu-Ray Review: Criterion Launches Blu-Ray Division With 1990s Independent Hits
Submitted by BrianTT on December 24, 2008 - 4:37pmCHICAGO – Criterion made their debut on the next-gen format this month with a series of imports from standard to Blu-Ray, the first film by a regular for the Collection, Wes Anderson’s “Bottle Rocket”, and the movie that introduced Wong Kar-wai to the world, “Chungking Express”.
HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 10 DVDs of David Zucker’s Comedy ‘An American Carol’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on December 24, 2008 - 2:56amCHICAGO – In our latest edition of HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film, we have 10 DVDs up for grabs for David Zucker’s new comedy “An American Carol”. Zucker has brought us films including “Airplane!,” “The Naked Gun,” “Scary Movie 3,” “Scary Movie 4” and “BASEketball”.
Interview: ‘The Wrestler’ Director Darren Aronofsky on Mickey Rourke’s Comeback
Submitted by PatrickMcD on December 23, 2008 - 4:53pmCHICAGO – In his excellent new film “The Wrestler,” director Darren Aronofsky brings back the heyday and underbelly of the 1980s professional wrestling world in the character of Randy “The Ram” Robinson.
The 10 Best Blu-Ray, DVD Releases of 2008
Submitted by BrianTT on December 23, 2008 - 4:43pmCHICAGO – For audiences increasingly accustomed to watching movies at home instead of at the multiplex, it was an interesting year for DVDs and Blu-rays.
Blu-Ray Review: Anna Faris Shines in ‘The House Bunny’ But Average Blu-Ray
Submitted by BrianTT on December 23, 2008 - 12:53pmCHICAGO – “The House Bunny” never quite comes together as a consistent comedy but its charismatic and talented star, Anna Faris, and an ensemble willing to follow her bubbly lead should help viewers get over the rough spots in the screenplay.
To Our Readers: HollywoodChicago.com Improves Site Performance, Hires Content Director
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on December 23, 2008 - 12:37pmCHICAGO – On behalf of all of us at HollywoodChicago.com, I’m pleased to announce two exciting and significant developments for this Chicago-based arts and entertainment publication and ultimately for our readers.
Blu-Ray Review: Remake of ‘The Women’ Fails on Every Level
Submitted by BrianTT on December 23, 2008 - 9:55amCHICAGO – The long-delayed remake of “The Women”, the 1939 classic film that has been in the pipeline for years, should have stayed in terminal development hell.
Blu-Ray Review: ‘Burn After Reading’ Hilarious Movie, Horrible Blu-Ray
Submitted by BrianTT on December 22, 2008 - 12:23pmCHICAGO – It’s impossible for a critic to thoroughly defend something he finds funny but fully realizes that a large majority of the audience may not. Sometimes a film just hits your funny bone in right way. “Burn After Reading” does so for me, but may not for audiences without a little bit of a mean streak.
Video Game Review: ‘Tomb Raider: Underworld’ Buries Treasure With Awkward Gameplay
Submitted by BrianTT on December 22, 2008 - 12:19pm Video Game Rating: 2.0/5.0 |
CHICAGO – The best way to explain my reaction to “Tomb Raider: Underworld”, the latest next-gen console adventure for the legendary Lara Croft, can be summed up with an anecdote.
Blu-Ray Review: ‘Casablanca’ is a Blu-Ray Gift Set For the Ages
Submitted by BrianTT on December 22, 2008 - 12:13pmCHICAGO – An edition of The Hollywood Reporter in January of 1942 announced that Warner Brothers was moving forward with a film called “Casablanca” and that it would star Ann Sheridan, Ronald Reagan and Dennis Morgan.
Clint Eastwood Idles With Caricature Over Character in ‘Gran Torino’
Submitted by BrianTT on December 19, 2008 - 10:54amCHICAGO – With his second film in just a few months, Clint Eastwood makes one of his biggest missteps of his illustrious career as one of the more esteemed American directors in the history of the medium.
Blu-Ray Review: ‘Traitor’ Betrays With Exploitation Over Genuine Drama
Submitted by BrianTT on December 18, 2008 - 1:23pmCHICAGO – “Traitor” walks a fine line between escapism and exploitation and essentially falls in the cracks in between, working as neither a thriller nor a topical drama. Great performances from Don Cheadle, Guy Pearce, and Jeff Daniels almost make Jeffrey Nachmanoff’s film worth a rental, but the lackluster Blu-Ray presentation doesn’t help a film that already had some serious problems become more than a marginal recommendation.
‘WALL-E,’ ‘Slumdog Millionaire,’ ‘The Dark Knight’ Win Awards From Chicago Film Critics Association
Submitted by BrianTT on December 18, 2008 - 10:21amCHICAGO – The Chicago Film Critics Association announced their winners for the best of 2008 and an animated robot, superhero movie villain, wrestling star, and former teen actress walked away with big prizes. “Wall-E” was the big winner of the day, taking home an amazing four prizes, the most presented to any one movie this year.
