By: debbie lynn elias A furry, feel good film like WE BOUGHT A ZOO is not what one would expect from the edgier Cameron Crowe, the man behind films like Vanilla Sky, Almost Famous and Jerry Maguire. But on closer examination, this is exactly what I want to see from
By: debbie lynn elias I never thought I would ever be writing these words: I am beyond impressed with Angelina Jolie as a storyteller and director. Marking her debut as writer and director with IN THE LAND OF BLOOD AND HONEY, Jolie takes us behind the lines of the Bosnian
By: debbie lynn elias When Kenneth Branagh first appeared on the acting stage some 30 years ago, he was immediately monikered “the new Olivier”. Little did he, or the world, know then that Branagh would indeed fulfill that destiny in more ways than one. With a love of Shakespeare which,
By: debbie lynn elias There seems to be a rising trend of late within independent films. Bravery. Bravery and courage to cross the line, push the envelope, strip away the visual and emotional trappings of being, and reach deep into the raw, visceral baseness of character and situation. The results
By: debbie lynn elias I have never known the world without those adorable, energetic and often impish chipmunks Alvin, Simon and Theodore, and their adoptive father Dave Seville, as all were “born” along with me in 1958. In fact, The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don’t Be Late) has been a mainstay
By: debbie lynn elias Part of the excitement of the Film Independent Spirit Awards nominations announcement was Sean McManus, Senior Director for Film Independent, who joined Anthony Mackie and Kate Beckinsale at the London Hotel for one of the most exciting nominations’ mornings ever. A 14+ year veteran of Film
By: debbie lynn elias Michael Fassbender dominates the movie screens this week with two superb films – A DANGEROUS METHOD and Shame. Walking a fine line of social and moral acceptability with both characters crossing lines, pushing the envelope and addressing highly charged issues of sexual dysfunction, sex scenes are
By: debbie lynn elias In a year filled with imagination, creativity and even a step into the past with films, it seemed more than fitting to have an indie veterans, Anthony Mackie and Kate Beckinsale, as the presenters of the Film Independent Spirit Awards Nominations, particularly after hearing the announcement
By: debbie lynn elias There is no argument that one of the most breathtaking parts of BREAKING DAWN is the wedding of Edward and Bella, with the one of a kind, Carolina Herrera, gown taking center stage. A collaborative effort, saga author Stephenie Meyer, together with director Bill Condon, selected
By: debbie lynn elias Let’s face it. Do I really need to even review THE MUPPETS for you? No matter what I or anyone else says, you’re all gonna go see THE MUPPETS! And besides, how can anyone not love THE MUPPETS? This is the HAPPIEST movie of the year.
