This movie held my attention with its intense action scenes from the moment it started, its characters were real, learning and evolving, making decisions that I could understand and follow. In short, it was masterfully executed in all areas of review.
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AWARDS WATCH 2012
Self-congratulation is still the rage in TinselTown. Let’s jump in, shall we? Here are all the awards that will go out week after week until the Oscars, February 24th, 2013.
MOVIE REVIEW – THE ODD LIFE OF TIMOTHY GREEN
“The Odd Life of Timothy Green” is about a sterile couple, so…start getting excited.
THE DARK KNIGHT RAISES (QUESTIONS IT CAN’T ANSWER)
Perhaps in years to come, once we’ve gotten a little more distance on it, the entire Christopher Nolan Batman trilogy will be thought of in the public mind less as an entire piece, and more along the lines of “The one with Heath Ledger in it as Joker, and the other two.”
THE MOVIE GUYS’ JULY MOVIE RECAP
The Movie Guys give the once-over to July movie releases, including SAVAGES, THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, KATY PERRY: PART OF ME, ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT, STEP UP: REVOLUTION and THE WATCH. Quick, sharp and funny, we’ll tell you what they’re all about.
MOVIE REVIEW – HOPE SPRINGS
Prepare for old people sex. Meryl moaning, crotch shots of Tommy Lee Jones. Just don’t say I didn’t prepare you.
NEW MOVIE TRAILERS – 7/7/12
New movie trailers include “Alex Cross”, “Anna Karenina”, “The Dark Knight Rises”, “Django Unchained”, “Dredd”, “Jack Reacher”, “Les Miserables”, “On the Road”, “The Perks of Being a Wallflower”, “The Prototype”, “Red Hook Summer”, “Robot & Frank” and “Taken 2″
THE LATEST – 3/15/12
Movie News from The Movie Guys involving Val Kilmer, Universal Studios, Topher Grace, “Toy Story”, “Star Wars”, “The Bodyguard”, “Animal House”, Disney and “The Lone Ranger”.
MOVIE REVIEW – JOHN CARTER
Really, how hard was it to understand this film people? I know the trailers made it look like a mindless action flick, but it’s not. I’m sorry you couldn’t waltz in 10-minutes late with your face full of popcorn and your butter-stained fingers endlessly fumbling over your cell phone, and not be able to figure out what’s going on. It’s called attention. If you pay it, you’ll get it.
MOVIES FROM 0 TO 50 IN LESS THAN 5 MINUTES – ROUND 2
There’s no way you can know everything about every movie. Until you do, here’s a great way to come one step closer. Our Movie Guy Matteo has compiled another exhaustive list of fun facts from the movies, organized numerically for your pleasure.
THE MOVIE GUYS LIVE! – NOSFERATUDAMUS
In this clip from The Movie Guys LIVE!, November 2011, Vampire prognosticator Nosferatudamus tells The Movie Guys what’s up next in the world of vampire movies.
Inspired by the November, 2011 movie “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 1″
THE LATEST – HARRY POTTER, THE OSCARS AND DUBBING…THROUGH THE YEARS – 1/10/12
In England? Soon you can tour the “Harry Potter” sets, the rules for Best Documentary Oscars eligibility have changed and Dubbing…through the ages.
NEW MOVIE TRAILERS – 1/6/12
New trailers include “The Avengers”, “Casa De Mi Padre”, “Goon”, “In the Land of Blood and Honey”, “Rock of Ages”, “Salmon Fishing in Yemen”, “Titanic” and “Wanderlust”
MOVIES FROM 0 TO 50 IN LESS THAN 5 MINUTES
You ever wanna drop a movie fact in conversation and out-do that movie know-it-all in your bunch? We’re here to help. Here’s a TON of movie info for you, in easy-to-digest format, thanks to some exhaustive research by our Movie Guy Matteo.
SANTA’S HOLIDAY MOVIE RECOMMENDATIONS! – “THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO”
With his annual job of delivering presents behind him, Santa Claus takes a moment to recommend a movie released this holiday season. This week he suggests the David Fincher thriller “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo”.
THE LATEST – GRAUMAN’S CHINESE THEATER, REDBOX AND DISNEY PRINCESSES – 1/1/12
Redbox announces their top rentals of 2011, Grauman’s is holding fake hand and footprint ceremonies and HAPPY NEW YEAR! – Disney Princesses re-imagined as Warrior Princesses.
THE LATEST – THE NATIONAL FILM REGISTRY, DALTON TRUMBO AND THE OSCARS – 12/29/11
Oscar’s new poster is here, The National Film Registry announces this year’s selections and Dalton Trumbo gets his due.
THE LATEST – THE HOBBIT, THOR 2 AND CHEETAH – 12/26/11
Cheetah, yes that one from the 1930s, dies, “Thor 2″ has a new director and extensive production videos from “The Hobbit” are now online!
NEW MOVIE TRAILERS – 12/23/11
New trailers include “The Dark Knight Rises”, “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey”, “Paranorman”, “Prometheus”, “This Must Be the Place”, “What to Expect When You’re Expecting” and “Wrath of the Titans”
THE LATEST – 12/8/11
A record-breaking sale of “Star Wars” memoribilia, Tweet Seats are coming and the “Up” house is – SOLD!
REVIEW – THE ARTIST
“The Artist” is a movie that is in love with movies. Turns out I’m in love with movies, too. So this film and I are a perfect fit.
THE LATEST – 12/5/11
Six tracks from “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo” are downloadable for free! Plus, lost “Star Wars” interviews and David Lynch in person in L.A.!
RISE OF THE FRANCHISE OF THE FACE
If Andy Serkis is nominated for an award, and for the record, I think he’d be fully deserving of one, hang on to your seats.
THE MOVIE GUYS LIVE! – “RECESSION ROCK”
In this clip from The Movie Guys LIVE!, October 2011, The Movie Guys try to explain the current recession through a “Schoolhouse Rock” song.
Inspired by the October 2011 movie “Margin Call”
REVIEW: OFF THE BOULEVARD
It forced me to look at my own life, my career, and ask where my future is taking me.
THE MOVIE GUYS LIVE! VIDEOS: FEB. – SEPT., 2011
Couldn’t make the latest Movie Guys show in Hollywood, CA? Check out exclusive clips here.
NEW: “Straw Dogs” Preview, Nepotism, Jeff Fangsworthy, Harry Potter Ending Spoiler, C’Mon, C’mon Flashlights and more!
THE MOVIE GUYS AUDIO ARCHIVES
The Movie Guys are talking, and they speak celluloid.
INCLUDED: The Movie Guys’ regular segments on LA TALK RADIO’s “Broad Topics”, interviews with Broken Lizard’s Steve Lemme and “The League”‘s Stephen Rannazzisi, plus The Movie Guys’ appearances on London’s LBC, and Dallas’ KRLD & KTRH. Plus audio reviews!
INDIE REPORT – THE WATERHOLE
Indies are a dime a dozen. Good indies are hard to find. The Waterhole is a good indie.
BRIDESMAIDS
You may have wondered what the ladies were doing and talking about while the men were horsing around in films like “Wedding Crashers” and “The Hangover”.
THE CONSPIRATOR
It was like watching an undergrad film of a boring play starring freshmen actors.
TAKE ME HOME TONIGHT
I knew the 80’s. The 80’s were a friend of mine. “Take Me Home Tonight”, you’re not the 80’s.
OSCAR RANT 2011
Paul Preston’s annual once-over of the nominees. Who will win, who should win, and the Top 10 Films of 2010.
INDIE REPORT – NO FOOTING
We all have dreams, but if we don’t achieve them, does that mean we can’t still be happy?
Joel and Ethan Coen have directed better films than this version of “True Grit”, but not many directors have directed films even this good.
It’s as if Sofia Coppola dug up an early draft of “Lost In Translation”, tweaked a couple of things, and tried to dress it up as a new study of the same themes.
The latest in a long line of movie musicals that proves Hollywood takes one successful idea and beats it into the ground until there’s nothing good left.THE LATEST ARCHIVES – 2009/2010
Things to do, random comments and inescapable movie news as only The Movie Guys can relay it. We promise at least one weird thing posted every day!
VIDEO ARCHIVES – 2008-2009
