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The Secret in Their Eyes (2010)
Aug 21st
aka El Secreto de Sus Ojos
Director: Juan José Campanella Writers: Juan José Campanella and Eduardo Sacheri (novel) Rated: R (language, violence, nudity, rape scene) Cast: Soledad Villamil, Ricardo Darín, Pablo Rago, Guillermo Francella, and Javier Godino
Retired federal justice agent Benjamín Esposito (Darín) is writing a novel on the one big case of his career that was never completely solved. When he returns to his old stomping grounds he finds himself bringing up old feelings about his former colleague Irene Menéndez Hastings (Soledad Villamil) in addition to new questions about the big case.
The Secret in their eyes is based on the novel written by More >
Say Goodnight (2008)
Aug 7th
Writer/director: David VonAllmen Rated: R (language/sexuality) Cast: Aaron Paul, Carly Pope, Rob Benedict, Shannon Lucio, Christopher Gessner, Smith Cho, and David Monahan.
Say Goodnight follows four buddies recalling the beginnings of which three of them found the so-called loves of their lives. The result is a blend of raunchiness, laugh out loud humor, and surprisingly realistic relationship situations.
First time writer and director David VonAllmen crafts a pleasant and sexy romantic comedy in a genre that seems to offer less and less originality these days. While the story behind Say Goodnight is nothing incredibly original, it’s still well executed, nicely acted, and most importantly More >
Peter and Vandy (2009)
Jul 12th
Director/Writer: Jay DiPietro Rated: n/a (language) Starring: Jason Ritter, Jess Weixler, Jesse L. Martin, Traci Thoms, and Noah Bean
Peter and Vandy (Jason Ritter and Jess Weixler) are two young lovers in Manhattan. The film is a classic boy meets girl tale, except being told out of sequence and following the many highs and lows that realistically exist in modern relationships. I found the film very reminiscent of last year’s 500 Days of Summer with respect to both the non-linear storytelling and extremely realistic and honest relationship portrayal. Where Peter and Vandy differs, however, is it its more basic approach. I absolutely More >
Youth in Revolt (2009)
Jul 11th
Director: Miguel Arteta Writers: Gustin Nash, C.D. Payne (novel) Rated: R (language, drug use) Starring: Michael Cera, Portia Douleday, Jean Smart, and Ray Liotta
Michael Cera plays Nick Twisp, a beyond-his-years high school geek determined to lose his virginity to his dream girl. After his mom (Jean Smart) brings home her new boyfriend (Zach Galifianakis) and his problems, the family is exiled to a trailer park. In comes Sheeni Saunders played by the beautiful Portia Doubleday who immediately wins the spot of Nick’s dream girl. Sheeni, who has an equally wise and refined persona, takes a liking to Nick as well More >
Twilight Saga: Eclipse, The (2010)
Jul 2nd
Director: David Slade Writers: Melissa Rosenberg (screenplay), Stephanie Meyer (novel) Cast: Xavier Samuel, Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, and Bryce Dallas Howard Rated: PG-13
I’ve made it no secret that I enjoy the Twilight movies. Yes, I am a straight male Twilight fan; deal with it. In my extensive review of the last installment, New Moon, I’ve pointed out why the movies work for me as well as what my problems with the movies are. Needless to say that when I heard David Slade, director of one of my favorite vampire movies ever, 30 Days of Night, was directing Eclipse, my excitement More >
