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TV and Movie Reviews presents My Week with Marilyn with Michelle Williams

Saturday, February 4th, 2012

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Marilyn Monroe has been an icon and a source of fascination for the world ince the 1950s..and now Michelle Williams is going to bring some of that to the big screen.

Here we go…In the early summer of 1956, 23 year-old Colin Clark (Eddie Redmayne), just down from Oxford and determined to make his way in the film business, worked as a lowly assistant on the set of ‘The Prince and the Showgirl’. The film that famously united Sir Laurence Olivier (Kenneth Branagh) and Marilyn Monroe (Michelle Williams), who was also on honeymoon with her new husband, the playwright Aurthur Miller (Dougray Scott). Nearly 40 years on, his diary account The Prince, the Showgirl and Me was published, but one week was missing and this was published some years later as My Week with Marilyn – this is the story of that week. When Arthur Miller leaves England, the coast is clear for Colin to introduce Marilyn to some of the pleasures of British life; an idyllic week in which he escorted a Monroe desperate to get away from her retinue of Hollywood hangers-on and the pressures of work.

Here’s what I think.. Michelle Williams has the acting chops to pull this off and there is already some Oscar buzz..

Out in theaters on November 4,2011 TV and Movie Reviews is pleased to present My Week with Marilyn.

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TV and Movie Reviews presents The Kings Speech

Saturday, February 4th, 2012

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I am pleased to let you  know about a Oscar Winning  drama out in theaters now called The Kings Speech.

Here’s what we know….  After the death of his father King George V (Michael Gambon) and the scandalous abdication of King Edward VIII (Guy Pearce), Bertie (Colin Firth) who… After the death of his father King George V (Michael Gambon) and the scandalous abdication of King Edward VIII (Guy Pearce), Bertie (Colin Firth) who has suffered from a debilitating speech impediment all his life, is suddenly crowned King George VI of England. With his country on the brink of war and in desperate need of a leader, his wife, Elizabeth (Helena Bonham Carter), the future Queen Mother, arranges for her husband to see an eccentric speech therapist, Lionel Logue (Geoffrey Rush). After a rough start, the two delve into an unorthodox course of treatment and eventually form an unbreakable bond. With the support of Logue, his family, his government and Winston Churchill (Timothy Spall), the King will overcome his stammer and deliver a radio-address that inspires his people and unites them in battle. Based on the true story of King George VI, THE KING’S SPEECH follows the Royal Monarch’s quest to find his voice.

Here’s what I think.. This is going to be for a select audience…not everyone is going to go for this.  Critics are saying Colin Firth gives a masterful performance in The King’s Speech, a predictable but stylishly produced and rousing period drama. We know Colin Firth won an Oscar last night and I think after watching this trailer you’ll get what…This moviewong big last night also.

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TV and Movie Reviews presents Five

Saturday, February 4th, 2012

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The groundbreaking original movie “Five” is an anthology of five short films exploring the impact of breast cancer on people’s lives.

The HBO special “Five” highlights the shared experience each short film’s title character endures from the moment of diagnosis, through an interconnected story arc that uses humor and drama to focus on the effect breast cancer and its different stages of diagnosis have on relationships and the way women perceive themselves while searching for strength, comfort, medical breakthroughs and, ultimately, a cure.

Directed by  Jennifer Aniston, Alicia Keys, Demi Moore, Independent Spirit Award winner Patty Jenkins (“Monster”) and Penelope Spheeris (“Wayne’s World”).

From executive producers Aniston, Marta Kauffman (“Friends”), Paula Wagner (“The Last Samurai,” “Mission: Impossible”), Kristin Hahn (“The Departed,” “The Switch”), Kevin Chinoy (“Greg the Bunny,” “Warren the Ape”) and Francesca Silvestri (“Greg the Bunny,” “Warren the Ape”).

The all-star ensemble cast includes Academy Award nominee Patricia Clarkson (“Pieces of April”), Rosario Dawson (“Sin City”), Lyndsy Fonseca (“How I Met Your Mother”), Ginnifer Goodwin (“Big Love”), Josh Holloway (“Lost”), Taylor Kinney (“The Vampire Diaries”), Jenifer Lewis (“The Princess and the Frog”), Jennifer Morrison (“House M.D.”), Kathy Najimy (“WALL-E”), Golden Globe Award winner Bob Newhart (“Horrible Bosses”), Annie Potts (“Law & Order: SVU”), Tracee Ellis Ross (“Girlfriends”), Emmy and Golden Globe winner Tony Shalhoub (“Monk”), and Emmy nominees Jeffrey Tambor (“Arrested Development”) and Jeanne Tripplehorn (“Big Love”).

Five premiers Monday night October 10 on HBO at 9 PM.

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TV and Movie Reviews presents The Rum Diary (2011)

Saturday, February 4th, 2012

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The Rum Diary is one of Johnny Depp’s new projects and is based on the debut novel by Hunter S. Thompson.

Are you ready? Here we go..

Tiring of the noise and madness of New York and the crushing conventions of late Eisenhower-era America, Paul Kemp (Johnny Depp) travels to the pristine island of Puerto Rico to write for a local newspaper, run by downtrodden editor Lotterman (Richard Jenkins). Adopting the rum-soaked life of the island, Paul soon becomes obsessed with Chenault (Amber Heard), the wildly attractive Connecticut-born fiancée of Sanderson (Aaron Eckhart). Sanderson is one of a growing number of American entrepreneurs who are determined to convert Puerto Rico into a capitalist paradise in service of the wealthy. When Kemp is recruited by Sanderson to write favorably about his latest unsavory scheme, the journalist is presented with a choice: to use his words for the corrupt businessmen’s financial benefit, or use them to take the bastards down.

Here’s what I think. Johnny Depp is in it so I’m going and I know this is going to be a big success.

Due out in theaters on October 28,2011 TV and Movie Reviews presents The Rum Diary.

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TV and Movie Reviews Dish on a Princess Di Project

Saturday, February 4th, 2012

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Princess Di remains an iconic figure to this day — and considering how young she conveniently was when she died — it’s surprising there haven’t been more fictional portrayals of Princess Diana. Almost all of which are in cheesy TV movies and/or “South Park” satires. It’s possible this is the case because it’s difficult to portray Diana doing anything. That’s not meant to be an insult, but much of Diana’s life was doing public appearances, showing up at parties, speaking in front of crowds. She never acted, or sang, or took down terrorists. (As far as we know.) Diana can be difficult to dramatize.

At the American Film Market, though, a long awaited Diana project is finally coming together, and the lead role is to be played by none other than Jessica Chastain, previously known as Official Crush of The Projector. (She is also, it bears noting, another American actress portraying a British icon.) The film is called “Caught in Flight,” and will be directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel, who previously helmed “Downfall.”

The film revolves around a secret affair between the late princess and a  heart surgeon, Dr. Hasnat Kahn, who was said to be the love of her  life. Described as a “love story between a princess locked in a tower  and an ordinary man,” the film is set to go into pre-production in March  2012.

The affair is, of course, best described as “alleged” (Diana is said to have met Dr. Khan in 1995and carried on an affair with him until her death in 1997.

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TV and Movie Reviews presents Hugo : Review

Saturday, February 4th, 2012

Throughout his extraordinary career, Academy Award-wining director Martin Scorsese has brought his unique vision and dazzling gifts to life in a series of unforgettable films. This holiday season the legendary storyteller invites you to join him on a thrilling journey to a magical world with his first-ever 3-D film, based on Brian Selznick’s award-winning, imaginative New York Times best-seller, “The Invention of Hugo Cabret.” Hugo is the astonishing adventure of a wily and resourceful boy whose quest to unlock a secret left to him by his father will transform Hugo and all those around him, and reveal a safe and loving place he can call home.

All right then,.Team Martin Scorsese with Ben Kingsley and Sacha Baron Cohen  this could be nothing but a spectacular hit. Critics loved it saying Hugo is an extravagant, elegant fantasy with an innocence lacking in many modern kids’ movies, and one that emanates an unabashed love for the magic of cinema.
TV and Movie Reviews puts this on our go see list.

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TV and Movie Reviews presents Rabbit Hole with Nicole Kidman

Saturday, February 4th, 2012

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Love to see Nicole Kidman in a really good movie, don’t you?

 RABBIT HOLE is a vivid, hopeful, honest and unexpectedly witty portrait of a family searching for what remains possible in the most impossible of all… RABBIT HOLE is a vivid, hopeful, honest and unexpectedly witty portrait of a family searching for what remains possible in the most impossible of all situations.

Becca and Howie Corbett (NICOLE KIDMAN and AARON ECKHART) are returning to their everyday existence in the wake of a shocking, sudden loss. Just eight months ago, they were a happy suburban family with everything they wanted. Now, they are caught in a maze of memory, longing, guilt, recrimination, sarcasm and tightly controlled rage from which they cannot escape. While Becca finds pain in the familiar, Howie finds comfort.

The shifts come in abrupt, unforeseen moments. Becca hesitantly opens up to her opinionated, loving mother (DIANNE WIEST) and secretly reaches out to the teenager involved in the accident that changed everything (MILES TELLER); while Howie lashes out and imagines solace with another woman (SANDRA OH). Yet, as off track as they are, the couple keeps trying to find their way back to a life that still holds the potential for beauty, laughter and happiness. The resulting journey is an intimate glimpse into two people learning to re-engage with each other and a world that has been tilted off its axis.

RABBIT HOLE is directed by John Cameron Mitchell (HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH) from a script by acclaimed playwright David Lindsay-Abaire, adapted from his Pulitzer Prize-winning play. The cast, led by Academy Award winner Nicole Kidman (THE HOURS, Actress in a Leading Role, 2002) and Golden Globe nominee Aaron Eckhart, includes two-time Oscar winner Dianne Wiest (HANNAH AND HER SISTERS, Actress in a Supporting Role, 1986; BULLETS OVER BROADWAY, Actress in a Supporting Role, 1994), Tammy Blanchard, Miles Teller, Giancarlo Esposito, Jon Tenney and Sandra Oh

Brought to us by Lionsgate and debuted in theaters on 121/7/2010 we have Rabbit Hole with Nicole Kidman. Critics say even though this can be painful to watch, the well written script and performances make it worth it!. 

Check out the post here at TV and Movie Reviews on Nicole Kidman.. She was nominated for an Oscar for this! IS she going to win this?

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TV and Movie Reviews presents 50/50: Review

Saturday, February 4th, 2012

Based on an incredible real-life experience, 50/50 is a funny, touching and original story of friendship, love, and survival starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen, Anna Kendrick, Bryce Dallas Howard, and Anjelica Huston.

Here’s how this goes: Adam (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), a 27-year-old man who is otherwise in excellent health, is suddenly diagnosed with cancer. He breaks the news to his girlfriend (Bryce Dallas Howard), his best friend (Seth Rogen) and his mother (Anjelica Huston), who is also dealing with her husband (and Adam’s father: Serge Houde) who has Alzheimer’s disease. Each deals with the news and subsequent treatment in different ways. In the middle of it all, Adam also seeks therapy from a young and inexperienced therapist (Anna Kendrick), assigned to him by the hospital, and befriends several older, wisecracking chemotherapy patients (Philip Baker Hall and Matt Frewer).  Due out in theaters on September 20,2011 TV and Movie Reviews presents 50/50.

Critics are loving this saying it’s a good-hearted film that handles a difficult topic, and maneuvers between jokes and drama with surprising finesse. ..nice.

Here’s what I think. Seth Rogen is amazing and I think 50/50 is going to funny, touching and a big success.

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Jennifer Love Hewitt back on the little screen

Saturday, February 4th, 2012

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Have you been waiting for the next Jennifer Love Hewitt project? Be of good cheer because Lifetime announced today that the ex-Ghost Whisperer will star in and executive produce The Client List, about a financially-strapped Texas housewife who runs a lively day spa after she’s abandoned by her husband.

This is a series  based on the network’s original movie of the same name that aired last year.

Lifetime ordered 10 episodes of the new series, which will be aired next year.  The network also closed a development deal with Jennifer Love Hewitt’s production company Fedora Films, which includes her directing a future movie for the network.

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TV and Movie Reviews presents Winter’s Bone

Saturday, February 4th, 2012

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TV and Movie Reviews is talking about Winter’s Bone out on limited release and now on DVD.

The set up…..17 year-old Ree Dolly (Jennifer Lawrence) sets out to track down her father, who put their house up for his bail bond and then disappeared. If she fails, Ree and her family will be turned out into the Ozark woods. Challenging her outlaw kin’s code of silence and risking her life, Ree hacks through the lies and threats offered up by her relatives and begins to piece together the truth. Rated R for some violence, language and drug material, Winter’s Bone won an award at the last Sundance Film Festival

 TV and Movie Reviews Presents the  trailer for Winter’s Bone. Initial reviews on Rotten Tomaotes are good and it got 100% on the tomatometer! Tell TV and Movie Reviews what you think and then let’s go to the movies!!

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