Along with this trend however, comes instances where a “kidpic” will inadvertently cross the divide and become more enjoyable for an older, more mature audience. This could well be the case with Zack Snyder’s 3-D animated adventure Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole, so we will explore kids movies that may actually be better for adults
With the arrival Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps on Friday, director Oliver Stone offers us another critique of the cutthroat world of finance, and the soul-selling that often goes along with it. It is with this in mind that I have compiled a list of the best movies that I believe most successfully comment on the events of our society, be it today or 50 years ago. Some of these films had to the power to prompt congressional action or be the catalyst for an important legal decision. Others are notable not necessarily for the social issues they contain, but for the social climate they were created in. For the purposes of this article, we shall broaden the definition of political/social issue films to include these additional attributes.
Ever wish there was a place where you could discuss boxers, gnomes and corrupt politicians all at the same time? Well, pine no longer because it is time for Trailer Tracker here at Player Affinity where we collect the best new trailers hitting the web. Boxer Mickey Ward gets his own film in the aptly titled The Fighter, Ron Howard unveils his new comedy The Dilemma starring Vince Vaughn and Kevin James and we terrorize new college students even more than they are now with The Roommate. Next, Kevin Spacey is the greedy Casino Jack in the new biopic and finally Shakespeare gets the ceramic treatment in Gnomeo and Juliet.
There wasn’t really much of a contest when it came to this week’s column recommending another film for those who liked The Town. The answer just came to mind, reeking of obviousness. Here’s a crime drama co-written and directed by Ben Affleck, set in Boston, and populated with a stellar supporting cast. What else might someone who enjoyed this movie enjoy as well? Well, how about a crime drama co-written and directed by Ben Affleck, set in Boston, and populated with a stellar supporting cast. That would be Affleck’s initial foray into directing,Gone Baby Gone.
Rumor has it, anyone who doesn’t play Box Office Wizard is shunned and deemed a “slut.” So, are you going to take that hit to your reputation or predict which five movies will place in the top five of this weekend’s U.S. domestic box office chart? Easy choice, ay? I will make my own predictions here and explain them to you each week to give you some sort of reference point. It’s then your job to enter a comment with your top five.
Superbad landed Stone roles in comedies and romantic comedies alike including The Rocker with Rainn Wilson, The House Bunny with Anna Faris and Ghosts of Girlfriends Past. Her love interest role along with Jesse Eisenberg in Zombieland also paid huge dividends for her. She has five projects currently in production and Friday marks her starring debut in the comedy Easy A, a modern teen twist on The Scarlett Letter.
Thespians, it seems, can never have enough control over their projects. The biggest stars often collaborate heavily with directors and producers during the filmmaking process and in many cases serve as a producer themselves on projects they feel strongly about. But control can only go so far in front of the camera so it should really come as no surprise that many venture behind the lens and create their own works of art. In honor of one of these types, Ben Affleck, whose second feature film The Town come out Friday, Player Affinity has the top 10 best actors who have successfully crossed that divide of all time.
The blogosphere is abuzz with predictions of the link between five strangers trapped on a fateful elevator in Devil. The psychological thriller makes conspicuous notes in its advertising that these few people have been brought together for a purpose; their “chance” meeting will be central to all points of the story. “The mind of M. Night Shyamalan” will either bring a hit or a miss, as the success of this convention varies widely.
Hello all and welcome back to Trailer Tracker here at Player Affinity, your burly bouncer of movie trailers, letting only the hippest and most exciting clips play before your eyes. This week on the guest list is acclaimed director Clint Eastwood’s latest supernatural drama Hereafter, followed by the debut clip for the pairing of two Hollywood megastars – Jonny Depp and Angelina Jolie – in The Tourist.
This week, we have a solid dramatic recommendation for you. If you were one of the few who actually expected The American to be a quiet dramatic piece, then you’ll probably love Clooney’s most praised directorial effort, Good Night and Good Luck.
