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The Hunger Games on the hunt for new director
- April 11, 2012 11:52 AM
- By Jessica Wong
Dystopian teen tale The Hunger Games might still reign at the box office, but the budding movie franchise is losing its original director Gary Ross. Young fans have kept the movie No. 1 in ticket sales for a third week, but critics offered the first instalment mixed reviews, with many noting that Ross' take lacked the fire and potential of the books. Who should step in to tackle the post-apocalyptic world of Katniss Everdeen and Panem?
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FILM REVIEW: Titanic 3D - minute by minute
- April 5, 2012 9:38 AM
- By Eli Glasner
James Cameron's Titanic was always a marathon at three hours and counting. As it returns in 3D, Eli Glasner examines the experience --- minute by minute -- and discovers Céline Dion's ubiquitous soundtrack, and James Cameron's risible dialogue, have not improved with age.
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Sparkle trailer gives last glimpse of Whitney Houston
- April 3, 2012 1:47 PM
- By Arts Online
A trailer for the movie musical Sparkle was released Monday, giving us a glimpse of Whitney Houston's last project. The late singer plays the mother of Jordin Sparks, an aspiring singer in the 1960s who rises with a girl group similar to the Supremes. Sparkle will be released in August.
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FABLE FIGHT: Mirror Mirror vs. Wrath of the Titans
- March 30, 2012 1:00 AM
- By Eli Glasner
It's a box office battle of mythic proportions this weekend as remixed fables and fairy tales go head to head. In one corner, Mirror Mirror, a snarky retelling of the Snow White fairy tale. In the other, Wrath of the Titans, the sequel to the widely panned remake from 2010.
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FILM REVIEW: Footnote
- March 23, 2012 3:30 PM
- By Eli Glasner
Footnote, the Oscar-nominated movie from Israel, has arrived in Canada. Eli Glasner says the film about a bitter father-son relationship is an interesting investigation into buried secrets -- both those concealed in text and the ones hidden in the people we love.
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FILM REVIEW: The Hunger Games
- March 23, 2012 1:10 AM
- By Eli Glasner
The Hunger Games is guaranteed to be a box office hit this weekend, but that doesn't make it a great film. Although the source material was inspired, director Gary Ross plays it safe, presenting an action adventure that's missing many of unsettling elements of the original.
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FILM REVIEW: Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey
- March 16, 2012 3:20 PM
- By Eli Glasner
Being Elmo is a movie about how puppeteer Kevin Clash found his voice -- one that just so happens to be that of Sesame Street's fuzzy love monster Elmo. For fans of Jim Henson and the Muppet magic he created, this film offers a glimpse into the famed furry kingdom. The doc largely paints a happy smile on Clash's life story, says Eli Glasner.
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FILM REVIEW: Jiro Dreams of Sushi
- March 16, 2012 1:01 AM
- By Eli Glasner
Jiro Dreams of Sushi is a delectable delight for foodies and film fans alike, as well as a testament to the art of simplicity. Though master chef Jiro Ono makes for a fascinating profile subject, director David Gelb's uninventive technique waters down the final result.
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Bully doc gets PG rating in Canada, R in U.S.
- March 14, 2012 3:59 PM
- By Susan Noakes
Canada's film rating agencies have always had greater tolerance for both swearing and sex, especially where it fits the context of the story being told. Bully, a documentary about teen bullying that has an R rating in the U.S. because of swearing, has been given a PG rating in five Canadian provinces. It's a cultural difference that's not apparent on the surface, but will affect how many teens in Canada can see a film about bullying in schools.
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FILM REVIEW: Salmon Fishing in the Yemen
- March 9, 2012 1:56 PM
- By Eli Glasner
A surprisingly fresh take on a well-worn formula, Salmon Fishing in the Yemen succeeds due to its off-kilter casting and a dash of political intrigue. Though not perfect, the film's deviations from the typical rom-com blueprint make this fish tale one worth saving, says Eli Glasner.
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- The Hunger Games on the hunt for new director
- Dystopian teen tale The Hunger Games might still reign at the box office, but the budding movie franchise is losing its original director Gary Ross. Young fans have kept the movie No. 1 in ticket sales for a third week, but critics offered the first instalment mixed reviews, with many noting that Ross' take lacked the fire and potential of the books. Who should step in to tackle the post-apocalyptic world of Katniss Everdeen and Panem? Continue reading this post
- FILM REVIEW: Titanic 3D - minute by minute
- James Cameron's Titanic was always a marathon at three hours and counting. As it returns in 3D, Eli Glasner examines the experience --- minute by minute -- and discovers Céline Dion's ubiquitous soundtrack, and James Cameron's risible dialogue, have not improved with age. Continue reading this post
- Sparkle trailer gives last glimpse of Whitney Houston
- A trailer for the movie musical Sparkle was released Monday, giving us a glimpse of Whitney Houston's last project. The late singer plays the mother of Jordin Sparks, an aspiring singer in the 1960s who rises with a girl group similar to the Supremes. Sparkle will be released in August. Continue reading this post
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