Did You See Oliver Stone’s W? Here’s Who Did

While preparing for a radio appearance this morning (Atlanta’s 92.9 Dave FM), I was asked if W. viewers could be categorized along political party lines. I thought, “There would have to be exit polls at the theater… just to gauge politics? Who’s going to spend money on that?” Well, someone spent money on that.

Here’s who saw […]

Review Roundup: W., MAX PAYNE, SECRET LIFE OF BEES

The calm before the storm of Oscar-ready movies continues… now we’re in that period where films give the appearance of award savvy,  but are just average at core. Think Cold Mountain. Okay, now stop thinking about it. And check out this week’s roundup.
:: W.
Rotten Tomatoes: 55 / 100
Metacritic: 58 / 100
filmcritic.com: 1 / 5

“Let me show you my […]

ENTOURAGE: News, Notes, November Previews

First, before we get to some minor Entourage spoilers, here’s great news for the series’ fans: Monday, HBO announced the show will be back for Season 6. A few weeks ago, I might’ve thought the boys were overstaying their welcome. But with the introduction of the Smokejumpers bidding war, and the ridiculous shroom-affected desert sit-in with Eric Roberts, I think Entourage […]

Filmmaker Interview: CHOKE’s Clark Gregg

posted by Allison, 10/7/08
When Clark Gregg set out to make Choke, he had everything he needed for his low-budget, 25-day shoot: an abandoned colonial theme park, an abandoned mental hospital, a zoo and the recently unemployed Sopranos crew, all in one spot. What can I say? That’s what NJ is there for.
I spoke with Gregg […]

Review Roundup: NICK AND NORAH, APPALOOSA, CHIHUAHUA

This weekend brought a deluge of new releases — so many that Spike Lee’s Miracle at St. Anna didn’t even finish in the box office Top 12 in its second weekend. With competition tough and economy even tougher, critics’ reviews have a greater effect on moviegoing. And I’m not just saying that.
With so many releases, I’ve […]

Judd Apatow’s FUNNY PEOPLE Begins Shooting

According to the good folks at Universal, Judd Apatow’s Funny People is now officially in production, having started filming in L.A. this week. While Apatow is a prolific writer and producer, this is only his third film as director (following two iconic comedies, The 40 Year Old Virgin and Knocked Up). From top to bottom, Funny People is […]