http://www.examiner.com/x-10856-Houston-Movie-Examiner?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:01:30 -0700 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:23:40 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-10856-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Where-the-Wild-Things-Are-These-Trix-arent-for-kids?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner For Where the Wild Things Are, the journey to the big screen has been a very long and treacherous one, filled with a mountain of script revisions, re-shoots, and several release date shifts. It once looked as though the film might never see a ... film review movie Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:23:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10856-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Where-the-Wild-Things-Are-These-Trix-arent-for-kids?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10856-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Serious-Moonlight-Duct-tape-changes-everything?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner Courtesy of IMP AwardsCourtesy of IMP AwardsIn Serious Moonlight, on the eve of a trip to Paris with his mistress (Kristen Bell), Ian (Tim Hutton) is surprised when his wife, Louise (Meg Ryan) makes an unannounced return to their country home. Ian co... film review movie Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:07:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10856-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Serious-Moonlight-Duct-tape-changes-everything?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10856-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m10d14-When-theres-no-more-room-in-Hell-the-dead-will-go-to-Beverly-Hills?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner Courtesy of IMP Awards Zombieland is such a product of its time. Had it been made twenty years ago or ten years from now it would not be the same film, a trait both advantageous and detrimental to it’s present value. Director Ruben Fleischer s... film review movie Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:35:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10856-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m10d14-When-theres-no-more-room-in-Hell-the-dead-will-go-to-Beverly-Hills?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10856-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Whip-It-Feel-the-derby-rush?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner Courtesy of IMP Awards The Barrymores have shaped a true legacy through their lengthy history in the entertainment industry as the family has endowed the American culture with such a broad range of talent and creativity on stage, screen and televisi... film review movie Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:49:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10856-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Whip-It-Feel-the-derby-rush?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10856-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m9d30-Halloween-is-a-timeless-classic-that-remains-deeply-unsettling?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner Courtesy of IMP Awards October 25th of this year will mark the 31st anniversary of the release of John Carpenter’s Halloween. Since 1978, seven sequels have followed along with a remake by musician Rob Zombie and most recently, Halloween 2, Zo... film review movie Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:49:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10856-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m9d30-Halloween-is-a-timeless-classic-that-remains-deeply-unsettling?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10856-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m9d20-Jennifers-Body-makes-for-an-entertaining-inspection?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner Courtesy of IMP Awards Jennifer’s Body is a somewhat extraordinary occurrence in Hollywood these days. It’s a film that tries to achieve many different things and for the most part succeeds on those counts, delving into an assortment of ... film review movie Sun, 20 Sep 2009 10:25:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10856-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m9d20-Jennifers-Body-makes-for-an-entertaining-inspection?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10856-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m9d19-Taking-Woodstock-is-an-LSD-trip-gone-well?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner   During the summer of 1969, in great need of financial assistance, a thirty-something who runs a motel with his parents decides to bring a large music festival to his hometown to generate significant business. Taking Woodstock examines the beh... film review movie Sat, 19 Sep 2009 19:39:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10856-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m9d19-Taking-Woodstock-is-an-LSD-trip-gone-well?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10856-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m9d8-The-Final-Destination-gets-the-job-done-but-it-might-greatly-offend-you?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner Courtesy of IMP Awards While at a race track, Nick O’Bannon (Bobby Campo) has a premonition of a major accident involving the race cars and the collapse of the stadium, killing dozens. After forcing his three friends and a few other strangers ... Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:56:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10856-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m9d8-The-Final-Destination-gets-the-job-done-but-it-might-greatly-offend-you?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10856-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m8d31-Julie--Julia-is-a-fulfilling-very-tasty-dish-of-a-movie?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner Courtesy of IMP Awards I have never been Nora Ephron's biggest supporter, as a screenwriter or as a director, especially this side of the 21st century. When Harry Met Sally… and Sleepless in Seattle happened a very long time ago. I’ve f... Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:55:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10856-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m8d31-Julie--Julia-is-a-fulfilling-very-tasty-dish-of-a-movie?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10856-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m8d29-District-9-is-an-emotionally-charged-scifi-masterpiece?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner Courtesy of IMP Awards District 9 begins and ends on a bleak note with a firm dedication to ambitious storytelling throughout. The mockumentary style film directed by Neill Blomkamp is another in a long line of mockumentary films of the past decade ... Sat, 29 Aug 2009 13:46:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10856-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m8d29-District-9-is-an-emotionally-charged-scifi-masterpiece?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10856-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m8d17-The-Time-Travelers-Wife-is-a-big-steaming-pile-of-misdirection-and-ordinariness?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner Courtesy of IMP Awards The Time Traveler’s Wife tells the story of Henry DeTamble (Eric Bana), a young Chicago librarian who suffers from a rare genetic disorder that causes him to time travel without warning. Despite his difficulties, Henry f... Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:41:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10856-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m8d17-The-Time-Travelers-Wife-is-a-big-steaming-pile-of-misdirection-and-ordinariness?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10856-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m8d8-500-Days-of-Summer-has-the-best-special-effects-and-then-some?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner Courtesy of IMP Awards In director Marc Webb’s (500) Days of Summer, Tom Hansen has just been broken up with by Summer Finn. We’re then taken on a journey, cleverly told in non-linear form, of how the couple’s friendship started, h... Sat, 08 Aug 2009 22:57:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10856-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m8d8-500-Days-of-Summer-has-the-best-special-effects-and-then-some?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10856-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m7d30-The-Hurt-Locker-is-a-refreshingly-intimate-war-film-sans-an-obvious-political-agenda?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner Courtesy of IMP Awards It’s been six days since I’ve seen director Kathryn Bigelow’s The Hurt Locker and unlike so many films I’ve witnessed this year, this one in particular has not been easily forgotten. Its authentic chara... Thu, 30 Jul 2009 18:38:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10856-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m7d30-The-Hurt-Locker-is-a-refreshingly-intimate-war-film-sans-an-obvious-political-agenda?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10856-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m7d25-Moon-is-an-eternally-relevant-work-of-art?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner Courtesy of IMP Awards Sam Rockwell is a movie star in absolutely every sense of the term. Many don’t know him by name; but they’ve probably seen his face in numerous films, most likely good ones, as that seems an entrenched tendency wit... Sat, 25 Jul 2009 20:20:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10856-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m7d25-Moon-is-an-eternally-relevant-work-of-art?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10856-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m7d18-Watchmen-Theatrical-Cut-ReviewAn-Unforgettable-Triumph?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner Courtesy of IMP Awards Watchmen was one of the most highly anticipated films of 2009. With an intriguing ad campaign, vast internet coverage and a teaser trailer featuring the instantly unforgettable tune “The Beginning Is the End Is the Begin... review Sat, 18 Jul 2009 20:34:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10856-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m7d18-Watchmen-Theatrical-Cut-ReviewAn-Unforgettable-Triumph?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10856-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m7d12-Whatever-Works-works?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner Courtesy of IMP Awards Walking into Woody Allen’s new film, Whatever Works, I wasn’t quite sure what to anticipate. After all, this film is Allen’s 39th feature directorial effort and his much-hyped, triumphant return to a New... Sun, 12 Jul 2009 18:59:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10856-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m7d12-Whatever-Works-works?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10856-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m7d8-The-Proposal-I-propose-romantic-comedies-be-banned-for-at-least-five-years?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner Courtesy of IMP Awards ‘Tis a very difficult task reviewing today’s romantic comedies or as they’re often labeled “chick flicks”. On the one hand, I feel inclined to accept the films for what they aim to be: sometimes f... Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:53:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10856-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m7d8-The-Proposal-I-propose-romantic-comedies-be-banned-for-at-least-five-years?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10856-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m7d3-The-Brothers-Bloom-is-an-extraordinary-if-uneven-exercise-in-con-artistry?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner Courtesy of IMP Awards Rian Johnson’s second film, The Brothers Bloom, his follow-up to 2005’s Brick, is such an ambitious, unique feature, sometimes remarkably so, that it’s very difficult to criticize as Johnson is undoubtedly a ... Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:00:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10856-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m7d3-The-Brothers-Bloom-is-an-extraordinary-if-uneven-exercise-in-con-artistry?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10856-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m6d29-Away-We-Go-is-a-splendid-journey?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner Courtesy of IMP Awards John Krasinski and Maya Rudolph are supremely gifted actors and as a team, they’re utterly magnificent. No other on-screen couple in recent memory has been this engaging or authentic. These two could discuss different ty... Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:42:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10856-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m6d29-Away-We-Go-is-a-splendid-journey?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10856-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m6d27-My-Sisters-Keeper-Death-be-not-proud?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner Courtesy of IMP Awards My Sister’s Keeper is a classic example of what works in a book doesn’t necessarily translate well to the silver screen. The movie plays like a bunch of deleted scenes from an extended episode of ER without the str... Sat, 27 Jun 2009 22:47:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10856-Houston-Movie-Examiner~y2009m6d27-My-Sisters-Keeper-Death-be-not-proud?cid=exrss-Houston-Movie-Examiner