http://www.examiner.com/x-6234-Orlando-Movie-Examiner?cid=exrss-Orlando-Movie-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:24:04 -0700 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:47:25 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-6234-Orlando-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Charlie-Brown-Thanksgiving--Best-Peanuts-TV-Special?cid=exrss-Orlando-Movie-Examiner This Thursday at 8 p.m., ABC is showing A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving.  At the risk of sounding blasphemous (to people who like other Peanuts TV Specials), it is (in my opinion) the best Peanuts TV Special ever made.  It is fun and tasty,... Peanuts Thanksgiving Bill Melendez family films Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:47:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6234-Orlando-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Charlie-Brown-Thanksgiving--Best-Peanuts-TV-Special?cid=exrss-Orlando-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6234-Orlando-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d22-White-Christmas--Bing-Crosby-classic?cid=exrss-Orlando-Movie-Examiner This 1954 classic stars Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney and Vera Ellen as two couples who wind up working together over the holidays.  Crosby and Kaye have just finished serving in the Army in World War II and when they arrive at th... Christmas movies Bing Crosby Danny Kaye Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:30:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6234-Orlando-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d22-White-Christmas--Bing-Crosby-classic?cid=exrss-Orlando-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6234-Orlando-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Dont-miss-this-at-the-Enzian--Coco-Before-Chanel?cid=exrss-Orlando-Movie-Examiner Audrey Tautou (from Da Vinci Code and Amelie) stars as the fashion designer Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel.  The movie Coco Before Chanel deals with Coco Chanel's early pre-fashion designing life.  She and her sister Adrienne&nbsp... France Enzian Audrey Tautou Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:54:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6234-Orlando-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Dont-miss-this-at-the-Enzian--Coco-Before-Chanel?cid=exrss-Orlando-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6234-Orlando-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d21-New-Moon--a-definete-improvement-over-Twilight?cid=exrss-Orlando-Movie-Examiner The sequel to Twilight, New Moon is a marked improvement over the first movie.  The saga of vampire Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) and his human lover Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) continues and problems plague them from the beginning when B... Robert Pattinson Taylor Lautner Twilight Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:07:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6234-Orlando-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d21-New-Moon--a-definete-improvement-over-Twilight?cid=exrss-Orlando-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6234-Orlando-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Must-see-remake--Watch-the-skies?cid=exrss-Orlando-Movie-Examiner Back in the 1980's, remakes were nowhere near as common, or mostly lousy, as they are in Hollywood today.  It seems (remember, I said seems) like every third film released is a remake, sequel, or Americanized version of a Japanese or othe... Horror films Classic John Carpenter Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:55:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6234-Orlando-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Must-see-remake--Watch-the-skies?cid=exrss-Orlando-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6234-Orlando-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Must-see-Classic?cid=exrss-Orlando-Movie-Examiner The 1956 version of Invasion of the Body Snatchers made me really appreciate classic movies.  It was quite accidental too!  I wanted to see the 1978 version and took the box of it to the counter to get the VHS of it (hey it was 1984 then... Horror films Classic Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:30:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6234-Orlando-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Must-see-Classic?cid=exrss-Orlando-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6234-Orlando-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Great-Thanksgiving-fun-Planes-Trains-and-Automobiles?cid=exrss-Orlando-Movie-Examiner Ironically, I saw Planes, Trains and Automobiles in the movie theatre back on Thanksgiving Day in 1987 and the theatre was completely empty!  It was surprising to me because the movie turned out to be a laugh fest from start to finish!  ... Comedy John Hughes Thanksgiving Steve Martin Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:46:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6234-Orlando-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Great-Thanksgiving-fun-Planes-Trains-and-Automobiles?cid=exrss-Orlando-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6234-Orlando-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Must-see-DVD-classic--The-Prisoner-of-Zenda?cid=exrss-Orlando-Movie-Examiner This exciting action-packed movie details the story of a man, Rudolf Rassendyll visiting a fictional eastern European country and his cousin (who happens to be king of this particular country) and becoming involved in an elaborate d... Oscar Classic Action movies Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:48:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6234-Orlando-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Must-see-DVD-classic--The-Prisoner-of-Zenda?cid=exrss-Orlando-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6234-Orlando-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d9-O-Horten?cid=exrss-Orlando-Movie-Examiner Despite the Irish sounding name of the title, this movie actually is set in Norway.  It concerns a recent retiree named Odd Horten. Played smoothly and assuredly by Baard Owe, Odd Horten has just been retired after conducting tr... Foreign films Bent Hamer Norway Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:48:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6234-Orlando-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d9-O-Horten?cid=exrss-Orlando-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6234-Orlando-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d6-20-years-of-Wallace-and-Gromit?cid=exrss-Orlando-Movie-Examiner The Wallace and Gromit short A Grand Day Out was shown at an animation festival 20 years ago today.  This enjoyable little short featured the voice of British acting stalwart Peter Sallis as the voice of Wallace.  Wallace is an unconvent... Short Films Peter Sallis Animation Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:18:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6234-Orlando-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d6-20-years-of-Wallace-and-Gromit?cid=exrss-Orlando-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6234-Orlando-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Sir-Christopher-Lee?cid=exrss-Orlando-Movie-Examiner This is really exciting news!   Christopher Lee, who played Dracula in the Hammer Dracula movies and is well known to fans of Lord of the Rings and Star Wars Attack of the Clones (he played Count Dooku), was knighted last Friday.  T... Christopher Lee Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:51:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6234-Orlando-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Sir-Christopher-Lee?cid=exrss-Orlando-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6234-Orlando-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Curious-Case-of-Benjamin-Button-question?cid=exrss-Orlando-Movie-Examiner Warning!  This review will contain Spoilers!  Please note this before you begin to read!  This Oscar-winning movie told the intriguing story (based on a story by The Great Gatsby writer F. Scott Fitzgerald no less) of a life spe... Oscar Brad Pitt Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:28:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6234-Orlando-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Curious-Case-of-Benjamin-Button-question?cid=exrss-Orlando-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6234-Orlando-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d4-What-do-you-do-with-a-lost-camel-in-Poland?cid=exrss-Orlando-Movie-Examiner Watch the 2000 movie, The Big Animal (or Duze Zwierze in its' original Polish) to find out that answer.  No, this is not a zany comedy (despite the presentation on the box).  This is a serious commentary about prejudice... misunderstood Foreign films Poland Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:47:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6234-Orlando-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d4-What-do-you-do-with-a-lost-camel-in-Poland?cid=exrss-Orlando-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6234-Orlando-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Must-see-DVD--Six-String-Samurai?cid=exrss-Orlando-Movie-Examiner If you haven't rented this little gem from Netflix or other video rental chain, what are you waiting for?  This independent film from 1998 concerns the journey of Buddy, a rocker who wants to be the king of 'Lost' Vegas!  Why... Independent Action movies Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:25:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6234-Orlando-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Must-see-DVD--Six-String-Samurai?cid=exrss-Orlando-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6234-Orlando-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d2-New-Moon-fans-can-win-a-Volvo?cid=exrss-Orlando-Movie-Examiner If you go to this site:  Whatdrivesedward.com you can win both a trip to the premiere of Twilight:  New Moon on November 16 (the movie is going to be released on November 20, by the way) and also a Volvo!  Once you go to the si... Contests/Sweepstakes Twilight Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:35:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6234-Orlando-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d2-New-Moon-fans-can-win-a-Volvo?cid=exrss-Orlando-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6234-Orlando-Movie-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Michael-Jacksons-final-bow--This-is-it?cid=exrss-Orlando-Movie-Examiner 2009 has seen the departure from the world's stage of many famous persons.  Of all the recent deaths, none was recognized the world over like the King of Pop himself, Michael Jackson.  On June 25, 2009, the world mourned his untimely... Michael Jackson Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:02:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6234-Orlando-Movie-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Michael-Jacksons-final-bow--This-is-it?cid=exrss-Orlando-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6234-Orlando-Movie-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Ozzy-Osbourne-as-a-reverend--Check-this-film-out?cid=exrss-Orlando-Movie-Examiner Not to be confused with the recent Trick r' Treat, the 1986 movie Trick or Treat is a unique Halloween movie experience.  This movie has seemingly been forgotten by the horror viewing public and that is a shame.  It is a tasty Hallow... Halloween Ozzy Osbourne Gene Simmons Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:23:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6234-Orlando-Movie-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Ozzy-Osbourne-as-a-reverend--Check-this-film-out?cid=exrss-Orlando-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6234-Orlando-Movie-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Now-at-the-Enzian--A-Serious-Man?cid=exrss-Orlando-Movie-Examiner The Coen brothers are back with a new film, A Serious Man.  The movie concerns a family man, Larry Gopnik (Michael Stuhlbarg) whose life, which we learn as the movie unfolds, is full of troubles.  His brother Arthur, in a truly affecting... Joel Coen Ethan Coen Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:36:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6234-Orlando-Movie-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Now-at-the-Enzian--A-Serious-Man?cid=exrss-Orlando-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6234-Orlando-Movie-Examiner~y2009m10d24-Xtro--one-sick-puppy?cid=exrss-Orlando-Movie-Examiner And brother is it ever!   It is one of the sickest movies ever! After seeing Cannibal Holocaust, it was time to remember some sick horror films through the decades.  The main one that sticks in the mind is 1983's Xtro. ... Horror films sick Sat, 24 Oct 2009 12:44:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6234-Orlando-Movie-Examiner~y2009m10d24-Xtro--one-sick-puppy?cid=exrss-Orlando-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6234-Orlando-Movie-Examiner~y2009m10d24-Forgotten-gem--Night-Gallery?cid=exrss-Orlando-Movie-Examiner Maybe it's not entirely forgotten, but it is much less known than creator Rod Serling's Twilight Zone.  Night Gallery is a TV horror movie that was originally shown in 1969.  It led to a television series the following year.&nbsp... Horror films Rod Serling Sat, 24 Oct 2009 07:32:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6234-Orlando-Movie-Examiner~y2009m10d24-Forgotten-gem--Night-Gallery?cid=exrss-Orlando-Movie-Examiner