http://www.examiner.com/x-7601-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:40:29 -0700 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:37:49 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-7601-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Russian-Ark?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner Alexsander Sokurov directs Russian Ark thru a mesmerizing journey into the thirty three rooms of the St. Petersburg's State Hermitage Museum as they provide backdrop of the film sets. The Marquis is an older European that guides an unknown nar... art International film experimental Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:37:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7601-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Russian-Ark?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7601-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Beards-in-the-film-industry?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner A concise guide to beards for the film director. Yes, it is a requirement to be taken seriously in the industry of cinema. Many feature film people have tried to go on directing without hair on their face despite the warnings of comrade film profe... social commentary Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:30:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7601-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Beards-in-the-film-industry?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7601-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Patton-is-one-of-the-greatest-movies-ever-made?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner General George S. Patton as he commands his army, guiding his troops thru Africa and across Europe in World War II. 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The little boy's only focus is protecting him and his older sister so they may fight ... independent Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:50:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7601-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Chop-Shop-is-Ramin-Bahranis-second-feature-film-to-unsettle-us?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7601-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Pumping-Iron-documentary-pumps-up-the-testosterone?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner Arnold Schwarzenegger is known for a few things: Being a bodybuilder, being a Terminator, and being the Governor of California(sometimes called the Governator, a combination of the words Terminator and Governor). In 1977, a small documentary... Arnold Schwarzenegger independent documentary Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:28:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7601-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Pumping-Iron-documentary-pumps-up-the-testosterone?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7601-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d8-The-Trip-takes-you-to-the-carefree-times-of-the-60s?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner There's much to be said about movies in the 60's. Mainly that the actors were all stoned(but that isn't different from today's actors), the scripts were improvised, there wasn't focus on plot as there was psychedelics, and that... independent Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:51:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7601-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d8-The-Trip-takes-you-to-the-carefree-times-of-the-60s?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7601-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d7-Eastern-Promises-is-one-of-the-few-new-films-to-bring-out-emotional-response?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner One of the most amazing directors of our time is David Cronenberg. If you don't know anything that he has done go watch Videodrome, or Scanners, maybe A History of Violence for something newer. If you like movies that are warped, ExistenZ is a... eastern drama International film British Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:03:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7601-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d7-Eastern-Promises-is-one-of-the-few-new-films-to-bring-out-emotional-response?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7601-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d7-Clerks-is-Kevin-Smiths-first-time-feature-film-writing-and-directing-that-shot-him-to-stardom?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner One of the reasons many go into filmmaking is because of movies like Clerks. Not only does it satisfy pop culture, but its also decidedly smart(if you're into that kind of thing!) about how relationships have beginnings, middle, and endings. T... Weinstein comedy independent Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:42:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7601-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d7-Clerks-is-Kevin-Smiths-first-time-feature-film-writing-and-directing-that-shot-him-to-stardom?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7601-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Interstella-5555-The-5tory-of-the-5ecret-5tar-5ystem-with-Daft-Punk?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner Interstella 5555 Daft Punk Daft Punk work with Leiji Matsumoto to bring Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem or Interstella 5555 as it also known. Daft Punk are a well known influential French house electronic duo known for their r... animation anime cartoon Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:24:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7601-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Interstella-5555-The-5tory-of-the-5ecret-5tar-5ystem-with-Daft-Punk?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7601-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d2-November-movies-that-might-be-good-to-watch?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner Most movies near the end of the year are going to be potential Oscar nomination needing but also there are some just strange ones that come out too. This is the list of movies that have potential to go either way.      ... movie preview Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:38:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7601-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d2-November-movies-that-might-be-good-to-watch?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7601-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Shoot-the-Piano-Player-pours-experimentation-into-its-own-style?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner Photo: Shoot the Piano Player movie poster.Charlie, a famous pianist, is now playing his piano in a Parisian saloon. When his brothers get in trouble with gangsters, Charlie inadvertently gets swept up in the chaos and is forced to rejoin the family ... French New Wave Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:44:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7601-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Shoot-the-Piano-Player-pours-experimentation-into-its-own-style?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7601-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d1-Where-the-Wild-Things-Are-is-imaginative-but-goes-nowhere?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner Young boy Max imagines running away in his wolf costume that he wears all the time. He runs from his mom and sails to a land far, far away. So far that there are large talking beasts named Ira, Carol, Douglas, the Bull, Judith and Alexander. Initi... family movie Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:03:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7601-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d1-Where-the-Wild-Things-Are-is-imaginative-but-goes-nowhere?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7601-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner~y2009m10d31-The-Car-is-a-cult-horror-classic-perfect-for-Halloween-campiness?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner When a mysterious black sedan begins running people down in a small western town, Santa Ynez, Utah. The new sheriff Wade Parent must find out who or what is behind the killings. What he uncovers is a truth more terrifying than anyone expected. The... horror Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:13:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7601-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner~y2009m10d31-The-Car-is-a-cult-horror-classic-perfect-for-Halloween-campiness?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7601-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner~y2009m10d31-Michael-Jacksons-This-Is-It-is-really-it-for-the-King-of-Pop?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner This Is It movie poster. Columbia Pictures Recorded at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Michael Jackson is shown in this documentary preparing for the fifty sold out shows in London that were planned for late summer of 2009. Unfortunately, Jackso... documentary Michael Jackson Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:59:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7601-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner~y2009m10d31-Michael-Jacksons-This-Is-It-is-really-it-for-the-King-of-Pop?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7601-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner~y2009m10d29-This-movie-cost-150-billion-dollars-to-make-billion?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner If you had this much, would you make a movie with it? Nah. Google free use pictures Someone in Hollywood has hefty pockets. Imagine the conversation that goes by to make a movie for a cool $300 million. Quentin "Hey Harvey I got a movie ide... social commentary Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:22:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7601-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner~y2009m10d29-This-movie-cost-150-billion-dollars-to-make-billion?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7601-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner~y2009m10d29-John-Carpenter-brings-out-the-laughsand-thrills-with-Vampires?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner Jack Crow leads his team of hard working, hard drinking vampire hunters to destroy hiding vampires in New Mexico. Jack and his team accomplish the small feat and go to a local motel to celebrate with hookers and alcohol. Once the party gets going ... comedy thriller horror Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:29:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7601-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner~y2009m10d29-John-Carpenter-brings-out-the-laughsand-thrills-with-Vampires?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7601-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner~y2009m10d28-The-Texas-Chainsaw-Massacre-makes-for-a-frightening-evening?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner Sally, her crippled, wheelchair riding brother, and their two friends spend time on a road trip to a potentially vandalized graveyard to see if their grandfather's remains have been left in good standing. On the way there, they pick up a hitch... horror Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:32:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7601-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner~y2009m10d28-The-Texas-Chainsaw-Massacre-makes-for-a-frightening-evening?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7601-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Girl-Interrupted-is-great-narrative-drama?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner In the 60's, Susanna Kaysen is diagnosed with a form of personality disorder, and is sent to a mental institution for a short-term stay but ends up spending the next year in the ward. Instead of taking charge and grasping reality she avoids he... drama Oscar Angelina Jolie chick flick Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:29:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7601-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Girl-Interrupted-is-great-narrative-drama?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7601-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Hes-a-baaaad-mother-Hey-Im-just-talking-about-the-movie-Shaft?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner He's a baa-aad mother... Hey, I'm just talking about the movie Shaft. John Shaft, the tough, cool, and bad-ass black private investigator takes on crime in the streets of New York. After battling it out with crime boss Bumpy Jonas, Sh... MGM black Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:18:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7601-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Hes-a-baaaad-mother-Hey-Im-just-talking-about-the-movie-Shaft?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7601-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Monsters-vs-Aliens-is-a-good-kids-movie-for-Halloween?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner  Photo: Monsters vs. Aliens promo. Dreamworks.Right on her wedding day, Susan Murphy is struck by a meteor and grows to be fifty feet tall, she's captured by the government and taken to a secret compound where she meets a team of other monsters.... CGI animation Dreamworks family movie Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:42:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7601-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Monsters-vs-Aliens-is-a-good-kids-movie-for-Halloween?cid=exrss-San-Jose-Movie-Examiner