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Also Showing: Nothing But The Truth

The Film Reel — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:00:35 +0000

NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH

Genre: Action
Cast: Kate Beckinsale, Matt Dillon, Angela Bassett, Alan Alda, Vera Farmiga, David Schwimmer, etc.
Directed by: Rod Lurie
MTRCB Rating: PG-13
Synopsis: Washington, DC political journalist Rachel Armstrong writes an explosive story about a government scandal in which she reveals the name of a covert CIA agent. When a special government prosecutor demands she divulge her source, she refuses and finds herself behind bars, struggling to defend the principles she has based her career upon. sources: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1073241/ http://www.gatewaycineplex10.com/movies/movies.php?c=scr& mid=1327

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G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra

movielover — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 12:25:25 +0000

Get ready for another week of action and adventure! In theaters August 7, 2009.

Starring: Byung-hun Lee, Channing Tatum, Marlon Wayans, Rachel Nichols, Ray Park, Sienna Miller, Dennis Quaid

Directed by: Stephen Sommers

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Also Showing: The Proposal

zeshiznit — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:40:36 +0000

THE PROPOSAL

Cast: Sandra Bullock, Ryan reynolds, Mary Steenburgen, Craig T. Nelson, betty White, Denis o’Hare

Rating: PG13

Genre: Drama, Comedy

Synopsis: Margaret Tate (Sandra Bullock) is the executive editor-in-chief of a book publishing company, Colden Books, who forces her assistant Andrew Paxton (Ryan Reynolds) to marry her in order to avoid being deported to Canada. He grudgingly accepts, under the condition that he is promoted to the position of editor. When the government investigates, the two are forced to spend the weekend with his parents in Alaska in order to sell the lie. The family suggest they could marry the same weekend, and they reluctantly accept. They start to fall genuinely in love as they spend more and more time together. Because of this, during the wedding ceremony, Margaret decides she cannot do this to Andrew and confesses the business arrangement in front of everyone–including the immigration officer handling their case. She is then told that she has 24 hours to get back to Canada, and thus goes back to New York to pack her things. Upon doing so, however, Andrew shows up at the office and confesses his love for her in front of the entire office staff, proposing marriage all over again.When high-powered book editor Margaret faces deportation to her native Canada, the quick-thinking exec declares that she’s actually engaged to her unsuspecting put-upon assistant Andrew, who she’s tormented for years. He agrees to participate in the charade, but with a few conditions of his own. The unlikely couple heads to Alaska to meet his quirky family and the always-in-control city girl finds herself in one comedic fish-out-of-water situation after another. With an impromptu wedding in the works and an immigration official on their tails, Margaret and Andrew reluctantly vow to stick to the plan despite the precarious consequence.

direct source: http://www.robinsonsmovieworld.com/galleria.html

trailer:

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The Collector

movielover — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:38:00 +0000

Hey guys! There’s this up-coming movie that seems to get a really high review from critics. We still havent seen the movie yet but its coming out this week. The movies’s of a horror genre and it looks promising. Here’s a review from yahoo movies.

“Handyman and ex-con Arkin aims to repay a debt to his ex-wife by robbing his new employer’s country home. Unfortunately for Arkin, a far worse enemy has already laid claim to the property – and the family. As the seconds tick down to midnight, Arkin becomes a reluctant hero trapped by a masked “Collector” in a maze of lethal invention – the Spanish Inquisition as imagined by Rube Goldberg – while trying to rescue the very family he came to rob.”

This really looks like a nice movie to keep our fright bones on the check and to put a little more twist into our movie selections. Hope you guys enjoy! See you on the theaters!

Here’s a trailer of the film:

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Comedy for Funny People

geo41 — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 09:53:52 +0000

After much deliberation, here is the movie of the week.

Here’s a comedy for funny people. Adam Sandler comes back again with a comedy that will surely entertain you and the family.

George (Sandler) is a stand up comedian who just knew that he has an untreatable blood disorder. Ira on the other hand is an up-and-coming stand up comedian. When George hires Ira to be his assistant, they combine to be one of another Adam Sandler’s classic comedy that combines friendship, drama and a lot of comedy.

Here’s a clip of the upcoming movie. Enjoy!

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Next Attraction: The Orphan

zeshiznit — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:59:57 +0000

THERE’S SOMETHING WRONG WITH ESTHER.

CAN YOU KEEP A SECRET?

IN THEATERS JULY 29, 2009.

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Next Attraction: The Proposal

movielover — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:16:17 +0000

Make sure you’re free on JULY 29 because “The Proposal” will be showing in theaters near you! Woohoo! Can’t wait!

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Movie Schedules: My Sister’s Keeper

The Film Reel — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:06:17 +0000

Malls near Katipunan area

Eastwood Cinemas

Cinema 1

12:30pm, 3:00pm, 5:30pm, 8:00pm, 10:35pm

For Inquiries call 687.6963

Greenhills

Cinema 3

11:00am, 1:20pm, 3:40pm, 6:00pm, 8:20pm, 10:40pm

For Inquiries call 722.4496

Trinoma (care of www.sureseats.com)

Cinema 6

12:25pm, 2:45pm, 5:05pm, 7:25pm, 9:45pm

For Inquiries call 9013000

SM Cinemas

SM Megamall Cinema 5

10:50am, 1:00pm, 3:10pm, 5:30pm, 7:30pm, 9:40pm

For Inquiries call 6331901

Gateway

Cinema 9

12:10pm, 2:30pm, 4:50pm, 7:10pm, 9:30pm

For Inquiries call 911-3101 local 8393

Robinsons Galleria

Cinema 5

12:20pm, 2:45pm, 5:10pm, 7:35pm, 10:00pm

For Inquiries call 3952038/395555

Power Plant

Cinema 2

1:10pm, 3:30pm, 5:50pm, 8:10pm, 10:30pm

For Inquiries call 8981440/8981441

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Public Enemies!

geo41 — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:50:18 +0000

While we await for the release of our movie of the week, My Sister’s Keeper, why don’t we take a look at another upcoming movie. This movie is based on a true story. The story revolves around a man that came from a petty criminal to bank robber to local Robin Hood. This movie is played by the same actor who played Capt. Jack Sparrow, Johnny Depp. Yes! I was talking about “Public Enemies”, if you didn’t get my clues then I think my title alone would give the answer away.

I actually got an idea on who John Dillinger was when there was this documentary about him on a crime-investigation channel. I remember the documentary saying that he was loved by the people of that time, was considered to be legendary and most importantly was known as the ever illusive John Dillinger. The police really had a field day tracking him down and not to mention that the people were also on Dillinger’s side.

Anyway here’s a review by moviemaven from moviesonline.ca:

The latest Michael Mann movie to hit the streets is the film adaptation of Bryan Burrough’s book detailing the birth of the FBI and how master criminal John Dillinger (Johnny Depp) played a huge role in its creation.

The year is 1933 and we as a nation are steeped in the Great Depression. Desperation begets crime begets the necessity for more efficient police work.

Some of the heavies on the scene are Pretty Boy Floyd, George “Baby Face” Nelson and of course, John Dillinger. Melvin Purvis (Christian Bale) is the man who sets out to take these guys down with special interest on the hard to hold Dillinger who manages to weasel his way out of captivity numerous times. Purvis succeeds but not without tribulation and not before the laws and institutions of the country are upheaved in an effort to make crime fighting more up to date.

FBI director J Edgar Hoover (Billy Crudup) is portrayed here like I’ve never seen him before and it’s actually nice to see him through new lenses.

On to the meat of the matter. In the first moments I was jarred a little by the slight shake to the camera as well as the fact that some shots felt way too close but I soon got accustomed to that. And while I found the film enjoyable overall I had some issues with the layout of the film’s narrative. It almost seemed as if I was watching random clips from the History Channel at times. The night scenes had a tendency to be on the dark side and sometimes difficult to navigate but it was never a deal breaker.

As for the score, there were moments when I felt the atmosphere could have been improved with different music. But I was pleased with the inclusion of several Billie Holiday blues tracks (even if one suffered a rather awkward cut) to give the film a timely feel.

Most of my complaints were with the first portions of the film. By the time the last act rolled Public Enemies had found its stride and the last chunk plays out beautifully. I really wish that Mann had more time to delve deeper into some of the historical points but he did what he could with limited time and I feel he accomplished what he set out to do.

The acting was all solid and the cast was rather astounding. People kept popping up like one of those old cartoons that takes place in a club of movie stars…eh, some of you will know what I mean. LOL

Depp’s portrayal of Dillinger was spot on as he captured the wit and charm of the renowned bank robber with a soft spot who was often known to be jovial and winning with the press. And Steven Graham’s “Babyface” Nelson was almost comical as he captured Nelson’s habit of laughing maniacally and giddily even in the midst of a heist. Although thanks to “Oh Brother, Where Art Thou,” it is impossible for me to even think of him without saying “Oh George, not the livestock.”

I won’t spoil anything for you although if you don’t know the story, shame on you anyway. This was a time of great change when gangsters did as they chose and the cops weren’t the only things they had to be concerned about. For with Dillinger’s gang drawing ever more attention from the feds and rules being created to combat them, the mob would soon suffer as a result. The power struggle at the time is fascinating. If you are not familiar, you should do some research on the subject. It’s nice to know how things got to be the way they are.

I hold a longtime interest in the happenings of the early part of the century in American history so I was expecting to enjoy it, which I did. I have not read the book but plan to now.

The running time may seem long but I didn’t lose interest as there is plenty of action to keep the pace going at a steady rate. It is well worth your time if you at all interested in the subject matter.

Here’s the Public Enemies trailer:

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Movie of the Week: My Sister’s Keeper

The Film Reel — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:43:55 +0000

I made a mosaic from www.mosaicked.com for the movie of the week:

Synopsis:

Sara (Cameron Diaz) and Brian (Jason Patric) Fitzgerald’s life with their young son (Evan Ellingson) and their two-year-old daughter, Kate (Sogia Vassilieva), is forever altered when they learn that Kate has leukemia. The parents’ only hope is to conceive another child, specifically intended to save Kate’s life. And what it takes is Anna (Abigail Breslin). Throughout their young lives, the sisters endure various medical procedures and hospital stays – just another part of their close-knit family’s otherwise normal life. Until Anna, now 11, says “no.” Seeking medical emancipation, she hires her own lawyer (Alec Baldwin), initiating a court case that divides the family and that could leave Kate’s rapidly falling body in the hands of fate. Based on the bestselling book from Jodi Picoult, “My Sister’s Keeper” reveals surprising truths that challenge one’s perceptions of family love and loyalty and give new meaning to the definition of healing.

View the official trailer:

Source: www.warnerbros.com

Movie schedules for My Sister’s Keeper will be posted on Wednesday July 21, 2009. (Near Katipunan area only)

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