Tag: james franco
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Trailer Talk: Your Highness with James Franco, Natalie Portman
If you go searching for ‘Your Highness‘ trailers on YouTube, you’ll find about a thousands clips and trailers and behind-the-scenes stuff. Seriously, I bet you could watch most of the movie on YouTube right now. But go see it in a theater this weekend, because it’s much more fun that way. Plus, someone else makes…
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Oscars 2011 Wrap-Up: James Franco, Anne Hathaway, Kirk Douglas, and That Cate Blanchett Dress
Ok, so the Oscars are over, and the votes are in. The winners have been announced, and the broadcast is now ancient history. How do you think Anne Hathaway and James Franco did as hosts? A lot of people are saying the show was boring and didn’t deliver the hipness those two were supposed to…
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Aron Ralston Describes the Amputation in 127 Hours
I had to steel myself, but I finally saw ‘127 Hours’ yesterday, the true-life film about hiker Aron Ralston, who was forced to cut his hand off to free himself from a boulder in a crevice in 2003. First of all, canyon hikers are nuts. There’s no way I’d ever inch between two walls of…
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New in Theaters: The Rite, 127 Hours, The Mechanic
Finally, ‘127 Hours’ is in a wide release, so those of us not in New York or L.A. can actually see the movie before the Oscars on Feb. 27. It was nominated for six Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Actor (James Franco). Check out the full list of nominations. Except, I’m skittish about seeing…
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James Franco and Anne Hathaway to Host Oscars
Here’s an interesting development — James Franco and Anne Hathaway will co-host the 83rd Academy Awards, airing Feb. 27, 2010 on ABC at the Kodak Theater. I’m not sure what to think about this. My first thought is that they’re both extremely talented, but I can’t really see them holding down an entire Oscars show…
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New Movie Friday: Megamind! Due Date! 127 Hours!
Finally! Some movies I actually want to see are in theaters this weekend! After a dry spell populated by horror movies and Halloween fare, we’re starting to get some fun comedies, great family movies, and thoughtful dramas. Here’s the rundown on what’s new in theaters today: Megamind. With a voice cast that includes Brad Pitt,…
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Review: ‘Date Night’
Movie: ‘Date Night’ In Theaters: April 9, 2010 Director: Shawn Levy MPAA Rating: PG-13 for sexual and crude content throughout, language, some violence and a drug reference Buy It: On DVD or Blu-ray Gecko Rating: REVIEW: Pair the comedic talents of Tina Fey and Steve Carell, and you’re bound to get some laughs. There are…