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Oct 16 2009

Movies Opening October 16

Category: 2009 Movies,Movies,Opening — velveetahead @ 11:42 am

The most original movie coming out is an adaptation of a children’s book. The other two are a remake and then a Charles Bronson movie with a different name.

Nationwide Releases

Where the Wild Things Are
Law Abiding Citizen
Stepfather

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Where the Wild Things Are
Directed: Spike Jonze
Starring: Catherine Keener, Max Records, Mark Ruffalo, Lauren Ambrose, James Gandolfini
Trailer

Synopsis: Based on the children’s book, a boy wants to escape his real life where he’s misunderstood so his mind escapes to a magical place where he is king.

My Take: I know I loved the children’s book, but I don’t really remember anything about it. I do love Spike Jonze and it visually stunning, so I want to see it.

RT Score: 68%
RT Consensus: Some may find its dark tone and slender narrative off-putting, but Spike Jonze’s heartfelt adaptation of the classic children’s book is as beautiful as it is uncompromising.

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Mar 29 2009

TV: Week of March 29

Category: TV,Upcoming — velveetahead @ 7:27 pm

This week, I am most excited about Cupid debuting. I actually watched and loved the original when it was made with Jeremy Piven and Paula Marshall a few years ago. I was sad when it went off the air. I had no idea that it was made by Rob Thomas who went on to make Veronica Mars, which I loved. I find it completely bizarre that he’s making the same show again with different actors, but since it is Rob Thomas making it, I am willing to give it a shot.

Season Finales: Top Gear, Damages, Life on Mars, ER, Eleventh Hour

Pick of the Week

cupid

Cupid
Channel: ABC
Time: 10/9c
Starring: Bobby Cannavale, Rick Gomez, Camille Guaty, Sarah Paulson
Premieres: Tuesday, March 31
Trailer

Synopsis: A guy claims he is the Roman god ,Cupid, who has been sent to New York to bring 100 couples together, but there is a psychiatrist who begs to differ.

My Take: While I miss that Jeremy Piven will not be Cupid, I do really like Sarah Paulson. I am not the biggest fan of Bobby Cannavale, but I am willing to see if he can win me over.

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