July 2007
24 posts
Movie review: "Hairspray" →
Movie review: "I Now Pronounce You Chuck and... →
The movie strains credulity throughout, with two-dimensional characters and unbelievable contrivances; the film exists only as a vehicle for easy gags and childish humor. While (Adam) Sandler has obvious talent for comedy and drama, neither is tested in this case.
“Chuck & Larry” wants to be a comedy about acceptance but instead comes off as stereotypical and patronizing.
DVD review: "Hot Fuzz" →
Movie review: "The Simpsons Movie" →
Movie review: "No Reservations" →
Catherine Zeta-Jones stars as Kate, a buttoned-down top chef whose life gets scrambled in “No Reservations.”
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“No Reservations” is a remake of the 2002 German film “Mostly Martha.” Unfortunately, the American cast of Zeta-Jones and (Aaron) Eckhart doesn’t create much chemistry.
“No Reservations” sticks a little too closely to the...
DVD review: "The Number 23" doesn't add up →
Director Joel Schumacher previously worked with (Jim) Carrey on “Batman Forever,” and, as he did in that movie, he makes a movie that looks pretty but doesn’t make a whole lot of sense. “The Number 23” lacks coherence in plot and features a twist ending that isn’t really a twist.
Movie review: "Paprika" →
In “Paprika,” the line between dreams and reality is blurred in a surrealistic thriller from “Perfect Blue” director Satoshi Kon.
This Japanese anime takes place in a near-future world and is based on the science fiction novel of the same name by Yasutaka Tsutsui.
Stars come to Oklahoma for "Ivory Trade" →
NORMAN — Tacked-up paper signs pointed to the set, and crew members wearing headsets called out “Quiet!” with alacrity as the film production of “The Ivory Trade” took over Norman’s Nancy O’Brien Center for the Performing Arts this week.
Academy Award winner Martin Landau, character actor Peter Stormare and other stars were on the campus of Norman North High School filming...
James Marsden sings praises of 'Hairspray' →
LOS ANGELES — To the casual observer, the based-on-the-comics “X-Men” films might not have much in common with the based-on-the-Broadway show “Hairspray” musical.
But Stillwater-born James Marsden, who played Cyclops in the three “X-Men” films and dance show host Corny Collins in “Hairspray,” said the films explore similar themes.
“This movie is really the...
The rumors of comic books' demise have been... →
BBC series tells Robin Hood story to modern... →
“The shorthand is, really what we hope we’ve done is create ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ for outlaws,” executive producer Foz Allan said. “The way that ‘Pirates’ has rescued the pirate movie, and made it accessible and good fun again, I think we’re trying to do that on TV for Robin.”
Fans line up for final "Harry Potter" →
Hundreds of fans of the “Harry Potter” series swarmed Oklahoma bookstores at midnight Friday to be among the first to read the final book, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.” At the Borders store at 300 Norman Center Court in Norman, dozens of wizards’ capes were slung over the backs of excited attendees.
Welcome to Asgard, Oklahoma →
Writer J. Michael Straczynski, who penned “Amazing Spider-Man” for nearly seven years, and is the creator of the TV show “Babylon 5,” is the writer of the new “Thor” series.
Straczynski said he wanted to feature a key Marvel hero in an area other than New York City.
“I wanted to put this somewhere fresh, somewhere in the American heartland, and for a number of reasons, including the Heavener...
Marvel's new adventure spans two mythologies →
Writer Stuart Moore’s experience with science fiction, and with Marvel’s Avengers characters, made him a natural choice for “New Avengers-Transformers,” which sees Marvel’s top-selling team face off against Hasbro’s robots in disguise.
Comics podcast: Sinestro Corps, Thor, Fallen Son →
Movies podcast: License to Wed, Once, Harry Potter →
Movie review: License to Wed →
“License to Wed” takes an interesting premise, a marriage-prep course, and raises the stakes. Unfortunately, the film feels removed from reality — the difficulties feel forced and lack authenticity.
What does feel real is the chemistry between (Mandy) Moore and (John) Krasinski. Watching “Wed,” one wishes the pair were cast in another, wittier comedy.
Despite the best efforts of...
Review: "Transformers" →
Michelle Pfeiffer talks about role in ‘Hairspray' →