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Articles tagged "scott caan" NewsJerry Weintraub is the ‘heart and soul’ of the ‘Ocean’s’ trilogyby Barry Koltnow [The Orange County Register (MCT)][8.Jun.07] :. BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.—Frank Sinatra lived two doors down. Cary Grant dropped by regularly. Tom Cruise just bought the house next door. George Clooney sits by the pool. Brad and Angelina have...  Film ReviewOceans Thirteen (2007)by Cynthia Fuchs[8.Jun.07] :. Every time George Clooney or Bernie Mac admits to the lameness of Number Two, the third film in the franchise can't help but promise improvement.  Film ReviewBrooklyn Rules (2007)by Cynthia Fuchs[18.May.07] :. Ah, the nostalgic mob drama. No matter the brutality, the blood, or the sheer fear that shape the memory, movies and TV tend to make life in the mob a growth experience. The PopMatters Summer 2007 Movie Preview FeatureMonkey Business (Part 2: June)by Bill Gibron[2.May.07] :. Apparently, as the sun's strongest rays finally settle over the movie going public, sequels are the remedy to cool down an overheated demographic. This month alone holds five examples of such redux refreshment. The rest of the choices are a variety pack of genres, ideas and possibilities. The PopMatters Summer 2007 Movie Preview  Film ReviewFriends with Money (2006)by Cynthia Fuchs[7.Apr.06] :. 'Poor Olivia' (Jennifer Aniston), as her friends call her, is actually poor, at least compared to them. Ocean’s Eleven (2001)by Cynthia Fuchs[6.Dec.01] :. The background surf, unbuttoned shirt, and look away from the camera -- all this demonstrates just how movie-starness is done. The plot, like I say, is beside the point. Ready to Rumble (2000)by P. Nelson ReinschReady to Rumble is ostensibly a simple comedy of bumbling bumpkins - in this case lovers of professional wrestling - along the lines of Farrelly brothers' films like Dumb and Dumber and Kingpin. Novocaine (2001)by Mike WardNovocaine's biggest concern seems to be with the act of lying, and Frank is far from the only guilty party. Gone in 60 Seconds (2000)by Cynthia FuchsContrary to its titular promise of speed speed speed, this latest Jerry Bruckheimer actioner takes pretty much forever to get to its wholly predictable and humdrum finale. Gone in 60 Seconds... American Outlaws (2001)by Cynthia FuchsIt's grand, being so proficient at killing, and it's pretty darn All American too. |
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