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Articles tagged "zoe saldana" Short Ends and LeaderA Shortage of Villainyby Chris Barsanti[7.May.09] :. While director Abrams' handling of Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman's propulsive screenplay is sleek and spiffy, to say the least, it ultimately hews far closer to his television work than might have been wise for a big-screen reboot.  NewsMeet the cast and crew of ‘Star Trek’by Rick Bentley [McClatchy Newspapers (MCT)][7.May.09] :. Here’s a quick look at the “Star Trek” crew. James T. Kirk Played by: Chris Pine Originally played by: William Shatner You know Pine from: “Bottle Shock,”...  Film ReviewThe Skepticby Cynthia Fuchs[1.May.09] :. You know you're in trouble when the most appealing element your film is Tom Arnold.  The PopMatters Summer 2009 Movie Preview FeatureSummer of Same: May 2009by Bill Gibron[27.Apr.09] :. May's titles include the fourth films in two aging franchises, more Pixar perfection, and the reboot of a TV series from 40 years ago. And they say there are no new ideas. The PopMatters Summer 2009 Movie Preview  Film DVD ReviewVantage Pointby Jake Meaney[21.Jul.08] :. It’s almost rather brilliant the way the film betrays and sabotages itself as it comes down the home stretch.  Film ReviewVantage Pointby Cynthia Fuchs[22.Feb.08] :. As Vantage Point becomes increasingly busy with personal betrayals and redemptions, the ostensible politics, reductive to begin with, fall by the wayside. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)by Cynthia Fuchs[15.Dec.03] :. Johnny Depp spent time learning to swordfight, so that Captain Jack Sparrow could be poised and everready -- in a word, the Muhammad Ali of swordfighters. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)by Cynthia Fuchs[10.Jul.03] :. Ingenious and mesmerizing, Johnny Depp embodies the film's essential fantasy, that a pirate's life is exciting and unfettered. Snipes (2001)by Cynthia Fuchs[26.Sep.02] :. As Erik puts it, he has 'business to take care of.' That business is hip-hop. Crossroads (2002)by Todd R. Ramlow[14.Feb.02] :. Unlike the audiences at most movie previews, these folks at 'Crossroads' were amped. Center Stage (2000)by Todd R. RamlowNear the end of Nicholas Hytner’s ballet dancers-in-love film Center Stage, up-and-coming dancer and star of her class Maureen Cummings (Susan May Pratt) finally confronts her bossy,... |
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