Tag Archive for 'Aaron Eckhart'
February 1st, 2012 by Mary Welms
Based on the novel by Hunter S. Thompson, The Rum Diary, follows itinerant journalist Paul Kemp (Johnny Depp) on an alcohol-fueled journey across the pristine island of Puerto Rico. Adopting the rum-soaked life of the island, Paul soon becomes obsessed with Chenault (Amber Heard) the wildly attractive fiancée of Sanderson (Aaron Eckhart), an American businessman [...]
October 29th, 2011 by Aaron Neuwirth
In the 1998 Terry Gilliam film Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, which has Johnny Depp playing one of the various incarnations of writer Hunter S. Thompson, you could use many different adjectives and phrases to describe it, but a decidedly fun romp is not the one I would immediately jump to. With The Rum [...]
October 28th, 2011 by Mary Welms
How often in life do we meet people that we know are just a perfect piece in our puzzle of life? Johnny Depp and Hunter S. Thompson’s friendship began in a bar, Christmas 1994 Aspen, Colorado not far from Thompson’s home. The two bonded instantly the first time they met. Johnny was a fan of [...]
June 17th, 2011 by Brian White
Much like my Blu-ray review of last year’s Burlesque (see here), I know I’m going to get bashed here. For some reason, the critics didn’t receive Battle: Los Angeles too well. Well la deed da. What the f#$k do they know? I guess they are all dead inside and truly don’t know how to have [...]
May 3rd, 2011 by Mary Welms
The fight for Earth’s survival begins June 14th when Battle: Los Angeles debuts on DVD, Blu-ray and Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack. And if that’s not enough, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment and Sony Computer Entertainment collaborate to include an exclusive game demo from the upcoming installment in the massively popular Playstation 3 franchise, Resistance 3. Now that’s [...]
March 15th, 2011 by Mary Welms
Living in Cleveland, sometimes you miss the best films of the year in the theater. It’s very easy to do. The little indie films, if they come here, only last for about a week or two and play in obscure theater locations. So with that being said, Rabbit Hole is a film I’m truly looking forward [...]
March 12th, 2011 by Aaron Neuwirth
Along with many people with similar interests to me, I am a big video game player. Recently, I have played the latest entry in the Call of Duty franchise, which I have joked around with my friends about how over-the-top all of the action and story moments are. While watching Battle: Los Angeles, I could [...]
March 11th, 2011 by Brian White
Are you ready for me yet? Please press record on the tape deck for me. Thanks! Are we on? Okay, good! My name is Brian White and I wanted to go on record by saying that Battle: Los Angeles has been my most anticipated film this year ever since I saw the panel at last [...]
February 10th, 2011 by Gerard Iribe
Lionsgate presents one of the most critically acclaimed films of 2010 in the Rabbit Hole starring Nicole Kidman and Aaron Eckhart. The film is directed by John Cameron Mitchell (Hedwig and the Angry Inch). I’m a big fan of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, but have a feeling that Rabbit Hole will be a complete [...]
August 2nd, 2010 by Brian White
After getting into Hall H Thursday morning just in time to catch the Salt panel, I stuck around for Battle: Los Angeles, a film I knew absolutely nothing about. However, I’m glad I stuck around as the trailer and clips shown for the film were absolutely bombastic and riveting. I’m adding this to my list [...]