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Tag Archive for 'Ewan McGregor'

Jack the Giant Slayer Arrives on Blu-ray 6/18!

Jack the Giant Killer tells the story of an ancient war that is reignited when a young farmhand unwittingly opens a gateway between our world and a fearsome race of giants.  Unleashed on the Earth for the first time in centuries, the giants strive to reclaim the land they once lost, forcing the young man, Jack, [...]

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The Impossible (iTunes HD Digital Download Review)

Well geez…what can I tell you that you don’t already know already about this film?  If I told you it was the feel good movie of the year, would I be lying?  Well, I guess that depends upon what makes you feel good in life.  If you like a heart wrenching, but uplifting tale of [...]

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Jack The Giant Slayer Movie Review – Just Seen It

Jack and a young princess meet by chance. But Jack’s beanstalk accidentally opens up his world to Giants. Jack seeks to rescue the kidnapped princess and save his own world. WATCH US ON PBS SOCAL Saturdays at 6PM or pbssocal.org/justseenit

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‘The Impossible’ Accomplishes the Improbable

On December 26, 2004, a massive earthquake occurred on the floor of the Indian Ocean.  This violent undersea action set forth a chain of events that caused an enormous amount of pressure and force upward and outward.  The end product was a tsunami and resulting devastation unlike any the world had seen before.  The casualties numbered [...]

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The Impossible Movie Review – Just Seen It

Sean, Liz and Salim try to wrap their brains around this unsettling and thrilling drama, based on a true story. Starring Sean Wright, Liz Manashil and Salim Lemelle. Directed by Matt Brealt. Based on true story, Maria, Henry and their three sons take a much needed Holiday in Thailand. But on the day after Christmas, a devastating [...]

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Haywire – Just Seen It Movie Review

Mallory is a freelance, covert operative and very good at what she does.  But when a mission goes seriously wrong and her partner tries to kill her, Mallory must run for her life.  Discovering that she was used as a pawn, Mallory hunts down her betrayer in Haywire.  The action, spy thriller is directed by [...]

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Haywire (Blu-ray Review)

Steven Soderbergh is back with his latest indy film disguised as a big budget feature, which features an all-star cast and marks the debut of MMA female champion Gina Carano. Who’s in Haywire? Everyone. You’ve got Michael Douglas, Ewan McGregor, Antonio Banderas, Channing Tatum, Michael Fassbender, Bill Paxton, and a partridge and a pear tree. [...]

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Blu-ray’s About to Go ‘Haywire’ This Spring!

I think Gerard Iribe just filled the cup with today’s announcement here.  Get your adrenaline pumping as Lionsgate releases the action-packed thrill ride Haywire on Blu-ray Disc (plus Digital Copy), DVD, Digital Download and On Demand this spring, May 1st.  This non-stop adventure, directed by Oscar® winner Steven Soderbergh* and written by Lem Dobbs, introduces [...]

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‘Haywire’ Is Streamlined, Offbeat, And Brutal

Once again, the month of January has actually managed to deliver some disposable fun, this time in the form of an action thriller from director Steven Soderbergh.  Haywire falls into the director’s category of more mainstream, but it certainly boasts a strong cast and enough offbeat qualities to make it stand out a bit.  Of [...]

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SDCC 2011: ‘Haywire’ Trailer Premiere!

Mallory Kane is a highly trained operative who works for a government security contractor in the dirtiest, most dangerous corners of the world. After successfully freeing a Chinese journalist held hostage, she is double crossed and left for dead by someone close to her in her own agency. Suddenly the target of skilled assassins who [...]

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The Island (Blu-ray Review)

The Island was a bit of a surprise, because I wasn’t really expecting it when it arrived.  I’m not complaining, mind you.  The Island is a futuristic science fiction film directed by Michael Bay.  Yes, that Michael Bay.  The guy that directed Bad Boys, Transformers, The Rock, etc.  I missed it in theaters upon release.  [...]

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Stay Through To The End With ‘Beginners’

I am very pleased that in a summer film season full of a (surprisingly strong) list of blockbusters being released week after week, I have had time to also see a number of very good films in limited release as well.  Films like Midnight in Paris and The Tree of Life have been just as [...]

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I Love You Phillip Morris (Blu-ray Review)

I Love You Phillip Morris may be one of the most unconventional love stories of all time.  It could also be considered one of Jim Carrey’s most daring career moves of all time as well.  You know, with the whole “gay” stigma out there in the world,  a role like this taken by any other [...]

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‘The Island’ Debuts on Blu-ray June 21st

Ewan McGregor and Scarlett Johansson star in The Island, Michael Bay’s take on a dystopian future.  The inhabitants of the island think that they live on it due to the rest of the planet being uninhabitable.  It’s much more than that.  The Island marked Michael Bay’s first project that was not produced by Jerry Bruckheimer.  [...]

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‘I Love You Phillip Morris’ Is a Fun Time Away From Lockdown

To be very matter-of-fact, I Love You Phillip Morris is based on a true story about a gay con artist who managed to escape prison many times and also fell in love with one of his fellow inmates, Phillip Morris. Despite its seemingly unique premise and presence of Jim Carrey and Ewan McGregor in lead roles, the film has been bouncing around for a couple years, trying to find a U.S. distributor.

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Brian’s TOP 10 Blu-rays of 2010

The calendar year of 2010 in the world of Blu-ray was a pretty easy one to judge, at least In my opinion.  But when I dwell on what 2011 holds in store, I’m nearly having an aneurysm thinking about all the competition such as the “Holy Grail”of Star Wars films and Tron: Legacy, just to [...]

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Moulin Rouge (Blu-ray Review)

“Welcome to a celebration of TRUTH, BEAUTY, FREEDOM, and above all things, LOVE.”  Hallelujah!  My “Holy Trinity” is now complete on Blu-ray!  Well, what I meant to say is that I could not be happier now that my favorite three films of all-time are ALL finally on the Blu-ray format.  Oh yeah, dummy me; I [...]

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Sing and Dance at the Moulin Rouge this Fall!

“The hills are alive with the sound of music!”  My number three movie of all-time will grace the Blu-ray format in all its high-definition beauty and vibrancy this fall.  Yep, that’s right. Fox Home Entertainment has officially announced, dated and detailed Moulin Rouge for an October 19th Blu-ray release date.  I’m so excited!  And I [...]

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Ewan McGregor is The Ghost Writer

I always shut out my mind from real life controversy with actors and filmmakers, and Roman Polanski is no exception.  I went with friends to the only theater in all of Ohio showing The Ghost Writer because of my great love of film, and appreciation for not only the talents of Polanski but Ewan McGregor [...]

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Amelia Doesn’t Soar to New Heights

First you’ve got Oscar-winner Hilary Swank.  Next, add in some Richard Gere and then throw in a little Ewan McGregor for good measure.  What do you have?  An extremely talented cast, that’s what.  Amelia is a film about the professional and private life of famed aviator, Amelia Earhart.  I will sheepishly admit, even as someone [...]

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