What started out as cheap, populist entertainment in comic book form has turned into an endless parade of sexist, semi-fascist bores. Do we now need saving from superheroes? Twenty years ago, after appearing in two phenomenally successful, visually opulent and generally brilliant Batman movies, Michael Keaton decided he didn’t want to make any more Caped Crusader films
This week there are four exceptional performances to check out. Two were Oscar nominated (George Clooney in “The Descendants” and Michelle Williams in “My Week with Marilyn”) and two could well have been (Kirsten Dunst in “Melancholia” and Charlize Theron in “Young Adult”).
The lights came up after the gala screening of The Descendants at the Toronto International Film Festival in September, and Alexander Payne and his star, George Clooney, trotted onto the stage – greeted by an especially rapturous standing ovation.
George Clooney has taken to the red carpet in London for the premier of his latest film, ‘The Ides of March’.
Watching Ides of March gave me déjà vu thinking of some of the past political campaigns that tanked due to indiscretions. Released during a period of the current US presidential primary, the timing helps the effort. I am not very fond of political films that have an agenda, but this one appeared fair to each side of the aisle. If you like a good drama that has suspense and a reasonable ending than this film should win your praise
From “Sexiest Man Alive,†to “Deadliest Man Alive,†Academy Award winner George Clooney stars as “Jackâ€, a professional assassin and master gunsmith, in this exceptional character-based suspense thriller seeped in traditional European Style filmmaking.
Film stars like George Clooney are at their best in movies like Up In The Air where they can show their dramatic ability in portraying an interesting character. I enjoyed the new Jason Reitman film, just as much as his Oscar nominated Juno . Take a flight with Up In The Air and you’ll enjoy the bumps and jolts of this modern day story.
Although I am a big fan of George Clooney, not all his films work for me. This is the case of The Men Who Stare At Goats. While some may call the film creative genius, to me this film is uncreative nonsense. If you love films where the writer lets his imagination run wild, then you may get more out of the film than I. Warning: The makers of the film chose of put all the funny parts in the trailer.
Academy Award winner George Clooney stars in the title role of The American for director Anton Corbijn (Control). Focus Features holds worldwide rights to the suspense thriller, which begins production this week on location in Italy. Focus CEO James Schamus made the announcement today.