Film Force

In today’s modern movie world, it’s not enough for a comedy to just throw mindless jokes at the audience. There needs to be heart and compassion behind the laughs, so the audience leaves ready to bring a little more joy into their own lives. One such upcoming film is Andy Fickman’s Us & Them. Fickman is the director of films such as Race to Witch Mountain and She’s the Man. Us & Them is based off an original idea by Billy Crystal, who is also the film’s star and producer. He plays a grandfather who is tasked to take care of his grandchildren when their mother leaves for a work vacation. Difficulties arise when he is unable to reconcile with the modern, “politically correct” way of parenting. (more…)

It’s almost the end of another summer work week, meaning its time to grab an ice-cold beverage and think about enjoying the weekend. If your plans include a trip to the local movie theater, you’ve got plenty of options, from animated kid comedies to foreign horror films. Here’s the rundown of the movies that opened July 9. (more…)

For those eagerly awaiting Daniel Craig’s return to the screen as Her Majesty’s Secret Service agent James Bond, you’ll have to keep waitingindefinitely. The 23^rd film has been in flux since writers were initially hired to work on it near the beginning of 2009, and is now on hold. (more…)

X-Men: First Class, Matthew Vaughn’s new film showcasing the early days of the heroic mutants, has been getting a lot of press recently as casting calls get finalized. While many negotiations are still going on, such as the possibility of Josh Hutcherson playing Cyclops and Kevin Pennington playing Multiple Man, several are set in stone. Here’s what we know: (more…)

If you had to choose between being a rock star or a movie star, would you be able to make the decision? Luckily, the stars of these recent music documentaries don’t have to. Check one out and you’ll be swept up by the music too. (more…)