Wes Anderson films aren’t for everyone as he’s definitley an acquired taste. However, those that get his films, kind of like David Cronenberg (only way more accessible), really dig his work. Regardless of whether you are a fan of Bottle Rocket, Rushmore or The Fantastic Mr. Fox, Anderson, with help from co-writer Roman Coppola, crafts an adorable and endearing film about young lovers who cast off the rules and opinions of others. This story is almost an on-screen representation of just who Anderson is. As a film maker, he does what he wants, how he wants it and most times the stories are better for it. So too are the young characters who are ultimately the…
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“The CineMagic 8-Ball” – In Theaters 5/25/12
When so many movies are released each weekend and trailers often seem better than the movie itself, what should one do? In this precarious situation, we consult the The CineMagic 8-Ball (TM) to help us see through the nebulous marketing haze. Doing so just might save us all a disheartening trip to the cinema and spare us unnecessarily springing for $7 popcorn. See what the 8-Ball says about this week’s releases… ——————————————————————————————————————————————- CHERNOBYL DIARIES A group of six young tourists who, looking to go off the beaten path, hire an “extreme tour” guide. After a brief exploration of the abandoned city, however, the group soon finds themselves stranded, only to discover that they are not alone.…
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Ohhh, Look…Bill Murray Gives Comical Tour of 'Moonrise Kingdom' Set
Wes Anderson’s newest film Moonrise Kingdom premiered in France last week and has been making waves at the Cannes Film Festival. Those of you anxious to see it (or anything from Wes Anderson) who didn’t make the Fest don’t have to wait long until it hits stateside. Anderson’s cute and endearing coming-of-age film is scheduled to start its lmited release this Friday. To help get you excited for Moonrise Kingdom comes this decidedly quirky (and tipsy) walkthrough of the film with Bill Murray. He comes off equally lackadaisical and confused by the material but Murray gives a fun and quirky account of his time on set. Have a look and enjoy… Leave it to Murray…
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Ohhh, Look…Gallery 1988's Upcoming Exhibit: Tribute to Bill Murray
Gallery1988 is a California art gallery that is devoted to finding unique and astonishing tributes to all manner of films. If you love The Iron Giant, Big Trouble in Little China, Ghostbusters, The Goonies and others like it then chances are you’ll find something right up your alley at the Gallery. They really do host a plethora of pieces ranging from classics to cult and beyond. Now if you can’t tell from the header image this is a piece from an upcoming show devoted entirely to one beloved actor, Bill Murray (aka, the best cameo in modern film history). After the jump you’ll find a few of the pieces assembled for the upcoming…
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Off the Shelf…'Lost In Translation'
Man, I don’t think I could ever say enough good things about this movie. Lost In Translation is a borderline perfect movie and I don’t think enough credit can be given to Sofia Coppola for crafting this absolutely beautiful modern classic. I hadn’t expected to see this back in 2003 as it was making the rounds at some smaller, more independent theaters. A good friend of mine told me about the very positive buzz it was getting so I took a chance on it and was sooo glad I did. There are so many reasons why I absolutely LOVE this movie and it is one of my all time favorites. While very different…