June 17, 2010
REEL WEEK: Tent Pole Stars As We Head into July
By Tony Rutherford
Huntingtonnews.net Entertainment Editor
Huntington, WV (HNN) – Before moving on into July for upcoming cinematic jewels, June wraps on with tent-pole stars and a double tent-pole film. What can I say, as triple sex symbols ( Megan Fox, Cameron Diaz, Kristen Stewart ) and Tom’s turned in his MGM executive suit for a cycle cruisin’ fun time. Looks like excitement and eye candy heating up the summer…
JONAH HEX: Call it a comic book version of the famed “Wild Wild West” TV series, except you add a touch of a Sergio Leone’s spaghetti Eastwood Italian ‘west’ with the supernatural darkness of ‘Hellboy.” The plot: A scarred bounty hunter tracks down a voodoo merchant intent on sending an army of undead to liberate the South. Megan Fox, Josh Brolin, John Malkovich are the stars. But the last three movies by the pair who penned the screenplay --- Gamer, Pathology , Crank: High Voltage --- were not in contention for the weekend box office derby.
JUNE 25
GROWN UPS: What happens when you put Adam Sandler and Chris Rock at a “Big Chill” reunion to honor a mutual friend who passed away? Rob Schneider and David Spade join them. The dudes gather after their former basketball coach has soared to the Hall of Fame in the Sky.
KNIGHT AND DAY: Tom Cruise. Nearly July 4th holiday weekend. Agent kicks butt. Classified as “Mission Impossible” meets “Tropic Thunder,” Cruise is saving the world (again) with Cameron (“Vanilla Sky”) Diaz at his side for comedic and visual attentiveness. JUNE 30
TWILIGHT/NEW MOON TRIPLE FANGS: Can’t get enough of Bella, Edward and Jacob? Well, one night only, I’m told, catch “Twilight” and “New Moon” together on the big screen then say until 12:01 a.m. and be the first to watch “Eclipse.”
TWILIGHT SAGA ECLIPSE: Now, Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) has choices on her plate --- vampire Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) wants to marry her and werewolf Jack Black (Taylor Lautner) has fallen in love with her also. You know, let’s substitute a little… a governess named Victoria Winters falls for Barnabus while Quentin (David Selby) tries to lure to of Winter’s young wards. Extra points for naming the series. Triple extra points for having watch any episode of the “soap”.
JULY 2
LAST AIRBENDER 3D: M. Night Shyamalan has had a ‘you love him, you love him not’ career bringing horror/fantasies to life, beginning with “The Sixth Sense” and followed by “Unbreakable,” “Signs,” “The Village,” “Lady in the Water” and “The Happening.” There’s another side to him: He wrote the screenplay for 1999’s “Stuart Little.” At the risk of this sounding a little on the franchise launching side, this story has Aang, an Avatar successor, who has to grow up and stop the Fire Nation from taking over the Earth, Water and Air nations. So, this time, it’s family friendly fantasy for the man who brought ‘boo’ back to theatres with his Japanese horror re-makes.
JULY 9
PREDATORS: Yes, Hollywood has another “reimagining,” “reboot” or “remake” on its calendar. Elite hunters hunted by alien race. It also ignores the “Alien vs. Predator” series. But you won’t find Arnold Schwarzenegger anywhere around. He played the hero in the 1987 flick that featured Carl Weathers and Jesse Ventura.
DESPICABLE ME: This one’s for the family — a second string supervillain (voice Steve Carell) plans to steal the moon but three orphan girls topple into his life to potentially scuttle the moon-napping.
JULY 16
INCEPTION: The imagery of teasers are positively amazing, so anticipate a big opening for Leonardo DiCaprio’s apparent science-fiction piece about stealing thoughts from inside your head. Christopher (“Dark Knight”) Nolan reunites with the crew from the Batman success for this architecture of the mind, futuristic corporate secrets thriller.
SORCERER’S APPRENTICE: You’ll remember the title from the iconic Disney animated “Fantasia.” But, here Jerry Bruckheimer pairs Nicholas (“National Treasure”) Cage with a young dude (Jay Baruchel) who’s kinda of a rebellion-minded Harry Potter.
JULY 23
SALT: Does Angelina Jolie look back at a burning city and turn to a pillar of salt? No, she’s a CIA lady named Evelyn Salt who’s accused of shifting her national loyalty by a Russian. So, the long legged lady will be running for her career (in the CIA) and live to find out who accused her of spying.
RAMONA AND BEEZUS: Another kiddie delight, this one free of special effects magic: Ramona (Joey King) always gets into trouble and this time she has brought her kindergarten class over for a party. And, she has yet to tell mom about it.
JULY 30
CATS AND DOGS REVENGE OF KITTY GALORE: Dogs and cats join forces to expel a sinister feline spy in the midst.
DINNER FOR SCHMUCKS: Jay Roach has directed “Meet the Parents,” “Meet the Fockers” and a couple of “Austin Powers” adventures, so now he’s lampooning the corporate comradely of employees getting together after work. Seems Paul Rudd (a rising exec) has the perfect guest for his boss’ monthly ‘dinner for idiots’ — an IRS agent played by Steve Carell.
CHARLIE ST CLOUD: Zac Efron and Burr (“17 Again”) Steers along with Kim Basinger star in the adaptation of the Ben Sherwood novel in which a cemetery caretaker has daily discussions with his deceased brother.
BEASTLY: Like its title, well, it’s a new spin on finding someone who loves you as a horrible looking beast. Mary-Kate Olson has cursed Alex Pettyfer who has to walk through Brooklyn searching for someone who will love him … scar faced and all. This has potential especially if you identify strongly with the concept. ( Opps, wait until March 18, 2011 for this one and Little Frockers has been pushed to Dec. 22, 2010).
AUG. 6
THE OTHER GUYS: Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg team with director Adam (“Anchorman,” “Talladega Nights,” “Step Brothers”) McKay playing a couple of misaligned New York city detectives. Samuel L. Jackson, Dwayne Johnson and Michael Keaton are on board for what might be a case for the no-name investigators to solve a crime that no other law enforcement officer wants to get involved.
STEP UP 3D: It’s off to Paris for the dance troupe, but Moose (Adam Sevani) misses the plane and learns about the city’s underground dancing culture.
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REEL WEEK: Tent Pole Stars As We Head into July
By Tony Rutherford
Huntingtonnews.net Entertainment Editor
Huntington, WV (HNN) – Before moving on into July for upcoming cinematic jewels, June wraps on with tent-pole stars and a double tent-pole film. What can I say, as triple sex symbols ( Megan Fox, Cameron Diaz, Kristen Stewart ) and Tom’s turned in his MGM executive suit for a cycle cruisin’ fun time. Looks like excitement and eye candy heating up the summer…
JONAH HEX: Call it a comic book version of the famed “Wild Wild West” TV series, except you add a touch of a Sergio Leone’s spaghetti Eastwood Italian ‘west’ with the supernatural darkness of ‘Hellboy.” The plot: A scarred bounty hunter tracks down a voodoo merchant intent on sending an army of undead to liberate the South. Megan Fox, Josh Brolin, John Malkovich are the stars. But the last three movies by the pair who penned the screenplay --- Gamer, Pathology , Crank: High Voltage --- were not in contention for the weekend box office derby.
JUNE 25
GROWN UPS: What happens when you put Adam Sandler and Chris Rock at a “Big Chill” reunion to honor a mutual friend who passed away? Rob Schneider and David Spade join them. The dudes gather after their former basketball coach has soared to the Hall of Fame in the Sky.
KNIGHT AND DAY: Tom Cruise. Nearly July 4th holiday weekend. Agent kicks butt. Classified as “Mission Impossible” meets “Tropic Thunder,” Cruise is saving the world (again) with Cameron (“Vanilla Sky”) Diaz at his side for comedic and visual attentiveness. JUNE 30
TWILIGHT/NEW MOON TRIPLE FANGS: Can’t get enough of Bella, Edward and Jacob? Well, one night only, I’m told, catch “Twilight” and “New Moon” together on the big screen then say until 12:01 a.m. and be the first to watch “Eclipse.”
TWILIGHT SAGA ECLIPSE: Now, Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) has choices on her plate --- vampire Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) wants to marry her and werewolf Jack Black (Taylor Lautner) has fallen in love with her also. You know, let’s substitute a little… a governess named Victoria Winters falls for Barnabus while Quentin (David Selby) tries to lure to of Winter’s young wards. Extra points for naming the series. Triple extra points for having watch any episode of the “soap”.
JULY 2
LAST AIRBENDER 3D: M. Night Shyamalan has had a ‘you love him, you love him not’ career bringing horror/fantasies to life, beginning with “The Sixth Sense” and followed by “Unbreakable,” “Signs,” “The Village,” “Lady in the Water” and “The Happening.” There’s another side to him: He wrote the screenplay for 1999’s “Stuart Little.” At the risk of this sounding a little on the franchise launching side, this story has Aang, an Avatar successor, who has to grow up and stop the Fire Nation from taking over the Earth, Water and Air nations. So, this time, it’s family friendly fantasy for the man who brought ‘boo’ back to theatres with his Japanese horror re-makes.
JULY 9
PREDATORS: Yes, Hollywood has another “reimagining,” “reboot” or “remake” on its calendar. Elite hunters hunted by alien race. It also ignores the “Alien vs. Predator” series. But you won’t find Arnold Schwarzenegger anywhere around. He played the hero in the 1987 flick that featured Carl Weathers and Jesse Ventura.
DESPICABLE ME: This one’s for the family — a second string supervillain (voice Steve Carell) plans to steal the moon but three orphan girls topple into his life to potentially scuttle the moon-napping.
JULY 16
INCEPTION: The imagery of teasers are positively amazing, so anticipate a big opening for Leonardo DiCaprio’s apparent science-fiction piece about stealing thoughts from inside your head. Christopher (“Dark Knight”) Nolan reunites with the crew from the Batman success for this architecture of the mind, futuristic corporate secrets thriller.
SORCERER’S APPRENTICE: You’ll remember the title from the iconic Disney animated “Fantasia.” But, here Jerry Bruckheimer pairs Nicholas (“National Treasure”) Cage with a young dude (Jay Baruchel) who’s kinda of a rebellion-minded Harry Potter.
JULY 23
SALT: Does Angelina Jolie look back at a burning city and turn to a pillar of salt? No, she’s a CIA lady named Evelyn Salt who’s accused of shifting her national loyalty by a Russian. So, the long legged lady will be running for her career (in the CIA) and live to find out who accused her of spying.
RAMONA AND BEEZUS: Another kiddie delight, this one free of special effects magic: Ramona (Joey King) always gets into trouble and this time she has brought her kindergarten class over for a party. And, she has yet to tell mom about it.
JULY 30
CATS AND DOGS REVENGE OF KITTY GALORE: Dogs and cats join forces to expel a sinister feline spy in the midst.
DINNER FOR SCHMUCKS: Jay Roach has directed “Meet the Parents,” “Meet the Fockers” and a couple of “Austin Powers” adventures, so now he’s lampooning the corporate comradely of employees getting together after work. Seems Paul Rudd (a rising exec) has the perfect guest for his boss’ monthly ‘dinner for idiots’ — an IRS agent played by Steve Carell.
CHARLIE ST CLOUD: Zac Efron and Burr (“17 Again”) Steers along with Kim Basinger star in the adaptation of the Ben Sherwood novel in which a cemetery caretaker has daily discussions with his deceased brother.
BEASTLY: Like its title, well, it’s a new spin on finding someone who loves you as a horrible looking beast. Mary-Kate Olson has cursed Alex Pettyfer who has to walk through Brooklyn searching for someone who will love him … scar faced and all. This has potential especially if you identify strongly with the concept. ( Opps, wait until March 18, 2011 for this one and Little Frockers has been pushed to Dec. 22, 2010).
AUG. 6
THE OTHER GUYS: Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg team with director Adam (“Anchorman,” “Talladega Nights,” “Step Brothers”) McKay playing a couple of misaligned New York city detectives. Samuel L. Jackson, Dwayne Johnson and Michael Keaton are on board for what might be a case for the no-name investigators to solve a crime that no other law enforcement officer wants to get involved.
STEP UP 3D: It’s off to Paris for the dance troupe, but Moose (Adam Sevani) misses the plane and learns about the city’s underground dancing culture.
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