We're The Millers (2013)

We're The Millers (2013) Movie Info

David Burke (Jason Sudeikis) is a small-time pot dealer whose clientele includes chefs and soccer moms, but no kids-after all, he has his scruples. So what could go wrong? Plenty. Preferring to keep a low profile for obvious reasons, he learns the hard way that no good deed goes unpunished when he tries to help out some local teens and winds up getting jumped by a trio of gutter punks. Stealing his stash and his cash, they leave him in major debt to his supplier, Brad (Ed Helms). In order to wipe the slate clean-and maintain a clean bill of health-David must now become a big-time drug smuggler by bringing Brad's latest shipment in from Mexico. Twisting the arms of his neighbors, cynical stripper Rose (Jennifer Aniston) and wannabe customer Kenny (Will Poulter), and the tatted-and-pierced streetwise teen Casey (Emma Roberts), he devises a foolproof plan. One fake wife, two pretend kids and a huge, shiny RV later, the "Millers" are headed south of the border for a Fourth of July weekend that is sure to end with a bang. (c) WB

R, 1 hr. 40 min.
Comedy

Directed By: Rawson Marshall Thurber

Written By: Steve Faber, Dan Fybel

In Theaters: Aug 7, 2013 Wide
US Box Office:$38.0M
Warner Bros. Pictures - Official Site 

Cast

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  Jennifer Aniston
  Rose O'Reilly
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  Jason Sudeikis
  David Clark
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  Will Poulter
  Kenny Rossmore
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  Emma Roberts
  Casey Mathis
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  Ed Helms
  Brad Gurdlinger
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  Nick Offerman
  Don Fitzgerald
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  Kathryn Hahn
  Edie Fitzgerald
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  Molly Quinn
  Melissa Fitzgerald
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  Tomer Sisley
  Pablo Chacon
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  Matthew J. Willig
  One-Eye
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  Luis Guzman
  Mexican Cop
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  Thomas Lennon
  Rick Nathanson
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  Mark L. Young
  Scottie P
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  Ken Marino
  Todd - Strip Club Ow

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Jennifer Aniston is beautiful and stylish and envied with her trend-setting hair and yoga-toned body and the ability to achieve longevity in a fickle industry with her girl-next-door likability. But man, is she terrible at picking movie roles.
For the most part, that is. When she’s dared to go small and dark in indie dramas — as a miserable store clerk in 2002′s “The Good Girl,” or a miserable maid in 2006′s “Friends With Money” — she’s gotten a chance to stretch, and flex, and it’s been exciting to watch. Who knew that was in her all this time when she was playing girlfriends and wives and magical women who make things better for the men in their lives? I actually had to go onto IMDb just now to remind myself what “Love Happens” was. That’s how forgettably bland some of her big-studio choices have been. (Read more ...)

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Cutie And The Boxer (2013)

Cutie And The Boxer (2013) Movie Info

Once a rising star in the '70's New York art scene, 80-year-old "boxing" painter Ushio Shinohara is prepping for his latest show, hoping to reinvigorate his career. His wife and de facto assistant, Noriko, seeks her own recognition through her "Cutie" illustrations, which depict their chaotic 40-year marriage. CUTIE AND THE BOXER captures two lives united by a dedication to art-making for a touching meditation on the eternal themes of love and sacrifice. (c) Radius-TWC

R, 1 hr. 22 min.
Documentary, Special Interest

Directed By: Zachary Heinzerling

In Theaters: Aug 16, 2013 Limited
Radius - Official Site

Cast

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  Ushio Shinohara
  
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  Noriko Shinohara
  
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  Zachary Heinzerling
  

 

The Boxer (2013) Movie Review

Archival news footage, homemovies and Noriko’s autobiographical “Cutie” drawings help sketch the couple’s complicated backstory. Pugnacious Ushio was already a member of the avant-garde in Japan and renowned for his boxing paintings before he came to New York City in 1969. There he achieved an initial success and mixed with artists including Andy Warhol. A hilarious photo shows Warhol and Ushio sitting next to one of Warhol’s giant soup cans. (Read more ...)

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Austenland (2013)

 Austenland (2013) Movie Info

Twilight author Stephanie Meyer makes her first foray into film producing with this romantic comedy about a 30-something woman whose lifelong obsession with all things Jane Austen lead her to an eccentric theme park based on the author's writings, and into the company of a handsome young suitor. For as long as she can remember, Jane Hayes (Keri Russell) has treasured the writings of the author behind such literary classics as Emma, and Pride & Prejudice. For years, Jane had been stashing away funds in hopes that someday she would be able to afford a trip to Austenland - a place where the die-hard fan can be completely immersed in the elegant world of the beloved author. When Jane finally manages to save up enough, she excitedly packs her bags and books a room. Upon arriving, Jane quickly discovers that Austenland is everything she had ever imagined. Every detail is exquisite, save for one small exception: Jane's limited funds mean that she can't enjoy the same luxury experience as the other, wealthier bachelorettes who currently populate Austenland, but she decides to make the most of her trip regardless. Later, when Jane falls into a romance with a dashing young servant, a lifetime of dreams suddenly begin to come true. Jane Seymour, James Callis, and Jennifer Coolidge co-star. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

PG-13, 1 hr. 37 min.
Drama, Romance, Comedy

Directed By: Jerusha Hess

Written By: Jerusha Hess

In Theaters: Aug 16, 2013 Limited
Sony Pictures Classics - Official Site

Cast

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  Keri Russell
  Jane Hayes
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  J.J. Feild
  Henry Nobley
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  Bret McKenzie
  Martin
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  Jennifer Coolidge
  Miss Elizabeth Charming
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  Georgia King
  Lady Amelia Heartwright
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  Jane Seymour
  Mrs. Wattlesbrook
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  Rupert Vansittart
  Mr. Wattlesbrook
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  James Callis
  Col. Andrews
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  Ricky Whittle
  Captain George East
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  JJ Feild
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Austenland (2013) Movie Review

It is smart and surprisingly literate, its only downfall being in that, in riffing on the work of a very talented writer on the subject of men and women, its screenplay could have used a little more of Jane Austen's immaculate sense of storytelling. (Read more ...)

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Ain't Them Bodies Saints (2013)

 

Ain't Them Bodies Saints (2013) Movie Info

Set against the backdrop of 1970's Texas Hill Country, AIN'T THEM BODIES SAINTS is a romantic American story that follows three characters on various sides of the law - outlaw Bob Muldoon (Casey Affleck), his wife Ruth Guthrie (Rooney Mara), and a local sheriff named Patrick Wheeler (Ben Foster), who gets caught in their crosshairs. The film, which is the second feature from writer-director David Lowery, was developed at the Sundance Institute's Writing and Producing Labs and also stars Nate Parker and Keith Carradine. The film received the U.S. Dramatic Cinematography Award at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival. (c) IFC

Unrated, 1 hr. 45 min.
Drama

Directed By: David Lowery

In Theaters: Aug 16, 2013 Limited
IFC Films - Official Site 

Cast

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  Rooney Mara
  Ruth Guthrie
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  Casey Affleck
  Bob Muldoon
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  Ben Foster
  Patrick Wheeler
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  Nate Parker
  
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  Keith Carradine
  
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  Rami Malek
  
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  Charles Baker
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ain't Them Bodies Saints (2013) Movie Review

David Lowery's Ain't Them Bodies Saints landed with the excitement of a bold new voice, and yet, there's also something undeniably old-fashioned in his approach, suggesting a lost artifact freshly unearthed from the 1970s. (Read more ...)

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Lee Daniels' The Butler (2013)

Lee Daniels' The Butler (2013) Movie Info

LEE DANIELS' THE BUTLER tells the story of a White House butler who served eight American presidents over three decades. The film traces the dramatic changes that swept American society during this time, from the civil rights movement to Vietnam and beyond, and how those changes affected this man's life and family. Forest Whitaker stars as the butler with Robin Williams as Dwight Eisenhower, John Cusack as Richard Nixon, Alan Rickman as Ronald Reagan, James Marsden as John F. Kennedy, Liev Schreiber as Lyndon B. Johnson, and many more. Academy Award (R) nominated Lee Daniels (PRECIOUS) directs and co-wrote the script with Emmy (R)-award winning Danny Strong (GAME CHANGE). (c) Weinstein

PG-13, 2 hr. 6 min.
Drama

Directed By: Lee Daniels

Written By: Danny Strong

In Theaters: Aug 16, 2013 Wide
The Weinstein Company - Official Site

Lee Daniels' The Butler (2013) Movie Review

 First reported in a 2008 Washington Post article by Wil Haygood, the story of Allen — who served as a White House butler under eight administrations, eventually achieving the position of maitre d’ — is the stuff that many a producer’s Oscar dreams are made of. So much so that it’s shocking it took years, and more than 40 credited producers of varying kinds, to actually get it to the screen. It’s history as seen through the eyes of the humble envoy to the great men of his time: a black “The King’s Speech” or “The Remains of the Day.” (Daniels himself has likened the film to “Forrest Gump,” a comparison that holds for both good and ill.) And if the real life of your protagonist isn’t inherently dramatic enough … well, that’s what Hollywood screenwriters are for. (Read more ...)

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jOBS (2013)

jOBS (2013) Movie Info

It only takes one person to start a revolution. The extraordinary story of Steve Jobs, the original innovator and ground-breaking entrepreneur who let nothing stand in the way of greatness. The film tells the epic and turbulent story of Jobs as he blazed a trail that changed technology -- and the world - forever. (c) Official Site

PG-13, 2 hr. 7 min.
Drama

Directed By: Joshua Michael Stern

Written By: Matt Whiteley

In Theaters: Aug 16, 2013 Wide
Open Road Films - Official Site

jOBS (2013) Movie Review

Selecting a biography's starting point is always a critical decision for both content and pacing, and debuting screenwriter Matt Whiteley identifies Jobs’ (Ashton Kutcher) early-'70s Reed College education -- cut short when he drops out shortly after enrolling -- as the first critical juncture in his later career. Art classes, meditation, LSD trips and travel to India all contribute to Jobs’ brief higher-education experience, leading to a job with pioneering video game manufacturer Atari in Silicon Valley. (Read more ...)

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Paranoia (2013)

Paranoia (2013) Movie Info

In this high-stakes thriller, Adam Cassidy (Liam Hemsworth) is a regular guy trying to get ahead in his entry-level job at Wyatt Corporation. But after one costly mistake, Adam's ruthless CEO, Nicholas Wyatt (Gary Oldman), forces him to spy on corporate rival, Jock Goddard (Harrison Ford), Wyatt's old mentor. Adam soon finds himself occupying the corner office and living the life of his dreams. However, behind the scenes, he is simply a pawn in Wyatt's corporate game and realizes he must ultimately find a way out from under his boss who will stop at nothing, even murder, to win a multi-billion dollar advantage. (c) Relativity

PG-13, 1 hr. 40 min.
Mystery & Suspense, Drama

Directed By: Robert Luketic

Written By: Jason Dean Hall, Joseph Finder

In Theaters: Aug 16, 2013 Wide
Relativity Media - Official Site

Paranoia (2013) Movie Review

“Good artists copy; great artists steal.” That line, often attributed to Picasso, pops up in “Paranoia,” and while there’s plenty in the film that feels either copied or stolen, there’s nothing particularly good, great or even artistic about it.

This lazy rehash of already-mediocre thrillers like “Eagle Eye” and “Duplicity” grinds along like a badly-told joke where both the comic and the audience can tell it’s not working, but there’s no choice but for all parties to grit their teeth and get through it. (Read more ...) 

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Kick-Ass 2 (2013)

Kick-Ass 2 (2013) Movie Info

His heroic antics having inspired a citywide wave of masked vigilantes, Kick-Ass (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) joins their ranks to help clean up the streets, only to face a formidable challenge when the vengeful Red Mist (Christopher Mintz-Plasse) transforms himself into the world's first super villain in this sequel written and directed by Jeff Wadlow (Never Back Down). Dave/Kick-Ass and Mindy/Hit Girl (Chloë Grace Moretz) are about to graduate high school and become a crime-fighting duo when their noble plans are foiled by Mindy's strict parents. Now, as Mindy hangs up her Hit Girl uniform and navigates the treacherous high-school social scene, Kick-Ass begins patrolling the streets with Justice Forever, a fearless group of urban watchdogs fronted by former mob thug Colonel Stars and Stripes (Jim Carrey). They've got the criminal element on the run when Chris D'Amico lays his Red Mist persona to rest, and reemerges as The Mother F**ker, a powerful criminal mastermind with a loyal legion of henchmen. The Mother F**ker is determined to avenge the death of his late father, who previously perished at the hands of Kick-Ass and Hit Girl. Now, as The Mother F**ker and his minions begin targeting the members of Justice Forever, Hit Girl realizes that the only way to save Kick-Ass and his new friends is to emerge from her forced retirement, and fight back with everything she's got. John Leguizamo, Donald Faison, Morris Chestnut, and Robert Emms co-star. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Title : The Patience Stone (2013)
Runtime : 1 hr. 53 min.
Genre : Action & Adventure, Comedy

Directed By: Jeff Wadlow

In Theaters: Aug 16, 2013 Wide
Universal Pictures - Official Site

Kick-Ass 2 (2013) Movie Review

Not only has he managed to bring his comic-book creations to the big screen, the Scottish writer has also won over Hollywood in the process. The night before our interview, Mark Millar was drinking his way through his hotel suite's minibar. "There goes your budget, Universal Pictures!" he tweeted, later adding, "If I get drunk enough and run out of nuts I'm going to eat those minibar condoms. (Read more ...)

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The Patience Stone (2013)

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Author Atiq Rahimi's adapts his own bestselling novel about a Muslim woman whose paralyzed husband unconsciously assumes the role of a magical force, which shields her from the sorrows of life in her war-torn village. Her unnamed Middle Eastern country caught up in an insurrection, the loyal, thirtysomething wife faithfully sits watch over her vegetative husband, who has been all but forgotten by his brothers and fellow Jihadists. Over time, she gathers the courage to tell her husband all of the things she had remained silent about during their 10 years of marriage. Throughout the course of these missives, she speaks frankly of the disappointments, sorrows, and sacrifices that have made her life so difficult throughout the previous decade. Only weeks later, when the isolated wife enters into a relationship with a young soldier, does she begin to reveal the woman who she had kept locked up deep inside ever since the day she was married. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Title : The Patience Stone (2013)

Runtime : 1 hr. 38 min.
Genre : Drama

Directed By: Atiq Rahimi

Written By: Jean-Claude Carriere, Atiq Rahimi

In Theaters: Aug 14, 2013 Limited
Sony Pictures Classics - Official Site 

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Adapted from director Atiq Rahimi's own 2008 novel, The Patience Stone nevertheless feels like a bit of filmed theater, exhibiting the vestigial awkwardness of so many stage-to-screen conversions. Set in an unspecified Afghan city some time during the country's recent conflict, it's a chamber drama that plays out largely between a young wife (Golshifteh Farahani) and her older husband, a cold, distant Mujahidin left comatose by a bullet to the neck.
The film uses the newly closed circuit between the man and the woman, their names never given, to foment a sort of siphoning process, by which the woman draws both life and agency from the fading husk of the man, a relative stranger who spent most of their marriage away at war. The hints offered about the time they did spend together don't seem to indicate domestic bliss either, and while the tending of this former oppressor initially seems like a pointless chore, it finally grants the woman the freedom to blossom. She does this by engaging in a sustained program of self-discovery, using her silent partner as a sounding board for secrets, memories, and fears. Emboldened by his inability to respond or judge, she gradually reveals her story, the somewhat generalized tale of a teenage girl pushed into a loveless arranged marriage. (Read more ...)

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