Summer Movie Season: May 2011

The Summer Movie Season is finally here! The films being released this month all aim to rule the box office while some hope to be box office blockbusters. The next Marvel Comic hero to hit the big screen is “Thor” which opens the month starring Chris Hemsworth (“Star Trek”) in the title role along with Academy Award winners Natalie Portman (“Black Swan”) and Sir Anthony Hopkins (“Silence of the Lambs”). Looking for more of a rom com? Check out “Something Borrowed”, which is based on the best selling book by Emily Giffin,   http://shop.ebay.co.uk/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p4712.m570.l1313&_nkw=dvd+with+media+on+it&_sacat=See-All-Categories

The following week SNL alumi Kristen Wiig and Maya Rudolph lead an ensemble cast in “Bridesmaids”, which could be a big hilarious hit or a huge miss. Another SNL alum, Will Ferrell, stars in “Everything Must Go”. It’s a dramedy (drama/comedy) that looks like it can be funny but yet poignant sort of like “Stranger Than Fiction“.

Toward the end of the month are some movie sequels. Johnny Depp stars in the latest film in Disney’s Pirates of the Carribbean franchise titled “Pirates of the Carribbean: On Stranger Tides”. This time around Academy Award winner Penelope Cruz (“Vicky Cristina Barcelona”) stars as the female lead. The Hangover gang consisting of Phil (Bradley Cooper), Stu (Ed Helms), Alan (Zach Galifianakis) and Doug (Justin Bartha) return for Stu’s wedding in “The Hangover Part II”, which is set in Thailand. Also part of the sequel train is DreamWorks’ big hit Kung Fu Panda returns to the big screen in its sequel “Kung Fu Panda 2?.

“Tree of Life” also opens this month and has a lot of buzz surrounding it. Brad Pitt and Academy Award winner Sean Penn (“Milk”) star in this drama/sci-fi picture which is directed by Terrence Malick (“The Think Red Line”)

My spotlight pick of the month is “Last Night” starring Sam Worthington (“Avatar”), Keira Knightley (“Atonement”), Eva Mendes, and Guillaume Canet. Reminiscent of “Closer” it explores relationships both past and present and resisting temptation.

Well that’s my May overview, click on the link below to check out the rest of the movies coming out this month and check back next month for more Summer Movie Season picks.

**NOTE: Theatrical Release Dates are subject to change.**
Source: Comingsoon.net

May 6
- An Invisible Sign (limited)
- The Beaver (limited; expands: May 20)
- Caterpillar (NY)
- Daydream Nation (NY, LA)
- Forks Over Knives (limited)
- Harvest (NY)
- Haunted 3D (limited)
- Hobo with a Shotgun (limited)
- I’m Not Jesus Mommy (limited)
- Jumping the Broom
- Last Night (limited)
- Make Believe (limited)
- Octubre (October) (limited)
- Passion Play (limited)
- The Silent House – La Casa Muda (limited)
- Something Borrowed
- There Be Dragons (limited)
- Thor (3D/2D and IMAX 3D theaters)
- The Vintner’s Luck (limited)

May 11
- City of Life and Death (NY)

May 13
- The Big Bang (limited)
- The Bleeding House (limited)
- Bridesmaids
- Brother’s Justice (limited)
- Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff (NY; LA release: June 3)
- Everything Must Go (limited)
- The First Grader (limited)
- Go For It! (limited)
- Hesher (limited)
- The High Cost of Living (limited)
- How to Live Forever (NY)
- L’Amour Fou (NY)
- Priest (3D/2D theaters)
- Skateland (limited)
- The Topp Twins: Untouchable Girls (NY)
- True Legend (limited)

May 18
- Louder Than a Bomb (limited)

May 20
- 35 and Ticking (limited)
- Bloodworth (limited)
- Cost of a Soul (limited)
- The Lion of Judah (3D/2D theaters)
- Midnight in Paris (limited)
- Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (3D/2D theaters and IMAX 3D)

May 25
- Tuesday, After Christmas (NY)

May 26
- The Hangover Part II
- Kung Fu Panda 2 (3D/2D theaters and IMAX 3D)

May 27
- Tied to a Chair (limited)
- The Tree of Life (limited)
- United Red Army (NY)

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Spring Movie Season: March 2011

Spring is almost upon us! So what films can we expect for the month of March? The month kicks off with Matt Damon and Emily Blunt starring in “The Adjustment Bureau”. Also opening the first weekend of March are “Rango” starring Johnny Depp, a modern day twist on the classic story of Beauty and the Beast is “Beastly” starring “I am Number Four” star Alex Pettyfer and Vanessa Hudgens.

Mia Wasikowska and Michael Fassbender star in the new adaptation of Charlotte Brontë’s “Jane Eyre”, Los Angeles is under attack in “Battle: Los Angeles”, and “Twilight” director Catherine Hardwicke moves on from Vampires and embraces Wolves in “Red Riding Hood”.

Mid month Bradley Cooper and Robert De Niro star in “Limitless” that asks “What if there weren’t boundaries?”. Toward the end of the month, Ashley Greene (“Twilight”) stars in “Skateland”.

My spotlight pick of the month is Win Win starring Academy Award nominee Paul Giamatti. This film was an official selection for the 2011 Sundance Film Festival. A feel good film for Spring.

Well that’s my March overview, click on the link below to check out the rest of the movies coming out this month and check back next month for more Spring Movie Season picks.

**NOTE: Theatrical Release Dates are subject to change.**
Source: Comingsoon.net

March 2
- Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives (NY; LA release: March 4)

March 4
- The Adjustment Bureau
- Beastly
- Bereavement (limited)
- HappyThankYouMorePlease (limited)
- I Saw the Devil (limited)
- Rango
- Take Me Home Tonight

March 11
- 3 Backyards (limited)
- Battle: Los Angeles
- Black Death (limited)
- Certified Copy (limited)
- The Desert of Forbidden Art (NY; LA release: March 18)
- Elektra Luxx (limited)
- I Am (LA; NY release: March 18)
- Jane Eyre (limited)
- Kill the Irishman (limited)
- Making the Boys (NY)
- Mars Needs Moms (3D/2D theaters and IMAX 3D)
- Monogamy (limited)
- Red Riding Hood

March 16
- Bill Cunningham New York (NY)

March 17
- Lord of the Dance 3D (limited)

March 18
- The Butcher, the Chef and the Swordsman (limited)
- Cracks (limited)
- Desert Flower (limited)
- Limitless
- The Lincoln Lawyer
- The Music Never Stopped (limited)
- Nostalgia for the Light (NY)
- Paul
- Tornado Alley (limited)
- Win Win (limited)
- Winter in Wartime (NY, LA)

March 23
- My Perestroika (NY)

March 25
- The 5th Quarter (limited)
- Bal (NY)
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules
- Korkoro (NY)
- The Lion of Judah (3D/2D theaters)
- Miral (limited)
- Peep World (limited)
- Potiche (NY)
- Skateland (limited)
- Sucker Punch (conventional theaters and IMAX)
- White Irish Drinkers (limited)

March 30
- The Four Times (Le quattro volte) (NY)

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MTV Movie Awards 2011: Arrivals in pictures

Monday, June 6 2011, 10:35 BST The Twilight Saga: Eclipse cleaned up last night at the 2011 MTV Movie Awards, claiming five gongs including the top acting prizes and the award for 'Best Movie'.

Digital Spy presents the best red carpet shots as Hollywood's finest arrived at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Los Angeles for the ceremony.

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Justin Bieber thanks fans for MTV Movie Award

Monday, June 6 2011, 10:28 BST Justin Bieber has revealed his excitement at taking home an MTV Movie Award for his debut project Never Say Never.

The 'Baby' singer's documentary-style film, which charts his rise to fame, was named 'Best Jaw-Dropping Moment' at the annual ceremony in Los Angeles on Sunday.

Never Say Never had been competing against other movies including Inception, Black Swan and 127 Hours.

"The movie #NEVERSAYNEVER is a real story about a dream. Pretty cool to be awarded for it!! THank YOU to all the INCREDIBLE FANS! I LOVE U, (sic)" he wrote on Twitter.

"Some great movies we were against...hopefully people who havent seen #NEVERSAYNEVER will give it a chance now and find out why we r so proud."

Bieber gave shout outs to his family, director Jon Chu, manager Scooter Braun, and a host of stars who made cameo appearances in the movie, including Miley Cyrus, mentor Usher, and friend Jaden Smith.

"Those who havent seen #NEVERSAYNEVER watch it and then b the judge. Im very proud of the film @jonmchu made and I will let it speak 4 itself," he added. "but for 2nite the FANS have spoken I am forever grateful. from stratford to the world....never stop dreaming big. thank you."

Bieber's award was presented by Danny McBride, Nick Swardson and Aziz Ansari, who told the audience that the teenager wasn't at the ceremony to accept the prize in person, before Bieber then made a surprise appearance on stage to a chorus of screams.

"I couldn't let down my fans and not come here," he said. "I want to thank everybody... Most of all, I want to thank my fans. I love you."

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I Stopped the Movie and Wept

We have had a couple of gray and bone-chilly days here by the sea. I don’t mind. The ocean is a different place when the weather is foul. It is still awesome and captivating, but somehow a rolling amount of immeasurable water with fathomless power is scarier and more on-the-edge of civilized life when the wind blows cold and hard. Certainly, I wouldn’t want to be alone on a ship in the middle of a storm and in the dark. God have mercy!

The inclement weather allowed me the privilege of finishing the series, “David Copperfield,” a classic by Charles Dickens. It is an old BBC television series and very well done. Timeless. I guess that indeed is the meaning of classic.

Oh how I love Dickens. I think I was born in the wrong era. I am riveted by the history and literature of Merry Old England. The truth is that it was not all merry–not completely–and there are great life lessons buried in the sometimes ghastly and awe-inspiring stories of the ruling monarchy and poor alike.

One of the gifts of Great Britain in general is literature. History proves they have lavished the world with the incredible writing of some of the best story tellers and poets. I am greatly stunted by my inability to read fluently in other languages, because that would the true test of comparison; but that aside, really, who can top Shakespeare? He moves me, even though, at first, I must combat the ancient use of words and phrasing. After a time, I settle into a rhythm natural to old English, which begins to accentuate the depth and meaning of the words.

And I don’t just watch movies… I enjoy reading Dickens as well and am delving into a “Tale of Two Cities” now and am grateful for the ease of going through the book on my iPhone 4. It is much more convenient than lugging books all over the world. A story in the palm of my hand — actually hundreds of stories!

I wanted to write about a scene in “David Copperfield” that captivated my heart. David, whose mother dies and is abandoned by wicked step-father, begins to live with a distant aunt. Conditioned by a mean and coarse world, David delightfully discovers family love and acceptance in his aunt’s palatial country home. A wise and round, old man, who is really more like a child than a man, is living in the country with them takes the boy kiting by the sea.

It is a blustery and beautiful day on the coast — perfect for flying. The old man builds a kite and teaches David how to lift it on a breeze and sustain it in the air. The paper flier catches the wind and soars up, up, up and then dives. David runs, laughing all the while, and gets it up again, higher and higher. The experience is sheer magic and even healing to the young boy.

I stopped the movie and wept — really wailed. I know. It is weird. It touched something tender and very deep in my heart and life. The small scene, almost insignificant to the story, held great truth for me today.

All we need in life, especially as children, is a kite, lots of string, a windy day, and someone who is patient enough to teach us to fly it. Not just teach us to sustain it in the air, but who will root us on with goodwill in the flying. The old, round man stood by the sea in the whipping wind yelling, “Let it fly, let it fly, let it go–higher, higher, higher–let it gooooo.” He cheered the boy on as a champion in the smallest endeavors of life.

As adults that is exactly what we need. We will never outgrow this poignant scene on the sea coast with a kite high in the air. The kites are our dreams, and the old man is the cheerleader who teaches us to fly and cheers us on. Maybe we can buy our own kites and get them in the air now, but we will always need that coach and mentor to urge us on with abandoned enthusiasm.

And you and I are not so different, for we both find our own faces here in the story…

Still… I see here a healing and a rising — just like the kite — on a new breeze, on a new day by the sea. Posted on Saturday, January 29th, 2011 at 8:03 am in Self Disclosure, Famous People, Culture   |  RSS feed |   Respond   |   Trackback URL

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