After a number of years acting in front of the camera, Confessions of a Dangerous Mind marked George Clooney’s directorial debut. Going into the early 2000s, the Kentucky native had never planned to direct a film. Everything changed upon reading Charlie Kaufman’s screenplay. He put in the work when it came to directing and as we all know, it wasn’t a fluke. Clooney had a vision of what sort of film he wanted to make…
"Confessions of a Dangerous Mind – A George Clooney Retrospective"Tag: Julia Roberts
August: Osage County is a dysfunctional family tragicomedy that just marked the tenth anniversary of its theatrical release in 2013. If there is a 2013 film that features the most acting on display, it’s this one. This is a film that contains a powerhouse of a cast. Both Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts would receive Oscar nominations for Best Actress and Supporting Actress, respectively. The screenplay, cast, and other crew would earn nominations at other…
"August: Osage County Features A Lot of Acting"
Ticket to Paradise is now available for audiences to bring the George Clooney and Julia Roberts comedy home on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital. What follows is my original review with some modifications: Ticket to Paradise reteams George Clooney and Julia Roberts as they try and stop their daughter’s wedding in the new romantic comedy. If you’re expecting to see Paradise from the classic John Prine song, I’m sorry to disappoint you. This film has nothing…
"Ticket to Paradise Arrives on Blu-ray, DVD" Ticket to Paradise reteams George Clooney and Julia Roberts as they try and stop their daughter’s wedding in the new romantic comedy. If you’re expecting to see Paradise from the classic John Prine song, I’m sorry to disappoint you. This film has nothing to do with Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. That said, it does star a Kentucky native in George Clooney. In watching the film this afternoon, he’s looking more and more like Nick Clooney everyday.…
"Ticket to Paradise Reteams George Clooney, Julia Roberts"
Hook, featuring a grown-up version of the legendary Peter Pan facing off against the captain, offers a nostalgic trip full of adventure. Over two decades before Disney wonder what would happen if Christopher Robin grew up, Steven Spielberg also tackled a similar idea. What if Peter Pan grew up? In this case, Pan becomes a workaholic father known as Peter Banning (Robin Williams). Oh yeah, his wife, Moira (Caroline Goodall), also happens to be Wendy’s…
"Hook Still Brings A Smile To My Face"
Ben is Back delivers with a strong focus on a family as they welcome back their drug-addicted son home for the holidays. There’s a strong emotional reaction to be had as one watches Holly Burns (Julia Roberts) as her eldest son, Ben (Lucas Hedges) comes home for the holidays. As much as she hopes for the best as he makes a surprise appearance, she requires some pre-conditions for his return. Even if it’s just for…
"Ben is Back hits Blu-ray/DVD" Ben is Back delivers with a strong focus on a family as they welcome back their drug-addicted son home for the holidays. There’s a strong emotional reaction to be had as one watches Holly Burns (Julia Roberts) as her eldest son, Ben (Lucas Hedges) comes home for the holidays. As much as she hopes for the best as he makes a surprise appearance, she requires some pre-conditions for his return. Even if it’s just for…
"TIFF 2018: Ben is Back"
Money Monster isn’t the type of film that will win accolades but it is just enough to keep audiences on the edge of their seat. This is a film that tells its story in real time, from the moment that Money Monster host Lee Gates (George Clooney) is prepping for that day’s show with producer Patty Fenn (Julia Gates). Clooney plays the financial television host as an exaggerated version of Jim Cramer. I would imagine…
"Money Monster: High-Stakes Thriller Told in Real Time"