Movies
The Twilight Saga: New Moon’: Love at second bite
New Moon - Rated PG-13 for some violence and action; Starring: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Dakota Fanning, Chaske Spencer; directed by Chris Weitz; now showing at Showplace 8 in Carbondale, Illinois Centre 8 in Marion and The Grand Theatre in Du Quoin.
Nov 19, 2009 | 12:00 pm | Loading…
‘Blind Side’ surprisingly smart and inspiring
The Blind Side - Rated PG-13 for one scene involving brief violence, drug and sexual references; starring Sandra Bullock, Quinton Aaron, Tim McGraw; directed by John Lee Hancock; opens Friday at University Place 8 in Carbondale and Illinois Centre 8 in Marion.
Nov 19, 2009 | 1:00 am | Loading…
Sci-fi spoof grounded when it comes to laughs
Planet 51 - Rated PG for mild sci-fi action and some suggestive humor; starring the voices of Dwayne Johnson, Justin Long, Gary Oldman, John Cleese, Jessica Biel; directed by Jorge Blanco, with Javier Abad and Marcos Martinez; opens Friday at University Place 8 in Carbondale and Illinois Cen…
Nov 19, 2009 | 12:30 am | Loading…
After ‘New Moon’ comes ‘Eclipse’
It’s never too early to get hysterical: “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse” will be released June 30, furthering the advance of Stephenie Meyer’s vampire chronicle into pop-culture immortality. As the story picks up, a string of gruesome murders has Seattle on edge, and Edward Cullen sus…
Nov 19, 2009 | 12:15 am | Loading…
Still Playing 11-19
Amelia Hilary Swank stars as Amelia Earhart, the legendary aviatrix and enigmatic symbol of the American free spirit, who was guided by a profound curiosity for everything life had to offer. Starring: Hilary Swank, Joe Anderson, Mia Wasikowska, Richard Gere, Virginia Madsen. Rated PG for …
Nov 19, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
New to DVD 11-19
My Sister’s Keeper (Warner Home Video, ’09) $28.98. 109 mins. A child conceived as a donor match to her leukemia-stricken sibling decides against painful operations and hires a lawyer to sue her parents for the right to decide how to use her body. With Cameron Diaz, Abigail Breslin, A…
Nov 19, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Cinematographer, former SIUC student returns
Last weekend, Steven Poster was able to see the movie "The Box" for which he served as cinematographer, with an audience. The thriller, which stars Cameron Diaz, was directed by Richard Kelly, with whom Poster also worked on "Donnie Darko."
Nov 12, 2009 | 1:15 am | Loading…
‘Radio’ shows the heart of rock ‘n’ roll is still beating
Pirate Radio - Rated R for language, and some sexual content including brief nudity; starring Philip Seymour Hoffman, Bill Nighy, Rhys Ifans, Emma Thompson, January Jones, Nick Frost, Kenneth Branagh; directed by Richard Curtis; opens Friday at University Place 8 in Carbondale.
Nov 12, 2009 | 1:00 am | Loading…
‘2012’ a disaster in more ways than one
2012 - Rated PG for some mild sensuality, a scene of violence, and brief incidental language and smoking; starring John Cusack, Chiwitel Ejiofor, Amanda Peet, Woody Harrelson, Danny Glover, Oliver Platt; directed by Roland Emmerich; opens Friday at Showplace 8 in Carbondale, Illinois Centre …
Nov 12, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
New on DVD 11-12
The Merry Gentleman (Genius Entertainment, ‘08) $19.95. 96 mins. A suicidal hit man and an alcoholic detective compete for the affection of a woman escaping an abusive relationship. With Michael Keaton, William Dick, Kelly MacDonald. R (profanity and some violence)
Nov 11, 2009 | 11:00 pm | Loading…
Still Playing 11-12
Amelia Hilary Swank stars as Amelia Earhart, the legendary aviatrix and enigmatic symbol of the American free spirit, who was guided by a profound curiosity for everything life had to offer. Starring: Hilary Swank, Joe Anderson, Mia Wasikowska, Richard Gere, Virginia Madsen. Rated PG for …
Nov 11, 2009 | 11:00 pm | Loading…
‘Under These Same Stars’ premieres in Southern Illinois
Based on a true story from 1773, "Under These Same Stars - The Celadon Affair," was filmed in spring of this year in the historic homes of Cahokia, Kaskaskia, Ste. Genevieve, Mo., and at other rural locations across Southern Illinois. It's a little known historical event that was quite a …
Nov 05, 2009 | 12:00 pm | Loading…
‘The Fourth Kind’ manages only a few good frights
The Fourth Kind - Rated PG-13 for violent/disturbing images, some terror, thematic elements and brief sexuality; starring Milla Jovovich, Elias Koteas, Will Patton; directed by Olatunde Osunsanmi; opens Friday at University Place 8 in Carbondale and Illinois Centre 8 in Marion.
Nov 05, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Clooney at his wackiest in ‘Goats’
The Men Who Stare at Goats - Rated R for language, drug content and brief nudity; Starring George Clooney, Ewan McGregor, Jeff Bridges, Kevin Spacey; directed by Grant Heslov; opens Friday at University Place 8 in Carbondale and Illinois Centre 8 in Marion
Nov 05, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
AP Entertainment
- 'New Moon' midnight showings earn record $26.3 mil
- Wesley Snipes appeals 3 tax convictions in Georgia
- Banned director brings romance film to Hong Kong
- '2012' a home run with patriotic fans in China
- Bullock in New Orleans for 'Blind Side' showing
- James Caan files for divorce in LA
- Director Pedro Almodovar is haunted by one taboo
- Polanski's lawyer says director's family suffering
- Tom Cruise in Austria's Salzburg for film shoot
- Jason Reitman documents promotion of his new film
- Scrooge Tops the Box Office
- "A Christmas Carol" kicks off the holiday movie season with a $31 million weekend at the box office. (Nov. 9)
- Spike Jonze: The Director
- With the release of 2009's, Where The Wild Things Are, director Spike Jonze once again showed his creative might adapting a 10 sentence story from a picture book into a 111 page screenplay. Arguably one of the most versatile directors in the business, Spike Jonze jumps regularly from music videos to commercials to Oscar-nominated films. He even had a main role acting alongside George Clooney and Mark Wahlberg in 1999's "Three Kings." In this video, http://www.WatchMojo.com takes a look at the highlights of Spike Jonze's still young career.
- '2012' Smashing Into Theaters
- John Cusack, Amanda Peet and Roland Emmerich on '2012,' Emmerich's latest disaster film. (Nov. 9)
- New Moon: New Movie
- 'Twilight' stars Robert Pattinson, Kristen Bell and Taylor Lautner explain what's next for Bella and Edward in the next installment of the saga. (Nov. 9)
- 'New Moon' Shines in London
- Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner were greeted by an army of screaming fans at London's Battersea Park as they walked the red carpet ahead of a 'Twilight Saga' fan party. (Nov. 12)
