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'Nightmare' is back for Halloween
Sixteen years isn't quite long enough to officially be able to call a film a classic, but there's no reason to wait with "Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas." The wickedly sharp script, spookily stunning visuals and haunting soundtrack have earned the 1993 film a place among the all-time greats.
A film adaptation about a beloved Great Dane deserves a great cast and 20th Century Fox has been compiling such a group right under our noses.
I wanted to love this movie for multiple reasons. First, I love that director Aristomenis Tsirbas made a short film and that it got enough attention that he was able to make a feature film from it.
Following is a list of some major DVD releases that debuted yesterday. For a complete list, go to www.amazon.com. Battle for Terra - Animated; voices of Evan Rachel Wood, Luke Wilson Ghosts of Girlfriends Past - Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Garner The Haunted World of El Superbeasto - Animated; voices of Paul Giamatti, Rosario Dawson Loose Change ...
McConaughey's deceased uncle, played by Michael Douglas, haunts him as he learns about his relationship mistakes, much like "A Christmas Carol." Observe and Report.
Battle for Terra' looks better than it sounds September 25, 2009
Evan Rachel Wood provides the voice of Mala in a oeBattle for Terra.a Roadside Attractions Coming up Among upcoming DVD releases : Tuesday: "Away We Go," "The Girlfriend Experience," "Monsters Vs.
Capsule reviews of new DVD releases
OBSERVE AND REPORT 3 stars $28.98. 86 mins. A bi-polar mall security guard believes capturing an elusive flasher will put him on the police force.
New on DVD: Buy, rent or ignore?
Stars: Seth Rogen, Ray Liotta, Anna Faris Director: Jody Hill Format: DVD, Blu-ray What we said: 'It's a film made with the naughty rush of kids getting away with something crazy behind their parents' backs.' Extras: DVD: None.
A look at some of the top DVDs coming out Tuesday. "Battle for Terra" PG, 85 minutes When a spacecraft full of humans, forced to flee Earth after it's destroyed by war, attacks peaceful Terra, Mala captures a human pilot, Jim Stanton , and his robot .
This week's new DVDs cover several genres, and they are anchored by a romantic comedy featuring Matthew McConaughey and Jennifer Garner.
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"Ghosts of Girlfriends Past" Grade C+: A committed bachelor faces his past dating practices.
Battle for Terra in FREE-D. To get everyone in a 3D state of mind, Fantastic Fest and RealD are hosting FREE matinee screenings of CORALINE 3D on September 12-13 and BATTLE FOR TERRA 3D on September 19-20. These screenings will be first-come, first serve and will be screened at the Alamo Drafthouse Village.
Welcome to the Terradome: Free Matinee in 3-D
Here in Austin it seems that just about everyone who's not a student can't make rent and buy more than a Lone Star or two in the same month.
'9' isn't for children, doesn't disappoint
The animated movie "9" is bathed in dark tones from the beginning. But a few minutes into the narrative, it becomes clear just how grim Shane Acker's world is going to be.
Animated fantasy '9' buoyed by soulful heroes
Facing peril in the movie, "9," are, from left, #9 , #7 and #5 . Shane Acker lost the Oscar battle but won the feature film war.
U.S. films rule Venice Film Festival 3-D prize noms
Home : Features : Events : Award Shows : U.S. films rule Venice Film Festival 3-D prize noms U.S. films rule Venice Film Festival 3-D prize noms 10-Aug-2009 Written by: Sari N. Kent The 66th Venice Film Festival has added a new category to its awards list this year in the form of a trophy for best 3-D film and all of the films that are nominated ...
Humans Become The Alien Invaders In Battle For Terra
The Terrians are pretty crafty, but they were just no match for Wolverine. When you consider Battle for Terra was released in a quarter as many theaters as Wolverine back in May, it's obvious the mutant's advantages included more than just his indestructible claws.
Humans Become The Alien Invaders In Battle For Terra
The Terrians are pretty crafty, but they were just no match for Wolverine. When you consider Battle for Terra was released in a quarter as many theaters as Wolverine back in May, it's obvious the mutant's advantages included more than just his indestructible claws.
Humans Become The Alien Invaders In Battle For Terra
The Terrians are pretty crafty, but they were just no match for Wolverine. When you consider Battle for Terra was released in a quarter as many theaters as Wolverine back in May, it's obvious the mutant's advantages included more than just his indestructible claws.
Nine compete for Venice 3-D prize
The 66th Venice Film Festival has announced the nine films in contention for the event's first 3-D prize and all are from the U.S. Two of the pictures appear in the fest line-up -- 'Up' by Pete Docter, which features in the Venice Pixar program, and 'The Hole' by Joe Dante, which has its world premiere.
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