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And the Oscar Buzz Goes to ... 'Nine'

By Jane Boursaw (Subscribe to Jane Boursaw's posts), Posted Jan 20th 2010 6:40PM
Filed under: Oscar News, Awards
Nine, Daniel Day-LewisThe Broadway musical-based 'Nine' has everything a feature film could want: splashy musical numbers, an A-list cast to die for, and lush European locations sure to make even the most hard-boiled moviegoer swoon. Not to mention a seasoned director, producer and choreographer in Rob Marshall, whose 2002 film 'Chicago' scored an Oscar for Best Picture.

So why has 'Nine' grossed only $18.2 million at the box office to date? And why aren't people flocking in droves to see it? As one moviegoer noted after seeing the film, "There's two hours of my life I'll never get back. That was one of the most boring movies I've ever seen."
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Robert Downey Jr. Charms with Golden Globes Speech (VIDEO)

By Jane Boursaw (Subscribe to Jane Boursaw's posts), Posted Jan 18th 2010 12:26AM
Filed under: Video, Golden Globes News, Awards
Robert Downey Jr. at the 67th Annual Golden GlobesRobert Downey Jr. took home a trophy for Best Actor in a Motion Picture (Comedy or Musical) at the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards, for his starring role in 'Sherlock Holmes.'

He started his speech with "If you start playing violins, I will tear this joint apart," snuck in a note about Joel Silver "re-starting my career 12 times since I began 25 years ago," and ended by calling the Hollywood Foreign Press "a strange bunch."

Watch the video from TV's Top 5! after the jump.
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Taylor Lautner, Sandra Bullock Top People's Choice 2010 Awards

By Jane Boursaw (Subscribe to Jane Boursaw's posts), Posted Jan 7th 2010 3:53AM
Filed under: Movie News, Hot Topic, Awards
Ryan Reynolds, Sandra Bullock, People's Choice 2010Did your favorites win the People's Choice Awards last night? If your favorites are Sandra Bullock, Johnny Depp, Hugh Jackman or Taylor Lautner, then you're in good shape. These and other stars scored awards in the movie category at the 36th annual gala celebrating fan faves in movies, TV and music.

We also got a sneak peek at a few upcoming movies, including 'Robin Hood' and 'Clash of the Titans,' and host Queen Latifah snagged some nice roles in 'Paranormal Activity' and 'Twilight.'

Read the full recap and winners list at Inside TV, including what Sacha Baron Cohen said about Johnny Depp's creepy middle-aged characters. After the jump, check out the list of winners in the movie categories.
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'Avatar': Fun Fantasy or Political Statement?

By Jane Boursaw (Subscribe to Jane Boursaw's posts), Posted Dec 21st 2009 1:00PM
Filed under: Hot Topic, Avatar
Avatar'Avatar' is a big blockbuster with gorgeous visuals and awesome 3D effects. It's not so much a movie you watch as it is a movie in which you immerse yourself, soaring along with the dragons, rooting for the good guys and hoping the bad guys perish in a fiery blaze.

But is 'Avatar' a popcorn fantasy flick or a carefully construed message movie? The answer is -- well, a bit of both. The film is a non-stop action flick that's exquisite to look at -- but there's no denying director James Cameron has loaded one of the most expensive films ever made with messages about terrorism, environmental chaos, and government corruption.
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Top 10 Shirtless Guy Scenes of 2009 (VIDEO)

By Jane Boursaw (Subscribe to Jane Boursaw's posts), Posted Dec 21st 2009 6:25AM
Filed under: Video, Best & Worst of 2009
The Twilight Saga: New Moon, Taylor Lautner as Jacob BlackYou can always count on plenty of shirtless guy scenes in movies, and this year offered some doozies. A werewolf, a classic detective, a badass ninja and a comic book superhero are just a few of the heavenly creatures who graced big screens across the country.

Take a look at our top 10 shirtless guy scenes, and see if you agree with our choices. We even included a CG-animated blue guy because he's just so cute wrestling that pterodactyl-type creature to the ground.

Feel free to add your own favorites on the jump.
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Ricky Gervais Dishes on Hosting the Golden Globes

By Jane Boursaw (Subscribe to Jane Boursaw's posts), Posted Dec 19th 2009 5:00PM
Filed under: Celebrity Interviews, Golden Globes News, Awards
Ricky Gervais hosting Golden GlobesRicky Gervais has a lot going on. How he keeps up with everything is a mystery to us, but we hope he never stops. The funny every-guy is "flattered and excited" about his new gig hosting the Golden Globes, but don't look for any big production numbers. He plans to skip the song-and-dance routines and stick with what works for him -- being himself, putting the focus on the winners, and popping in here and there to keep things rolling along.

We caught up with him this week, and along with the Globes, he talked about his new animated HBO series 'The Ricky Gervais Show,' the novelty of being heard by Inuit fishermen, and why he plans to keep working Steve Carell "until he collapses like an old horse on a farm."
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Top 10 Film Adaptations of 2009

By Jane Boursaw (Subscribe to Jane Boursaw's posts), Posted Dec 9th 2009 6:45PM
Filed under: Best & Worst of 2009
The good thing about making a movie based on a book is that the foundation is already there. The not-so-good thing is when the film doesn't follow the book closely enough for viewers ('My Sister's Keeper'), leaves viewers wanting more ('The Men Who Stare at Goats'), or just plain doesn't translate well to the big screen ('Angels & Demons').

But even condensed into a meager two hours, there are plenty of films that do measure up, either in full or enough to make our list of the top 10 film adaptations of 2009. See if you agree with our choices, and feel free to add your own in the comments below.
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