The Force. Jedi. Tie Fighters. Millennium Falcon. Han Solo, Leia, Luke Skywalker. They are back. The most anticipated film series returns with “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” Richard has an initial review. Star Wars: The Force Awakens (Walt Disney Pictures) Directed by J. J. Abrams Produced by Kathleen Kennedy, J.…
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In a special movie review for SIDEWALKS, reporter Beau Behan of Beau’s Flicks & Nix gives his take on “Macbeth” starring Michael Fassbender and recent guest Marion Cotillard. MACBETH The Weinstein Company Running Time: 110 mins Directed by Justin Kurzel Produced by Iain Canning, Emile Sherman, Laura Hastings-Smith Screenplay by…
Our JP checks out and reviews “The Good Dinosaur,” the latest 3D computer-animated adventure film from Pixar Animation Studios. THE GOOD DINOSAUR (Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures / Pixar Animation Studios) Opened Wednesday, November 25 Voice Cast: Jeffrey Wright, Frances McDormand, Marcus Scribner, Raymond Ochoa, Jack Bright, Steve Zahn, AJ…
In a special presentation for SIDEWALKS, Beau Behan of Beau’s Flicks & Nix has his video review for “Carol,” starring Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara. CAROL (The Weinstein Company) MPAA Rating: R Running Time: 118 mins Directed by: Todd Haynes Produced by: Elizabeth Karlsen, Stephen Woolley, Christine Vachon Screenplay by:…
The “Rocky” universe continues with “Creed” as the iconic boxer trains his once rival son. Sylvester Stallone returns as Rocky Balboa with “Fruitvale Station” star Michael B. Jordan as the son of Apollo Creed. Our JP has his review. CREED Warner Bros. Pictures Opening Date: Wednesday, November 25, 2015 MPAA…
Beau Behan of “Beau’s Flicks & Nix” reviews “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2” in a special version for SIDEWALKS. THE HUNGER GAMES – MOCKINGJAY PART 2 (Lionsgate) Running Time: 137 minutes Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action, and for some thematic material. Directed by…
James Bond is back in his 24th adventure. Our JP saw the film and gives us his take on “Spectre,” starring Daniel Craig as 007. “SPECTRE” Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios and Sony Pictures Entertainment This film has been rated PG-13 by the MPAA for the following reasons: intense sequences of action and…
In a special video presentation for “Sidewalks Entertainment,” a movie review of “Room” by Flicks & Nix’s reviewer Beau Behan. Room (A24 Films) Rating: R for language Release Date: October 16, 2015 (NY & LA), October 23, 2015 (SF), November 6, 2015 (Nationwide) Running Time: 113 minutes Directed By: Lenny…
With known names such as Vin Diesel, Rose Leslie, Elijah Wood, and the legendary Michael Caine, the movie has the star power. Did our JP like it? Check out his review for “The Last Witch Hunter.” THE LAST WITCH HUNTER (Summit Entertainment) Rating: PG-13 for sequences of fantasy violence…
Matt Damon plays an astronaut who is presumed dead and left behind on the planet Mars, and who then fights to survive. Our J.P. reviews “The Martian.” The Martian (20th Century Fox) Directed by Ridley Scott Produced by Simon Kinberg, Ridley Scott, Michael Schaefer, Aditya Sood, Mark Huffam…
Our JP reviews the fourth film in the “Transporter” franchise. This one has a new cast, with Ed Skrein replacing Jason Statham as the title role of Frank Martin. THE TRANSPORTER REFUELED EuropaCorp Release Date: September 4, 2015 Rating: PG- 13 Run Time: 1 hr., 41 minutes Directed by Camille…
The team is rebooted into a new movie franchise. Our superhero films fanatic J.P. give us his take on “Fantastic Four.” Fantastic Four (20th Century Fox) Starring Kate Mara, Miles Teller Directed By Josh Trank Studio Synopsis: FANTASTIC FOUR, a contemporary re-imagining of Marvel’s original and longest-running superhero team, centers…
Tom Cruise is back as IMF Agent Ethan Hunt in the fifth installment of “Mission: Impossible.” Our action film lover, J.P., has his take on “Rogue Nation.” “Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation” Paramount Pictures Release date: Friday, July 31 Rated: HAS BEEN RATED PG-13 FOR SEQUENCES OF ACTION AND VIOLENCE,…
Paul Rudd joins the exclusive list of superhero stars with “Ant-Man.” Our J.P. gives his take on the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe. ANT-MAN Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Pictures Rated: PG-13 Opening: Friday, July 17, 2015 Running Time: 117 minutes Cast: Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Corey Stoll, Bobby Cannavale, Michael…
Stand up comedian and SIDEWALKS special correspondent David Lew reviews the comedy “Trainwreck,” a film directed by Judd Apatow and written & starring Amy Schumer. TRAINWRECK Universal Pictures Release Date: July 17, 2015 Rated: R (Restricted – Under 17 Requires Accompanying Parent or Adult Guardian) for strong sexual content, nudity, language and some drug…
Our J.P. reviews “Minions,” a prequel-spin-off to the “Despicable Me” franchise. MINIONS Universal Pictures Rated: PG for action and rude humor. Release Date: Friday, July 10, 2015 (WIDE) Cast: Sandra Bullock, Jon Hamm Directed by: Pierre Coffin & Kyle Balda Writer: Brian Lynch Produced by: Chris Meledandri, Janet Healy Executive…