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Jim Carrey Gets Me Carried Away For Christmas
Entertainment : Film
By Tommy Garrett on Nov 8, 2009 - 10:09:21 PM
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HOLLYWOOD
Jim Carrey's "A Christmas Carol" puts Disney on top of the heap for holiday films as he plays four roles in this classic. Carrey is sensational!


  Why Is 3-D The New Craze In Cinema?
Entertainment : Film
By LaDale Anderson on Nov 8, 2009 - 10:42:49 AM

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HOLLYWOODThere is a new trend taking over the film industry: 3-D films.  These films are not new, in fact they've been around since the '50s. The 3-D craze is exploding.



“Amelia” And Swank Soar To New Heights
Entertainment : Film
By Tommy Garrett on Nov 1, 2009 - 6:56:11 PM
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HOLLYWOOD
“Amelia soars!” Don’t pay attention to the critics who pan Hilary Swank’s latest role. They’ll all become her best friends again come Oscar season.

  DNA Of A Filmmaking Giant, "Confession"
Entertainment : Film
By Tommy Garrett on Oct 25, 2009 - 11:21:33 PM
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STUDIO CITY Filmmaker EdK never ceases to amaze me with the great intuitions he embodies as a film lover and historian. His artwork and his photography are well known.


Frightening Flicks For Halloween
Entertainment : Film
By LaDale Anderson on Oct 25, 2009 - 10:49:18 AM
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HOLLYWOOD—It's Halloween and what better way to enjoy the most frightening holiday than sitting in a dark room with a group of friends and watching scary movies.


  "The Stepfather" Scary And Thrilling
Entertainment : Film
By Tommy Garrett on Oct 17, 2009 - 7:52:36 PM

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HOLLYWOOD—“The Stepfather” is a remake of the 1987 film which starred Shelly Hack and Terry O’Quinn. The new film stars Dylan Walsh and the beautiful and talented Sela Ward.



"Couples Retreat" Is OK!
Entertainment : Film
By Tommy Garrett on Oct 10, 2009 - 11:30:40 PM
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HOLLYWOOD—"Couples Retreat" is a film that stars Kristin Davis, Vince Vaughn and Justin Bateman. The comical film would be a disaster possibly, without Vaughn and Bateman.


  Why So Much Focus On The Horror Film Heroine?
Entertainment : Film
By LaDale Anderson on Oct 10, 2009 - 10:19:23 AM

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HOLLYWOOD—Historically the focus of the horror genre has always been on the female heroine to save the day. Can a male ever be the primary target in a horror film?



Zombieland, Not Bad At All
Entertainment : Film
By Tommy Garrett on Oct 4, 2009 - 7:21:00 PM

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HOLLYWOOD—Zombieland” is a comedy, horror that is a fun picture to watch without getting into heavy story lines or spending too much time trying to figure out an intricate plotline.



  Movie Trailers Should Entice The Audience
Entertainment : Film
By LaDale Anderson on Oct 4, 2009 - 9:58:02 AM

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HOLLYWOOD—The best part about going to the movies is watching the movie trailers before the film.  But let me ask you a question, what’s the difference between a teaser trailer and a theatrical trailer? 



"Irene In Time" Opens On The East Coast
Entertainment : Film
By Tommy Garrett on Sep 27, 2009 - 7:43:21 PM
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SANTA MONICA—Tanna Frederick takes an extreme emotional journey as Irene, a daughter who longs for a truthful and loving paternal relationship in her life and fails at ever seeing it come to fruition.

  Ed Kaye, No Imitation, He's The Real Deal
Entertainment : Film
By Tommy Garrett on Sep 6, 2009 - 7:58:00 PM
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BEVERLY HILLS—Filmmaker Ed Kaye has landed soap star Maurice Benard in one of the most exciting films. "Confession" is Kaye's latest work which also stars Kelly De Sarla and Brennan Elliott.

“The Final Destination” Is A Must-See
Entertainment : Film
By LaDale Anderson on Sep 6, 2009 - 11:29:15 AM

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HOLLYWOOD—Only so often do you see a film, where you actually think, “I need to see it twice.” “The Final Destination,” the fourth outing in the popular “Final Destination” franchise is that film. 



  “Halloween II” Doesn’t Deliver Thrills
Entertainment : Film
By LaDale Anderson on Aug 28, 2009 - 2:57:28 PM
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HOLLYWOODRob Zombie's "Halloween II," the sequel to his remake of 2007's "Halloween," fails to deliver the thrills and scares of its predecessor and will have audiences disappointed.


"Inglourious Basterds" A Dark Comedy?
Entertainment : Film
By Tommy Garrett on Aug 22, 2009 - 8:33:33 PM
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HOLLYWOOD—“Inglourious Basterds” is the latest Quentin Tarantino film in theaters this weekend. The drama that often tries to be a comedy is ghastly. This is Pitt’s most unappealing role to date.


  "The Time Traveler's Wife," Romantic Fun
Entertainment : Film
By Tommy Garrett on Aug 16, 2009 - 1:11:19 AM
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HOLLYWOOD
The star who made his mark in "Troy," Eric Bana, becomes a romantic leading man opposite Michelle Nolden in "The Time Traveler's Wife."  The film is a Sci Fi drama with a romantic edge. 

"Julie And Julia" A Winner For Meryl Streep
Entertainment : Film
By Tommy Garrett on Aug 8, 2009 - 11:22:45 AM
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HOLLYWOOD—"Julie and Julia" is the latest Meryl Streep film. Streep plays the role of the famed Julia Child.  Amy Adams plays Julie Powell. The two characters are weaved together brilliantly.


  Clint Eastwood Has Impacted Cinema And Society
Entertainment : Film
By LaDale Anderson on Aug 2, 2009 - 10:38:10 AM

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HOLLYWOOD—
Director, actor and producer Clint Eastwood has been entertaining audiences for more than 60 years with his films. He has made a huge impact in the cinema world as well as in society. 



"The Ugly Truth" Is Hilarious
Entertainment : Film
By Tommy Garrett on Jul 26, 2009 - 6:31:45 PM
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HOLLYWOOD—"The Ugly Truth" is far from ugly. Gerard Butler and Katherine Heigl are beautiful in this film and most of all, the romantic comedy is a must see for all who are looking for love advice.


  The Horror Film Defined By Suspense Not Violence
Entertainment : Film
By LaDale Anderson on Jul 26, 2009 - 4:30:50 PM
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HOLLYWOOD
Today what we consider to be a horror film isn't really horror.  A true horror film doesn't have to rely on violence to scare its audiences; instead it uses suspense. 


Jay Jonroy's "David And Layla"
Entertainment : Film
By Tommy Garrett on Jul 26, 2009 - 4:14:58 PM
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HOLLYWOOD—Jay Jonroy's "David and Layla" has breathed life and hope into the comedy genre version of films.  The Iranian American director speaks exclusively to Canyon News about the film's future. 


  Harry Potter Review
Entertainment : Film
By Wagner Tejada on Jul 19, 2009 - 11:46:16 PM

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HOLLYWOOD—This is the sixth installment in the Potter series titled “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince,” which is based on the book of the same titled released on July 16, 2005, by J.K Rowling.



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