Director Stig Björkman’s spring 2011 meeting with actress Isabella Rossellini was the origins behind the first rate documentary Ingrid Bergman – In Her Own Words, as Rossellini brought up the idea of making a film about her mother. An evocative and enriching look at one of cinema’s most talented and adventurous actresses, Ingrid Bergman – In Her Own Words (Rialto Pictures, 114 minutes), begins its one week engagement today at Landmark’s Nuart Theatre.
One can expect a healthy share of nostalgia for the 15th and final season of American Idol, which premieres on FOX Wednesday, January 6. Keith Urban, Harry Connick Jr., and Jennifer Lopez return as the judges, and Lopez talked about the pride she feels in taking part in this iconic show.
Recently released on Blu-ray and DVD, Ricki and The Flash stars Mery. Streep as Ricki, a rock singer who attempts to reconnect with her daughter Julie (Mami Gummer) who is heartbroken over the breakup of her marriage.
Acclaimed country artist Jennifer Nettles and Golden Globe winning Ricky Schroder headline the new NBC feature Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors. Inspired by Dolly Parton’s upbringing, the feature centers on how the Parton family overcame tragedy and hardships through the power of determined faith and love.
Alicia Vikander will be honored with the Rising Star Award at the annual Awards gala at the 29th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF). She will join previously announced honorees Cate Blanchett, Johnny Depp, Michael Fassbender, Brie Larson, Saoirse Ronan, and director Tom McCarthy for the occasion.
The Martian, a film that’s considered to be one of director Ridley Scott’s finest films (considering he directed Alien and Blade Runner, that’s saying something), comes out on Blu-ray and DVD January 12.
January is usually a month where studios dump their worst movies of the year. It makes a ton of sense, especially since we’ve already been inundated with critically acclaimed movies which, in turn, braces us for another round of awards season.
The trailer to Dirty Grandpa, which opens January 22, gives me some hope that this movie will actually be funny, and seeing if Robert De Niro and Zac Efron will work as a comedic duo actually has my interests peaked.
Last week, Liam O’Connor had convinced Alex Parrish that her best course of action to catch the second bomber was to admit to the crime, expecting the perpetrator to slip up with the idea that she was in custody. Meanwhile, a worse for wear Ryan appeared to be in need of immediate medical attention. So what happened on this week’s Quantico? Let’s get into it.
Don’t let the cutesy graphics and occasional humor fool you, Pocket Troops is a multi-layered strategic war game that, especially since it’s free-to-play, is worth a look. I’ve devoted about four hours of gameplay to this iOS title, and my love for Pocket Troops hasn’t dissipated.