DVD Pick: “Into The Grizzly Maze” Is More Than Bear-Able
As movies about killer bears running amok in the wilderness goes, Into the Grizzly Maze (R, 86 minutes, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment) is just what the doctor ordered. The narrative’s greatest asset, along with Bart the Bear playing the titular character, is its talented cast, which includes James Marsden, Thomas Jane, Piper Perabo, Scott Glenn, and Michaela McManus (recently seen in Aquarius).
Behind The Lens #30 – The Prophet, Twinsters, Listen To Me Marlon
Over six months into Behind The Lens, and I’m still enjoying every minute with collaborating and learning from colleague (and friend) debbie lynn elias.
Blu-Ray Pick: ‘Woman In Gold’ Features Helen Mirren In Fine Form
Now out on Blu-ray and DVD, Woman In Gold is the true story of Maria Altmann (Helen Mirren), who along with lawyer Randy Schoenberg (Ryan Reynolds) attempts to retrieve her family’s prized possessions which were taken by the Nazis. Among these treasured items is Gustav Klimt’s painting Portrait of Adele Block-Bauer I.
Chef Lorena Garcia Enters ‘Food Fighters’ Ring Tonight!
Along with being a restaurant owner, Chef Lorena Garcia has also been a fixture in the television arena (including Top Chef Masters), and tonight she squares off against an amateur cook on NBC’s Food Fighters (8 pm et/pt).
Salma Hayek’s ‘The Prophet’ Uplifted By Lebanon Trip
Opening in New York and Los Angeles August 7 (with more cities in the coming weeks), Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet is an animated feature based on Gibran’s seminal work. Produced by Salma Hayek, the feature is blessed with diverse and resonant animated sequences from filmmakers Bill Plympton (Guide Dog), Joan Gratz (Mona Lisa Descending a Staircase), Nina Paley (Sita Sings the Blues), and Tomm Moore (Song of the Sea).
Future Flicks: Alexander Skårsgard Wages ‘War On Everyone’
Alexander Skårsgard stars in The Diary of a Teenage Girl, a 1970s set coming of age narrative that’s propelled by a star making performance from Bel Powley (as the “teenage girl”). To check out the actor’s experience about working on the film, please go to my post on Find Your Seen.
‘Pitch Perfect 2’ Hits Blu-ray and DVD in September
