Posts from — August 2008

“Disaster Movie” less funny than real ones LOS ANGELES – The title is something of a misnomer. “Disaster Movie,” from the people who helped to concoct “Scary Movie,” “Date Movie” and “Meet the Spartans,” sounds as if it is going to send up such opuses as “The Poseidon Adventure” and “Earthquake.” Although there is a calamity threatening Earth in “Disaster Movie,” the film …

“Disaster Movie” less funny than real ones LOS ANGELES – The title is something of a misnomer. “Disaster Movie,” from the people who helped to concoct “Scary Movie,” “Date Movie” and “Meet the Spartans,” sounds as if it is going to send up such opuses as “The Poseidon Adventure” and “Earthquake.” Although there is a calamity threatening Earth in “Disaster Movie,” the film …

Aug. 31 (Bloomberg) — “Tropic Thunder,” the Viacom Inc. spoof of big-budget Hollywood action films, remained the top film at U.S. and Canadian theaters for a third weekend, earning $11.5 million.

Puppets take centre stage at this year’s London International Animation Festival (Liaf). As well as a session showcasing puppet animations from the Russian Animose Studio, there will be a screening of the 2008 Academy Award-nominated Canadian short Madame Tutli-Putli. Plus there’s an Icons of Puppet Animation strand, featuring films including The Hand, a dark political allegory about living …

Aug. 31 (Bloomberg) — “Tropic Thunder,” the Viacom Inc. spoof of big-budget Hollywood action films, remained the top film at U.S. and Canadian theaters for a third weekend, earning $11.5 million.

Action film parody “Tropic Thunder” clung to the top spot at the North American box office for a third straight week as the summer moviegoing season sputtered to a lackluster close, Hollywood studios reported on Sunday.

Action film parody “Tropic Thunder” held onto the top spot at the North American box office for a third straight week.

Action film parody “Tropic Thunder” held onto the top spot at the North American box office for a third straight week as the summer moviegoing season drew to a close, Hollywood studios reported on Sunday.

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Action film parody “Tropic Thunder” held onto the top spot at the North American box office for a third straight week as the summer moviegoing season drew to a close, Hollywood studios reported on Sunday.

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Action film parody “Tropic Thunder” held onto the top spot at the North American box office for a third straight week as the summer moviegoing season drew to a close, Hollywood studios reported on Sunday.

Action film parody “Tropic Thunder” held onto the top spot at the North American box office for a third straight week as the summer moviegoing season drew to a close, Hollywood studios reported on Sunday.

As international film directors continue to produce superlative dramas concerning gay issues, we chatted with the director of C.R.A.Z.Y. , Jean-Marc Vallée.

The Star ’s Peter Howell, Linda Barnard, Bruce DeMara, Rob Salem and Susan Walker have previewed dozens of the films coming to the Toronto International Film Festival. Capsule reviews here are in alphabetical order.

Editor’s note: In this two-part series, the Independent Record examines Canadian oil sands production, its impact on the economy and the environment, and the potential connection to Montana’s own energy development.

Canadian film-maker Rob Stewart is passionate about creatures most of us wouldn’t want to get up close with. He talks to SCOTT KARA

Organizers of the 28th edition of the Atlantic Film Festival say this year’s program is bolstered by a bumper crop of feature films by young local filmmakers making their directorial debuts.

More films, more locations, more fun — all packed into a shorter time. That’s what the second annual Grand River Film Festival promises from Friday through Tuesday., Oct. 22 to 26.

Liam Lacey’s Q&A with Canadian film director Atom Egoyan

Various Venues, Wed 1 to Sep 7

When Nick McKinlay scanned the guest list for this year’s Toronto International Film Festival, he couldn’t believe his eyes. “George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Kevin Smith . . . and then me,” said the 18-year-old Corunna resident, with a laugh. “The whole idea just baffles me.” In [...]

After weeks of rain, the sky finally cleared in Montreal this week right for the start of the 32nd World Film Festival . Many used the opportunity to gather on the steps of Place des Arts and enjoy the free outside screenings of ” Some Like It Hot ” and ” The Right Stuff .” The latter was part of the homage reserved for producer Alan Ladd, Jr.

Hong Kong director Johnny To’s Sparrow and Chinese director Ying Liang’s Good Cats will have their North American premieres at this year’s Vancouver International Film Festival.

LOS ANGELES, California—Anita Linda is “very nervous and at the same time, very happy to be with us to present ‘Adela’ in Toronto,” director Adolfo Alix Jr. recently told us via e-mail about his and the actress’ attendance in the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).

Hong Kong director Johnny To’s Sparrow and Chinese director Ying Liang’s Good Cats will have their North American premieres at this year’s Vancouver International Film Festival.