Poppy (Sally Hawkins) is a primary school teacher that seems to have all the answers to happiness. Her whole life seems to be devoted to turning tough times into flashes of pleasure. When her bike gets stolen, the only thing she can think to say is, "I didn't even get to say goodbye." Rolling with the punches is an understatement...Poppy can take it from the best of … [Read more...] about Happy-Go-Lucky
Tell No One
I am envious of Dustin Hoffman. I think he's figured out the secrets of reincarnation - without dying! First, he makes me think he's a fake tanned, rough riding, Pistolero from Hell Ride, and now he's convinced me that he speaks French. If only I had that ability. Tell No One is about Doctor Alexandre Beck (Francois Cluzet) losing the love of his life, Helene (Kristin … [Read more...] about Tell No One
Ghost Town
Seeing ghosts is always a fun theme for a movie. In most you have either children (The Sixth Sense) or psychics (Ghost) having the curse - or gift - of seeing ghosts...the rest are just trying to kill the living. The other, less explored avenue is when the main character has a near death experience that allows them to get the sight. The only one I remember is The Frighteners, … [Read more...] about Ghost Town
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Star Wars: The Clone Wars takes place within the three year gap between Episode II and Episode III, and gives us another look at Jabba the Hutt, albeit in animated form, as well as some of his family. Anakin (Matt Lanter) and Obi Wan (James Arnold Taylor) finish a battle on a distant planet when Anakin receives a mission by way of Padawan Ahsoko Tano (Ashley … [Read more...] about Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Tropic Thunder
Tug Speedman (Ben Stiller), Jeff Portnoy (Jack Black) and Kirk Lazarus (Robert Downey Jr.) are a group of self-absorbed actors who set out to make an epic war film. Their lack of on screen chemistry and ballooning costs force the studio to contemplate cancelling the movie. However, Director Damien Cockburn (Steve Coogan) refuses to give in to looming defeat and is convinced … [Read more...] about Tropic Thunder
