PHILLIES MEMORIES (DVD)
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  Year Released: 2009 MPAA Rating: Unrated Running Time: 127 minutes |
HERE’S TO THE MEMORIES! Even if you are not a Phillies fan but love baseball, you can appreciate this film for its historical value.
Posted on May 24, 2009 by Brad Cook
JACK TAYLOR OF BEVERLY HILLS (DVD)
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  Year Released: 2009 MPAA Rating: Unrated Running Time: 72 minutes |
Taylor does not truly deserve full credit for the high quality of his clothing.
Posted on May 24, 2009 by Phil Hall
PHILADELPHIA TAKES CENTER STAGE AT FIRST-EVER FILM MARKET
Philadelphia, PA – The Philadelphia Film Market celebrates the business of independent film in the city where independence was born. For the first time ever Philadelphia will be at the epicenter of the film world as the Philadelphia Film Market will set up shop from June 22nd to the 28th inside of the city’s newest [...]
Posted on May 23, 2009 by Film Threat Staff
OUTRAGE
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  Year Released: 2009 MPAA Rating: Unrated Running Time: 90 minutes |
IN LIMITED RELEASE! Do I sound outraged? Well, this film about closeted gay politicians will do it to you.
Posted on May 23, 2009 by Matthew Sorrento
KISS NAPOLEON GOODBYE (DVD)
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  Year Released: 1990 MPAA Rating: Unrated Running Time: 95 minutes |
You know a movie is in trouble when Henry Rollins comes off as the best actor of the bunch.
Posted on May 23, 2009 by Jessica Baxter
THE BOOTLEG FILES: WHAT’S MY LINE? – THE MYSTERY GUESTS
Phil Hall’s The Bootleg Files explores the wild world of classic and kooky flicks that can only be found on bootlegged videos and DVD. This week, Phil enjoys the star parade on an old-time game show.
Posted on May 22, 2009 by Phil Hall
AFI FEST 2009 ROLLS OUT OCTOBER 30 TO NOVEMBER 7
AFI FEST 2009 presented by Audi Rolls Out October 30 to November 7 “SEE A FILM ON US” is the Theme of the 23rd Annual Film Festival featuring Complimentary Screenings LOS ANGELES, CA, May 7, 2009—AFI FEST 2009 presented by Audi will be held October 30 – November 7 in Hollywood, California, celebrating its 23rd [...]
Posted on May 22, 2009 by Film Threat Staff
LYMELIFE
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  Year Released: 2008 MPAA Rating: R Running Time: 95 minutes |
IN LIMITED RELEASE! “Lymelife” is funny and well-acted, but it’s just shy of being compelling enough to be remembered.
Posted on May 21, 2009 by Stina Chyn
ANGELS & DEMONS
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  Year Released: 2009 MPAA Rating: PG-13 Running Time: 127 minutes |
One of the dumbest, most disposable works in the careers of Hanks and Howard.
Posted on May 21, 2009 by Rick Kisonak
SPLATTER DISCO
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Year Released: 2008 MPAA Rating: Unrated Running Time: 87 minutes |
A serial killer stalking nightclub patrons and employees isn’t exactly ground breaking. If the writer could have come up with something a bit more sinister, I think he would have had a real winner.
Posted on May 20, 2009 by Doug Brunell
EMPIRE OF PASSION: CRITERION COLLECTION (DVD)
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Year Released: 1978 MPAA Rating: Unrated Running Time: 105 minutes |
“Empire of Passion” is a cautionary tale about what happens when you fall in love with your rapist.
Posted on May 19, 2009 by Jessica Baxter
CANADIAN CLASSICKS: VISITING HOURS (1982)
Canadian Classicks is a look at some of the gems and turds from the so-called “tax shelter period,” when the Canadian government introduced new laws in an effort to boost domestic film production. This week’s entry checks out the Canuck slasher flick, “Visiting Hours,” starring Michael Ironside at his menacing best.
Posted on May 18, 2009 by Mariko McDonald
ANGELS & DEMONS
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Year Released: 2009 MPAA Rating: PG-13 Running Time: 127 minutes |
While this fast-moving film is technically better than “The Da Vinci Code,” that’s basically like stating that a firing squad is more merciful than a hanging.
Posted on May 18, 2009 by Scott Mendelson
CONSUMING KIDS: THE COMMERCIALIZATION OF CHILDHOOD
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Year Released: 2009 MPAA Rating: Unrated Running Time: 60 minutes |
Although the film breaks no new ground, it may be of some interest to students pursuing courses in marketing and social sciences.
Posted on May 17, 2009 by Phil Hall
THE KEY
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Year Released: 2008 MPAA Rating: Unrated Running Time: 19 minutes |
The cast members are all exactly the characters you’d expect them to be, from pony-tailed bartender to greasy landlord.
Posted on May 16, 2009 by James Teitelbaum