Mockingjay Part 2 is a Flat but Satisfactory Finale
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 Directed by: Francis Lawrence Screenplay by: Danny Strong, Peter Craig Based on Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, Julianne Moore, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jeffrey Wright, Sam Claflin, Jena Malone, Stanley Tucci, Donald Sutherland Running time 137 minutes Rated PG-13 […]
Love the Coopers is Unremarkable, but Enjoyable
Love the Coopers Directed by: Jessie Nelson Written by: Steven Rogers Starring: Alan Arkin, John Goodman, Ed Helms, Diane Keaton, Anthony Mackie, Amanda Seyfried, June Squibb, Marisa Tomei, Olivia Wilde Narrated by Steve Martin Running time 106 minutes Rated PG – 13 for thematic elements, language and some sexuality Charlotte (Diane Keaton) and Sam Cooper’s […]
Ginger Beard Films Announces The Drama Club
WPR friend Joe McClean has shared with us news that he just wrapped principal photography on a new feature film he wrote and directed called The Drama Club. He shared with me a few minutes of unfinished film and I have to tell you I really liked what I saw and I can’t wait to see […]
Suffragette is an Eloquent Look at the Long Hard Fight for Women’s Equality
Suffragette Directed by: Sarah Gavron Written by: Abi Morgan Starring: Carey Mulligan, Helena Bonham Carter, Brendan Gleeson, Anne-Marie Duff, Ben Whishaw, Meryl Streep Running time 106 minutes Rated PG-13 for some intense violence, thematic elements, brief strong language and partial nudity A drama that tracks the story of the foot soldiers of the early feminist […]
Miss You Already is a Sodden Mess of Emotion
Miss You Already Directed by: Catherine Hardwicke Written by: Morwenna Banks Starring: Toni Collette, Drew Barrymore, Dominic Cooper, Paddy Considine, Tyson Ritter, Frances de la Tour, Jacqueline Bisset Running time 112 minutes Rated PG-13 for thematic content, sexual material and some language. Milly (Toni Collette) and Jess (Drew Barrymore) are lifelong best friends. Growing up […]
Spectre is an Overly Long, Convoluted, and Disappointing Bond Film
Spectre Directed by: Sam Mendes Screenplay by: John Logan, Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, Jez Butterworth Story by: John Logan, Neal Purvis, Robert Wade Based on James Bond by Ian Fleming Starring: Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz, Léa Seydoux, Ben Whishaw, Naomie Harris, Dave Bautista, Andrew Scott, Monica Bellucci, Ralph Fiennes Running time 148 minutes Rated PG-13 […]
STEVE JOBS Advance Screening for SALT LAKE CITY!
Do you want to see STEVE JOBS before it hits theaters? WHEN: Tuesday, October 20th WHERE: Salt Lake City HOW TO GET IN: If you want to attend our STEVE JOBS advance screening that will be going down before anybody else just hit the linky link below and grab some tickets to win! If you snagged […]
JEM & THE HOLOGRAMS Advance Screening for Salt Lake City!
Are you ready to hit the stage with JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS before it hits theaters? WHEN:Wednesday, October 21st WHERE: Salt Lake City HOW TO GET IN: If you want to attend our JEM & THE HOLOGRAMS advance screening that will be going down before anybody else just hit the linky link below and grab some […]
Bridge of Spies is Entertaining, Solid Historical Drama, Classic Spielberg
Bridge of Spies Directed by: Steven Spielberg Written by: Matt Charman, Ethan Coen & Joel Coen Starring: Tom Hanks, Mark Rylance, Amy Ryan, Alan Alda Running time 141 minutes Rated PG-13 for some violence and brief strong language Bridge of Spies is the—inspired by true events—story of lawyer James B. Donovan (Tom Hanks) and his unexpected […]
Freeheld is Poignant, Powerful, but a Touch Parched
Freeheld Directed by: Peter Sollett Screenplay by: Ron Nyswaner Based on Freeheld by Cynthia Wade Starring: Julianne Moore, Ellen Page, Michael Shannon, Steve Carell Running time 103 minutes Rated PG-13 for some thematic elements, language and sexuality Freeheld is the story of Laurel Hester (Julianne Moore), a decorated and celebrated detective for the Ocean County, […]
Pan: What the Hell DId I Just Watch?
Pan Directed by: Joe Wright Written by: Jason Fuchs Based on Peter Pan by J. M. Barrie Starring: Levi Miller, Hugh Jackman, Garrett Hedlund, Rooney Mara, Amanda Seyfried Running time 111 minutes Rated PG for fantasy action violence, language and some thematic material Pan is the story of young Peter (Levi Miller), who was abandoned […]
The Walk is Breathtaking, Fascinating, and Endlessly Enjoyable
The Walk Directed by: Robert Zemeckis Screenplay by: Robert Zemeckis, Christopher Browne Based on To Reach the Clouds by Philippe Petit Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ben Kingsley, Charlotte Le Bon, James Badge Dale Running time 123 minutes Rated PG for thematic elements involving perilous situations, and for some nudity, language, brief drug references and smoking […]
WPR’s Box Office Report: October 5th
Box Office Results from October 2-4 This weekend at the box office The Martian is the clear winner, proving that once again, audiences will pay to see Matt Damon rescued. Opening with $54.3 million it is the largest opening weekend of the Fall, thus far, and with glowing reviews it is likely to stick around for […]
Sicario is Severe, Harsh, Bleak and Thrilling
Sicario Directed by: Denis Villeneuve Written by: Taylor Sheridan Starring: Emily Blunt, Benicio del Toro, Josh Brolin, Victor Garber Running time 121 minutes Rated R for strong violence, grisly images, and language Kate Macer (Emily Blunt) is an FBI special agent in Phoenix Arizona, working in a kidnapping taskforce. When a raid to […]
The Martian is Perfect Sci-Fi with Hard Science and Humor
The Martian Directed by: Ridley Scott Screenplay by: Drew Goddard Based on The Martian by Andy Weir Starring: Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig, Jeff Daniels, Michael Peña, Kate Mara, Sean Bean, Sebastian Stan, Aksel Hennie, Chiwetel Ejiofor Running time 141 minutes Rated PG-13 for some strong language, injury images, and brief nudity. […]