Here is director Wes Anderson’s latest film, Moonrise Kingdom.  Like his other films (Rushmore, The Royal Tenenbaums, The Darjeeling Limited), Moonrise Kingdom has an eclectic look and interesting humor.   Don’t make me define interesting humor.  The point is that I laughed.  His films are always a little on the odd side, but I guess that is one of his trademarks.  It is set in the 1960s and the film is lit in a way that makes it look like it was shot in the 1960s.  The film stars Bruce Willis, Edward Norton,...

 Detachment is a drama about a teacher who has some problems of his own, but comes to find out that his students and even his fellow teachers and administrators have problems as well.  Adrien Brody plays the main character, and I am eager to see if this film will bring him back into the spotlight.  He really does have some great acting chops, but no film since The Pianist has led him to critical acclaim like that one.  This film looks to be an emotional one with a fantastic cast as well as some new faces.  The trailer is...

I am still very excited to see The Woman in Black.  This is the second trailer for the film, which oddly, is shorter than the first.  I am also excited to see how Daniel Radcliffe does post-Harry Potter.  He has been a sensation on Broadway, and now this is the first film he is in after the last Harry Potter.  I am not much for scary movies, but I like that it is a period film and a ghost story.  Daniel Radcliffe is looking pretty hot in it as well with the sideburns and period costumes.  The film also stars Ciarán Hinds,...

The Lady is a biopic about Aung San Suu Kyi who is an important political hero for the people of Burma in their quest for democracy.  The film stars Michelle Yeoh, David Thewlis, and Jonathan Raggett.  Luc Besson (The Fifth Element, Leon: The Professional, and La Femme Nikita) directed the film.  It looks to be a very well done film with an important message. “THE LADY is the extraordinary story of Aung San Suu Kyi and her husband, Michael Aris. It is also the epic story of the peaceful quest of the woman who is at...

Joyful Noise stars Queen Latifah and Dolly Parton in a singing, spiritual comedy.  I typically would spend time giving you a run a down of plot points, but it is impossible.  This movie is a mess from the start and gets no better during the overly long run time.  Sure there are some laugh out loud moments.  There is some nice singing.  But as a movie, Joyful Noise suffers from a lack of any real direction and a simplistic plot with way too many side stories that the audience just doesn’t care about. What best can be...

In the Land of Blood and Honey is actress Angelina Jolie’s directorial debut.  She also wrote the script and produced the film.  She is not in the film.  However, given that her name is attached to the film, I can see people going to see it just because of her.  The good thing about that is this film is not a weak, bad film as some actor/directors may be guilty of making.  If you know even the slightest about Angelina Jolie, you probably know that she is a humanitarian who has traveled the world for human rights.  It...

Margaret Thatcher became Prime Minister of the UK when I was about six months old, and she left office when I was about twelve years old.  I grew up watching the major networks’ nightly national news every night with my parents, so I knew who Margaret Thatcher was in regards to the UK.  I did not grasp the significance of Margaret Thatcher reaching that level of political stature until I was older.  The Prime Minister is basically like the President for us.  The US has never had a woman President, or Vice President for...

The film portion of SXSW is just 57 days away getting underway in Austin, TX on March 9. The festival announced today that  its opening night will be Joss Whedon and Drew Goddard’s The Cabin in the Woods.  The first films in the festival were also announced.  They include Marley, Beauty is Embarrassing, Citadel, Girls (the first three episodes of this TV series), The Oyster Princess, and Small Apartments. JOSS WHEDON’S AND DREW GODDARD’S THE CABIN IN THE WOODS TO OPEN 2012 SXSW FILM Early Fest Highlights Include...

Win a screening pass for you and a guest to see SAFE HOUSE in Kansas City! Oscar winner Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds star in the action-Thriller Safe House. Washington plays the most dangerous renegade from the CIA, who come back onto the grid after a decade on the run. When the South African safe house he’s remanded to is attacked by mercenaries, a rookie operative (Reynolds) escapes with him. Now, the unlikely allies must stay alive long enough to uncover who wants them dead. Screening will be held on Tuesday February ...

Win a screening pass for you and a guest to see THE GREY in Kansas City! In THE GREY, Liam Neeson leads an unruly group of oil-rig roughnecks when their plane crashes into the remote Alaskan wilderness.  Battling mortal injuries and merciless weather, the survivors have only a few days to escape the icy elements – and a vicious pack of rogue wolves on the hunt – before their time runs out. Screening will be held on Tuesday January 24 at 7:30PM at the AMC Town Center 11701 Nall Avenue Leawood, KS 66211 Contest closes on...

Here at Lost in Reviews, we couldn’t be more excited that American Animal will see it’s time in theaters! The film was a favorite of the SXSW Film Festival and ended up on our end of the year top 10 before it’s release date was announced. Below is the Screen Media press release about the deal. If you would like to read my review of American Animal click here and be sure to watch Angela’s interview with Matt D’Elia and cast. SCREEN MEDIA GOES WILD FOR MATT D’ELIA’S EXISTENTIAL COMEDY...

Win a screening pass for you and a guest to see THE GREY in Dallas, TX! In THE GREY, Liam Neeson leads an unruly group of oil-rig roughnecks when their plane crashes into the remote Alaskan wilderness.  Battling mortal injuries and merciless weather, the survivors have only a few days to escape the icy elements – and a vicious pack of rogue wolves on the hunt – before their time runs out. Screening will be held on  Tuesday January 24th at 7:30 PM At Amstar 14 10110 Technology Blvd. E Dallas, TX 75220 THE GREY opens...

This week on Blu Monday we take a look at the best Blu Rays of 2011. Will your favorites make the list? Find out in the video review below. By Ryan and Angela Davis

AN EPIC PORTRAYAL OF FAITH, FORGIVENESS AND REDEMPTION Win a copy of THERE BE DRAGONS, debuting on Blu-ray and DVD January 10   London-based investigative journalist Robert Torres (Dougray Scott, Hitman) travels to Spain to research a book about Josemaría Escrivá (Charlie Cox, The Merchant of Venice), the controversial founder of the Catholic institution Opus Dei.  Robert’s visit is on track until he hits a wall, both professionally and personally, when his most promising source – his own father, Manolo Torres...

PARIAH – 1. A person without status  2. A rejected member of society  3.  An outcast Pariah addresses the issue of having to deal with hiding who you are, afraid of what might happen when others find out.  Alike is a teenager who knows she is gay, but hides it from her parents.  Her mom continues to make her dress like a girl when Alike would rather dress like a boy.  She leaves the house dressed one way, then changes at school.  Her father is a cop who seems supportive of how Alike chooses to dress, but has not come...