Night of the Demons
by Cinema Blend Movie Previews October 30th, 2009 | Movie Reviews
Maddie Curtis and her friends Lilly and Suzanne are ready for a great Halloween night. Theyre going to a party thrown by their friend Angela at the notorious Broussard Mansion in New Orleans. Over eighty years ago, six people disappeared from the mansion without a trace and the owner, Evangeline Broussard, hung herself.
Tetro
by Cinema Blend Movie Previews October 30th, 2009 | Movie Reviews
Bennie travels to Buenos Aires to find his long-missing older brother, a once-promising writer who is now a remnant of his former self. Bennies discovery of his brothers near-finished play might hold the answer to understanding their shared past and renewing their bond.
Movie review: ‘Michael Jackson’s This Is It’
by Aidin Vaziri October 30th, 2009 | Movie Reviews
Michael Jackson's This Is It RATING: (SNOOZING VIEWER) Musical documentary. Starring Michael Jackson. Directed by Kenny Ortega. (PG. 112 minutes. At Bay Area theaters.) There's a simple disclaimer at the beginning of "Michael Jackson's This Is It." It reads, "...
Review: Painful dialogue sinks ‘Canyon’
by Walter Addiego October 30th, 2009 | Movie Reviews
The Canyon RATING: (SNOOZING VIEWER)Thriller. Directed by Richard Harrah. With Yvonne Stahovski, Eion Bailey, Will Patton. (Rated R. 102 minutes. At the Opera Plaza.) The best thing about this would-be nature thriller is Will Patton's zesty performance as a...
Review: ‘Walt & El Grupo’ – pretty pointless
by Mick LaSalle October 30th, 2009 | Movie Reviews
Walt & El Grupo RATING: (SNOOZING VIEWER) Documentary. Featuring Walt Disney. Directed by Theodore Thomas. (PG. 104 minutes. At Bay Area theaters.) Have you seen one of Christopher Guest's mock documentaries, particularly "A Mighty Wind" or "Best in...