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Arthur Christmas – Movie Review

Nov 23, 2011, 11:52 GMT

Arthur Christmas – Movie Review
Seasonal family folderol with a winning story and a surprisingly diverse voice cast including High Laurie, James McAvoy, Bill Nighy, Imelda Staunton, Jim Broadbent, Laura Linney, Eva Longoria, Robbie Coltrane, Joan Cusack and Michael Palin.  I know, right?  

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'The Big C' August 14 Marathon on Showtime scheduled

Aug 10, 2011, 21:29 GMT

Marathon 'The Big C' sessions are scheduled on Sunday, August 14 on Showtime. ... more

Showtime's The Big C soundtrack fundraiser for Stand Up To Cancer

May 4, 2011, 15:38 GMT

Showtimes The Big C soundtrack fundraiser for Stand Up To Cancer
Showtime and Epic Records join forces with Sony Pictures Television to Stand Up to Cancer and will release the soundtrack for 'The Big C' on June 7th. ... more

Laura Linney attends The Paley Center for Media Pictures

Nov 2, 2010, 20:41 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event Laura Linney attends The Paley Center for Media. ... more

Gabourey Sidibe on Andrea, The Big C's secret weapon

Aug 16, 2010, 19:42 GMT

Gabourey Sidibe on Andrea, The Big Cs secret weapon
On Showtime's 'The Big C', one of the standout cast members is Gabourey Sidibe.  Sidibe plays a smart student who has a massive chip on her shoulder over her weight issues, and her tough girl act is observed by teacher Cathy (Laura Linney), who is looking at the world and her surroundings with new eyes, post terminal Melanoma diagnosis. ... more

Review: The Big C on Showtime a bittersweet dramedy

Aug 16, 2010, 4:26 GMT

Review: The Big C on Showtime a bittersweet dramedy
Showtime took a big gamble putting 'The Big C' out there as a dramedy.  ... more

The Big C adds Liam Neeson as guest star

Jul 27, 2010, 6:14 GMT

The Big C adds Liam Neeson as guest star
'Kinsey' co-stars are reunited on Showtime's 'The Big C.' ... more

Showtime's August features Mary-Louise Parker and Laura Linney, previews

Jul 4, 2010, 4:56 GMT

Showtimes August features Mary-Louise Parker and Laura Linney, previews
Showtime has two top-notch series coming in August, starring two excellent actresses who are the epicenters of their respective shows. ... more

Idris Elba love interest for 'Big C' Laura Linney

Jun 13, 2010, 18:16 GMT

Idris Elba love interest for Big C Laura Linney
Idris Elba will join the cast on Showtime's new dramedy 'The Big C,' starring Laura Linney. ... more

Green Room, Big C and new L Word join returning Showtime hit series this summer

Mar 18, 2010, 5:49 GMT

Green Room, Big C and new L Word join returning Showtime hit series this summer
Showtime heats up the summer with new and returning programming, including three series debuts: The Big C, The Real L Word and The Green Room with Paul Provenza, which looks to be an enjoyable, no holds barred bull pen of various comics. ... more

Gabourey Sidibe inked for Big C on Showtime

Mar 9, 2010, 16:55 GMT

Gabourey Sidibe inked for Big C on Showtime
Actress Gabourey Sidibe scored a Showtime recurring guest starring role in the new Laura Linney Cancer drama. ... more

Gabourey Sidibe heading to Showtime's 'Big C' Linney project

Feb 18, 2010, 20:21 GMT

Gabourey Sidibe heading to Showtimes Big C Linney project
Showtime is scooping up the shrinking star of 'Precious,' Gabourey Sidibe who is looking smaller each photo shoot we see her in. ... more

Sam Trammell needs 'Details'

Sep 11, 2009, 18:08 GMT

Sam Trammell needs Details
'True Blood' actor Sam Trammell will co-star with Tobey Maguire, Elizabeth Banks and Laura Linney in the independent comedy 'The Details.' ... more

John Adams (HBO Miniseries) – Blu-ray Review

Jun 17, 2009, 15:02 GMT

John Adams (HBO Miniseries) – Blu-ray Review
He invented that beer right?  No that was his cousin Sam in whose honor that beer is named, but John was known as the second president of the United States.  This excellent Emmy and Golden Globe winning miniseries chronicles the life of No. 2, based on the book by David McCullough.   ... more

'Details' to include McAvoy, Banks, Linney

May 9, 2009, 0:18 GMT

“The Details,” a dark comedy written and directed by Jacob Estes, will star James McAvoy, Elizabeth Banks, Laura Linney and Anna Friel. ... more

Primal Fear – DVD Review

Mar 18, 2009, 16:48 GMT

Primal Fear – DVD Review
Primal Fear is the film that put Edward Norton on the way to stardom.  He has Leonardo DiCaprio dropping out to thank for that.  However, the film also features a great performance from Richard Gere and other cast members, as well as a serpentine mystery.   ... more

The Truman Show - Blu-ray Review

Jan 5, 2009, 21:42 GMT

The Truman Show - Blu-ray Review
A great adult fable about a man whose entire life, unbeknownst to him, is the subject of an enormously successful TV show, ten years later, the themes of 'The Truman Show' are as relevant as ever and eerily prescient. ... more

Blu-ray Review: The Exorcism of Emily Rose

Jul 22, 2008, 15:33 GMT

Blu-ray Review: The Exorcism of Emily Rose
Imagine Father Merrin on trial for exorcising Linda Blair and you’ve got the basic premise of The Exorcism of Emily Rose.  ... more

DVD Review: John Adams (HBO Miniseries)

Jun 16, 2008, 12:01 GMT

DVD Review: John Adams (HBO Miniseries)
HBO's seven part mini-series, John Adams is based on historian David McCullough's Pulitzer Prize winning book. Clocking in at seven hours, the mini-series gives you just a juicy slice of the story of how America became a nation. ... more

DVD Review: The Savages

May 1, 2008, 15:25 GMT

DVD Review: The Savages
The Philip Seymour Hoffman festival continues as I sit down with another of his films.  He provides a solid performance here again, but the real kudos goes to his co-star Laura Linney who snagged an Oscar nomination out of the film.   ... more

HBO’s epic miniseries John Adams comes to DVD in June

Mar 20, 2008, 23:28 GMT

HBO’s epic miniseries John Adams comes to DVD in June
Executive producers Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman thrilled critics and viewers when the epic seven-part miniseries John Adams aired on HBO in March, and now the series is coming to DVD on June 10th as an exceptional, bonus-laden DVD set from HBO Video.

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Laura Linney no Lohan

Jan 2, 2008, 7:30 GMT

Laura Linney no Lohan
Laura Linney could not live 'like Lindsay Lohan'. ... more

DVD Review: The Hottest State

Dec 28, 2007, 12:36 GMT

DVD Review: The Hottest State
Ethan Hawke’s second directorial effort is based on his own novel.  Frankly, I can’t say that the film was worthwhile and found it rather boring.  However, it’s not a total loss since the soundtrack is excellent and will fit nicely in your listening library. ... more

DVD Review: The Nanny Diaries

Dec 4, 2007, 16:49 GMT

DVD Review: The Nanny Diaries
Based on the New York Times best selling novel by Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus who actually were nannies to help put themselves through school, this is a humorous, touching and sometimes frightening revelation of the complicated parent, child, nanny relationships of the upper East Side of Manhattan. ... more

The Hottest State debuts on DVD in December

Oct 8, 2007, 21:20 GMT

The Hottest State debuts on DVD in December
Adapted and directed by two-time Academy Award nominee Ethan Hawke (Best Supporting Actor, Training Day, 2002; Best Adapted Screenplay, Before Sunset, 2004) from his novel of the same name, The Hottest State debuts on DVD December 4 from THINKFilm.  ... more

DVD Review: Breach

Jun 13, 2007, 21:26 GMT

DVD Review: Breach
The real life story ripped out of the headlines makes a fine feature film - although those expecting something akin to James Bond might be disappointed.  The film’s power is in the fine performances by Cooper, Ryan Phillippe, and Laura Linney.  ... more

M&C Interview: Former FBI operative Eric O’Neill talks bringing Breach to the screen

Jun 12, 2007, 17:29 GMT

M&C Interview: Former FBI operative Eric O’Neill talks bringing Breach to the screen
Inspired by the real-life story of Robert Hanssen, Breach follows the search for an elusive mole in the top echelons of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. M&C recently had a chance to talk with Breach consultant and former FBI operative Eric O’Neill about his work on the film and how it compared to the real investigation of Hanssen.

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New stills from Jindabyne added!

Mar 2, 2007, 21:09 GMT

New stills from Jindabyne added!
We have added some new stills from Sony Classic's Jindabyne starring Laura Linney and Gabriel Byrne. ... more

DVD Review: Man of the Year

Feb 19, 2007, 14:11 GMT

DVD Review: Man of the Year
Robin Williams stars as an accidental president-elect.  The film is good one, but suffers a bit towards the end when it can’t decide if it’s a comedy or a thriller. ... more

Movie Review: Man of the Year

Oct 11, 2006, 1:16 GMT

Movie Review: Man of the Year
Barry Levinson has a few successes to fall back on, including the enjoyable political send-up ‘Wag the Dog’ and ‘Good Morning Vietnam.’  ... more

Cast YOUR vote for 'Man of the Year'

Oct 8, 2006, 12:52 GMT

Cast YOUR vote for Man of the Year
Visit M&C Competitons and cast YOUR vote for 'Man of the Year' ... more

Unseen Movie Review: Man of the Year

Oct 8, 2006, 2:34 GMT

Unseen Movie Review: Man of the Year
A job, a wife, a baby and no free time.  I haven’t seen the films but based on what I’ve heard and know, we’ll see if the movie is worth it. It’s the UNSEEN MOVIE REVIEW. ... more

Laura Linney Cast in Jindabyne

Nov 23, 2004, 0:00 GMT

Laura Linney is set to star in Jindabyne, an adaptation of a Raymond Carver short story set in Australia. ... more