film criticism by maryann johanson | handcrafted since 1997
Take a break from work: watch a movie trailer… One day last week I was working in a Starbucks, and — as has happened more than once before — the person sitting next to me noticed the work I was doing and engaged me in conversation about movies. The guy turned out to be Indian, … more…
It’s still all about James Bond at the British box office: 1. Quantum of Solace: £2.9 million (4th week; drops 44%) 2. Body of Lies: £.99 million (NEW) 3. My Best Friend’s Girl: £.91 million (NEW) 4. High School Musical 3: Senior Year: £.6 million (5th week; drops 38%) 5. Zack and Miri Make a … more…
They love 007 on his home turf: 1. Quantum of Solace: £5.2 million (3rd week; drops 44%) 2. Max Payne: £1 million (NEW) 3. High School Musical 3: Senior Year: £.98 million (4th week; drops 36%) 4. Zack and Miri Make a Porno: £.8 million (NEW) 5. Ghost Town: £.6 million (4th week; drops 17%) … more…
Take a break from work: watch a movie trailer… Oh my god. It’s a Hindi Bosom Buddies-meets-Three’s Company. (The two guys are pretending to be gay for reasons of real estate: they found a great apartment right on the beach in Miami, but it’s chicks-only. Apparently the landlady feels two gay guys are not a … more…
