film criticism by maryann johanson | celebrating 25 years: 1997–2022
Here are the most quotable movie lines of the year 2009. No ranking — newer quotes are posted at the top. [Warning: May contain spoilers.] “I’m craving a burger. Is that strange?” –Sergeant Matt Thompson (Guy Pearce), as he puts on his bomb suit, The Hurt Locker “If he wasn’t an insurgent, he sure the … more…
green light (definitely check it out): The International: Clive Owen versus cheating banksters: it’s Bailout: The Revenge. [Amazon U.K.] [now available at Amazon U.S.] Marley & Me: Please to have some fuzzy cute puppies to make you forget why Clive Owen needs to kick some bankster ass. [Amazon U.K.] [now available at Amazon U.S.] Doctor … more…
green light (definitely check it out): The International: Clive Owen is even sexier when he’s taking down unscrupulous bankers. TARP me, baby. [Amazon U.S.] [preorder at Amazon U.K.] Nobel Son: Alan Rickman is a mean ol’ meanie. So he’s stretching here, you see. [Amazon U.S.] red light (not worth your time): Gran Torino: Clint Eastwood, … more…
Just an FYI for those of you joining our story already in progress: the reason I don’t get to the British box office till so late in the week is because the U.K. number don’t become publicly available till Wednesday, unlike the North America numbers, of which estimates come out on Sunday and actuals on … more…
Man, it’s been a bitch this week trying to catch up with everything, because I’m still sick — still weak from the food poisoning, and now I’ve got a bad head cold! unbelievable — and would rather be sleeping or at least just lying on the couch watching some comfort Doctor Who. Winter ills did … more…
Corruption! High finance! Political murder! Clive Owen!
Taken (has come and gone from U.K. cinemas, and opens in the U.S. on January 23, 2009) has one of the most perfect trailers I’ve seen in a long time, teasing the movie without giving too much of it away — it’s makes me want to see the movie instead of making me feel like … more…
Take a break from work: watch a movie trailer… Ooo, bank rage! Clive Owen will solve the global financial crisis for us! How can this not be a huge hit… assuming any of us can afford to go to the movies in 2009? The International opens in the U.S. on February 13, 2009, and in … more…
