Category Archives: Drama

War Movie Mondays: ‘A Midnight Clear’

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Douglas Barnett

This week’s Christmas war pick is the 1992 release of Keith Gordon’s A Midnight Clear which was adapted from the novel by William Wharton. The film stars Ethan Hawke (Sgt. Will Knott), Peter Berg (Pvt. Bud Miller), Kevin Dillon (Cpl. … Continue reading →

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Film Review: ‘Night Catches Us’

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Nat Almirall

Night Catches Us takes place during the mid-‘70s in Philadelphia. The protagonist, Marcus (Anthony Mackie), is an ex-Black Panther, who comes back to town for his father’s funeral and is targeted by other ex-Panthers because he ratted out the cop-killing … Continue reading →

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Film Review: ‘The Fighter’

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Shannon Hood

The Fighter is the perfect award season movie. It’s based on a true story, it showcases some great acting, and it’s uplifting. It’s the type of movie that allows you to leave the theater happy and proud. How many times … Continue reading →

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New Trailer for ‘Water for Elephants’ With Chrisoph Waltz and Robert Pattinson Arrives

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Chris Ullrich

Ever sinse actor Christoph Waltz burst onto the scene in Quentin Tarantino’s terrific Inglourious Basterds, I’ve been waiting for him to have another amazing role to follow that film. Now, it appears he’s found one. Alongside Reese Witherspoon and Twilight’s … Continue reading →

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Amazing New Trailer for Terrence Malick’s ‘The Tree of Life’ Debuts

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Chris Ullrich

Normally we would spend some time setting up a trailer or otherwise telling you what the relevant parts of it are. Or, we might tell you that the trailer helps you understand the film and provides insight into its story … Continue reading →

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Alternate Ending to ‘Yogi Bear’ Could Make the Movie Watchable . . . Maybe

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Sebastian Suchecki

Let’s face it, there’s no good press coming out of the upcoming Warner Bros. live-action reboot of the classic Hannah Barbara cartoon Yogi Bear. Not even the Social Network-ing skills of Justin Timberlake or the comedic timing of Dan Aykroyd … Continue reading →

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War Movie Mondays: ‘Battleground’

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Douglas Barnett

Seasons greetings to all you loyal War Movie Monday fans out there in The Flickcast universe. In keeping with the theme of war films which happen around the holidays, I am proud to present this week’s pick, the 1949 MGM … Continue reading →

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Film Review: ‘The Tourist’

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Erin Tuttle

The Tourist really wants to be the perfect Saturday night date movie. It is the kind of film that could be described entirely in clichéd one-liners, but that’s okay because it embraces this and wants to be entertaining nonetheless. Full of intrigue, … Continue reading →

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