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Entries in Documentary (14)

Sunday
15Nov2009

Disney's new 'Oceans' trailer is glorious

DateSunday, November 15, 2009 at 4:32PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Back in April, we got a first look at Disney Nature's upcoming nature flick "Oceans," and I remember the footage I saw really blew me away. Now a feature trailer has hit the Web, and it looks awesome!

"Oceans" is Disney's 2010 Earth Day film release, which means you will get to take a dive on the big screen April 22, 2010. Also, as the title already sugests, the movie focuses on the world's vast oceans.

Jacques Perrin and Jacques Cluzaud directed "Oceans," and it looks like they've created a visually stunning portrait of all the creatures that call Earth's oceans home. The footage looks truly spectacular.

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Saturday
31Oct2009

'This Is It' rules Friday box office with $7M

DateSaturday, October 31, 2009 at 1:44PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

This Is It

Sony's Michael Jackson documentary "This Is It" held on to the No. 1 spot at the North American box office Friday with an estimated $7.8 million in ticket sales. The film's domestic total stands at $19 million.

"This Is It" opened in conventional theaters and IMAX Wednesday, generating a daily gross of $7.4 million, which included $2.2 million from shows Tuesday night. The film bagged $3.7 million Thursday.

Most of the film's footage was shot in June 2009 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles and The Forum in Inglewood, Calif. It includes scenes drawn from hours of rehearsal and behind-the-scenes footage.

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Friday
30Oct2009

'This Is It' heads into weekend with $11M

DateFriday, October 30, 2009 at 5:07PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

This Is It

Sony Pictures' Michael Jackson documentary "This Is It" is heading into the weekend with a two-day domestic gross of $11.2 million. This includes the $2.2 million the film bagged from shows Tuesday night.

An anticipated release, "This Is It" is currently showing in conventional theaters and IMAX, and it's playing at an impressive 3,481 locations in North America. The film scored $20.1 million worldwide Wedesday.

Ticket sales will certainly pick up during the weekend, especially because "This Is It" is the only wide release this week. Sony's even looking at extending the theatrical run of the film.

Most of the film's footage was shot in June 2009 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles and The Forum in Inglewood, Calif. It include scenes drawn from hours of rehearsal and behind-the-scenes footage.

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Thursday
29Oct2009

Michael Jackson's 'This Is It' bags $20M

DateThursday, October 29, 2009 at 12:28PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Michael Jackson's This Is It

Sony's Michael Jackson documentary "This Is It" is off to a decent start. The Kenny Ortega-helmed film generated a solid $20.1 million worldwide, with $7.4 million coming from domestic results.

An anticipated release, "This Is It" is currently showing in conventional theaters and IMAX, and it's playing at an impressive 3,481 locations in North America. Overseas, the film is playing in 99 markets.

Early screenings of the documentary took place Tuesday evening in North America, generating $2.2 million. Its performance Wednesday is the highest gross for a Wednesday release in October.

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Wednesday
28Oct2009

This week's new movie releases - October 28, 2009

DateWednesday, October 28, 2009 at 1:57AM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

It's a very quiet week as far as new releases go, and that's not a bad thing. It definitely gives me the chance to catch up on some stuff. Opening this week (Wed.) is the new Michael Jackson doc "This Is It."

THIS IS IT (with Michael Jackson)

Synopsis: The film offers Jackson fans and music lovers worldwide a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the performer as he developed, created and rehearsed for his sold-out concerts that would have taken place beginning this summer in London's O2 Arena.

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Sunday
11Oct2009

Movie Review: "Good Hair"

DateSunday, October 11, 2009 at 5:33PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra

Seen on: October 8, 2009

The players: Director: Jeff Stilson, Writers: Chuck Sklar, Jeff Stilson, Lance Crouther, Chris Rock, Cast: Chris Rock, Maya Angelou, Sandra 'Pepa' Denton, Ice-T

Facts of interest: None.

The plot: Chris Rock tries to find out what good hair means in the African-American community and what people are willing to do to get the hair they want.

Our thoughts: In Jeff Stilson’s documentary “Good Hair,” Chris Rock heads out to explore the roots of African-American hairstyles and find the answer to his daughter Lola’s surprising question: “Daddy, how come I don’t have good hair?” The result is a both entertaining and informative doc filled with solid laughs and intriguing observations.

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Wednesday
30Sep2009

Movie Review: “The September Issue”

DateWednesday, September 30, 2009 at 7:37PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra

Seen on: September 30, 2009

The players: Director: R.J. Cutler, Cast: Anna Wintour, Grace Coddington, Andre Leon Talley, Sienna Miller, Patrick Demarchelier

Facts of interest: None.

The plot: This documentary takes a closer look at what goes down at Vogue in New York and how Anna Wintour puts together the magazine's popular September issue.

Our thoughts: I’m someone who couldn’t care less about the world of fashion, but I’ll tell you this: I absolutely adored R.J. Cutler’s documentary “The September Issue,” which offers cinemagoers a detailed look into the world of Vogue magazine. It’s a truly fascinating film, and not one minute of it is boring or unoriginal.

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Thursday
27Aug2009

Poster for Moore's 'Capitalism' is almost okay

DateThursday, August 27, 2009 at 4:29PM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

A first poster for Michael Moore's upcoming documentary "Capitalism: A Love Story" has popped up @Fandango, and you can get a better look at it after the jump. Let me say this immediately: the poster could've been great... without Moore on it. Come on, who's with me?

In the film, Moore focuses on the impact corporate dominance and out-of-control profit motives have on the the world. It also centers on the global financial meltdown and the Senate's decision to approve a gigantic bailout. In other words, Moore will be trying to talk to a bunch of people who don't want to talk to him...

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Friday
31Jul2009

Movie Review: “The Cove”

DateFriday, July 31, 2009 at 12:00AM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

Seen on: June 23, 2009

The players: Director: Louie Psihoyos, Writer: Mark Monroe, Cast: Richard O'Barry, Louie Psihoyos

Facts of interest: More than 23,000 dolphins are slaughtered in Japan each year. Those that are sold can each bring in up to $150,000.

The plot: The film tries to expose the mass killings of dolphins in Japan and the health risks from selling the meat for human consumption.

Our thoughts: Louie Psihoyos’ “The Cove” is undoubtedly the most compelling piece of big-screen investigative journalism I’ve seen so far. It’s an experience as shocking as it is suspenseful, and it successfully engrossed me for its full 90 minutes. If there’s one film you absolutely have to see when it hits theaters this summer, it’s this one.

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Tuesday
28Apr2009

Disney's 'Oceans' trailer looks awesome

DateTuesday, April 28, 2009 at 11:02AM | By AuthorFranck Tabouring

If you enjoyed this year's "Earth," the feature documentary released by Disneynature on Earth Day, I'm sure you'll be pleased to hear the studio already has another nature doc lined up for next year. It's called "Oceans," and the teaser trailer that recently popped up online looks fantastic. Actually, the footage from the upcoming film only lasts for about 30 seconds, but the images are astounding. "Oceans" hits on Earth Day 2010.

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