A pumped-up remake of the same-named 1984 vampire horror-comedy, “Fright Night” represents a well oiled machine of goosed senses that unfortunately has no clearly defined motivating purposes, even within genre confines of its own story. Fun and engaging performances carry the movie a great distance, but it eventually bogs down courtesy of loosely defined stakes (no pun intended) and poorly incentivized action. The story centers on Las Vegas high school senior Charley Brewster (Anton Yelchin), who lives with his single mom real estate agent, Jane (Toni Collette), and has successfully pivoted away from his geeky past enough to bag a popular girlfriend, Amy (Imogen Poots). Things get turned upside down…

Title: Carjacked Directed by: John Bonito Starring: Maria Bello and Stephen Dorff Running time: 89 minutes, Rated R, Available on standard DVD A single mother and her 8 year old son are kidnapped by an escaped bank robber who is trying to find a ride to his partner. The mousy ex wife of an abusive man must do what she can to protect her son and survive the night, riding in her beat up car with a dangerous sociopath. To summarize, this movie was boring and lame. Maria Bello’s character was so frustratingly idiotic, I wanted to punch her in the head for being stupid. Her character wants to protect…

In “Beautiful Boy,” Bill and Kate (Michael Sheen and Maria Bello) are a married couple already on the verge of separation when their college-age son, Sam (Kyle Gallner), goes on a shooting rampage at his school and then takes his own life. In the pained weeks that follow, as they avoid an inquisitive media by first staying with family and then holing up in a dingy hotel room, the pair finds that the tragedy both brings them together a bit while also exposing a variety of old wounds and grudges. The rawness and unprecious nature of the lead performances help neophyte director Shawn Ku’s film achieve a certain hold, enough so…

Lily Collins talks with Jimmy Kimmel about her role in upcoming film “Abduction” by director John Singleton (2 Fast 2 Furious, Four Brothers) stars Taylor Lautner (Twilight, Valentine’s Day, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2), Maria Bello (Grown Ups, St. Vincent, The Yellow Handkerchief), Jason Isaacs (Batman: Under the Red Hood, Pleading Guilty), Alfred Molina (The Sorcerer’s Apprentice) and Sigourney Weaver (Ghostbusters III, Avatar). “Abduction” hits theaters on September 23, 2011. Be sure to visit the VIP FAN PREMIERE tab on the Abduction Facebook page for more details. Click Here for more photos, news and movie trailers from Abduction. Synopsis: A thriller centered on a young man who…

Taylor Lautner talks with The Los Angeles Times about preparing for his role in upcoming film “Abduction” by director John Singleton (2 Fast 2 Furious, Four Brothers) stars Taylor Lautner (Twilight, Valentine’s Day, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2), Maria Bello (Grown Ups, St. Vincent, The Yellow Handkerchief), Jason Isaacs (Batman: Under the Red Hood, Pleading Guilty), Alfred Molina (The Sorcerer’s Apprentice) and Sigourney Weaver (Ghostbusters III, Avatar). “Abduction” hits theaters on September 23, 2011. Be sure to visit the VIP FAN PREMIERE tab on the Abduction Facebook page for more details. Click Here for more photos, news and movie trailers from Abduction. Synopsis: A thriller centered on…

Tune in right here on Thursday, September 15 at 6pm PT/9pm ET as Taylor Lautner, Lily Collins, Alfred Molina, Sigourney Weaver, director John Singleton and more walk the red carpet of this action-packed live premiere event for the upcoming film “Abduction” in theaters September 23. The upcoming film “Abduction” by director John Singleton (2 Fast 2 Furious, Four Brothers) stars Taylor Lautner (Twilight, Valentine’s Day, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2), Maria Bello (Grown Ups, St. Vincent, The Yellow Handkerchief), Jason Isaacs (Batman: Under the Red Hood, Pleading Guilty), Alfred Molina (The Sorcerer’s Apprentice) and Sigourney Weaver (Ghostbusters III, Avatar). “Abduction” hits theaters on September 23, 2011. Be…

Lionsgate released three behind the scenes clips from the upcoming film “Abduction” by director John Singleton (2 Fast 2 Furious, Four Brothers) stars Taylor Lautner (Twilight, Valentine’s Day, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1), Maria Bello (Grown Ups, St. Vincent, The Yellow Handkerchief), Jason Isaacs (Batman: Under the Red Hood, Pleading Guilty), Alfred Molina (The Sorcerer’s Apprentice) and Sigourney Weaver (Ghostbusters III, Avatar). “Abduction” hits theaters on September 23, 2011. Be sure to visit the VIP FAN PREMIERE tab on the Abduction Facebook page for more details. Click Here for more photos, news and movie trailers from Abduction. Synopsis: A thriller centered on a young man who sets…

Taylor Lautner fans should take note of this story. Lionsgate has announced that the tickets for the VIP fan premiere and sneak preview screening of Lautner’s film “Abduction” are on sale now! The tickets would allow fans to watch Lautner and the cast walk the red carpet followed by the screening Thursday, Sept. 15. Tickets are on sale in 20 markets for $30, and all ticket-holders will receive an “Abduction” VIP fan pack which includes a limited-edition VIP locker poster, limited edition VIP lanyard, “Abduction” Tee Shirt and iPhone skin. To see if your city is selling tickets, click here to get to the “VIP FAN PREMIERE” tag on the…

Lionsgate just released the latest TV spot for the upcoming film “Abduction” by director John Singleton (2 Fast 2 Furious, Four Brothers) stars Taylor Lautner (Twilight, Valentine’s Day, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2), Maria Bello (Grown Ups, St. Vincent, The Yellow Handkerchief), Jason Isaacs (Batman: Under the Red Hood, Pleading Guilty), Alfred Molina (The Sorcerer’s Apprentice) and Sigourney Weaver (Ghostbusters III, Avatar). “Abduction” hits theaters on September 23, 2011. Be sure to visit the VIP FAN PREMIERE tab on the Abduction Facebook page for more details. Click Here for more photos, news and movie trailers from Abduction. Synopsis: A thriller centered on a young man who sets…

Lionsgate released a brand new movie still featuring Taylor Lautner in the upcoming film “Abduction” by director John Singleton (2 Fast 2 Furious, Four Brothers) stars Taylor Lautner (Twilight, Valentine’s Day, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2), Maria Bello (Grown Ups, St. Vincent, The Yellow Handkerchief), Jason Isaacs (Batman: Under the Red Hood, Pleading Guilty), Alfred Molina (The Sorcerer’s Apprentice) and Sigourney Weaver (Ghostbusters III, Avatar). “Abduction” hits theaters on September 23, 2011. Be sure to visit the VIP FAN PREMIERE tab on the Abduction Facebook page for more details. Click Here for more photos, news and movie trailers from Abduction. Synopsis: A thriller centered on a young…