Title: Cars 2 Reviewed by: JM Willis Directed by: Brad Lewis Starring: Owen Wilson, Larry the Cable Guy and Michael Caine Running time: 106 minutes, Rated G, Available on standard DVD Lightning McQueen and his best bud Mader are back in the sequel to the Pixar blockbuster Cars. McQueen takes his friends from Radiator Springs with him to the World Grand Prix to determine the world’s fastest car and try out a new earth friendly fuel called Allinol. Mader however gets mistaken for a spy, and unwittingly becomes involved in international espionage. Personally, I didn’t see the need to make a sequel to Cars, since I didn’t think the original…

Title: Coriolanus Directed By: Ralph Fiennes Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Vanessa Redgrave, Brian Cox, Gerard Butler, James Nesbitt, Paul Jesson, Jessica Chastain, Lubna Azabal, Ashraf Barhom Back in high school, I always knew I should appreciate Shakespeare, but getting through his work was so tedious, it often took away from the narrative. Then, once I finally understood the text and perhaps should have gone back for a second go-around to appreciate it as a story, it was onto the next book of the semester, forever branding his work a mere school assignment rather than something that was meant to be enjoyed. Thanks to Ralph Fiennes, if Coriolanus ever comes up in…

Title: Anonymous Director: Roland Emmerich Starring: Rhys Ifans, Vanessa Redgrave, David Thewlis, Sebastian Armesto, Rafe Spall, Edward Hogg, Xavier Samuel, Sam Reid, Jamie Campbell Bower, Joely Richardson “Anonymous” takes the often debated real-life conspiracy theory surrounding the authenticity of the literary treasures composed by William Shakespeare, and produces a 130 minute political drama in which the famed author acted as a catalyst that sparked controversy to the throne in England. And when we say author, we (specifically director Roland Emmerich & writer John Orloff) are not referring to the lauded man himself. Just as the promo poster reads, this flick asks the question if William Shakespeare was in fact a…

“The Whistleblower,” starring Rachel Weisz, will be in theaters in Chicago, Washington D.C., San Diego and San Francisco tomorrow, August 12, so if you live in these cities, you’re in luck! In order to increase the hype, here’s a clip from the film entitled “What’s Happening Here”, where Kathy (Weisz) confronts the owner of the Florida Bar, a big location concerning the plot of the film. You can watch the clip below the post. Here’s the synopsis of the film: Inspired by actual events, the film tells the story of Kathy Bolkovac (Weisz), an American police officer who takes a job working as a peacekeeper in post-war Bosnia. Her expectations…

Title: The Whistleblower Director: Larysa Kondracki Starring: Rachel Weisz, David Strathairn, Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Anna Anissimova, Roxana Condurache, Monica Bellucci, Vanessa Redgrave A powerhouse drama set against the backdrop of a very complicated and muddied story, The Whistleblower is one of those dramas that induce wearied sighs, furrowed brows and worried thoughts about the default state of human nature. Inspired by actual events, it’s both a crusading cop investigatory thriller and a sort of surrogate, gender-politic struggle-for-equality tale loosely in the vein of North Country. The story centers around Kathy Bolkovac (Rachel Weisz), a tough and exceedingly competent Nebraskan police officer who – facing a divorce, denied a job transfer and wanting…

The Rachel Weisz film “The Whistleblower” will be out tomorrow in New York and Los Angeles, and in anticipation of the release, three new clips from the movie have been released. The clips, “Kathy tries to get Raya and Irka to talk”, “Burn Out,” and “Chase through the woods,” are below for your viewing pleasure. The film also stars Vanessa Redgrave, Benedict Cumberbatch, Monica Bellucci, David Strathairn, Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Roxana Condurache, Paula Schramm, Alexandru Potocean, William Hope, Rayisa Kondracki, Jannette Hain and David Hewlett. The film, based on true events, is about a police officer that begins to unravel a plot full of corruption and human trafficking: Inspired by…

An online exclusive movie clip has been released from the upcoming film “The Whistleblower” starring Rachel Weisz. In this clip, Laura (Monica Bellucci) tells Kathy that they handed Irka (Rayisa Kondracki) over to the police. “The Whistleblower” also stars Benedict Cumberbatch, David Strathairn, Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Roxana Condurache, Paula Schramm, Alexandru Potocean and Jeanette Hain. The plot, based on a real story, involves a Nebraska cop who becomes involved in exposing a seriously corrupted ring of trafficking: Inspired by actual events, the film tells the story of Kathy Bolkovac (Weisz), an American police officer who takes a job working as a peacekeeper in post-war Bosnia. Her expectations of helping to…

Vanessa Redgrave, Gemma Arterton, Terence Stamp and Christopher Eccleston have all signed onto star in the upcoming British comedic drama ‘Song for Marion,’ Collider is reporting. The movie, which is set to start filming on July 18, 2011, will be directed by Paul Andrew Williams, who also wrote the screenplay. Steel Mill Pictures and Coolmore Productions are producing ‘Song for Marion,’ which will be shot in North East England, primarily in County Durham. The film, which is set in London, follows a grumpy retired man named Arthur (played by Stamp), who reluctantly joins a highly unconventional local choir after his wife Marion’s (played by Redgrave) urging. Arthur, who’s at odds…

Samuel Goldwyn Pictures has officially released the poster for their upcoming film, “The Whistleblower.” The film stars Oscar winner Rachel Weisz in a story inspired by real events: Inspired by actual events, the film tells the story of Kathy Bolkovac (Weisz), an American police officer who takes a job working as a peacekeeper in post-war Bosnia. Her expectations of helping to rebuild a devastated country are dashed when she uncovers a dangerous reality of corruption, cover-up and intrigue amid a world of private contractors and multinational diplomatic doubletalk. The film also stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Monica Bellucci, Vanessa Redgrave, David Strathairn, Liam Cunningham, David Hewlett and William Hope. The film will…

Gerard Butler, according to The Hollywood Reporter, has joined the cast of Ralph Fiennes’ directorial debut, an adaptation of the Shakespeare tragedy “Coriolanus.” He joins William Hurt, Vanessa Redgrave, Eddie Marsan, and Jessica Chastain. Butler has signed on to star opposite Fiennes in the Rome-set political and family drama about the rise and fall of a war hero turned political future. Shakespeare’s “Coriolanus” debuted in 1608 and is based on the life of Gaius Marcius Coriolanus, a legendary Roman general from the 5th century BC. Butler will play the Volscian army commander Tullus Aufidius. Stay tuned to Shockya.com for more “Coriolanus” news. By Costa Koutsoutis (Source: The Hollywood Reporter.com)