FresnoBee.com: Movies

Mo'Nique's stunning performance stands out in 'Precious'

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:49:24 PST

There are rare times when one performance can be so soul-jarring amazing that it eclipses even the best of films, such as Daniel Day Lewis in "My Left Foot" or Heather Ledger in "The Dark Knight." Read comments

Bullock thrilled to slow down a bit

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:49:23 PST

LOS ANGELES -- Despite her lofty Hollywood status, Sandra Bullock's ready to take a break from acting. Read comments

'Planet 51' plot, performances drag

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:49:23 PST

"Planet 51" takes off like a rocket with its glitzy and alien look, but it never achieves orbit because of a sputtering plot and lackluster performances. Read comments

'Blind Side' plays it safe as holiday tear-jerker

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:49:22 PST

There's nothing about "The Blind Side" you don't see coming. Director John Lee Hancock hits all of the familiar family and sports notes that drive these kinds of movies. There's nothing wrong with that formula, especially at the holidays. It just would have been nice if Hancock hadn't played it quite so safe. Read comments

'New Moon' clings to book -- and that's not a good thing

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:21:51 PST

"The Twilight Saga: New Moon" is a dead-on adaptation of the Stephenie Meyer book. That’s not necessarily a good thing because the second novel in the romantic vampire series is considered by some fans to be the weakest of the four stories. Read comments

New DVDs: 'Star Trek' is a thrilling ride

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST

"Star Trek" Grade A: A look at how the crew of the Enterprise came together. Chris Pine and Leonard Nimoy star. Read comments

'Art & Copy' as slick as the ads it's about

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:42:10 PST

In Fresno Filmworks' "Art & Copy," a mostly fawning documentary about the advertising industry, we learn a startling fact -- Nike's "Just Do It" campaign was actually inspired by a mass murderer. Read comments

'2012' is no disaster

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:08:53 PST

Director Roland Emmerich is the Irwin Allen of the 21st century. Read comments

'Pirate Radio' is an ocean of rockin' fun

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:08:53 PST

"Pirate Radio" has the energetic pop of a Mick Jagger dance move, the infectious nature of a Jimi Hendrix guitar riff and the entertainment value equal to the entire Beach Boys catalogue. Read comments

Just out on DVD: 'Up' among titles available to buy or rent

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:08:59 PST

"Up": A grumpy old man and a young boy set sail for adventure. Read comments