This week on The Good The Bad The Ugly Film Show Adam, Dave, Greg and Nick take a look at new release films ‘Keep On Keepin’ On’, ‘St. Vincent,’ and ‘Annie′. This episode also contains interviews with Bill Murray and Naomi Watts. To listen to the show you can download it for free from our Podcast… Continue Reading »
ANNIE
Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Will Gluck Stars: Jamie Foxx, Rose Byrne, Quvenzhane Wallis, Cameron Diaz, Bobby Cannavale, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, David Zayas, Zoe Margaret Colleti, Nicolette Pierini, Eden Duncan Smith, Amanda Troya, Dorian Missick, Tracie Thomas, Mike Birbiglia, Stephanie Kurtzuba. This new version of the feelgood hit play about the little orphan girl Annie searching… Continue Reading »
JERSEY BOYS
Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Clint Eastwood Stars: Johnny Lloyd Young, Vincent Piazza, Erich Bergen, Michael Lomenda, Christopher Walken, Mike Doyle, Joey Russell, Steve Schrippa, Donnie Kehr, Barry Livingston, Freya Tingley, Renee Marino. “I’m gonna be as big as Sinatra,” a young Frank Valli boasts to Mary, who becomes his first wife. And he did… Continue Reading »
SUNSHINE ON LEITH
Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Dexter Fletcher Stars: George MacKay, Kevin Guthrie, Freya Mavor, Antonia Thomas, Peter Mullan, Jane Horrocks, Jason Flemyng. Sunshine On Leith is the second film from Scottish actor turned director Dexter Fletcher (from the tv series Press Gang, etc), whose first film Wild Bill screened at MIFF in 2012. This feelgood… Continue Reading »
ROCK OF AGES
Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Adam Shankman Stars: Julianne Hough, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Tom Cruise, Bryan Cranston, Diego Boneta, Alec Baldwin, Paul Giamatti, Mary J Blige, Malin Ackerman, Russell Brand. The popular Tony-nominated Broadway jukebox musical Rock Of Ages comes to the screen, and for fans of 80’s rock anthems and power ballads it will certainly… Continue Reading »
BURLESQUE
Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Steve Antin Stars: Cher, Stanley Tucci, Christina Aguilera, Peter Gallagher, Eric Dane, Can Gigandet, Kristen Bell, Alan Cumming. Could this musical get any more camp if it tried? Despite the disappointing nature of Burlesque, it is far more enjoyable than the recent big budget musical misfire Nine. As a vehicle… Continue Reading »