It's fairly common knowledge that Roald Dahl despised Mel Stuart's Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, the 1971 film adaptation of his classic children's book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Not only was he averse to Wilder's performance as eccentric candy-peddler Willy Wonka (the author wanted Spike Milligan for the role), he was irritated that it placed more emphasis on Wonka at the expense of the book's good-hearted hero Charlie Bucket (Peter Ostrum). (For the record, Dahl allegedly hated most adaptations of his books, at one point terming Nicolas Roeg's big-screen interpretation of The Witches "utterly appalling.") So perhaps it's fitting that Tim Burton, who directed the 2005 re-adaptation of Dahl's novel, similarly found the 1971 version lacking, telling BBC News in an interview: "I don't want to crush people's childhood dreams, but the original film is sappy." But while Burton's film proved very successful both critically and commercially -- it grossed...
- 8/30/2016
- by Chris Eggertsen
- Hitfix
By Viral Bhakta
On April 14, the University of Houston (Uh) School of Theatre & Dance celebrated the career of professor Cecil J. Pickett through the eyes of his talented and well-known students Brett Cullen, Cindy Pickett, Dennis Quaid and Robert Wuhl.
The event "An Afternoon with the Artists," moderated by Houston PBS's Ernie Manouse, was a question-and-answer session that highlighted their time at Uh and how their mentor, Cecil Pickett, influenced their lives and careers. The event benefitted the Cecil J. Pickett Scholarship Endowment Fund for students attending and aspiring to attend the School of Theatre & Dance.
Cecil J. Pickett was born in Ryan, Oklahoma and taught acting and directing at the University of Houston from 1970 to 1988. "Cecil's life was focused on training young artists for the profession. He touched hundreds of lives and produced many prolific actors," Manouse noted. During Pickett's time at Uh, he directed a significant number of...
On April 14, the University of Houston (Uh) School of Theatre & Dance celebrated the career of professor Cecil J. Pickett through the eyes of his talented and well-known students Brett Cullen, Cindy Pickett, Dennis Quaid and Robert Wuhl.
The event "An Afternoon with the Artists," moderated by Houston PBS's Ernie Manouse, was a question-and-answer session that highlighted their time at Uh and how their mentor, Cecil Pickett, influenced their lives and careers. The event benefitted the Cecil J. Pickett Scholarship Endowment Fund for students attending and aspiring to attend the School of Theatre & Dance.
Cecil J. Pickett was born in Ryan, Oklahoma and taught acting and directing at the University of Houston from 1970 to 1988. "Cecil's life was focused on training young artists for the profession. He touched hundreds of lives and produced many prolific actors," Manouse noted. During Pickett's time at Uh, he directed a significant number of...
- 5/21/2012
- by Contributors
- Slackerwood
Martha Marcy May Marlene
Directed by: Sean Durkin
Cast: Elizabeth Olsen, Sarah Paulson, John Hawkes, Hugh Dancy
Running Time: 2 hrs
Rating: R
Release Date: November 4, 2011 (Portland)
Plot: Martha (Olsen) leaves a cult and its leader (Hawkes) and stays with her sister (Paulson) and her husband (Dancy). She’s haunted by painful memories and is having difficulty readjusting.
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Directed by: Sean Durkin
Cast: Elizabeth Olsen, Sarah Paulson, John Hawkes, Hugh Dancy
Running Time: 2 hrs
Rating: R
Release Date: November 4, 2011 (Portland)
Plot: Martha (Olsen) leaves a cult and its leader (Hawkes) and stays with her sister (Paulson) and her husband (Dancy). She’s haunted by painful memories and is having difficulty readjusting.
Jake’s take on his interview with Elizabeth Olsen:
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- 11/2/2011
- by Jeff Bayer
- The Scorecard Review
Puss In Boots
Directed by: Chris Miller
Cast: (voices of) Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Zach Galifianakis
Running Time: 1 hr 30 mins
Rating: PG
Release Date: October 28, 2011
Plot: Puss in Boots (Banderas) is a sword-fighting cat. He and Humpty Dumpty (Galifianakis) are in pursuit of a golden goose, in order to clear their names. This adventure takes place before meeting Shrek.
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Directed by: Chris Miller
Cast: (voices of) Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Zach Galifianakis
Running Time: 1 hr 30 mins
Rating: PG
Release Date: October 28, 2011
Plot: Puss in Boots (Banderas) is a sword-fighting cat. He and Humpty Dumpty (Galifianakis) are in pursuit of a golden goose, in order to clear their names. This adventure takes place before meeting Shrek.
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- 10/26/2011
- by Jeff Bayer
- The Scorecard Review
Real Steel
Directed by: Shawn Levy
Cast: Hugh Jackman, Evangeline Lilly, Dakota Goyo, Anthony Mackie
Running Time: 2 hrs and 7 mins
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: October 7, 2011
Plot: In the future, boxers are robots. Now Charlie, a former boxer, manages a string of failures, but when his son Max (Goyo) is back in his life, and they discover an old robot named Atom, it could just be the comeback Charlie needs.
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Directed by: Shawn Levy
Cast: Hugh Jackman, Evangeline Lilly, Dakota Goyo, Anthony Mackie
Running Time: 2 hrs and 7 mins
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: October 7, 2011
Plot: In the future, boxers are robots. Now Charlie, a former boxer, manages a string of failures, but when his son Max (Goyo) is back in his life, and they discover an old robot named Atom, it could just be the comeback Charlie needs.
Jake’s take on his interviews with Hugh Jackman and Sugar Ray Leonard:
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Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a...
- 10/25/2011
- by Jeff Bayer
- The Scorecard Review
The Three Musketeers
Directed by: Paul W.S Anderson
Cast: Logan Lerman, Matthew Macfadyen, Luke Evans, Ray Stevenson, Milla Jovovich, Christoph Waltz, Orlando Bloom
Running Time: 1 hr 50 mins
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: October 21, 2011
Plot: When a royal necklace is stolen from the Queen of France, the Musketeers (Macfadyen, Evans, Stevenson) and the young d’Artagnan (Lerman) are hired to retrieve the priceless piece of jewelry from England, and in turn save the relations between England and France before a war starts.
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Directed by: Paul W.S Anderson
Cast: Logan Lerman, Matthew Macfadyen, Luke Evans, Ray Stevenson, Milla Jovovich, Christoph Waltz, Orlando Bloom
Running Time: 1 hr 50 mins
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: October 21, 2011
Plot: When a royal necklace is stolen from the Queen of France, the Musketeers (Macfadyen, Evans, Stevenson) and the young d’Artagnan (Lerman) are hired to retrieve the priceless piece of jewelry from England, and in turn save the relations between England and France before a war starts.
Jake’s take on his interviews with Logan Lerman, Orlando Bloom, Milla Jovovich and more!
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- 10/25/2011
- by Jeff Bayer
- The Scorecard Review
The Ides of March
Directed by: George Clooney
Cast: Ryan Gosling, George Clooney, Paul Giamatti, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Evan Rachel Wood, Marisa Tomei, Jeffrey Wright
Running Time: 1 hr 41 mins
Rating: R
Release Date: October 7, 2011
Plot: Based on a play by Beau Willimon, while assisting the campaign manager (Hoffman), Stephen (Gosling) gets a crash course in the ugly side of politics as he tries to get a presidential candidate (Clooney) into office.
Jake’s take on his interviews with Ryan Gosling, Paul Giamatti, Evan Rachel Wood and Jeffrey Wright:
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Directed by: George Clooney
Cast: Ryan Gosling, George Clooney, Paul Giamatti, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Evan Rachel Wood, Marisa Tomei, Jeffrey Wright
Running Time: 1 hr 41 mins
Rating: R
Release Date: October 7, 2011
Plot: Based on a play by Beau Willimon, while assisting the campaign manager (Hoffman), Stephen (Gosling) gets a crash course in the ugly side of politics as he tries to get a presidential candidate (Clooney) into office.
Jake’s take on his interviews with Ryan Gosling, Paul Giamatti, Evan Rachel Wood and Jeffrey Wright:
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- 10/5/2011
- by Jeff Bayer
- The Scorecard Review
Machine Gun Preacher
Directed by: Marc Forster
Cast: Gerard Butler, Michelle Monaghan, Michael Shannon
Running Time: 2 hrs and 7 mins
Rating: R
Release Date: September 30, 2011
Plot: The story of Sam Childers (Butler), a former drug-dealing biker tough guy who found God and became a crusader for hundreds of Sudanese children who’ve been forced to become soldiers.
Jake’s take on his interviews with Gerard Butler and Michelle Monaghan:
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Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews,...
Directed by: Marc Forster
Cast: Gerard Butler, Michelle Monaghan, Michael Shannon
Running Time: 2 hrs and 7 mins
Rating: R
Release Date: September 30, 2011
Plot: The story of Sam Childers (Butler), a former drug-dealing biker tough guy who found God and became a crusader for hundreds of Sudanese children who’ve been forced to become soldiers.
Jake’s take on his interviews with Gerard Butler and Michelle Monaghan:
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Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews,...
- 9/29/2011
- by Jeff Bayer
- The Scorecard Review
50/50
Directed by: Jonathan Levine
Cast: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen, Bryce Dallas Howard, Anna Kendrick
Running Time: 1 hr 39 mins
Rating: R
Release Date: September 30, 2011
Plot: Adam (Gordon-Levitt) thinks he is happy and healthy until the 27-year-old is diagnosed with a rare cancer that has a 50 percent survival rate. His dysfunctional friends and family try to help him through his treatments.
Jake’s take on his interviews with Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Seth Rogen
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Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next...
Directed by: Jonathan Levine
Cast: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen, Bryce Dallas Howard, Anna Kendrick
Running Time: 1 hr 39 mins
Rating: R
Release Date: September 30, 2011
Plot: Adam (Gordon-Levitt) thinks he is happy and healthy until the 27-year-old is diagnosed with a rare cancer that has a 50 percent survival rate. His dysfunctional friends and family try to help him through his treatments.
Jake’s take on his interviews with Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Seth Rogen
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Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next...
- 9/28/2011
- by Jeff Bayer
- The Scorecard Review
Abduction
Directed by: John Singleton
Cast: Taylor Lautner, Lily Collins, Alfred Molina
Running Time: 1 hr 46 mins
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: September 23, 2011
Plot: A young man (Lautner) needs to find the truth about his life after finding his baby photo on a missing persons website.
Jake’s take on his interview with Taylor Lautner:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNxeanqO6ZU
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Jake Hamilton: Entertainment Reporter
Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews, features, and controversial Top Ten lists. He was even the...
Directed by: John Singleton
Cast: Taylor Lautner, Lily Collins, Alfred Molina
Running Time: 1 hr 46 mins
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: September 23, 2011
Plot: A young man (Lautner) needs to find the truth about his life after finding his baby photo on a missing persons website.
Jake’s take on his interview with Taylor Lautner:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNxeanqO6ZU
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Jake Hamilton: Entertainment Reporter
Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews, features, and controversial Top Ten lists. He was even the...
- 9/23/2011
- by Jeff Bayer
- The Scorecard Review
Moneyball
Directed by: Bennett Miller
Cast: Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill, Chris Pratt, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Robin Wright
Running Time: 2 hrs 13 mins
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: September 23, 2011
Plot: Based on the true story of the Oakland A’s general manager Billy Beane (Pitt) and his success when he puts together a baseball club on a budget using stat analysis.
Jake’s take on his interview with Jonah Hill:
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Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews,...
Directed by: Bennett Miller
Cast: Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill, Chris Pratt, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Robin Wright
Running Time: 2 hrs 13 mins
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: September 23, 2011
Plot: Based on the true story of the Oakland A’s general manager Billy Beane (Pitt) and his success when he puts together a baseball club on a budget using stat analysis.
Jake’s take on his interview with Jonah Hill:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nO6JFcX-YhY
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Jake Hamilton: Entertainment Reporter
Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews,...
- 9/22/2011
- by Jeff Bayer
- The Scorecard Review
Dolphin Tale in 3D
Directed by: Charles Martin Smith
Cast: Nathan Gamble, Harry Connick Jr., Ashley Judd, Morgan Freeman
Running Time: 1 hr 53 mins
Rating: PG
Release Date: September 23, 2011
Plot: A boy (Gamble) makes a strong connection with a dolphin named Winter, whose tail was lost.
Jake’s take on his interview with Morgan Freeman:
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Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews, features, and controversial Top Ten lists. He was even...
Directed by: Charles Martin Smith
Cast: Nathan Gamble, Harry Connick Jr., Ashley Judd, Morgan Freeman
Running Time: 1 hr 53 mins
Rating: PG
Release Date: September 23, 2011
Plot: A boy (Gamble) makes a strong connection with a dolphin named Winter, whose tail was lost.
Jake’s take on his interview with Morgan Freeman:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrNYQ2bCYhk
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Jake Hamilton: Entertainment Reporter
Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews, features, and controversial Top Ten lists. He was even...
- 9/22/2011
- by Jeff Bayer
- The Scorecard Review
Contagion
Directed by: Steven Soderbergh
Cast: Matt Damon, Kate Winslet, Jude Law, Gwyneth Paltrow, Laurence Fishburne
Running Time: 1 hr 45 mins
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: September 9, 2011
Plot: A woman (Paltrow) gets a new disease on a business trip and brings it back to the States. When it begins to spread, the entire world must react.
Jake’s take on his interviews with Matt Damon:
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Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews,...
Directed by: Steven Soderbergh
Cast: Matt Damon, Kate Winslet, Jude Law, Gwyneth Paltrow, Laurence Fishburne
Running Time: 1 hr 45 mins
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: September 9, 2011
Plot: A woman (Paltrow) gets a new disease on a business trip and brings it back to the States. When it begins to spread, the entire world must react.
Jake’s take on his interviews with Matt Damon:
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Jake Hamilton: Entertainment Reporter
Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews,...
- 9/20/2011
- by Jeff Bayer
- The Scorecard Review
Warrior
Directed by: Gavin O’Connor
Cast: Tom Hardy, Joel Edgerton, Nick Nolte, Jennifer Morrison
Running Time: 2 hrs 19 mins
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: September 9, 2011
Plot: Tommy (Hardy) is back from the Marines, and decides to start fighting again. His brother Brendan needs money to keep his family’s house, so he starts fighting again. Both of them enter the mixed martial arts Sparta Tournament.
Jake’s take on his interviews with Tom Hardy, Joel Edgerton and Nick Nolte:
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Directed by: Gavin O’Connor
Cast: Tom Hardy, Joel Edgerton, Nick Nolte, Jennifer Morrison
Running Time: 2 hrs 19 mins
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: September 9, 2011
Plot: Tommy (Hardy) is back from the Marines, and decides to start fighting again. His brother Brendan needs money to keep his family’s house, so he starts fighting again. Both of them enter the mixed martial arts Sparta Tournament.
Jake’s take on his interviews with Tom Hardy, Joel Edgerton and Nick Nolte:
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Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest...
- 9/20/2011
- by Jeff Bayer
- The Scorecard Review
Conan the Barbarian
Directed by: Marcus Nispel
Cast: Jason Momoa, Rachel Nichols, Stephen Lang, Ron Perlman, Rose McGowan
Running Time: 1 hr 52 mins
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: August 19, 2011
Plot: Conan (Momoa) is a barbarian hell bent on revenge for the death of his father.
Jake’s take on his interviews with Jason Momoa …
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Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews, features, and controversial Top Ten lists. He was even the subject for...
Directed by: Marcus Nispel
Cast: Jason Momoa, Rachel Nichols, Stephen Lang, Ron Perlman, Rose McGowan
Running Time: 1 hr 52 mins
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: August 19, 2011
Plot: Conan (Momoa) is a barbarian hell bent on revenge for the death of his father.
Jake’s take on his interviews with Jason Momoa …
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Jake Hamilton: Entertainment Reporter
Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews, features, and controversial Top Ten lists. He was even the subject for...
- 8/26/2011
- by Jake Hamilton
- The Scorecard Review
One Day
Directed by: Lone Scherfig
Cast: Anne Hathaway, Jim Sturgess, Patricia Clarkson
Running Time: 1 hr 48 mins
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: August 19, 2011
Plot: Based on the novel by David Nicholls, Dexter (Sturgess) and Emma (Hathaway) spend the night together after college graduation and then are shown each year on the same date for many years after. Sometimes they are together, sometimes not.
Jake’s take on his interviews with Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess …
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Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people,...
Directed by: Lone Scherfig
Cast: Anne Hathaway, Jim Sturgess, Patricia Clarkson
Running Time: 1 hr 48 mins
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: August 19, 2011
Plot: Based on the novel by David Nicholls, Dexter (Sturgess) and Emma (Hathaway) spend the night together after college graduation and then are shown each year on the same date for many years after. Sometimes they are together, sometimes not.
Jake’s take on his interviews with Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess …
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Jake Hamilton: Entertainment Reporter
Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people,...
- 8/25/2011
- by Jake Hamilton
- The Scorecard Review
Rise of the Planet of the Apes
Directed by: Rupert Wyatt
Cast: James Franco, Andy Serkis, John Lithgow, Freida Pinto
Running Time: 1 hr 45 min
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: August 5, 2011
Plot: Dr. Will Rodman (Franco) is on the verge of curing Alzheimer’s with a formula that improves mental capacity in primates. After a crucial experiment goes wrong, Rodman takes the experiment off the radar, which is the first domino in a sequence of events that lead to apes taking over the joint.
Jake’s take on his interviews with James Franco, Andy Serkis and Freida Pinto …
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Directed by: Rupert Wyatt
Cast: James Franco, Andy Serkis, John Lithgow, Freida Pinto
Running Time: 1 hr 45 min
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: August 5, 2011
Plot: Dr. Will Rodman (Franco) is on the verge of curing Alzheimer’s with a formula that improves mental capacity in primates. After a crucial experiment goes wrong, Rodman takes the experiment off the radar, which is the first domino in a sequence of events that lead to apes taking over the joint.
Jake’s take on his interviews with James Franco, Andy Serkis and Freida Pinto …
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- 8/25/2011
- by Jake Hamilton
- The Scorecard Review
Fright Night
Directed by: Craig Gillespie
Cast: Anton Yelchin, Colin Farrell, Imogen Poots, David Tennant
Running Time: 1 hr 46 mins
Rating: R
Release Date: August 19, 2011
Plot: A teenager (Yelchin) begins to suspect his neighbor (Farrell) is a vampire after kids start disappearing from school.
Jake’s take on his interviews with Colin Farrell and director Craig Gillespie …
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Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews, features, and controversial Top Ten lists. He was...
Directed by: Craig Gillespie
Cast: Anton Yelchin, Colin Farrell, Imogen Poots, David Tennant
Running Time: 1 hr 46 mins
Rating: R
Release Date: August 19, 2011
Plot: A teenager (Yelchin) begins to suspect his neighbor (Farrell) is a vampire after kids start disappearing from school.
Jake’s take on his interviews with Colin Farrell and director Craig Gillespie …
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Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews, features, and controversial Top Ten lists. He was...
- 8/24/2011
- by Jake Hamilton
- The Scorecard Review
The Help
Directed by: Tate Taylor
Cast: Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, Bryce Dallas Howard
Running Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: August 10, 2011
Plot: Based on Kathryn Stockett’s book, the story of one woman (Stone) looking into the ways that white people mistreat their black housekeepers in the segregated South in the 1960s.
Jake’s take on his interviews with Octavia Spencer and Tate Taylor …
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Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews,...
Directed by: Tate Taylor
Cast: Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, Bryce Dallas Howard
Running Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: August 10, 2011
Plot: Based on Kathryn Stockett’s book, the story of one woman (Stone) looking into the ways that white people mistreat their black housekeepers in the segregated South in the 1960s.
Jake’s take on his interviews with Octavia Spencer and Tate Taylor …
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Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews,...
- 8/23/2011
- by Jake Hamilton
- The Scorecard Review
The Change-Up
Directed by: David Dobkin
Cast: Jason Bateman, Ryan Reynolds, Leslie Mann, Olivia Wilde
Running Time: 1 hr 52 mins
Rating: R
Release Date: August 5, 2011
Plot: A married family man (Bateman) accidentally switches bodies with his single best friend (Reynolds) when they both urinate in a magic fountain. Now they each have to deal with many new situations.
Jake’s take on his interviews with Ryan Reynolds, Jason Bateman and Leslie Mann
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Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the...
Directed by: David Dobkin
Cast: Jason Bateman, Ryan Reynolds, Leslie Mann, Olivia Wilde
Running Time: 1 hr 52 mins
Rating: R
Release Date: August 5, 2011
Plot: A married family man (Bateman) accidentally switches bodies with his single best friend (Reynolds) when they both urinate in a magic fountain. Now they each have to deal with many new situations.
Jake’s take on his interviews with Ryan Reynolds, Jason Bateman and Leslie Mann
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Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the...
- 8/22/2011
- by Jake Hamilton
- The Scorecard Review
Crazy, Stupid, Love.
Directed by: Glenn Ficarra, John Requa
Cast: Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, Julianne Moore, Kevin Bacon
Running Time: 1 hr 58 mins
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: July 29, 2011
Plot: Emily (Moore) tells Cal (Carell) she wants a divorce. Now Cal must figure out how to move on, and a ladies man (Gosling) helps by taking him under his wing.
Jake’s take on his interviews with Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone and Julianne Moore …
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Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people,...
Directed by: Glenn Ficarra, John Requa
Cast: Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, Julianne Moore, Kevin Bacon
Running Time: 1 hr 58 mins
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: July 29, 2011
Plot: Emily (Moore) tells Cal (Carell) she wants a divorce. Now Cal must figure out how to move on, and a ladies man (Gosling) helps by taking him under his wing.
Jake’s take on his interviews with Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone and Julianne Moore …
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Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people,...
- 8/20/2011
- by Jake Hamilton
- The Scorecard Review
Cowboys & Aliens
Directed by: Jon Favreau
Cast: Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford, Olivia Wilde, Sam Rockwell, Paul Dano
Running Time: 1 hr 58 mins
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: July 29, 2011
Plot: A gunslinger (Craig) and a tyrant (Ford) have to settle their differences in Arizona, 1873, as aliens have come to town looking to destroy the place.
Jake’s take on his interviews with Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford, Olivia Wilde and Jon Favreau …
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Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews,...
Directed by: Jon Favreau
Cast: Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford, Olivia Wilde, Sam Rockwell, Paul Dano
Running Time: 1 hr 58 mins
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: July 29, 2011
Plot: A gunslinger (Craig) and a tyrant (Ford) have to settle their differences in Arizona, 1873, as aliens have come to town looking to destroy the place.
Jake’s take on his interviews with Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford, Olivia Wilde and Jon Favreau …
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Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews,...
- 8/20/2011
- by Jake Hamilton
- The Scorecard Review
30 Minutes or Less
Directed by: Ruben Fleischer
Cast: Jesse Eisenberg, Aziz Ansari, Danny McBride, Nick Swardson
Running Time: 1 hr 22 mins
Rating: R
Release Date: August 12, 2011
Plot: Two small-time criminals (McBride and Swardson) kidnap a pizza delivery guy (Eisenberg), strap a bomb to his chest, and tell him he has to rob a bank.
Jake’s take on his interviews with Jesse Eisenberg, Aziz Ansari, Danny McBride and Nick Swardson …
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Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next...
Directed by: Ruben Fleischer
Cast: Jesse Eisenberg, Aziz Ansari, Danny McBride, Nick Swardson
Running Time: 1 hr 22 mins
Rating: R
Release Date: August 12, 2011
Plot: Two small-time criminals (McBride and Swardson) kidnap a pizza delivery guy (Eisenberg), strap a bomb to his chest, and tell him he has to rob a bank.
Jake’s take on his interviews with Jesse Eisenberg, Aziz Ansari, Danny McBride and Nick Swardson …
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Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next...
- 8/20/2011
- by Jake Hamilton
- The Scorecard Review
Captain America: The First Avenger
Directed by: Joe Johnston
Cast: Chris Evans, Hugo Weaving, Hayley Atwell, Tommy Lee Jones, Sebastian Stan
Running Time: 2 hrs 5 mins
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: July 22, 2011
Plot: During World War II, the army recruits skinny Steve Rodgers (Evans) and turns him into Captain America, a super soldier. Red Skull (Weaving) has plans of world domination beyond Hitler’s.
Jake’s take on his interviews with Chris Evans …
Jake Hamilton: Entertainment Reporter
Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews, features, and controversial Top Ten lists. He was even the subject for the highly publicized “Win a Date with Jake Hamilton” contest. Upon graduation from...
Directed by: Joe Johnston
Cast: Chris Evans, Hugo Weaving, Hayley Atwell, Tommy Lee Jones, Sebastian Stan
Running Time: 2 hrs 5 mins
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: July 22, 2011
Plot: During World War II, the army recruits skinny Steve Rodgers (Evans) and turns him into Captain America, a super soldier. Red Skull (Weaving) has plans of world domination beyond Hitler’s.
Jake’s take on his interviews with Chris Evans …
Jake Hamilton: Entertainment Reporter
Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews, features, and controversial Top Ten lists. He was even the subject for the highly publicized “Win a Date with Jake Hamilton” contest. Upon graduation from...
- 7/21/2011
- by Jeff Bayer
- The Scorecard Review
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
Directed by: David Yates
Cast: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Ralph Fiennes, Alan Rickman
Running Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: July 15, 2011
Plot: Harry Potter (Radcliffe) must destroy the remaining horcruxes, while Voldermort (Fiennes) vows to kill everyone who stands in his way of defeating Harry.
Jake’s take on his interviews with Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Alan Rickman and Matthew Lewis …
Jake Hamilton: Entertainment Reporter
Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews, features, and controversial Top Ten lists. He was even the subject for the highly publicized “Win a Date with Jake Hamilton” contest. Upon graduation...
Directed by: David Yates
Cast: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Ralph Fiennes, Alan Rickman
Running Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: July 15, 2011
Plot: Harry Potter (Radcliffe) must destroy the remaining horcruxes, while Voldermort (Fiennes) vows to kill everyone who stands in his way of defeating Harry.
Jake’s take on his interviews with Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Alan Rickman and Matthew Lewis …
Jake Hamilton: Entertainment Reporter
Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews, features, and controversial Top Ten lists. He was even the subject for the highly publicized “Win a Date with Jake Hamilton” contest. Upon graduation...
- 7/14/2011
- by Jeff Bayer
- The Scorecard Review
Horrible Bosses
Directed by: Seth Gordon
Cast: Jason Bateman, Charlie Day, Jason Sudeikis, Kevin Spacey, Jennifer Aniston, Colin Farrell
Running Time: 1 hr 40 mins
Rating: R
Release Date: July 8, 2011
Plot: Three friends plan on murdering their terrible bosses. Problems arise.
Jake’s take on his interviews with Jason Bateman, Charlie Day and Jason Sudeikis …
Jake Hamilton: Entertainment Reporter
Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews, features, and controversial Top Ten lists. He was even the subject for the highly publicized “Win a Date with Jake Hamilton” contest. Upon graduation from high school in 2006, Hamilton joined the PBS late night talk show “The After Party” with Ernie Manouse, translating...
Directed by: Seth Gordon
Cast: Jason Bateman, Charlie Day, Jason Sudeikis, Kevin Spacey, Jennifer Aniston, Colin Farrell
Running Time: 1 hr 40 mins
Rating: R
Release Date: July 8, 2011
Plot: Three friends plan on murdering their terrible bosses. Problems arise.
Jake’s take on his interviews with Jason Bateman, Charlie Day and Jason Sudeikis …
Jake Hamilton: Entertainment Reporter
Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews, features, and controversial Top Ten lists. He was even the subject for the highly publicized “Win a Date with Jake Hamilton” contest. Upon graduation from high school in 2006, Hamilton joined the PBS late night talk show “The After Party” with Ernie Manouse, translating...
- 7/7/2011
- by Jeff Bayer
- The Scorecard Review
Larry Crowne
Directed by: Tom Hanks
Cast: Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, George Takei
Running Time: 1 hr 39 mins
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: July 1, 2011
Plot: Larry (Hanks) loses his retail job and decides to go to community college. Ms. Tainot (Roberts) is his speech teacher who is going through struggles of her own.
Jake’s take on his interviews with Tom Hanks …
Jake Hamilton: Entertainment Reporter
Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews, features, and controversial Top Ten lists. He was even the subject for the highly publicized “Win a Date with Jake Hamilton” contest. Upon graduation from high school in 2006, Hamilton joined the PBS late night...
Directed by: Tom Hanks
Cast: Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, George Takei
Running Time: 1 hr 39 mins
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: July 1, 2011
Plot: Larry (Hanks) loses his retail job and decides to go to community college. Ms. Tainot (Roberts) is his speech teacher who is going through struggles of her own.
Jake’s take on his interviews with Tom Hanks …
Jake Hamilton: Entertainment Reporter
Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews, features, and controversial Top Ten lists. He was even the subject for the highly publicized “Win a Date with Jake Hamilton” contest. Upon graduation from high school in 2006, Hamilton joined the PBS late night...
- 6/30/2011
- by Jeff Bayer
- The Scorecard Review
Transformers: Dark of the Moon
Directed by: Michael Bay
Cast: Shia Labeouf, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Josh Duhamel, Patrick Dempsey, Frances McDormand, John Malkovich, Ken Jeong
Running Time: 2 hrs 40 mins
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: June 29, 2011
Plot: The Autobots discover there is a spacecraft from their home planet located on our moon. They go after it to keep it out of the Decepticons reach. Meanwhile, Sam (Labeauof) is trying to get a job.
Jake’s take on his interviews with Shia Labeouf, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Tyrese Gibson, Josh Duhamel and John Malkovich …
Jake Hamilton: Entertainment Reporter
Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews, features, and controversial Top Ten lists. He was...
Directed by: Michael Bay
Cast: Shia Labeouf, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Josh Duhamel, Patrick Dempsey, Frances McDormand, John Malkovich, Ken Jeong
Running Time: 2 hrs 40 mins
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: June 29, 2011
Plot: The Autobots discover there is a spacecraft from their home planet located on our moon. They go after it to keep it out of the Decepticons reach. Meanwhile, Sam (Labeauof) is trying to get a job.
Jake’s take on his interviews with Shia Labeouf, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Tyrese Gibson, Josh Duhamel and John Malkovich …
Jake Hamilton: Entertainment Reporter
Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews, features, and controversial Top Ten lists. He was...
- 6/29/2011
- by Jeff Bayer
- The Scorecard Review
Bad Teacher
Directed by: Jake Kasdan
Cast: Cameron Diaz, Jason Segel, Justin Timberlake
Running Time: 1 hr 32 mins
Rating: R
Release Date: June 24, 2011
Plot: A teacher (Diaz) doesn’t care about the kids. When she gets dumped, she begins to woo another teacher (Timberlake), that puts her at odds against another (Segel).
Jake’s Take on his interviews with Cameron Diaz, Justin Timberlake and Jason Segel …
Jake Hamilton: Entertainment Reporter
Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews, features, and controversial Top Ten lists. He was even the subject for the highly publicized “Win a Date with Jake Hamilton” contest. Upon graduation from high school in 2006, Hamilton joined the...
Directed by: Jake Kasdan
Cast: Cameron Diaz, Jason Segel, Justin Timberlake
Running Time: 1 hr 32 mins
Rating: R
Release Date: June 24, 2011
Plot: A teacher (Diaz) doesn’t care about the kids. When she gets dumped, she begins to woo another teacher (Timberlake), that puts her at odds against another (Segel).
Jake’s Take on his interviews with Cameron Diaz, Justin Timberlake and Jason Segel …
Jake Hamilton: Entertainment Reporter
Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews, features, and controversial Top Ten lists. He was even the subject for the highly publicized “Win a Date with Jake Hamilton” contest. Upon graduation from high school in 2006, Hamilton joined the...
- 6/22/2011
- by Jeff Bayer
- The Scorecard Review
Cars 2
Directed by: John Lasseter, Brad Lewis
Cast: (voices) Owen Wilson, Larry the Cable Guy, Michael Caine
Running Time: 1 hr 52 mins
Rating: G
Release Date: June 24, 2011
Plot: Race car Lightning McQueen (Wilson) and his sidekick Mater (Larry the Cable Guy) head around the world to compete in the World Grand Prix race. Things take a turn when Mater gets mistaken for a spy.
Jake’s take on his interviews with Owen Wilson, Larry the Cable Guy, Eddie Izzard and Emily Mortimer …
Jake Hamilton: Entertainment Reporter
Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews, features, and controversial Top Ten lists. He was even the subject for the highly...
Directed by: John Lasseter, Brad Lewis
Cast: (voices) Owen Wilson, Larry the Cable Guy, Michael Caine
Running Time: 1 hr 52 mins
Rating: G
Release Date: June 24, 2011
Plot: Race car Lightning McQueen (Wilson) and his sidekick Mater (Larry the Cable Guy) head around the world to compete in the World Grand Prix race. Things take a turn when Mater gets mistaken for a spy.
Jake’s take on his interviews with Owen Wilson, Larry the Cable Guy, Eddie Izzard and Emily Mortimer …
Jake Hamilton: Entertainment Reporter
Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews, features, and controversial Top Ten lists. He was even the subject for the highly...
- 6/22/2011
- by Jeff Bayer
- The Scorecard Review
Green Lantern
Directed by: Martin Campbell
Cast: Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Peter Sarsgaard, Mark Strong, Tim Robbins
Running Time: 1 hr 45 mins
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: June 17, 2011
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Plot: A hotshot pilot (Reynolds) has his life turned upside down when he is chosen to join an intergalactic peace-keeping organization with the aid of a powerful green ring.
Jake’s take on his interviews with Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Peter Sarsgaard and Mark Strong
Jake Hamilton: Entertainment Reporter
Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews, features, and controversial Top Ten lists. He was even the subject for the highly publicized “Win...
Directed by: Martin Campbell
Cast: Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Peter Sarsgaard, Mark Strong, Tim Robbins
Running Time: 1 hr 45 mins
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: June 17, 2011
read Jeff Bayer’s scorecard review of Green Lantern
Plot: A hotshot pilot (Reynolds) has his life turned upside down when he is chosen to join an intergalactic peace-keeping organization with the aid of a powerful green ring.
Jake’s take on his interviews with Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Peter Sarsgaard and Mark Strong
Jake Hamilton: Entertainment Reporter
Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews, features, and controversial Top Ten lists. He was even the subject for the highly publicized “Win...
- 6/20/2011
- by Jeff Bayer
- The Scorecard Review
Directed by: Kenneth Branagh
Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Hopkins, Tom Hiddleston, Natalie Portman, Stellan Skarsgård, Kat Dennings
Running Time: 1 hr 54 mins
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: May 6, 2011
Plot: The god Thor (Hemsworth) disobeys his father (Hopkins) by attacking the Frost Giants. He is banished to Earth and stripped of his powers. Thor comes to realize he’s been double crossed.
Jeff Bayer’s Scorecard Review of Thor
Jake’s take on his interviews with Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Hopkins, Tom Hiddleston and director Kenneth Branagh
Jake Hamilton: Entertainment Reporter
Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews, features, and controversial Top Ten lists. He was even the subject for the...
Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Hopkins, Tom Hiddleston, Natalie Portman, Stellan Skarsgård, Kat Dennings
Running Time: 1 hr 54 mins
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: May 6, 2011
Plot: The god Thor (Hemsworth) disobeys his father (Hopkins) by attacking the Frost Giants. He is banished to Earth and stripped of his powers. Thor comes to realize he’s been double crossed.
Jeff Bayer’s Scorecard Review of Thor
Jake’s take on his interviews with Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Hopkins, Tom Hiddleston and director Kenneth Branagh
Jake Hamilton: Entertainment Reporter
Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews, features, and controversial Top Ten lists. He was even the subject for the...
- 5/6/2011
- by Jeff Bayer
- The Scorecard Review
Fast Five
Directed by: Justin Lin
Cast: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris
Running Time: 2 hr 10 mins
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: April 29, 2011
Plot: Dom (Diesel) and Brian (Walker) get put on the top of the Feds most wanted list after a prison break and dead DEA agents. They two bring a gang of drivers together to pull one last job in Rio De Janeiro.
Jake’s take on his interviews with Paul Walker, Dwayne John, Vin Diesel and more:
Jake Hamilton: Entertainment Reporter
Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews, features, and controversial Top Ten lists. He was even the subject for...
Directed by: Justin Lin
Cast: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris
Running Time: 2 hr 10 mins
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: April 29, 2011
Plot: Dom (Diesel) and Brian (Walker) get put on the top of the Feds most wanted list after a prison break and dead DEA agents. They two bring a gang of drivers together to pull one last job in Rio De Janeiro.
Jake’s take on his interviews with Paul Walker, Dwayne John, Vin Diesel and more:
Jake Hamilton: Entertainment Reporter
Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews, features, and controversial Top Ten lists. He was even the subject for...
- 5/2/2011
- by Jeff Bayer
- The Scorecard Review
Arthur
Directed by: Jason Winer
Cast: Russell Brand, Helen Mirren, Jennifer Garner, Greta Gerwig
Running Time: 1 hr 45 min
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: April 8, 2011
Plot: Arthur (Brand) is a free-spirited, irresponsible heir to a billion-dollar company who’d rather drink and play than deal with reality. In an effort to curtail his wildness, his family forces him into an engagement with Susan (Garner), a savvy but unlovable businesswoman. When Arthur falls in love with inspiring writer, Naomi (Gerwig), his family threatens to cut him off from the money.
Jake’s take on his interviews with Russell Brand and Helen Mirren:
Jake Hamilton: Entertainment Reporter
Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews,...
Directed by: Jason Winer
Cast: Russell Brand, Helen Mirren, Jennifer Garner, Greta Gerwig
Running Time: 1 hr 45 min
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: April 8, 2011
Plot: Arthur (Brand) is a free-spirited, irresponsible heir to a billion-dollar company who’d rather drink and play than deal with reality. In an effort to curtail his wildness, his family forces him into an engagement with Susan (Garner), a savvy but unlovable businesswoman. When Arthur falls in love with inspiring writer, Naomi (Gerwig), his family threatens to cut him off from the money.
Jake’s take on his interviews with Russell Brand and Helen Mirren:
Jake Hamilton: Entertainment Reporter
Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews,...
- 5/2/2011
- by Jeff Bayer
- The Scorecard Review
Hanna
Directed by: Joe Wright
Cast: Saoirse Ronan, Cate Blanchett, Eric Bana
Running Time:
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: April 8, 2011
Plot: A 16-year-old girl (Ronan) was raised by her father (Bana) to be the perfect assassin. Now she’s on a mission across Europe, but agents are tracking her.
Jake’s take on his interviews with Saoirse Ronan and Eric Bana –
Jake Hamilton: Entertainment Reporter
Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews, features, and controversial Top Ten lists. He was even the subject for the highly publicized “Win a Date with Jake Hamilton” contest. Upon graduation from high school in 2006, Hamilton joined the PBS late night talk show...
Directed by: Joe Wright
Cast: Saoirse Ronan, Cate Blanchett, Eric Bana
Running Time:
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: April 8, 2011
Plot: A 16-year-old girl (Ronan) was raised by her father (Bana) to be the perfect assassin. Now she’s on a mission across Europe, but agents are tracking her.
Jake’s take on his interviews with Saoirse Ronan and Eric Bana –
Jake Hamilton: Entertainment Reporter
Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews, features, and controversial Top Ten lists. He was even the subject for the highly publicized “Win a Date with Jake Hamilton” contest. Upon graduation from high school in 2006, Hamilton joined the PBS late night talk show...
- 4/6/2011
- by Jeff Bayer
- The Scorecard Review
Hop
Directed by: Tim Hill
Cast: Russell Brand (voice), James Marsden, Elizabeth Perkins
Running Time:
Rating: PG
Release Date: April 1, 2011
Plot: The Easter Bunny’s teenage son (E.B. voiced by Brand), heads to Hollywood, convince his future is music, not delivering eggs.
Jake’s take on his interview with Russell Brand –
Jake Hamilton: Entertainment Reporter
Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews, features, and controversial Top Ten lists. He was even the subject for the highly publicized “Win a Date with Jake Hamilton” contest. Upon graduation from high school in 2006, Hamilton joined the PBS late night talk show “The After Party” with Ernie Manouse, translating his...
Directed by: Tim Hill
Cast: Russell Brand (voice), James Marsden, Elizabeth Perkins
Running Time:
Rating: PG
Release Date: April 1, 2011
Plot: The Easter Bunny’s teenage son (E.B. voiced by Brand), heads to Hollywood, convince his future is music, not delivering eggs.
Jake’s take on his interview with Russell Brand –
Jake Hamilton: Entertainment Reporter
Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews, features, and controversial Top Ten lists. He was even the subject for the highly publicized “Win a Date with Jake Hamilton” contest. Upon graduation from high school in 2006, Hamilton joined the PBS late night talk show “The After Party” with Ernie Manouse, translating his...
- 4/3/2011
- by Jeff Bayer
- The Scorecard Review
Sucker Punch
Directed by: Zack Snyder
Cast: Emily Browning, Abbie Cornish, Jena Malone, Carla Gugino, Oscar Isaac
Running Time: 1 hr 39 mins
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: March 25, 2011
Plot: A teenage girl (Browning) is institutionalized by her stepfather. She enters a fantasy world and with the help of other girls, tries to escape.
Jake’s take on his interviews with Emily Browning, Vanessa Hudgens, Abbie Cornish, Jena Malone, Jamie Chung, Carla Gugino, Oscar Isaac and director Zack Snyder
Jake Hamilton: Entertainment Reporter
Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews, features, and controversial Top Ten lists. He was even the subject for the highly publicized “Win a Date with Jake Hamilton” contest.
Directed by: Zack Snyder
Cast: Emily Browning, Abbie Cornish, Jena Malone, Carla Gugino, Oscar Isaac
Running Time: 1 hr 39 mins
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: March 25, 2011
Plot: A teenage girl (Browning) is institutionalized by her stepfather. She enters a fantasy world and with the help of other girls, tries to escape.
Jake’s take on his interviews with Emily Browning, Vanessa Hudgens, Abbie Cornish, Jena Malone, Jamie Chung, Carla Gugino, Oscar Isaac and director Zack Snyder
Jake Hamilton: Entertainment Reporter
Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews, features, and controversial Top Ten lists. He was even the subject for the highly publicized “Win a Date with Jake Hamilton” contest.
- 3/31/2011
- by Jeff Bayer
- The Scorecard Review
Source Code
Directed by: Duncan Jones
Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Monaghan, Vera Farmiga, Jeffrey Wright
Running Time: 1 hr 33 mins
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: April 1, 2011
Plot: A soldier (Gyllenhaal) wakes up to find himself in the body of an unknown man. His mission is to find a bomber on a Chicago commuter train.
Jake’s take on his interview with Jake Gyllenhaal –
Jake Hamilton: Entertainment Reporter
Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews, features, and controversial Top Ten lists. He was even the subject for the highly publicized “Win a Date with Jake Hamilton” contest. Upon graduation from high school in 2006, Hamilton joined the PBS late night talk...
Directed by: Duncan Jones
Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Monaghan, Vera Farmiga, Jeffrey Wright
Running Time: 1 hr 33 mins
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: April 1, 2011
Plot: A soldier (Gyllenhaal) wakes up to find himself in the body of an unknown man. His mission is to find a bomber on a Chicago commuter train.
Jake’s take on his interview with Jake Gyllenhaal –
Jake Hamilton: Entertainment Reporter
Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews, features, and controversial Top Ten lists. He was even the subject for the highly publicized “Win a Date with Jake Hamilton” contest. Upon graduation from high school in 2006, Hamilton joined the PBS late night talk...
- 3/30/2011
- by Jeff Bayer
- The Scorecard Review
Paul
Directed by: Greg Mottola
Cast: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Jason Bateman, (voice of) Seth Rogen
Running Time: 1 hr 46 mins
Rating: R
Release Date: March 18, 2011
Plot: Two British comic-book geeks (Pegg and Frost) travel to the U.S., start with comic-con and then encounter an alien outside Area 51.
Jake’s Take on his interview with Simon Pegg and Nick Frost
Jake Hamilton: Entertainment Reporter
Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews, features, and controversial Top Ten lists. He was even the subject for the highly publicized “Win a Date with Jake Hamilton” contest. Upon graduation from high school in 2006, Hamilton joined the PBS late night talk...
Directed by: Greg Mottola
Cast: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Jason Bateman, (voice of) Seth Rogen
Running Time: 1 hr 46 mins
Rating: R
Release Date: March 18, 2011
Plot: Two British comic-book geeks (Pegg and Frost) travel to the U.S., start with comic-con and then encounter an alien outside Area 51.
Jake’s Take on his interview with Simon Pegg and Nick Frost
Jake Hamilton: Entertainment Reporter
Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews, features, and controversial Top Ten lists. He was even the subject for the highly publicized “Win a Date with Jake Hamilton” contest. Upon graduation from high school in 2006, Hamilton joined the PBS late night talk...
- 3/28/2011
- by Jeff Bayer
- The Scorecard Review
Red Riding Hood
Directed by: Catherine Hardwicke
Cast: Amanda Seyfried, Shiloh Fernandez, Max Irons, Gary Oldman
Running Time: 1 hr 40 mins
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: March 11, 2011
Plot: A young girl (Seyfried) struggles to accept her arranged marriage while the village she lives in receives sporadic visits from an evil werewolf.
Jake’s Take on his interviews with Amanda Seyfried, Gary Oldman
Jake Hamilton: Entertainment Reporter
Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews, features, and controversial Top Ten lists. He was even the subject for the highly publicized “Win a Date with Jake Hamilton” contest. Upon graduation from high school in 2006, Hamilton joined the PBS late night talk show...
Directed by: Catherine Hardwicke
Cast: Amanda Seyfried, Shiloh Fernandez, Max Irons, Gary Oldman
Running Time: 1 hr 40 mins
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: March 11, 2011
Plot: A young girl (Seyfried) struggles to accept her arranged marriage while the village she lives in receives sporadic visits from an evil werewolf.
Jake’s Take on his interviews with Amanda Seyfried, Gary Oldman
Jake Hamilton: Entertainment Reporter
Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews, features, and controversial Top Ten lists. He was even the subject for the highly publicized “Win a Date with Jake Hamilton” contest. Upon graduation from high school in 2006, Hamilton joined the PBS late night talk show...
- 3/28/2011
- by Jeff Bayer
- The Scorecard Review
Rango
Directed by: Gore Verbinski
Cast: Johnny Depp, Isla Fisher, Abigail Breslin, Ned Beatty
Running Time: 1 hr 47 mins
Rating: PG
Release Date: March 4, 2011
Plot: A chameleon (Depp) who wants to be a hero finds himself in a Western town desperate for water, and he’s forced to play the role to protect them.
Jake interviews Johnny Depp …
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aT1HFXiF18
Jake Hamilton: Entertainment Reporter
Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews, features, and controversial Top Ten lists. He was even the subject for the highly publicized “Win a Date with Jake Hamilton” contest. Upon graduation from high school in 2006, Hamilton joined the PBS...
Directed by: Gore Verbinski
Cast: Johnny Depp, Isla Fisher, Abigail Breslin, Ned Beatty
Running Time: 1 hr 47 mins
Rating: PG
Release Date: March 4, 2011
Plot: A chameleon (Depp) who wants to be a hero finds himself in a Western town desperate for water, and he’s forced to play the role to protect them.
Jake interviews Johnny Depp …
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aT1HFXiF18
Jake Hamilton: Entertainment Reporter
Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews, features, and controversial Top Ten lists. He was even the subject for the highly publicized “Win a Date with Jake Hamilton” contest. Upon graduation from high school in 2006, Hamilton joined the PBS...
- 3/1/2011
- by Jeff Bayer
- The Scorecard Review
Take Me Home Tonight
Directed by: Michael Dowse
Cast: Topher Grace, Anna Faris, Dan Fogler, Teresa Palmer
Running Time: 1 hr 54 mins
Rating: R
Release Date: March 4, 2011
Plot: A college grad (Grace) doesn’t know what to do with his life and decides to pursue his dream girl (Heard) at a wild party for one crazy night.
Jake interviews Topher Grace and Teresa Palmer …
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxxQ3qJcDkM
Jake Hamilton: Entertainment Reporter
Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews, features, and controversial Top Ten lists. He was even the subject for the highly publicized “Win a Date with Jake Hamilton” contest. Upon graduation from high...
Directed by: Michael Dowse
Cast: Topher Grace, Anna Faris, Dan Fogler, Teresa Palmer
Running Time: 1 hr 54 mins
Rating: R
Release Date: March 4, 2011
Plot: A college grad (Grace) doesn’t know what to do with his life and decides to pursue his dream girl (Heard) at a wild party for one crazy night.
Jake interviews Topher Grace and Teresa Palmer …
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxxQ3qJcDkM
Jake Hamilton: Entertainment Reporter
Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews, features, and controversial Top Ten lists. He was even the subject for the highly publicized “Win a Date with Jake Hamilton” contest. Upon graduation from high...
- 3/1/2011
- by Jeff Bayer
- The Scorecard Review
Unknown
Directed by: Jaume Collet-Serra
Cast: Liam Neeson, Diane Kruger, January Jones
Running Time: 1 hr 49 mins
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: February 18, 2011
Plot: A doctor (Neeson) is set to speak at a bio-tech conference that could change the world, but he gets into an accident. Suddenly, his wife (Jones) doesn’t recognize him and he must try to prove he’s really Dr. Martin Harris.
Jake interviews Liam Neeson …
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHL85ZTwXFc
Jake Hamilton: Entertainment Reporter
Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews, features, and controversial Top Ten lists. He was even the subject for the highly publicized “Win a Date with Jake Hamilton” contest.
Directed by: Jaume Collet-Serra
Cast: Liam Neeson, Diane Kruger, January Jones
Running Time: 1 hr 49 mins
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: February 18, 2011
Plot: A doctor (Neeson) is set to speak at a bio-tech conference that could change the world, but he gets into an accident. Suddenly, his wife (Jones) doesn’t recognize him and he must try to prove he’s really Dr. Martin Harris.
Jake interviews Liam Neeson …
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHL85ZTwXFc
Jake Hamilton: Entertainment Reporter
Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews, features, and controversial Top Ten lists. He was even the subject for the highly publicized “Win a Date with Jake Hamilton” contest.
- 3/1/2011
- by Jeff Bayer
- The Scorecard Review
Drive Angry 3D
Directed by: Patrick Lussier
Cast: Nicolas Cage, Amber Heard, William Fichtner, Billy Burke
Running Time: 1 hr 44 mins
Rating: R
Release Date: February 25, 2011
Complete coverage of Drive Angry 3D including two reviews
Plot: A father (Cage) escapes from hell and chases after the men who killed his daughter and kidnapped his granddaughter.
Jake interviews Nic Cage and Amber Heard …
www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9_y3aT-PDw
Jake Hamilton: Entertainment Reporter
Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews, features, and controversial Top Ten lists. He was even the subject for the highly publicized “Win a Date with Jake Hamilton” contest. Upon graduation from high school...
Directed by: Patrick Lussier
Cast: Nicolas Cage, Amber Heard, William Fichtner, Billy Burke
Running Time: 1 hr 44 mins
Rating: R
Release Date: February 25, 2011
Complete coverage of Drive Angry 3D including two reviews
Plot: A father (Cage) escapes from hell and chases after the men who killed his daughter and kidnapped his granddaughter.
Jake interviews Nic Cage and Amber Heard …
www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9_y3aT-PDw
Jake Hamilton: Entertainment Reporter
Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews, features, and controversial Top Ten lists. He was even the subject for the highly publicized “Win a Date with Jake Hamilton” contest. Upon graduation from high school...
- 3/1/2011
- by Jeff Bayer
- The Scorecard Review
Sanctum
Directed by: Alister Grierson
Cast: Rhys Wakefield, Richard Roxburgh, Ioan Gruffudd, Alice Parkinson
Running Time: 1 hr 46 mins
Rating: R
Release Date: February 4, 2011
complete Sanctum coverage
Plot: An underwater cave diving team go exploring through undiscovered Earth. When a storm hits, and the cave starts to flood, they must survive and try to find another way out.
Jake’s interviews with executive producer James Cameron, stars Richard Roxburgh, Ioan Gruffudd, Rhys Wakefield and Alice Parkinson, writer Andrew Wight and director Alister Grierson
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMIvQ3dNnVQ
Jake Hamilton: Entertainment Reporter
Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews, features, and controversial Top Ten lists. He...
Directed by: Alister Grierson
Cast: Rhys Wakefield, Richard Roxburgh, Ioan Gruffudd, Alice Parkinson
Running Time: 1 hr 46 mins
Rating: R
Release Date: February 4, 2011
complete Sanctum coverage
Plot: An underwater cave diving team go exploring through undiscovered Earth. When a storm hits, and the cave starts to flood, they must survive and try to find another way out.
Jake’s interviews with executive producer James Cameron, stars Richard Roxburgh, Ioan Gruffudd, Rhys Wakefield and Alice Parkinson, writer Andrew Wight and director Alister Grierson
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMIvQ3dNnVQ
Jake Hamilton: Entertainment Reporter
Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews, features, and controversial Top Ten lists. He...
- 2/4/2011
- by Jeff Bayer
- The Scorecard Review
The Roommate interviews with Leighton Meester, Minka Kelly and Cam Gigandet
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsq1tDCtO1w
Jake Hamilton: Entertainment Reporter
Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews, features, and controversial Top Ten lists. He was even the subject for the highly publicized “Win a Date with Jake Hamilton” contest. Upon graduation from high school in 2006, Hamilton joined the PBS late night talk show “The After Party” with Ernie Manouse, translating his talent across mediums to the realm of TV. Now acting as a member of both the Broadcast Film Critics Association and the Houston Film Critics Society, Hamilton is currently the film critic for...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsq1tDCtO1w
Jake Hamilton: Entertainment Reporter
Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews, features, and controversial Top Ten lists. He was even the subject for the highly publicized “Win a Date with Jake Hamilton” contest. Upon graduation from high school in 2006, Hamilton joined the PBS late night talk show “The After Party” with Ernie Manouse, translating his talent across mediums to the realm of TV. Now acting as a member of both the Broadcast Film Critics Association and the Houston Film Critics Society, Hamilton is currently the film critic for...
- 2/4/2011
- by Jeff Bayer
- The Scorecard Review
No Strings Attached
Directed by: Ivan Reitman
Cast: Ashton Kutcher, Natalie Portman, Kevin Kline, Ludacris, Greta Gerwig
Running Time: 1 hr 50 mins
Rating: R
Release Date: January 21, 2011
Plot: A young man (Kutcher) and woman (Portman) struggle to keep their relationship strictly sexual with no romantic complications. Supposedly, hilarity ensues.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoahqFvwb0U
Jake Hamilton: Entertainment Reporter
Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews, features, and controversial Top Ten lists. He was even the subject for the highly publicized “Win a Date with Jake Hamilton” contest. Upon graduation from high school in 2006, Hamilton joined the PBS late night talk show “The After Party” with Ernie Manouse,...
Directed by: Ivan Reitman
Cast: Ashton Kutcher, Natalie Portman, Kevin Kline, Ludacris, Greta Gerwig
Running Time: 1 hr 50 mins
Rating: R
Release Date: January 21, 2011
Plot: A young man (Kutcher) and woman (Portman) struggle to keep their relationship strictly sexual with no romantic complications. Supposedly, hilarity ensues.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoahqFvwb0U
Jake Hamilton: Entertainment Reporter
Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews, features, and controversial Top Ten lists. He was even the subject for the highly publicized “Win a Date with Jake Hamilton” contest. Upon graduation from high school in 2006, Hamilton joined the PBS late night talk show “The After Party” with Ernie Manouse,...
- 2/4/2011
- by Jeff Bayer
- The Scorecard Review
The Rite
Directed by: Mikael Håfström
Cast: Colin O’Donoghue, Anthony Hopkins, Ciarán Hinds, Rutger Hauer
Running Time: 1 hr 52 mins
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: January 28, 2011
Plot: A man (O’Donoghue) who is about to become a priest doesn’t believe. He’s transferred and sent to Italy to study at an exorcism school, where he begins to be under the tutelage of an old priest (Hopkins).
Jake’s interview with Anthony Hopkins
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Vmzu1_D86s
Jake Hamilton: Entertainment Reporter
Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews, features, and controversial Top Ten lists. He was even the subject for the highly publicized “Win...
Directed by: Mikael Håfström
Cast: Colin O’Donoghue, Anthony Hopkins, Ciarán Hinds, Rutger Hauer
Running Time: 1 hr 52 mins
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: January 28, 2011
Plot: A man (O’Donoghue) who is about to become a priest doesn’t believe. He’s transferred and sent to Italy to study at an exorcism school, where he begins to be under the tutelage of an old priest (Hopkins).
Jake’s interview with Anthony Hopkins
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Vmzu1_D86s
Jake Hamilton: Entertainment Reporter
Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews, features, and controversial Top Ten lists. He was even the subject for the highly publicized “Win...
- 2/1/2011
- by Jeff Bayer
- The Scorecard Review
The Green Hornet
Directed by: Michel Gondry
Cast: Seth Rogen, Jay Chou, Christoph Waltz, Cameron Diaz
Running Time: 1 hr 48 mins
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: January 14, 2011
Plot: After his newspaper mogul father dies, party boy Britt Reid (Rogen) decides to fight crime with his fists, not words. Luckily, he has Kato (Chou) at his side, a skilled engineer also trained in martial arts.
The Green Hornet Interviews with Seth Rogen, Christoph Waltz and Cameron Diaz
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_AFIYwRN5to
Jake Hamilton: Entertainment Reporter
Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews, features, and controversial Top Ten lists. He was even the subject for the highly publicized...
Directed by: Michel Gondry
Cast: Seth Rogen, Jay Chou, Christoph Waltz, Cameron Diaz
Running Time: 1 hr 48 mins
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: January 14, 2011
Plot: After his newspaper mogul father dies, party boy Britt Reid (Rogen) decides to fight crime with his fists, not words. Luckily, he has Kato (Chou) at his side, a skilled engineer also trained in martial arts.
The Green Hornet Interviews with Seth Rogen, Christoph Waltz and Cameron Diaz
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_AFIYwRN5to
Jake Hamilton: Entertainment Reporter
Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews, features, and controversial Top Ten lists. He was even the subject for the highly publicized...
- 2/1/2011
- by Jeff Bayer
- The Scorecard Review
Jake Hamilton gives you his Top 10 films of 2010
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYwih3AHF4E
Read Jeff Bayer’s Top 7 films of 2010
Jake Hamilton: Entertainment Reporter
Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews, features, and controversial Top Ten lists. He was even the subject for the highly publicized “Win a Date with Jake Hamilton” contest. Upon graduation from high school in 2006, Hamilton joined the PBS late night talk show “The After Party” with Ernie Manouse, translating his talent across mediums to the realm of TV. Now acting as a member of both the Broadcast Film Critics Association and the Houston Film Critics Society, Hamilton is currently...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYwih3AHF4E
Read Jeff Bayer’s Top 7 films of 2010
Jake Hamilton: Entertainment Reporter
Two-time Emmy nominee Jake Hamilton began his film critic career at the age of 14 when he was brought on to write film reviews for the Houston Chronicle. Pegged as a brutally honest and genuinely real critic for the people, Hamilton spent the next four years writing hundreds of reviews, features, and controversial Top Ten lists. He was even the subject for the highly publicized “Win a Date with Jake Hamilton” contest. Upon graduation from high school in 2006, Hamilton joined the PBS late night talk show “The After Party” with Ernie Manouse, translating his talent across mediums to the realm of TV. Now acting as a member of both the Broadcast Film Critics Association and the Houston Film Critics Society, Hamilton is currently...
- 2/1/2011
- by Jeff Bayer
- The Scorecard Review
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