Razorfine Review: 2.0 http://www.razorfine.com/index.php en alan@razorfine.com Copyright 2008 2008-09-08T08:00:32-06:00 This Week in Independent Film http://www.razorfine.com/index.php/2_0/this_week_in_independent_film_towelhead/ Based on Alicia Erian’s novel about an Arab-American teenager (Summer Bishil) coming of age who struggles to fit in after she is sent to live with her father.  Aaron Eckhart, Peter Macdissi, and Toni Collette also star.  The film opens exclusively in New York and Los Angeles on Friday.  Larger trailer available in the Full Diagnosis.
Based on Alicia Erian’s novel about an Arab-American teenager (Summer Bishil) coming of age who struggles to fit in after she is sent to live with her father.  Aaron Eckhart, Peter Macdissi, and Toni Collette also star.  The film opens exclusively in New York and Los Angeles on Friday.  Larger trailer available in the Full Diagnosis.

]]> 2008-09-08T09:00:32-06:00 This Week in Independent Film http://www.razorfine.com/index.php/2_0/this_week_in_independent_film_the_boy_in_the_striped_pajamas/ Bruno (Asa Butterfield), the son of the commandant of the concentration camp (David Thewlis) begins a forbidden friendship with one of the Jewish prisoners (Jack Scanlon).  The film is based on the novel by John Boyne.  Amber Beattie, Rupert Friend, Gabor Szebenyl, and Cara Hogan also star.  The film opens exclusively in New York and Los Angeles on Friday.  Larger trailer available in the Full Diagnosis.
Bruno (Asa Butterfield), the son of the commandant of the concentration camp (David Thewlis) begins a forbidden friendship with one of the Jewish prisoners (Jack Scanlon).  The film is based on the novel by John Boyne.  Amber Beattie, Rupert Friend, Gabor Szebenyl, and Cara Hogan also star.  The film opens exclusively in New York and Los Angeles on Friday.  Larger trailer available in the Full Diagnosis.

]]> 2008-09-08T07:00:03-06:00 This Week in Independent Film http://www.razorfine.com/index.php/2_0/this_week_in_independent_film_phoebe_in_wonderland/ After her drama teacher (Patricia Clarkson) casts her in the school production of “Alice and Wonderland” young Phoebe (Elle Fanning) struggles with stress over the role and an increasing inability to differentiate reality from fantasy.  Felicity Huffman, Bill Pullman, Ian Coletti, Caitlin Sanchez, Tessa Albertson, and Campbell Scott also star.  The jump down the rabbit hold begins in limited release in select cities on Friday.  Larger trailer available in the Full Diagnosis.
After her drama teacher (Patricia Clarkson) casts her in the school production of “Alice and Wonderland” young Phoebe (Elle Fanning) struggles with stress over the role and an increasing inability to differentiate reality from fantasy.  Felicity Huffman, Bill Pullman, Ian Coletti, Caitlin Sanchez, Tessa Albertson, and Campbell Scott also star.  The jump down the rabbit hold begins in limited release in select cities on Friday.  Larger trailer available in the Full Diagnosis.

]]> 2008-09-08T05:00:50-06:00 This Week in Film http://www.razorfine.com/index.php/2_0/this_week_in_film_the_family_that_preys/ The latest from Tyler Perry involves a pair of old friends (Kathy Bates, Alfre Woodard) on a road trip dealing with secrets and scandals of their families.  Sanaa Lathan, Cole Hauser, Rockmond Dunbar, KaDee Strickland, Taraji P Henson, and Robin Givens also star.  Could this be okay?  I guess I’ll never know as Lionsgate steadfastly refuses to screen Perry’s films for critics.  The film opens wide on Friday.  Larger trailer available in the Full Diagnosis.
The latest from Tyler Perry involves a pair of old friends (Kathy Bates, Alfre Woodard) on a road trip dealing with secrets and scandals of their families.  Sanaa Lathan, Cole Hauser, Rockmond Dunbar, KaDee Strickland, Taraji P Henson, and Robin Givens also star.  Could this be okay?  I guess I’ll never know as Lionsgate steadfastly refuses to screen Perry’s films for critics.  The film opens wide on Friday.  Larger trailer available in the Full Diagnosis.

]]> 2008-09-08T03:00:50-06:00 2008 Fall/Holiday Movie Preview http://www.razorfine.com/index.php/2_0/2008_fall_holiday_movie_preview/ The kids are back in school, the leaves are starting to turn, and The Dark Knight was finally knocked off the #1 spot at the box office, Yes, summer may be over, but Hollywood’s got plenty of movies ready to hit the theaters over the year’s final four months.  Today we take a look at what you should be looking for at the theater in the coming weeks and months in our Fall & Holiday Movie Preview!

The kids are back in school, the leaves are starting to turn, and The Dark Knight was finally knocked off the #1 spot at the box office, Yes, summer may be over, but Hollywood’s got plenty of movies ready to hit the theaters over the year’s final four months.  Today we take a look at what you should be looking for at the theater in the coming weeks and months in our Fall & Holiday Movie Preview!

]]> 2008-09-04T11:00:42-06:00 Tube Watch - Fall Preview 08 Week 2 http://www.razorfine.com/index.php/2_0/tube_watch_fall_preview_08_week_2/ Keeping you up to date on what’s hitting your idiot box, we continue with another week of season, and series, premieres.  If you missed it you can check out Week 1 here.  This week includes people dumber than a fifth-grader, the return of football, Entourage, and (for some unknown reason) Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.  And don’t forget new shows like True Blood and Fringe.  Check out the full list inside the Full Diagnosis! Keeping you up to date on what’s hitting your idiot box, we continue with another week of season, and series, premieres.  If you missed it you can check out Week 1 here.  This week includes people dumber than a fifth-grader, the return of football, Entourage, and (for some unknown reason) Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.  And don’t forget new shows like True Blood and Fringe.  Check out the full list inside the Full Diagnosis!

]]>]]> 2008-09-04T03:00:03-06:00 newuniversal: Conqueror http://www.razorfine.com/index.php/2_0/newuniversal_conqueror/ The newuniversal historical one-shots continue with this look back at the first heroes adapted by the newuniversal structure thousands of years ago including Starr the Slayer, ruler of the prehistoric city of Zardath.  Check out our review inside the Full Diagnosis. The newuniversal historical one-shots continue with this look back at the first heroes adapted by the newuniversal structure thousands of years ago including Starr the Slayer, ruler of the prehistoric city of Zardath.  Check out our review inside the Full Diagnosis.

]]>]]> 2008-09-03T15:00:33-06:00 Graphic Novel Goodness http://www.razorfine.com/index.php/2_0/graphic_novel_goodness_9_02_08/ Hey folks, you’ll find the latest comic releases in our Comic Rack, but if you’re just looking to pick up some graphic novels look no further than inside where you’ll find Clandestine: Blood Relative, Doctor Fate: Countdown to Mystery, Hellblazer: The Laughing Magician, Counter X Vol. 2, Invasion, Iron Manual, Nemeisis Archives Vol. 1, and much more! Hey folks, you’ll find the latest comic releases in our Comic Rack, but if you’re just looking to pick up some graphic novels look no further than inside where you’ll find Clandestine: Blood Relative, Doctor Fate: Countdown to Mystery, Hellblazer: The Laughing Magician, Counter X Vol. 2, Invasion, Iron Manual, Nemeisis Archives Vol. 1, and much more!

]]>]]> 2008-09-03T09:00:23-06:00 Comic Rack http://www.razorfine.com/index.php/2_0/comic_rack_86/ Hmm, we’re about to talk about comics so it must be Wednesday!  Welcome to the RazorFine Comic Rack boys and girls.  Pull up a bean bag and take a seat at feet of the master as we look at the new comics set to hit comic shops and bookstores today from DC, Marvel, Dark Horse, WildStorm, Vertigo, IDW Publishing, Dynamite Entertainment, Devil’s Due Publishing, Archie, and Image Comics. This week includes The Authority, The Boys, BtVS Season 8, Detective Comics #848, Invincible Iron Man, Manhunter, Transformers Movie Prequel: Saga of the All-Spark, Veronica, the first issues of Criminal Macabre: Cell Block 666, El Diablo, Fringe, Marvel Apes, The Roberts, Secret Six, Spooks: Omega Team, Sub-Mariner: The Depths, X-Men: The Return of Magik, and the final issues of Angel: After the Fall and Battlestar Galactica: Season Zero.  That and much, much more inside the Full Diagnosis. Enjoy issue #86 Hmm, we’re about to talk about comics so it must be Wednesday!  Welcome to the RazorFine Comic Rack boys and girls.  Pull up a bean bag and take a seat at feet of the master as we look at the new comics set to hit comic shops and bookstores today from DC, Marvel, Dark Horse, WildStorm, Vertigo, IDW Publishing, Dynamite Entertainment, Devil’s Due Publishing, Archie, and Image Comics.

This week includes The Authority, The Boys, BtVS Season 8, Detective Comics #848, Invincible Iron Man, Manhunter, Transformers Movie Prequel: Saga of the All-Spark, Veronica, the first issues of Criminal Macabre: Cell Block 666, El Diablo, Fringe, Marvel Apes, The Roberts, Secret Six, Spooks: Omega Team, Sub-Mariner: The Depths, X-Men: The Return of Magik, and the final issues of Angel: After the Fall and Battlestar Galactica: Season Zero.  That and much, much more inside the Full Diagnosis.

Enjoy issue #86

]]>]]> 2008-09-03T03:00:10-06:00 The Best Movies of Summer 2008 http://www.razorfine.com/index.php/2_0/the_best_movies_of_summer_2008/ Ian’s moved back to the land of Jayhawks meaning he won’t be penning many new movie reviews for a few weeks, but that doesn’t mean he’s going to leave you loyal RF readers without something to raise hell ‘bout.  Today he gives us his favorite films of the summer that was 2008.  Who could possibly be number one? Ian’s moved back to the land of Jayhawks meaning he won’t be penning many new movie reviews for a few weeks, but that doesn’t mean he’s going to leave you loyal RF readers without something to raise hell ‘bout.  Today he gives us his favorite films of the summer that was 2008.  Who could possibly be number one?

]]>]]> 2008-09-02T15:00:24-06:00 DNC 2008 - Gov Brian Schweitzer http://www.razorfine.com/index.php/2_0/dnc_2008_gov_brian_schweitzer/ Aaron, and our pals over at ‘buddha kept you in touch with the major speeches from this year’s DNC.  But, if all you watched was the prime time coverage of the convention you missed a few speeches (click here for more).  With that in mind here’s Governor of Montana, Brian Schweitzer, discussing the election, bi-partisanship, alternative energy, and America’s dependency of fossil fuels.  It’s worth a look!  Larger version available inside the Full Diagnosis.
Aaron, and our pals over at ‘buddha kept you in touch with the major speeches from this year’s DNC.  But, if all you watched was the prime time coverage of the convention you missed a few speeches (click here for more).  With that in mind here’s Governor of Montana, Brian Schweitzer, discussing the election, bi-partisanship, alternative energy, and America’s dependency of fossil fuels.  It’s worth a look!  Larger version available inside the Full Diagnosis.

]]> 2008-09-02T11:00:46-06:00 Look Forward http://www.razorfine.com/index.php/2_0/look_forward_wonder_woman/ Looking ahead to next February, here comes Wonder Woman.  DC Universe, who has given us the disappointing Superman: Doomsday (read the review) and hit Justice League: New Frontier out of the park (read that review) now turns its attention on the Amazon from Themyscira.  The direct-to-video film features Keri Russell as the voice of Diana and Nathan Fillon as crash-landed pilot Steve Trevor.  (If it’s as good as the pair’s last project, we should be pleased).  Other voices include Alfred Molina, Rosario Dawson, Virginia Madsen, and Oliver Platt.  Check out the trailer inside the Full Diagnosis, and start looking for it on both DVD and Bluray on February 9th. Looking ahead to next February, here comes Wonder Woman.  DC Universe, who has given us the disappointing Superman: Doomsday (read the review) and hit Justice League: New Frontier out of the park (read that review) now turns its attention on the Amazon from Themyscira.  The direct-to-video film features Keri Russell as the voice of Diana and Nathan Fillon as crash-landed pilot Steve Trevor.  (If it’s as good as the pair’s last project, we should be pleased).  Other voices include Alfred Molina, Rosario Dawson, Virginia Madsen, and Oliver Platt.  Check out the trailer inside the Full Diagnosis, and start looking for it on both DVD and Bluray on February 9th.

]]>]]> 2008-09-02T07:00:29-06:00 RF Video http://www.razorfine.com/index.php/2_0/rf_video_090208/ Oi Veigh.  Another week, another slate of releases that almost don’t merit mentioning. Oi Veigh.  Another week, another slate of releases that almost don’t merit mentioning.

]]>]]> 2008-09-02T03:00:50-06:00 This Week in Film http://www.razorfine.com/index.php/2_0/this_week_in_film_bangkok_dangerous/ Nicolas Cage stars as a hitman who falls for a woman while on the job in this American remake of the 1999 film.  James With, Charlie Yeung, Shahkrit Yamnarm, and Panward Hemmanee also star.  The film opens on Friday.  Larger trailers for both the original and the remake can be found in the Full Diagnosis.
Nicolas Cage stars as a hitman who falls for a woman while on the job in this American remake of the 1999 film.  James With, Charlie Yeung, Shahkrit Yamnarm, and Panward Hemmanee also star.  The film opens on Friday.  Larger trailers for both the original and the remake can be found in the Full Diagnosis.

]]> 2008-09-01T15:00:46-06:00 This Week in Independent Film http://www.razorfine.com/index.php/2_0/this_week_in_independent_film_transsiberian/ An American couple (Woody Harrelson, Emily Mortimer) find themselves drawn into mystery, the drug trade, and murder while on a train from China to Russia.  Ben Kingsley, Kate Mara, and Eduardo Noriega also star.  After more than a month in limited release the film finally opens wide on Friday.  Larger trailer available in the Full Diagnosis.
An American couple (Woody Harrelson, Emily Mortimer) find themselves drawn into mystery, the drug trade, and murder while on a train from China to Russia.  Ben Kingsley, Kate Mara, and Eduardo Noriega also star.  After more than a month in limited release the film finally opens wide on Friday.  Larger trailer available in the Full Diagnosis.

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