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That wacky family from Springfield earn their own film as Homer (Dan Castellaneta) tries to save the world from one of his boneheaded mistakes.  Fans have been waitng 18 years for a feature film; so why aren’t we more excited?  Maybe it has to do with the studio (20th Century Fox) making it all but impossible for critics to see the film and review it before the release, or maybe it’s because the show hasn’t been all that good for the last decade or so.  Doh!  Check out the official site.  This extra-long TV episode shows up in theaters everywhere this Friday.  Larger trailer available in the Full Diagnosis.

The Simpsons Movie
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A rapper (Big Boi) and his entourage take on the owners and members of a high-scale country club.  Do Chevy Chase and Bill Murray show up?  No, then what’s the point?  Jeffrey Jones, Susan Ward, Sherri Shepherd, Terry Crews, Tamala Jones, and Andy Milonakis also star.  Check out the official site.  The film laughs itself into theaters everywhere on Friday.  Larger trailer available in the Full Diagnosis.

Who’s Your Caddy?
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With the new version of the film ready to open tomorrow (watch that trailer) I thought it a good time to take a look back at the trailer from writer/director John Waters original film.  Larger trailer available in the Full Diagnois.  Enjoy, and come back tomorrow for our review on the new film starring John Travolta, Michelle Pfeiffer, Amanda Bynes, Christopher Walken, and newcomer Nikki Blonsky.

Hairspray (1988)
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Joshua, the tale of an odd nine-year-old boy and his seriously dysfunctional family, opened last weekend (read the review).  Today we take a look behind the scenes.  First up, an interview with writer/director George Ratcliff and star Sam Rockwell on the films which influenced Joshua.  In the Full Diagnosis you will find a larger version of this interview plus the pair discussing co-stars Vera Farmiga, Jacob Koogan, and filming in New York City.  Enjoy!

Joshua
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Sam Rockwell and Writer/Director George Ratliff, sit down to discuss movies that influenced Joshua.

 

Sam Rockwell and Writer/Director George Ratliff, sit down to discuss Vera Fermiga’s performance in Joshua.

 

Sam Rockwell and Writer/Director George Ratliff, sit down to discuss Jacob Kogan’s performance in Joshua.

 

Sam Rockwell and Writer/Director George Ratliff, sit down to discuss filming in New York City for Joshua.

 

Director Adam Shankman (Cheaper by the Dozen 2, The Pacifier, Bringing Down the House) attempts to translate the Broadway musical about racial integration and a Balimore dance show.  The 1988 version starred Deborah Harry, Jerry Stiller, and Ricki Lake.  This new version features Nikki Blonsky, Amanda Bynes, Christopher Walken, Queen Latifah, Michelle Pfeiffer, James Marsden, Allison Janney, and John Travolota – in drag.  Check out the official site.  The musical sings itself into theaters everywhere on Friday and we’ll have the review!  Larger trailer available in the Full Diagnosis.

Hairspray
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