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
2 & 1/2 Stars
In a style reserved for anime, but done in live action, Yo-Yo Girl Cop (actual real name of the movie stands for delinquent girl cop) kicks a little ass with a young and sexy teen going undercover. Japanese film geeks will love it; but for the most part, the rest of us will only be content with some of the cool yo-yo action tricks. The story and quality is so-so and has been done in many different formats amongst Hollywood films; an okay rent, but not a keeper.
Yo-Yo Girl Cop
1 & 1/2 Stars
High school will never be the same after Yo-Yo Girl walks through those doors. Ready to fight crime on an adolescent level, she uses her special powered yo-yo and cute little school uniform to defeat the bad guys.
From the award-winning director/writer of Battle Royal and Battle Royal II Requiem comes Yo-Yo Girl Cop, a film filled with action, mystery and suspense, spinning its way onto DVD July 17th from Magnolia Home Entertainment. (according to the press release)
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A daughter of a former agent is shipped back from New York to Tokyo, believed to be out of control and extremely dangerous “K” (Matsuura) is chained up and treated with top alert. She is offered freedom in exchange for going undercover, like her mom, and busting an internet predator who is turning students onto bombs, torture and excessive nastiness towards each other. She agrees and is sent off armed with a deadly yo-yo, a school uniform and a new identity, Saki Asamiya. Right out of the gates Saki befriends a girl, Reika (Ishikawa) who is being picked on and makes her an informer. Finding out the leader of the Web site called Enola Gay, Saki must figure out how to infiltrate and over take the villain before the clock counts down.
With an over the top final battle and plenty of awesome moves with a yo-yo and a short skirt, Yo-Yo Girl Cop is the perfect camperific film for an over air-conditioned summer day. Get yourself a nice glass of cold lemonade and some delicious Chinese food and have a great time with this rental. Who can beat a hot looking teen that can certainly kick a little ass?
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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Tim (Khan Chittenden) lives with his brother Mark (Richard Wilson) and his overbearing commediane mother (Brenda Blethyn). When Tim falls in love with Jill (Emma Booth) his mother declares war and fights to keep her family together against this outsider who she sees as attempting to break-up her family. Rebecca Gibney, Katie Wall, and Susan Kennedy also star. Check out the official site. The film, after playing for two weeks in limited release, opens wide on Friday. Larger trailer available in the Full Diagnosis.
Introducing the Dwights
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What’s the #1 domestic terrorist threat to the US? According to the FBI it’s the animal rights movement! Curt Johnson examines the issue and interviews several celebrities including Katherine Heigl, James Cromwell, Betty White, Joe Mantegna, Jorja Fox, Alexandra Paul, Ben Stein, Tippy Hedren, and others. Check out the official site and also the MySpace page. The documentary opens in limited release in select cities on Friday. Larger trailer available in the Full Diagnosis.
Your Mommy Kills Animals
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