A fine combination of romance and comedy with a little bit of action thrown in for good measure.
Whitney Houston dead at 48
February 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Whitney Houston, the Grammy award winning singer whose career saw a major decline due to a battle with drugs, passed away earlier today. Cause of death and location were not immediately reported. Her death was confirmed by her publicist. Houston, the daughter of gospel singer Cissy Houston and niece of pop legend Dionne Warwick (and, [...]
Film Review “Safe House”
February 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
“Safe House” is an over the top thriller that apparently doesn’t know it’s over the top.
Film Review “The Woman in Black”
February 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Heavy on the atmosphere but also on the “scares”
Film Review “Albert Nobbs”
January 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Close and McTeer were nominated for Academy Awards, and deservedly so.
Film Review “The Grey”
January 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Knuckle-whitening excitement from beginning to end
MediaMikes.com Helps Sponsor Kansas City Trivia Competition
January 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
MediaMikes is proud to announce a partnership with the Kansas City based ReelSmart Trivia group. Starting Sunday, January 29, a weekly competition consisting of movie trivia will be held at the Screenland Armour Theatre, 408 Armour Road in North Kansas City. The game begins promptly at 6:00 p.m. Founded by self-confessed trivia addicts Kris Siriwangchai [...]
“Hugo,” “The Artist” lead list of 84th Annual Academy Awards
January 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
“Hugo,” director Martin Scorsese’s loving look at the early history of film, leads all nominees in the race for Oscar gold. The film received 11 total nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director. Close behind is “The Artist,” a silent, black and white film that includes Best Picture among its 10 nods. “War Horse” and [...]
Etta James dead at age 73
January 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Etta James, whose version of the 1941 standard “At Last” is one of the most popular recordings of all time, died today from complications due to leukemia. She was 73. She passed away just three days after bandleader Johnny Otis, who discovered her, passed away. Born Jamesetta Hawkins in Los Angeles, she was raised by [...]
Film Review “Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close”
January 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The first great film of 2012
JawsFest: The Tribute Announces First VIP Guests
January 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
JawsFest: The Tribute, the second official “Jaws” celebration scheduled for this August on Martha’s Vineyard, announced it’s first list of celebrity attendees. Scheduled to appear at the celebration: Wendy Benchley, widow of “Jaws” author Peter Benchley Brenda Siemer Scheider, widow of “Jaws” star Roy Scheider (Chief Martin Brody) Virginia Shaw and the Shaw Family, widow [...]
Interview with Lucy Liu and Michael Cudlitz
January 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Stars of TNT’s hit series “Southland”
Film Review “The Iron Lady”
January 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Skillfully portrayed by Meryl Streep
Film Review “Joyful Noise”
January 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Uneven in every way, “Joyful Noise” is best described as “Sister Act” done by the cast of “Glee”
Film Review “Contraband”
January 12, 2012 By 1 Comment
After a holiday season of more serious fare, it’s nice to see the new year start off with a bang.
Kansas City Critics name “The Descendants” Best Film of 2011
January 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
“The Descendants” narrowly defeated “Drive” to win the top prize as the Kansas City Film Critics Circle held their annual end of year vote Sunday evening. The Alexander Payne directed film also took home the Best Actor award for star George Clooney. Best Actress went to Kirsten Dunst in Lars von Trier’s “Melancholia. Reclusive filmmaker [...]
MediaMikes’ The Best and Worst of 2011
January 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Happy New Year! What better way to begin the new year then to discuss the good, bad and ugly in film from 2011. Keep in mind that some of the films that may be honored in the upcoming Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations (“Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close,” “The Iron Lady”) may have only [...]
Film Review “Hugo”
December 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The film is a faithful adaptation that unfolds beautifully thanks to its heart, director Scorsese
Film Review “War Horse”
December 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The film captures the emotions of the book perfectly
Film Review “The Artist”
December 23, 2011 By 1 Comment
The film is beautifully photographed and the original score, by composer Ludovic Bource, is the perfect accompaniment.
Interview with Wayne Stables
December 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Visual Effects Supervisor for “The Adventures of Tintin”
Film Review “The Adventures of Tintin”
December 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
This is the best motion capture film I’ve ever seen
Film Review “Mission: Impossible- Ghost Protocol”
December 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
This is Cruise and company’s greatest mission so far.
Film Review “Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows”
December 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The formula for a good adventure film is two-fold. First, you need likeable characters. And second, you need adventure. Both ingredients are featured here in spades
Film Review “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo”
December 13, 2011 By 1 Comment
Though the film is certainly Fincher’s vision, that vision is maintained thanks to a brilliant cast.
Film Review “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy”
December 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Very faithful adaptation of the original novel
Interview with Fred Willard
December 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
“This is Spinal Tap”, “Waiting for Guffman”, “Best in Show”, “A Mighty Wind”
Syfy’s “Neverland” Interview Series
December 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Anna Friel, Charlie Rowe, Nick Willing & Rhys Ifans
Film Review “Shame”
December 2, 2011 By 2 Comments
I have officially dubbed 2011 as “the year of Michael Fassbender”.
“Tommy” director Ken Russell dead at 84
December 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Ken Russell, the British filmmaker who successfully brought the Who’s rock opera “Tommy” to the big screen, died yesterday (November 27) in his sleep. At the time of his death he was beginning pre-production on a new film, a musical version of “Alice in Wonderland.” Seen as both flamboyant and controversial, Russell dreamed as a [...]
Media Mikes’ Holiday Movie Preview
November 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Once again it’s time to put the turkey in the oven, loosen our belts and plan our weekly trips to the multiplex. Its holiday time and the studios are pulling out some of the big guns to keep you entertained. Once again, MediaMikes is pleased to preview some of the films you can look forward [...]
Film Review “The Descendants”
November 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Unquestionably one of the best films of the year
Film Review “My Week With Marilyn”
November 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Full of outstanding performances
Behind The Screen: Everyone’s a Critic!
November 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
This past week brought a little notoriety both to MediaMikes and to me personally. With a click of the mouse I entered a favorable review of the new Adam Sandler film “Jack and Jill” and apparently, when I did this, I caused the end of the movie going world. I’ve been writing film reviews since [...]
Interview with Peter Facinelli
November 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Dr. Carlisle Cullen in “The Twilight Saga”
Film Review “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn- Part 1″
November 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
When you get past the romance you have a pretty interesting story
Film Review “Happy Feet Two”
November 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
“Happy Feet Two” is a musical that suffers musically
Film Review “Like Crazy”
November 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A film with performances that are strong and an ending that isn’t
Film Review “Jack and Jill”
November 11, 2011 By 44 Comments
A one note joke that runs an hour and a half
Film Review “J. Edgar”
November 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Directed with a steady hand, “J. Edgar” is a film with much more flash then substance
Film Review “A Very Harold and Kumar 3D Christmas”
November 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Funny to its core and filmed in gloriously rendered, over the top 3D
Film Review “Tower Heist”
November 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Enjoyable ride that boasts no less than five Oscar nominees among the cast
JAWSFEST Tribute Event Hits Martha’s Vineyard August 2012
November 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
We’re really excited to announce a JAWSFEST Tribute event will be happening on Martha’s Vineyard in August 2012! Click here for all the info:
Emilio Estevez “The Way” Twitter Chat Tonight
November 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Twitter fan chat tonight with Emilio Estevez to chat about his new film “The Way”. Starting 11/3 at 8pm EST/5pm PST, Emilio will be responding to Twitter fan questions via his account: http://www.twitter.com/emiliotheway – to ask question, Twitter users simply reply to @emiliotheway & include the hashtag #thewaychat in their note. For those on Twitter [...]
Film Review “Puss in Boots”
October 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
One of the best animated films of the year. Or any year.
Film Review “The Rum Diary”
October 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Skillfully acted but lacking in plot points
Film Review “Anonymous”
October 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
An amusing story that runs much longer then it should
Film Review “The Thing”
October 13, 2011 By 1 Comment
A little gorier and not as fun as the 1982 version
Film Review “Footloose”
October 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Solidly entertaining and, dare I say, toe tapping fun
20th Century Fox to produce a fifth “Die Hard”
October 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Keep Valentines day 2013 open all you “Die Hard” fans. John McClain is back…and he’s bringing his son with him. Today during a call in to the Jim Rome Radio Show, Co-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fox Filmed Entertainment Tom Rothman announced that production will begin this January on “A Good Day to Die [...]
William Holden’s daughter, Virginia, to appear at screening of “The Bridge on the River Kwai” in Omaha
October 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
In conjunction with the release of her new book, “Growing Up with William Holden,” his daughter Virginia Holden will appear at a benefit screening of director David Lean’s masterpiece “The Bridge on the River Kwai.” The screening will be held at the Joslyn Art Museum in Omaha, Nebraska on Friday, November 4, 2011 and will [...]
Interview with Martin Sheen
October 7, 2011 By 2 Comments
Years from now, should an alien species find a time capsule of America, they may think that Martin Sheen was one of our greatest presidents. He’s played practically every member of the Kennedy family except Jackie, narrated the film “JFK” and earned numerous Emmy and Golden Globe award nominations (he won the Golden Globe in [...]
Interview with Emilio Estevez
October 7, 2011 By 2 Comments
Emilio Estevez has never been one to sit back and let things come to him. After a small role, cut from the finished film, in “Apocalypse Now,” he cut his teeth in television projects until his first big role opposite Matt Dillon in “Tex.” The next time he worked with Francis Ford Coppola he made [...]
Emilio Estevez & Martin Sheen Interview for “The Way”
October 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Director and Star of “The Way”
Film Review “Real Steel”
October 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Best described as “Rocky” meets “The Iron Giant.”
Film Review “What’s Your Number?”
September 29, 2011 By 1 Comment
“What’s Your Number?” is a comedy that is sometimes sweet, sometimes sour.
Film Review “Dolphin Tale”
September 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
“Dolphin Tale” is a smart, funny film that packs a solid message
Film Review “Drive”
September 16, 2011 By 2 Comments
“Drive” is a stylish film that doesn’t know what it wants to be.
Oscar Winner Cliff Robertson Dies at 88
September 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Cliff Robertson, an Oscar winning actor whose career spanned seven decades, died earlier to day, one day after his 88th birthday. According to his secretary of 53 years, Evelyn Christel, Mr. Robertson passed due to natural causes. Born in Los Angeles on September 9, 1923, Robertson began his acting career with small, uncredited appearances in [...]
Film Review “Contagion”
September 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
“Contagion” is a film that plays off of our worse fears.
Film Review “Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark”
August 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
With the exception of a few scares, there’s really no reason to be afraid of the dark.
Film Review “30 Minutes or Less”
August 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Continuously funny from start to end
Film Review “Rise of the Planet of the Apes”
August 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Smartly directed film that sits squarely on the shoulders of Andy Serkis
Film Review “Cowboys and Aliens”
July 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The special effects are well done and the title aliens are pretty darn creepy.
Film Review “Crazy, Stupid, Love”
July 29, 2011 By 1 Comment
“Crazy, Stupid, Love” is the perfect romantic comedy
Film Review “Captain America: The First Avenger”
July 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The cast does a fine job and the special effects are well done
Film Review “Friends with Benefits”
July 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Smart, funny film that gives new life to a very tried and true story
Film Review “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows- Part 2″
July 13, 2011 By 2 Comments
The greatest showdown of good and evil since Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader.
EXCLUSIVE Giveaway: “JAWS Memories From Martha’s Vineyard” Books [ENDED]
July 12, 2011 By 118 Comments
This giveaway will be open until Tuesday July 19th
Interview with Lee Thompson Young
July 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Barry Frost on “Rizzoli and Isles”
Interview with Matt Taylor & Jim Beller
July 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
“Jaws: Memories From Martha’s Vineyard”
Interview with D.J. Qualls
July 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
“Memphis Beat”, “Road Trip” and “The New Guy”
Film Review “Horrible Bosses”
July 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Sharply written, with enough humor and twists to keep you interested
Interview with Kevin Pike
July 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
“Jaws”, “Close Encounters of the Third Kind”, “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” and “Jurassic Park.
Film Review “Larry Crowne”
June 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Smartly directed by Hanks, “Larry Crowne” is a fine comedy
Film Review “Transformers: Dark of the Moon”
June 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The best “Transformers” film yet
Film Review “Bad Teacher”
June 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Mildly amusing, “Bad Teacher” is a hit or miss comedy
Film Review “Green Lantern”
June 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Would have been much better at ninety minutes
Interview with Bret Iwan
June 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Current voice actor for Disney’s Mickey Mouse
Film Review “Super 8″
June 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
“Super 8,” is a homage to the man who will go down as the most successful director in Hollywood history.
Film Review “X-Men: First Class”
June 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
This new film is worthy of those that came before it
Interview with Karen Lynn Gorney
May 31, 2011 By 1 Comment
Stephanie Mangano in “Saturday Night Fever”
Film Review “The Hangover Part II”
May 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The first film was “The Godfather” of comedies I’d have to call this one “The Godfather Part II.
“Grease” star Jeff Conaway dead at age 60
Jeff Conaway, who co-starred in the film musical “Grease” and the classic television comedy “TAXI,” died Friday (May 27) in a California hospital. He was 60. Conaway, who had battled drug addiction for decades, had been taken unconscious to the hospital on May 11 to be treated for pneumonia and sepsis. He was placed in [...]