Knockaround Guys Review Sours On Mob Tale
The film features Vin Diesel and Barry Pepper with John Malkovich and Dennis Hopper but skews dull and brutal. Aimed at second generation mobsters the plot follows Matty Demaret and Taylor Reese chasing a half million dollar loot through Montana. Despite solid acting the ensemble fails to engage and the story plays out as a bloody testosterone test.
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Bateman urges environmental care in birding world
Toronto artist Robert Bateman promotes his Birds book on a North American tour. He laments political indifference to habitat loss, notes urban sprawl threatening blue herons and bald eagles, and calls for broad birding as a path to planetary awareness.
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Jackie Chan seeks real dramatic roles after action star era
Chan announced at a North America premiere event that he is tired of stunts and action films. He seeks serious dramatic scripts like Gladiator or Spy Game and plans to work with Edward Yang and a musical project. He recalled feeling humiliated in Hollywood when his English faltered and was greeted with "Jackie who." He also received a Hollywood Walk of Fame star on Friday.
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October Film Flurry Signals Oscar Run Ahead
October brings a wave of new releases led by Knockaround Guys The Transporter Brown Sugar The Rules of Attraction and White Oleander Others include Pokemon 4Ever Swept Away Below and Comedian Punch-Drunk Love Bowling for Columbine Ash Wednesday with limited openings for Frida Auto Focus and The Grey Zone The strategy aims to build word of mouth ahead of the holiday rush.
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