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Critics Consensus: Avatar Is Certified Fresh

17 December 2009 7:47 AM, PST

This week at the movies, we've got a strange alien world (James Cameron's Avatar, starring Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana), and a couple on the run (Did You Hear about the Morgans?, starring Hugh Grant and Sarah Jessica Parker). What do the critics have to say? Avatar is one of the most hotly anticipated films in years, for a number of reasons: it marks James Cameron's return to fiction filmmaking after a long layoff; its motion capture techniques were the subject of intense pre-release press; and it's the most expensive movie ever made. And now, the verdict is in: critics …

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Total Recall: James Cameron Movies

16 December 2009 6:58 AM, PST

He got his start as a miniature model maker at Roger Corman Studios, and promptly went on to establish himself as one of the biggest directors in Hollywood -- both in terms of his staggering box office grosses ($3.5 billion worldwide and counting) and his seemingly limitless appetite for epic storytelling. Like a lot of filmmakers, James Cameron's imagination has often outpaced the available technology -- but unlike most of his peers, when confronted with those limits, he simply spurs the invention of new technology to get around them. Cameron's latest effort, Avatar, required the development of a whole new …

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New Alice in Wonderland Trailer

16 December 2009 5:21 AM, PST

Director Tim Burton benefits from a strong following, comprised of eager fans who have come to love and appreciate Burton's striking visual style and his flair for finding a slightly darker side in places one might least expect it. He already has a handful of book adaptations and reboots under his belt, including 1989's Batman and its sequel, the Planet of the Apes, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. In March of next year, Burton unveils his latest project, a colorful blend of CGI and live action in the form of Alice in Wonderland, starring Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway, and …

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Rt on DVD & Blu-Ray: Inglourious Basterds and a Hangover

14 December 2009 8:07 AM, PST

This week on home video, we've got a bizarre combination of interests represented by new releases. With the holiday season in full swing, what better gift to give than... a Quentin Tarantino movie? Sure, why not? It got pretty great reviews, and it's the most acclaimed new release on deck this week. But if fantastical, talky, WWII-era war films aren't your thing, then perhaps you'll go for an over-the-top buddy comedy, or maybe a group of talking CGI guinea pigs. Still not your bag? Well, alright, then we've got a collection from a comedy legend, some eccentric animation, a documentary …

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