http://www.philly.com/r?19=960&32=3796&7=195392&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fentertainment%2Fmovies%2F Philly.com movie reviews and headlines. en-us Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 2009-11-20T08:01:00Z en-us http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168076&44=70521937&32=3796&7=195392&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fentertainment%2Fmovies%2F20091119_newmoon.html Something about Bella Swan brings out the sexy beast in boys - likewise their gallantry. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:53:48 GMT 97d051bf433a837d0d614273f022eb49 2009-11-19T17:53:48Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168076&44=70534327&32=3796&7=195392&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fentertainment%2Fmovies%2F20091120_The_astronaut_s_the_alien_on__Planet_51_.html They look like "sea monkeys dancing to the oldies," notes a wayward NASA astronaut. He's speaking about the amphibianesque creatures on Planet 51, which resembles a cartoon version of the Happy Days set, with bulbous cars, streamlined diners, and a dim-witted populace enamored of scary alien invasion movies. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:45:59 GMT 4ef8f6a8dfc8e4fef335cf1c9b56a864 2009-11-19T21:45:59Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168076&44=70534362&32=3796&7=195392&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fentertainment%2Fmovies%2F20091120_A_big_tackle_and_a_little_lady.html They should stock extra-absorbent tissues at the concessions stand for The Blind Side, an engaging if transparent tearjerker of the first water. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:56:20 GMT 9d9a30b34b49e44b0701ea0d245296f1 2009-11-19T21:56:20Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168076&44=70534252&32=3796&7=195392&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fentertainment%2Fmovies%2F20091120_Kurosawa_s_classic_mystery_retold_from_four_perspectives.html Seeking shelter from a driving rain, a priest and a peasant huddle under Kyoto's dilapidated Rashomon Gate. They shake their heads in bewilderment at a mystery that cannot easily be solved in 11th century Japan, where feudal wars have left Kyoto - and the truth - in ruins. A woodcutter, who claims to have witnessed a rape and a murder in the woods, joins the pair to talk about what occurred. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:04:01 GMT 7d16e27a212fc1f3ed9adf6176c12d25 2009-11-19T22:04:01Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168076&44=70534367&32=3796&7=195392&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fentertainment%2Fmovies%2F20091120_Inquirer_Critics.html @ In the Mix: Dan DeLuca writes about pop music and culture. http://go.philly.com/ inthemix @ Flickgrrl: Carrie Rickey offers her take on movies. http://go.philly.com/ flickgrrl Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 85b5d40d4b0ee51bc8135f6aff99de53 2009-11-20T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168076&44=70534292&32=3796&7=195392&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fentertainment%2Fmovies%2F20091120_Repertory_Films_showing_this_week.html Repertory Films Ambler Theater 108 E. Butler Ave., Ambler; 215-345-7855. www.amblertheater.com. Elevator to the Gallows (France, 1958) $8.75; $6.75 seniors and children. 11/25. 7:30 pm. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 12703ebfa1f19ae7ea1b57846d9ea3b5 2009-11-20T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168076&44=70534322&32=3796&7=195392&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fentertainment%2Fmovies%2F20091120_Veteran_becomes_messenger_of_death.html Staff Sgt. Will Montgomery, a decorated Iraq War veteran who gets the title role in The Messenger, is back in the States, close to ending his service, when he gets a new assignment: to be the guy that goes knocking on doors to inform family and spouses that their loved one is dead. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:58:29 GMT 2e36ddd7bd1da2d15ec17160685e4b96 2009-11-19T21:58:29Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168076&44=70531912&32=3796&7=195392&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fentertainment%2Fmovies%2F20091119_planet51.html The animated sci-fi spoof "Planet 51" makes you wonder if things might be more interesting on Planet 52. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:09:52 GMT 9888595535d09669c9ec26cc85e44933 2009-11-19T20:09:52Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168076&44=70531857&32=3796&7=195392&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fentertainment%2Fmovies%2F20091119_blindside.html "The Blind Side" has been called a crowd-pleaser, but movie chat spaces are already full of comments from a crowd that is not pleased. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:00:58 GMT cb9ba30da606796bc5409898255ee938 2009-11-19T20:00:58Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168076&44=70531827&32=3796&7=195392&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fentertainment%2Fmovies%2F20091119_messenger.html In "The Messenger," Woody Harrelson and Ben Foster play Army officers assigned to inform next of kin that their loved ones are dead, killed in Iraq or Afghanistan. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:56:04 GMT dcf5231550dea7f4de0b7413d0917c5f 2009-11-19T19:56:04Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168076&44=70521862&32=3796&7=195392&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fentertainment%2Fmovies%2F20091119__newmoon.html "TWILIGHT: NEW Moon" is not a good movie, but who cares. Stephenie Meyer's saga has hacked into the reptilian cortex of the female brain the way "Grand Theft Auto" taps into the male (I'll leave it you to judge which is the superior gender), and all "New Moon" really needs to do is put Kristen Stewart within five feet of Rob Pattinson and his sparkly skin. Mission accomplished. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:01:34 GMT b668ab6d317106cb8605ab5ec5733696 2009-11-19T18:01:34Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168076&44=70092257&32=3796&7=195392&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fentertainment%2Fmovies%2F20091114_Our_critics__selections.html 2012 Nobody makes doomsday movies with happy endings like Roland Emmerich. And this one, starring John Cusack and Chiwetel Ejiofor, is the biggest, loudest example of Emmerich's philosophy that it's OK if eight billion people die so long as eight movie stars - and the dog - live. PG-13 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT fa1143ed56d4b3bc0be85b703ec1a19e 2009-11-14T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168076&44=70092297&32=3796&7=195392&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fentertainment%2Fmovies%2F20091114_Our_critics__selections_1.html Precious: Based On the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire Can the story of an abused, illiterate, obese teenager impregnated by her father be uplifting and heart-stirring? Yup. Philly filmmaker Lee Daniels brings humor and pathos to a horrific tale, and gets amazing performances from Mo'Nique, Mariah Carey, and the daunting newcomer Gabourey Sidibe. R Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT 1c4d0c351094382f94d5acd04cd6a024 2009-11-14T08:01:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168076&44=69961317&32=3796&7=195392&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fentertainment%2Fmovies%2F20091115_On_Movies__His_most_unleashed__and_best__work_in_years.html Nicolas Cage received his marching orders for Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans several years ago in a phone call from the filmmaker, Werner Herzog. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:01:00 GMT ef128dc8fa7f2e5b610a883271ae569e 2009-11-15T08:01:00Z