 I’ve never before considered giving a film zero stars. Normally I believe in never going there for any reason (since movies generally are still made with good intentions and are only meant to please) and receiving the half star rating for only the most blatantly atrocious works that are insults to humanity. I’ve never yet been compelled to go that low with a review while at The Awards Circuit. No evidence in recent cinematic history has ever driven me to that point. Well, ladies and gentlemen…I’ve found Exhibit A. Movie 43 is frankly among the worst things I’ve ever seen, and I briefly considered going down to zero. Dear readers, I’ve never given a lower rating to a review than I am here. A “comedy” made up of one unfunny skit after the other that’s all the worse because of its inexplicable star-studded cast, it really defeats the purpose of a review. All I can do here is list the culprits of this crime against cinema and make sure their names are here for blame to be assigned. I usually try to avoid mean reviews, as you all know…but I’m making an exception here. If there’s any worse films still to come in 2013, I’ll have to seriously re-evaluate my profession. At a certain point, it’s just not worth it. Yes, ‘Movie 43′ has even made me question my love of film and passion for criticism. I had this to say immediately after seeing it:
‘Movie 43′ has convinced me that either there is no god (since nothing this bad should ever be allowed) or that there must be one and that this is some sort of punishment. I just can’t decide which.
I stand by those words, so that should really tell you something.
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Categories: Film Reviews Tags: Anna Faris, Bobby Cannavale, Brett Ratner, chloe grace moretz, Chris Pratt, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Common, Dennis Quaid, Elizabeth Banks, emma stone, Gerard Butler, Greg Kinnear, Halle Berry, Hugh Jackman, Jack McBrayer, James Gunn, Jason Sudeikis, Johnny Knoxville, Josh Duhamel, Justin Long, Kate Bosworth, Kate Winslet, Kristen Bell, Liev Schreiber, Movie 43, naomi watts, Richard Gere, Seann William Scott, Seth MacFarlane, Terrence Howard, Uma Thurman
 Before it opens nationwide on December 7, catch a glimpse of Gerard Butler and Jessica Biel in their new romantic comedy, Playing for Keeps. You can download the seven new clips here. Also see the official trailer after the jump.
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Categories: Clips Tags: Catherine Zeta-Jones, Chris Gardner, Cinema of the United States, Dennis Quaid, Director, Entertainment/Culture, Gabriele Muccino, Gerard Butler, Jessica Biel, Playing for Keeps, The Pursuit of Happyness, Uma Thurman, United States
 There are few things more fun than watching celebrities behave badly. Whether it’s in a film or in real life, there’s great glee to be had when buttoned up individuals let loose. Movie 43, a compilation of vignettes that show A-list actors doing bad things (like blowing out a random blind kid’s candles out) or just being generally foul-mouthed, took 12 directors and 4 years to make but it sure looks like their labor paid off. The flick will arrive January 25, 2013 and stars Anna Faris, Chris Pratt, Johnny Knoxville, Seann William Scott, Emma Stone, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Chloë Grace Moretz, Hugh Jackman, Terrence Howard, Kate Winslet, Gerard Butler, Richard Gere, Liev Schreiber, Uma Thurman, and Halle Berry. Check out the NSFW trailer after the jump!
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Categories: Trailer Tags: Anna Faris, chloe grace moretz, Chris Pratt, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, emma stone, Entertainment, Entertainment/Culture, Film, Gerard Butler, Halle Berry, Hugh Jackman, Johnny Knoxville, Kate Winslet, Liev Schreiber, Movie 43, Richard Gere, Seann William Scott, Terrence Howard, trailers, Uma Thurman
When a Batman film is made, we always tend to sit back and try to figure out who would have been better suited as one of the iconic characters and who fit the role just right. Throughout the years we’ve been discussing the best and worst performances in a Batman flick, and in the recent months since the casting of Anne Hathaway as Catwoman, we’ve sat back and doubted the casting decision. But in the end, we’re here to discuss the best and worst female portrayals in a Batman movie.
Before we begin though, I wanted to point out one thing. If Halle Berry’s Catwoman (2004) had been considered a Batman film she would have been named the worst actress in a Batman film. Catwoman wasn’t a Batman film, therefore won’t be seen on this list.
Now that that’s out of the way, let’s begin. Read more on Best & Worst Female Portrayals in a Batman Film…
Categories: Article Tags: Alicia Silverstone, Anne Hathaway, batman, Batman & Robin, Batman Begins, Batman Forever, Batman Returns, Catwoman, Katie Holmes, Kim Basinger, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Michelle Pfeiffer, nicole kidman, The Dark Knight, Uma Thurman
Oh my, what is this? One of the most anticipated movies of the year seems to be causing a bit of a stir if the early responses are an indication of what’s to come when everyone sees it (and certainly everyone from Awards Circuit will/has)…
That’s right; Ridley Scott’s long awaited sort-of-Alien-prequel-but-not thriller Prometheus is finally upon us! Is it the sci-fi masterpiece that fully lives up to the standard Sir Scott set with Blade Runner and Alien? Well…depends on who you ask. While the majority of critics are leaning positive overall for its visual wizardry and performances, some frustrations have been raised about the film’s script, including our own Mike Ward’s mostly positive take. Frankly, I welcome the debate. Even if it’s as flawed as some of its harshest detractors are saying, I’d rather watch a misfire with huge ambitions than a proficient example of assembly-line filmmaking.
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Categories: Weekend Openings Tags: Ben Stiller, Best Animated Feature, Best Supporting Actress, Best Visual Effects, Bruce Beresford, Catherine Keener, Chris Rock, christina ricci, Christopher Walken, David Schwimmer, divisive films, Greta Gerwig, Idris Elba, Jane Fonda, Kristin Scott Thomas, Lola Versus, Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted, Martin Short, Mia Farrow, Michael Fassbender, Noomi Rapace, Oscar hopefuls, Peace Love & Misunderstanding, Prometheus, Ridley Scott, Robert Pattinson, sacha baron cohen, Safety Not Guaranteed, Selma Blair, Uma Thurman, Weekend Openings
 Directed by: Oliver Stone
Written by: Oliver Stone, Shane Salerno, and Don Winslow (based off of Winslow’s novel)
Cast: Taylor Kitch, Aaron Johnson, Blake Lively, John Travolta, Salma Hayek, Emile Hirsch, Benicio Del Toro, Uma Thurman, Joel David Moore, Demian Bichir, Trevor Donovan, and Jonathan Patrick Moore
Synopsis (courtesy of IMDb): Pot growers Ben and Chon face off against the Mexican drug cartel who kidnapped their shared girlfriend.
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Categories: Award Profile Tags: Awards Profile, Benicio Del Toro, Blake Lively, book adaptation, demian bichir, Emile Hirsch, John Travolta, Oliver Stone, Oscar hopeful, Salma Hayek, Savages, Taylor Kitsch, Uma Thurman
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