Writing this list was nothing short of headache inducing. Why? Because this has been nothing short of a fantastic year for movies. If you told me earlier this...
For the past few months here at The Film Stage we have had endless debates on the 100 films that defined the decade. After many late nights whittling the list down and some films that hurt to let go, we have landed on 100 films that we believe everyone should see and share. [...]...
A batch of new trailers have just hit the internet. They include a teaser for the next Pixar film Toy Story 3, a full trailer for the award worthy biopic ab...
With recent news that MGM is on the chopping block and the current debate on what the company will head/who it will turn to in the near, dire future, the overall change that seems to be going on in Hollywood (and in the world of film entertainment altogether) shines more and more apparent....
First Look Studios | USA | 121 mins
Warning: This review contains spoilers.
Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans is one of the most entertaining a...
With the release of All Saints Day looming, we here at The Film Stage were left to wonder: what makes the perfect on-screen duo? Obviously, chemistry is the primary factor. But what else is there [...]...
The trailer which was attached to the double feature of Toy Story 1 and 2 this past weekend has finally hit the web. The third film begins with Andy leaving...
Sony Pictures Animation | USA | 90 mins
I’ve been taught over the years to not expect much from animated films that don’t have the Pixar stamp on them. O...
It's rare to be genuinely surprised by a film in today's age. We are bombarded by advertisements, spoilers, interviews, trailers, remakes, and familiar storie...
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs is about as luke warm and formulaic as successful family film can be served. With the tone of a 94 minute Saturday morning cartoon you can’t expect a lot. Watching a movie like Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs in the age of Pixar makes me ask myself - What’s the point? It has little heart and moves at a pace that dangerously flirts with losing your attention, but I’m definitely not the target audience for movies like this. While modern family entertainment has proved it can be relevant for children and adults alike -- Do I even need to say Pixar again? -- the target audience for the Ice Age series is definitely below the 5th grade reading level. The franchise is in danger of becoming as relevant as the Land Before Time series. Remember that? I believe we’re on Land Before Time XIII now. Bottom line is will your kids enjoy it? The answer is yes. Should you see this movie in the theatre if you don’t have any kids? The answer is most assuredly no. If you’re having a craving for mildly entertaining animation save your $15 to $20 and tune into Nickelodeon....
