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IRON MAN Movie Review
2008-06-26 12:59:55
Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Terrence Howard, and Jeff Bridges Director: Jon Favreau I can’t say enough how much I love what Hollywood has done with (most) superhero franchises lately.  Yes there have been disappointing sequels but for the most part they have been above average and have not just brought us action but more drama, [...]...
 
Blu-Ray Finds It’s Way Home
2008-03-18 00:33:39
Blu-Ray finds it’s way home….well that is my home. I finally invested in a Blu-Ray Player and a TV that does 1080p. After Warner Bros. moved only to Blu-Ray and HD-DVD was left in the dust I though I better get up with the times. After much deliberation I decided to go with the [...]...
 
Movie Review VANTAGE POINT
2008-02-23 01:10:45
Cast: Dennis Quaid, Matthew Fox, Sigourney Weaver Director: Pete Travis This film has been advertised for what seems to be the longest period of time ever. I feel like I’ve watched trailers for this for over a full year, maybe not. Anyways the All Star casted film opened tonight. At a glance it has [...]...
 
Indiana Jones IV Teaser Trailer Online
2008-02-20 11:54:25
The new Indiana Jones IV Teaser Trailer online now. Many have been getting excited to see some of the actual footage of the film. We’ve had to get by with just some photos that were shot on set. Now you can check out Harrison Ford coming back for the fourth time to [...]...
 
THE HAPPENING The Movie Trailer Online
2008-02-19 23:39:13
M. Night Shyamalan’s THE HAPPENING the movie trailer hits the web. This will be the latest from the director of Sixth Sense and Signs. Recently Shyamalan’s work has been criticized for not being very good with THE VILLAGE and LADY IN THE WATER. I personally think he is very talented regardless of [...]...
 
DVD Review JUSTICE LEAGUE: SEASON ONE
2008-02-18 23:37:56
  If you are like me and are a fan of Super Hero cartoons, Justice League: Season One, won’t disappoint. The show aired a few years back on Cartoon Network but I never got around to watching it. I recently checked it out on DVD and it definitely stands out above most cartoons of [...]...
 
Gone Baby Gone DVD Released
2008-02-14 00:13:18
So if you haven’t read my review or seen this movie already I’ll bring up that the Gone Baby Gone DVD was released on Tuesday. I think this movie was overlooked for this award season. If you are looking for a good crime drama this one is not to be missed and I [...]...
 
NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN Review
2008-02-04 20:14:52
Cast: Tommy Lee Jones, Josh Brolin, Javier Bardem Directors: Ethan and Joel Coen One of the most acclaimed movies of this past year has been nominated for various awards. The first time I saw a preview for this movie, my reaction was “This will be amazing”. The Coen Brothers have made some very interesting [...]...
 
RAMBO Movie Review
2008-02-04 20:00:02
Cast: Sylvester Stallone, Julie Benz, Graham McTavish Director: Sylvester Stallone First thing to say is that the movie is more graphic than your average action movie. There are many graphic scenes of violence, the most disturbing taking place in the first half of the film. The movie follows John Rambo to Burma where he is [...]...
 
BEOWULF Movie Review
2007-12-02 18:27:17
Cast: Ray Winstone, Angelina Jolie, Anthony Hopkins Director: Robert Zemeckis It’s been awhile since I’ve seen a 3D movie in theaters and to be exact I believe it was Captain Eo starring Michael Jackson (at Disneyland). So with that being said it was a real treat to watch a movie on a digital 3D screen….not [...]...
 
Popcorn Ninja: Site Update
2007-11-27 22:03:24
I haven’t disappeared yet.  I’ve just been sick lately and I actually do have a fair share of reviews and updates coming soon.  I appreciate all that stop by visiting the site and leaving comments. Popcorn Ninja Bookmark This Post...
 
New Tom Cruise Movie VALKYRIE Featurette Online
2007-11-08 23:31:56
There is a newly released featurette of Tom Cruise’s new movie, Valkyrie, over at Apple trailers. This one is directed by one of the better directors of our time, Bryan Singer (X-Men, Usual Suspects). The supporting cast appears to be full of talented veterans such as Kenneth Branagh, Tom Wilkinson, and Bill Nighy. [...]...
 
G.I. JOE Movie Coming Soon and Cartoon Based Movies
2007-11-07 20:42:57
Well there has been a lot of buzz about the G.I. Joe live action movie. IGN Movies has an article talking about Hasbro releasing some details. Are these details just rumors or not? Maybe so, but I doubt with the huge success of movies like Transformers, I wouldn’t be surprised if more [...]...
 
AMERICAN GANGSTER Movie Review
2007-11-06 21:42:04
Cast: Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Josh Brolin Director: Ridley Scott Once again Russell Crowe and Ridley Scott team up but this time add Denzel Washington into the mix for a based on true story film about the gangster Frank Lucas. Frank Lucas starts from the ground up and builds an empire of drug dealing. Richie Roberts (Crowe) [...]...
 
Hayden Christensen JUMPER Trailer Online
2007-11-06 12:55:13
The new sci-fi/action movie from Doug Liman, director of Bourne Identity and Mr. and Mrs. Smith, now has a trailer at Apple Trailers - Click HERE . This one is starring Hayden Christensen and Samuel L. Jackson. It is set to be released in February 2008. Enjoy! Popcorn Ninja Technorati Tags: hayden christensen, [...]...
 
Will Smith in I AM LEGEND Trailer #2 Online
2007-10-24 19:16:30
IGN has the second trailer for the new I AM LEGEND starring Will Smith. It follows the last man on earth after a terrible virus takes out everyone, but he ends up not alone. They’ve tried this story with other movies such as Omega Man and here is another shot at it. [...]...
 
Tim Burton’s SWEENEY TODD Trailer Online
2007-10-21 14:10:30
Well Tim Burton and Johnny Depp are back at it again and whether good or bad they always seem to make interesting movies. The new trailer for Sweeney Todd is over at Yahoo! Movies (click here to check it out).  This has a planned release date of December 21, 2007.  Enjoy! Popcorn Ninja Sources: Yahoo! Movies Technorati [...]...
 
GONE BABY GONE Movie Review
2007-10-20 15:31:41
Cast: Casey Affleck, Michelle Monaghan, Ed Harris, Morgan Freeman Director: Ben Affleck From the book written by Dennis Lehane (Mystic River) comes a deep and compelling look at lives of people in Boston. The story begins with a child being taken away from her family. The child’s mother is heavy into drinking and drugs. [...]...
 
TRANSFORMERS Movie Review
2007-10-15 15:23:34
Cast: Shia Labeouf, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel Director: Michael Bay The live action version of the classic 80’s cartoon is about to hit the shelves this week so I thought I’d give my opinion on this one. This was a strange movie to me, because I hated some of the elements of this movie but [...]...
 
Upcoming DVD Releases - October 16, 2007
2007-10-15 15:08:47
Here is a list of some upcoming dvd releases for this week. Transformers - Action/Adventure.  Starring Shia Labeouf, Megan Fox, and Josh Duhamel.  Directed by Michael Bay. Rated PG-13. The Hoax - Comedy/Drama.  Starring Richard Gere and Michael J. Burg.  Directed by Lasse Hallstrom. Rated R. A Mighty Heart - Drama.  Starring Angelina Jolie and Dan Futterman. Directed [...]...
 
Where Are All The Great Horror Movies?
2007-10-09 22:27:09
Since Halloween is coming up soon I’m definitely in the mood for some scary movies. I’ve always enjoyed watching suspenseful and terrifying movies. This leads me to my question….where are all the genuine horror movies? Lately it seems like there is a horror movie coming out every weekend, in my opinion, most of them [...]...
 
Is There Going to be a HALO Movie?
2007-10-08 22:48:44
Well an article from Rotten Tomatoes says that the planned director is saying that there will not be one. Read full article - Click here. Fans of the Halo series have been wondering if the production studios will ever get around to making a movie based on the game. It started out to be a production [...]...
 
Upcoming Movie Trailers - THE BUCKET LIST, GRACE IS GONE
2007-10-08 22:27:50
Here are a couple new movie trailers that caught my attention. The first is a drama starring John Cusack called Grace Is Gone. It is about a father that struggles to tell his two daughters about the loss of their mother who has been in Iraq. I [...]...
 
Upcoming DVD Releases - October 2, 2007
2007-10-03 23:39:10
I know I’m a day behind schedule but here are the dvd releases that hit the shelves this (past) Tuesday.  I watched 1408 in theaters when it first came out and must say it is one of the better Stephen King movies, but still not as good as (the original) The Shining or Misery.  Yet [...]...
 
Lois Maxwell (aka Ms. Moneypenny from the Bond Movies) Passes Away
2007-10-01 21:48:57
Lois Maxwell who starred in 14 of the James Bond Movies has passed away at the age of 80. She starred with Sean Connery, George Lazenby, and Roger Moore. She will be missed. To read the full article CLICK HERE Source: RottenTomatoes Popcorn Ninja Technorati Tags: james bond movies, ms. moneypenny, lois maxwell Bookmark This Post...
 
VACANCY Movie Review
2007-09-30 22:57:25
Cast: Luke Wilson, Kate Beckinsale, Frank Whaley Director: Nimrod Antal While driving late at night, a married couple (Wilson and Beckinsale) end up getting lost on some back roads. Eventually there is some car trouble and the couple ends up at a rundown motel. After getting to their room they come across a VHS [...]...
 
THE KINGDOM Movie Review
2007-09-30 17:19:47
Cast: Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Garner, Chris Cooper Director: Peter Berg The newest movie from Peter Berg, the director of Friday Night Lights and The Rundown, gives us an effective and entertaining action flick. The movie starts out with a shocking and intense intro involving an attack on Americans. This leads to a team of FBI agents going [...]...
 
Upcoming DVD Releases - Sept. 25, 2007
2007-09-24 19:01:31
Here is a list of a few upcoming dvd releases for September 25, 2007. Knocked Up - Comedy. Starring Seth Rogen and Katherine Heigl. Directed by Judd Apatow. Rated R. Bug - Horror. Starring Ashley Judd and Harry Connick. Directed by William Friedkin. Rated R. Black Book - Suspense. Starring [...]...
 
Rambo 4 Trailer Online
2007-09-23 04:05:31
Ain’t It Cool News has the new Rambo 4 Trailer online at there website CLICK HERE to view it. The official title for now is John Rambo and is set to release on Jan. 25, 2008. Warning: Trailer contains graphic violence not suitable for children Source: AintItCoolNews Popcorn Ninja Technorati Tags: john rambo, rambo 4 trailer, [...]...
 
List of ASIAN MOVIES you should see (Part 2)
2007-09-18 03:27:10
Here is the second part of my asian movies list that I recommend. Enjoy! Seven Samurai This one is a classic and led the way for movies like The Magnificent Seven. This movie is a wonderful story of seven samurai who defend a village from bandits. This movie provides several strong characters, [...]...
 
Friday Favorites - HITCHCOCK Movies?
2007-09-14 05:22:43
Time for another list of favorite movies. So what are your favorite Alfred Hitchcock movies? There are so many to choose from it can get a little hard to pick from such a resume as Hitchcock’s. Anyways, here are my top five favorites. Psycho North by Northwest Rear Window The Birds Dial M for Murder Now the [...]...
 
New Look for PopcornNinja.com!
2007-09-12 16:27:32
I decided to try something different and give the site a different look. I appreciate everyone that has come to visit this site. Please let me know what you think of the new layout, I welcome any suggestions or comments. Thanks again!!! Popcorn Ninja Bookmark This Post...
 
IRON MAN Trailer Now Online
2007-09-10 20:53:37
For all of you waiting to see a trailer for the upcoming live action movie Iron Man it now has a trailer online. This super hero film is directed by filmaker/actor, Jon Favreau (Zathura, Elf) and will be starring Robert Downey Jr., Terrence Howard, and Gwyneth Paltrow. This one is set [...]...
 
3:10 TO YUMA Review
2007-09-08 20:08:08
**** Cast: Russell Crowe, Christian Bale, Peter Fonda Director: James Mangold This is easily the best western since Unforgiven and definitely one of my favorites of this year. The movie starts with a rancher named Evans (Bale) needing money to keep his land. As the story unfolds Evans and Wade (Crowe) cross paths and later Evans ends up [...]...
 
THE OFFICE Season 3 - Now on DVD
2007-09-06 22:35:16
I usually stick to movies but just this week the one of the best TV series just released it’s Season 3 DVD set. I couldn’t pass this one up. If you haven’t given this show a try yet you should be ashamed. There isn’t one episode that doesn’t have me laughing out [...]...
 
September 2007 - New Movie Preview
2007-09-05 06:02:36
Well this weekend will kick off the fall and winter season of movies so I decided to put together a list of what to expect in the upcoming weeks in September. In my opinion this looks to be a good start for the second half of the year. September 7th Weekend 3:10 TO YUMA Summary - [...]...
 
TMNT Review
2007-09-03 19:34:05
**1/2 Cast (voices): Chris Evans, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Patrick Stewart Director: Kevin Munroe So the Turtles are back after a long vacation. This movie seems to have odd timing, since TMNT were so big back in the 90’s not 2007. Anyways, I decided to check it out since I used to watch the [...]...
 
Stephen King and Frank Darabont-”THE MIST” Trailer
2007-08-31 22:55:49
The MistIn the past the combination of Stephen King and Frank Darabont have provided some excellent movies - The Shawshank Redemption and The Green Mile. Now the trailer has been released for another King based novel, The Mist, about a town that is trapped by a mist that brings creatures. I’ve like what [...]...
 
Friday Favorites - 80’s Movie?
2007-08-31 07:35:57
We have survived another week and I thought I’d start the weekend off with a question - What’s your favorite 80’s Movie? I’ve enjoyed several movies from the 80’s and here are just a few that I think are all excellent picks - The Goonies The Breakfast Club Better Off Dead The Lost Boys Let me know what your favorite [...]...
 
FRACTURE Review
2007-08-30 17:23:12
*** Cast: Ryan Gosling, Anthony Hopkins, David Strathairn Director: Gregory Hoblit Above average thriller with great performances from Ryan Gosling and Anthony Hopkins. This movie is about an up-and-coming lawyer, Willy Beachum (Gosling), that is handed a case right before making a big career change. Beachum goes in thinking it will be a quick case but [...]...
 
 
 
 
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