Sponsors













  A Dirty Carnival
January 31st, 2008 by jamesd
dirty carnival


about the movie

Byung-Doo is a young gangster struggling to create some income for himself, his mother and his siblings. Failing to get up in the rankings, a wealthy industrialist offers him a one time chance, but at a cost. This while his forgotten childhood friend is getting in contact, to know more about his gangster life for his next movie.


cast
dirty in-seong jo
dirty lee bo-yeong
dirty jin goo


movie trailer



English subtitles by me, sorry for any errors.


worth
This Korean production isn’t your average stylish over scripted gangster fight movie, but a well scripted drama about the rise and struggle of a career criminal. While Byung-Doo goes around his ordinary gangster life, director Yu Ha makes it painfully clear a gangster life and a casual life don‘t mix well together.

Rich characters, a great ambiance and deep performances makes this a human gangster movie that's out to impress.

poll
Saw this movie too? Rate it!

/the popcorn

I'm a /

I am /

Korean movies are for /

You could call me a /

I fight with /

One-on-one I would /

Dirty money is /





  Murderball
January 30th, 2008 by jamesd
murderball


about the movie

Murderball, quadriplegic wheelchair rugby played by guys that don’t care about pity, unless it will get them laid of course. Mark Zupan is the badass American team captain. Joe Soares left the American team and joined the Canadian team to beat, of course, the Americans. And Keith has just been in an accident and is now in recovery, but already interested in Murderball.

All have their own daemons, but together they break down the stereotypical image of disabled people.


cast
zupan
soares
keith


movie trailer




worth
An inspirational story about hopes and dreams. Although we look back, the story mainly concentrates on the future. This is what they do. Not looking back, but coming out with more than they had before. An amazing display about passion, friends, family and rivalry.

You can keep your hugs, because they're about to kick some serious ass.

poll
Saw this movie too? Rate it!

Read the rest of this entry to see the poll and vote >>>>

Or leave a comment and share your opinion about this movie.
Tags: , , ,
Posted in Documentary Wednesday by jamesd




  The Three Burials of Melquiades ..
January 29th, 2008 by jamesd
three burials


about the movie

Devastated by the death of his friend Melquiades Estrada, ranch foreman Pete Perkins tries to fulfill his buddies last wish, while looking for his killer. They end up on a journey to the Mexican border, where hopeless Mexicans try to cross and things aren’t like Melquiades described.


cast
three tommy lee jones
three january jones
three barry pepper


movie trailer




worth
Writer Guillermo Arriaga (Amores Perros) bring us this story with a perfect mix of flashbacks and present time. Tommy Lee Jones not only impresses with his direction, but lets you feel the pain of Pete Perkins.

A strong movie about the meaning and emotion of friendship, the madness of mental pain or even humanity in general.

poll
Saw this movie too? Rate it!

Read the rest of this entry to see the poll and vote >>>>

Or leave a comment and share your opinion about this movie.
Tags: , , , ,
Posted in Indie Tuesday by jamesd




  Stranger Than Fiction
January 28th, 2008 by jamesd
stranger than fiction


about the movie

This is the story about IRS agent Harold Crick, the narrator tells us. Only, Harold can hear the narrator too. In detail she tells him how he brushes his teeth. Suddenly, he realizes he is a book’s main character. In search for the author, the author herself is trying to find an end to the story.


cast
stranger maggie gyllenhaal
stranger will ferrell
stranger emma thompson


movie trailer




worth
It's not every day a story so fresh, quirky and original entertains without being too shallow. As Jim Carrey in The Truman Show, Will Ferrel (I'm sure he would hate this comparison) goes serious, without taking it too far. Most original ideas turn into one trick ponies. But there's so much to this story, there seems to be so much heart and passion in it, it's almost impossible not to get some delicious popcorn for it.

By the director that brought you Finding Neverland and Monster's Ball, this is a story you should definitely check out.

poll
Saw this movie too? Rate it!

Read the rest of this entry to see the poll and vote >>>>

Or leave a comment and share your opinion about this movie.




  Defiance
January 27th, 2008 by jamesd
defiance


about the movie

After escaping from occupied Poland, three Jewish Bielski brothers join the Russian resistance fighters and try to build a village in the forest. Tuvia Bielski, the uneducated leader puts all efforts to preserve the lives of Jews above revenge, while fighting the Germans from their new base.


cast
def daniel craig
def mark margolis
def liev schreiber


movie trailer




worth
Directed by Edward Zwick (Blood Diamond) and based on the acclaimed novel of Nechama Tec, this seems like a strong drama about Jewish resistance. In this aspect it's interesting and unlike the general passive victims portrayed in your average war movie. Judging by the trailer, this is a promising thrilling title to keep on your radar.

Release date: TBA, Fall 2008

poll
Saw the trailer? Rate it!

Read the rest of this entry to see the poll and vote >>>>

Or leave a comment and share your opinion about this movie.
Tags: , , , ,
Posted in Preview Sunday by jamesd



Categories

History
If you think a documentary should tell, you might want to check:
'Cocaine Cowboys' >>>>

Archives
January 2008
M T W T F S S
    Feb »
 123456
78910111213
14151617181920
21222324252627
28293031  
Meta




Jay said about 'Spirited Away':

"This was definitely a good movie. A little weird on some cases, but I think it's supposed to be like that! Jay

Friends




© 2008 www.worththepopcorn.com. All rights reserved.

Worth the Popcorn is proudly powered by WordPress
Entries (RSS) and Comments (RSS).



thanks for listing worth the popcorn

  My site was nominated for Best Entertainment Blog!  
Join My Community at MyBloglog!     StumbleUpon   Arts & Entertainment Blogs - Blog Catalog Blog Directory     Listed in LS Blogs the Blog Directory and Blog Search Engine  
Add Your Link   BRDTracker   Top Blogs   Bloggapedia, Blog Directory - Find It!   Entertainment Blogs   Add to Technorati Favorites   TopOfBlogs     Blogging Fusion Blog Directory