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Leonard Maltin Says:
On a recent episode of Secret's Out, we spotlighted films featuring the stars of the new Batman movie The Dark Knight. One of those stars is the gifted actor Gary Oldman, who has the ability to transform himself, almost chameleon-like, into a wide variety of characters. In Rod Lurie's The Contender, the British-born performer becomes a calculated American congressman who's out to find dirt on Vice Presidential nominee Joan Allen.
The current VP's death enables president Jeff Bridges to nominate senator Allen to fill the vacancy, and make history in the bargain. But Oldman, from the opposing party, takes a certain glee in dredging up any embarrassments he can find in Allen's past, and doesn't mind putting ethics aside in the process. The Contender is a solid political thriller with a strong cast, well-drawn characters, and plenty of surprises.
Posted 07.11.08 by Dack -
ReelzChannel TV's The Dark Knight Week gets started tonight with Leonard Maltin's Secret's Out. In this special episode, Leonard will explore some of the unheralded films which feature these famous cast members from The Dark Knight: Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Morgan Freeman.
On tonight at 7 PM ET/PT.
Check to see where to watch ReelzChannel TV in your area.
Posted 07.11.08 by Dack -
Leonard Maltin Says:
On a recent episode of Secret's Out, I recommended the new theatrical release The Wackness, a highly original movie starring Josh Peck and, in an uncharacteristic role, Ben Kingsley. But then, there's almost no kind of part Kingsley can't and won't do. For example, he's an enforcer with a ferocious presence in the crackling crime drama from 2001, Sexy Beast. In the film, Ray Winstone plays a crook who's made good and now lives an easy life in Spain with his beautiful wife. But Ian McShane wants him to come back to England to pull one last job, and he sends Kingsley to make him say yes. One encounter with this man and you'd say yes to anything. Sexy Beast is a smart, funny, potent, often violent gangster film, and if you haven't seen it, I encourage you to seek it out on DVD.
Posted 07.04.08 by reelz -
Leonard Maltin Says:
We recently devoted an entire episode of Secret’s Out to the Western movie genre. One of its strongest proponents over the last twenty years has been Tom Selleck. I’m especially fond of Quigley Down Under, which has all the earmarks of a traditional Western, except for one thing: it takes place in Australia.
Selleck plays an American gunman hired by a power-hungry rancher (Alan Rickman) to come to Australia and shoot the wild dingoes roaming his property. Upon arrival, Selleck quickly learns that he’s actually been hired to shoot the Aborigines who trespass on Rickman’s land. Selleck walks away from the job, but Rickman won’t stand for this, and marks him for death. The characters are well-drawn, the scenery is great, and the film is thoroughly entertaining.
Posted 06.27.08 by reelz -
Leonard Maltin Says:
On a recent episode of Secret's Out, I recommended Be Kind Rewind, a new comedy co-starring Mos Def, the hip hop performer who's turned out to be a first-rate actor. Today, I want to single out his role in 2005's The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.
In the film, Martin Freeman plays Arthur Dent, an ordinary fellow who wakes up one day with no idea that the earth is on the verge of destruction, until he's rescued at the very last minute by his friend Ford Prefect, a cool character played by Mos Def who turns out to be an alien. That's just the beginning of Arthur's mind-blowing odyssey in space and time, in this deliciously droll blend of satire and science fiction. You can find The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy on DVD.
Posted 06.20.08 by reelz -
Leonard Maltin interviewed Joseph Gordon-Levitt recently about his latest role in Stop-Loss. Since the actor is currently shooting a hush-hush role as Cobra Commander in the forthcoming blockbuster, G.I. Joe, Maltin managed to pull a little info on the famed hooded (or helmeted depending on which incarnation) leader of evil in the classic G.I. Joe world.
Check out the full Joseph Gordon-Levitt G.I. Joe Clip for more!
Posted 03.26.08 by reelz -
On today's episode of Secret's Out, Leonard talks with legendary actor Max von Sydow about his performance in The Diving Bell and the Butterfly.
Max reveals what it was like to work with director Julian Schnabel and co-star Mathieu Amalric.
Posted 12.21.07 by reelz -
Every week Leonard Maltin picks his best and brightest hidden gems from the world of movies for your viewing pleasure. Here are this week's picks from this week's episode of his TV show Secret's Out:
Love in the Time of Cholera - Now in Theaters
Starting Out in the Evening - Now in Theaters
Big Night - On DVD
Polish Wedding - On DVD
Eat Drink Man Woman - On DVD
Soul Food - On DVD
Dinner at Eight - On DVD
Posted 11.23.07 by reelz -
One of ReelzChannel's own, Leonard Maltin, has been selected to receive the Caucus of Television Producers, Writers and Directors' journalism award during their annual dinner on December 7th.
Leonard can currently be seen on ReelzChannel giving his picks of the best small movies you don't want to miss with his show Secret's Out.
Congratulations Leonard!
Posted 11.20.07 by reelz -
On today's episode of Secret's Out, Leonard talks with actor Josh Brolin about his performances is No Country for Old Men and American Gangster.
Josh reveals what it was like to work with the Coen Brothers and co-star Javier Bardem.
Posted 11.09.07 by reelz