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Rush Review By: MattInRC September continues to impress with the high-octane drama Rush. Apollo 13 director Ron Howard once again writes the book on real-life heroism, producing a compelling and exhilarating study of one of the most famous Formula 1 race car rivalries of the 1970's. An often deadly affair, this sport swallowed up both men and corporations determined to own the road. But what the sport needed was a rivalry to match the menacing machines that sometimes won the day. Enter the British driver James Hunt ( Chris Hemsworth ) and his nemesis Niki Lauda ( Daniel Brühl ), both with wildly different styles but similarly determined to win. Lauda is a brilliant but misunderstood engineer/driver whose banker father looks down on his abilities, while Hunt is the cocky playboy who's as comfortable with his threesomes as he is on the racetrack. Neither likes each other from the start, but both see their careers in parallel as they peel off from the minor-league F3, str

There are two Blackbirds currently vying for your attention. One is a Hitchcockian conspiracy thriller directed by David Mamet and starring Cate Blanchett . The other is a music-biz romance coming together at Relativity, with Gina Prince-Bythewood (The Secret Life Of Bees) at the helm. It's the latter that concerns us this morning, with the news that Minnie Driver and rapper Machine Gun Kelly have both joined the cast. Danny Glover is already on board, along with Gugu Mbatha-Raw (Undercovers, Touch, Odd Thomas) and Nate Parker (Red Tails). The film is about Noni Jean ( Mbatha-Raw ), a musician on the verge of superstardom who's buckling under the pressure and on the verge of suicide until her emotional life is turned around by local cop Kaz ( Parker ). Their parents urge them to put their careers before their relationship, but together they're able to break free from those controlling voices and find their own direction. Driver will play Mbatha-Raw's pushy mo

THIS IS THE END , a summer box office comedy sleeper starring James Franco, Jonah Hill, Seth Rogan, Jay Barcuchel and Danny McBride , which releases on various home entertainment formats this October 1st. THIS IS THE END follows six friends trapped in a house after a series of strange and catastrophic events devastate Los Angeles. As the world unravels outside, dwindling supplies and cabin fever threaten to tear apart the friendships inside. Eventually, they are forced to leave the house, facing their fate and the true meaning of friendship and redemption. Please Leave A Comment-

Check out the new TV spot “ Return of an Avenger ” for MARVEL'S THOR: THE DARK WORLD , that first aired last night during MARVEL’S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D Marvel’s " Thor: The Dark World " continues the big-screen adventures of Thor, the Mighty Avenger, as he battles to save Earth and all the Nine Realms from a shadowy enemy that predates the universe itself. In the aftermath of Marvel’s "Thor" and "Marvel’s The Avengers," Thor fights to restore order across the cosmos...but an ancient race led by the vengeful Malekith returns to plunge the universe back into darkness. To defeat an enemy that even Odin and Asgard cannot withstand, Thor sets upon his most dangerous and personal journey yet, forced into an alliance with the treacherous Loki to save not only his people and those he loves…but our universe itself. Starring Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Stellan Skarsgård, Idris Elba, Christopher Eccleston, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje,

Verdict: Fall Television Season By: MattInRC Sometimes my boss here at SJF allows me to actually go home and enjoy small screen affairs. I know, reviewing 100 films last year takes a bit of the tan off, but so does watching as much television as I do. This year, the networks are making it even harder, especially with some seriously interesting new shows. As someone who only watches Over-the-Air programming, I have to say that 2013 looks at least on paper to be the most intriguing in several years. Welcoming back our favs Person of Interest, The Big Bang Theory, Arrow, and The Following has kept us busy, while several new shows (some of which with October and November premieres) means our DVR will be humming through Christmas. But, that also means some shows have got to go: goodbye NCIS: Los Angeles (too dull), Hawaii Five-O (Fridays - enough said), and 2 Broke Girls (Denning's boots don't make a show), while Revolution (potentially the most disappointing) could

LIONSGATE AND REPUBLIC RECORDS ASSEMBLE ALL-STAR, TOP-SELLING ARTISTS FOR ‘ THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE ’ SOUNDTRACK. Soundtrack Featuring Coldplay, Sia, Christina Aguilera , and Other Chart Topping Talent Available In Stores and Online November 19th. Coldplay’s “ Atlas ,” the First Track Released, Ranked #1 Song on iTunes Charts in 42 Countries. Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF) and Republic Records today announced a powerful, star-studded lineup for the soundtrack to the motion picture The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, mixing established music icons including seven-time Grammy® winning band Coldplay, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Patti Smith, and Grammy Award winning Christina Aguilera , along with some of the hottest Billboard chart topping newcomers in the music business. Also top-lining this exceptionally talent-rich collection are The Lumineers, whose self-titled debut album achieved platinum sales status in the US, Canada (3x), UK, Ireland and Australia and Gold in Germany and

First TV spot for ENDER'S GAME plus a new international banner. ENDER'S GAME opens nationwide on November 1, 2013. In the near future, a hostile alien race called the Formics have attacked Earth. If not for the legendary heroics of International Fleet Commander Mazer Rackham, all would have been lost. In preparation for the next attack, the highly esteemed Colonel Hyrum Graff and the International Military are training only the best young minds to find the future Mazer. Ender Wiggin, a shy but strategically brilliant boy, is recruited to join the elite. Arriving at Battle School, Ender quickly and easily masters increasingly difficult challenges and simulations, distinguishing himself and winning respect amongst his peers. Ender is soon ordained by Graff as the military's next great hope, resulting in his promotion to Command School. Once there, he's trained by Mazer Rackham himself to lead his fellow soldiers into an epic battle that will determine the futu

The new trailer for Disney’s FROZEN is here. Walt Disney Animation Studios, the studio behind “ Tangled ” and “ Wreck-It Ralph ,” presents “ Frozen ,” a stunning big-screen comedy adventure. Fearless optimist Anna (voice of Kristen Bell ) sets off on an epic journey—teaming up with rugged mountain man Kristoff (voice of Jonathan Groff ) and his loyal reindeer Sven—to find her sister Elsa (voice of Idina Menzel ), whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter. Encountering Everest-like conditions, mystical trolls and a hilarious snowman named Olaf (voice of Josh Gad ), Anna and Kristoff battle the elements in a race to save the kingdom. The film is directed by Chris Buck (“Tarzan,” “Surf’s Up”) and Jennifer Lee (screenwriter, “Wreck-It Ralph”), who also wrote the screenplay. It is produced by Peter Del Vecho (“Winnie the Pooh,” “The Princess and the Frog”). Featuring original songs from Tony® winner Robert Lopez (“The Book of Mormon,” “Avenue Q”) and Kris

Win Tickets To An Advance For Screening For THE FIFTH ESTATE on October 10, 2013 7:30 pm @ Regal UA Arden Fair 6 in Sacramento. THE FIFTH ESTATE BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH Interview THE FIFTH ESTATE Interview Director Bill Condon & Screenwriter Josh Singer - The film stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Daniel Brühl, Anthony Mackie, David Thewlis, Alicia Vikander, Peter Capaldi, Carice van Houten, Dan Stevens, with Stanley Tucci and Laura Linney and was directed by Bill Condon . Triggering our age of high-stakes secrecy, explosive news leaks and the trafficking of classified information, WikiLeaks forever changed the game. Now, in a dramatic thriller based on real events, “The Fifth Estate” reveals the quest to expose the deceptions and corruptions of power that turned an Internet upstart into the 21st century’s most fiercely debated organization. The story begins as WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange ( Benedict Cumberbatch ) and his colleague Daniel Domscheit-Berg ( Daniel Brühl ) tea

Paranoia on Blu-ray Combo Pack with DVD and Digital Copy November 19th. Oscar® nominees Harrison Ford (42) and Gary Oldman  (The Dark Knight) star with Liam Hemsworth (The Hunger Games) in this high-stakes espionage thriller based on Joseph Finder’s New York Times best seller. Fired from his telecom job, Adam Cassidy ( Hemsworth ) is forced by company CEO Nicolas Wyatt ( Oldman ) to infiltrate Wyatt’s longtime rival’s ( Ford ) company to steal trade secrets. Soon, Adam realizes that he’s caught between two ruthless players who will stop at nothing to win. But, desperate to win over an Ivy League beauty ( Amber Heard ) and help his blue-collar father, Adam risks everything in a dangerous race against time in this electrifying film directed by Robert Luketic. *Harrison Ford, Actor, Witness, 1985; Gary Oldman, Actor, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, 2011. Blu-ray Combo Pack Exclusive Features ● Deleted Scenes ● Privacy is Dead ● The Paranoia Begins ● The Players ● Theatrical Tra