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'Iron Man 2,' 'Babies,' 'Mother' and more 39:18

15 years前39:18

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This week, Grand Rapids Press film critic John Serba and pal Cory Olsen cut through the hype in the New Movies Podcast by addressing a big question: Is "Iron Man 2" all that we expect it to be? In addition to what could be the year's biggest movie, they discuss new documentary "Babies" and director Bong Joon-ho's excellent "Mother" (which opens this weekend at the Urban Institute of Contemporary Arts in Grand Rapids).…

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'Nightmare on Elm Street,' 'Greenberg,' 'Furry Vengeance,' more 33:13

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So, how does the new remake of "A Nightmare on Elm Street" stack up to the original? That's the topic addressed this week in the New Movies Podcast. Grand Rapids Press film critic John Serba and producer pal Cory Olsen tackle Freddy Krueger, new releases "Furry Vengeance," "Greenberg" and "The Art of the Steal," and new DVD titles.…

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Jennifer Lopez in 'The Back-up Plan,' Disney's 'Oceans,' 'Avatar' on DVD, more 37:28

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Is Jennifer Lopez's "The Back-up Plan" yet another formulaic romantic comedy? Is Disney's Earth Day doc "Oceans" yet another boring nature documentary? Is the entire "Red Riding" trilogy worth the time and effort? Do we really need to buy "Avatar" on DVD? Grand Rapids Press film critic John Serba answers these questions and more in the New Movies Podcast with producer Cory Olsen adding his commentary, too.…

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'Kick-Ass' could divide audiences, first of 'Red Riding' trilogy is top-notch 29:46

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So, does "Kick-Ass" live up to its title? Yes. No. Maybe. The critics are divided, and Grand Rapids Press film reviewer John Serba and podcast pal Cory Olsen discuss the more controversial elements of the new teen-superhero satire. Also on the agenda are "Red Riding: 1974," which opens at the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts this weekend, "Death at a Funeral" and new DVD releases.…

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Steve Carell and Tina Fey in 'Date Night,' Dakota Fanning and Kristen Stewart in 'The Runaways' 31:46

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This week's New Movies Podcast is all about dynamic duos: One is comedic, as Steve Carell and Tina Fey have a quip-off in "Date Night." The other is dramatic and musical, as Dakota Fanning and Kristen Stewart play punk rockers Cherie Currie and Joan Jett in "The Runaways." Grand Rapids Press film critic John Serba and producer Cory Olsen discuss the aforementioned in this week's New Movies Podcast. Serba also raves about the pairing of Nicolas Cage and director Werner Herzog in "Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans," new on DVD.…

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'Clash of the Titans,' Miley Cyrus' dramatic turn in 'The Last Song' 36:12

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Does "Clash of the Titans" live up to the hype? Does Miley Cyrus have the chops to handle weepie Nicholas Sparks adaptation "The Last Song"? Grand Rapids Press film critic John Serba and podcast producer pal Cory Olsen address these questions -- and peruse new DVD offerings -- in this week's New Movies Podcast.…

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'How to Train Your Dragon,' 'Hot Tub Time Machine,' 'Chloe' 50:20

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Dreamworks is almost, but not quite, at Pixar's level when it comes to animated films. So says Grand Rapids Press film critic John Serba in this week's New Movies Podcast. He and producer/commentator Cory Olsen also discuss crass comedy "Hot Tub Time Machine," erotic thriller "Chloe," British drama "Fish Tank" and new DVD releases.…

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'The Bounty Hunter,' 'The Ghost Writer,' 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid,' more 32:35

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A full slate of new releases for this week's New Movies Podcast includes Jennifer Aniston and Gerard Butler in "The Bounty Hunter," Roman Polanski's latest film "The Ghost Writer," comedy "Diary of a Wimpy Kid," gory thriller "Repo Men" and German adventure "North Face." Notably, one of them is proclaimed the best film of 2010 so far by Grand Rapids Press film critic John Serba. He and podcast pal Cory Olsen also mull over new DVDs.…

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Matt Damon in 'Green Zone,' Robert Pattinson in 'Remember Me,' new DVDs, more 38:35

15 years前38:35

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There's an odd conglomeration of new movies in theaters this week: Action with "Green Zone," starring Matt Damon and directed by Paul Greengrass. Romance with "Remember Me," starring "Twilight" hunk Robert Pattinson. And comedy, some more desperate ("Our Family Wedding") than others ("She's Out of My League"). Grand Rapids Press film critic John Serba teams up with podcast producer pal Cory Olsen to discuss all of 'em, as well as several new and notable titles on DVD.…

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The madness of Johnny Depp in Tim Burton's 'Alice in Wonderland'; also 'Me and Orson Welles,' new DVDs 39:46

15 years前39:46

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Skewed perspectives on a skewed perspective: That's what's going on in this week's New Movies Podcast. Grand Rapids Press film critic John Serba and producer/sidekick Cory Olsen discuss oddball director Tim Burton's skewed interpretation of "Alice in Wonderland," which puts Johnny Depp in the Mad Hatter's headgear. They also tackle "Me and Orson Welles," Romanian art film "Police, Adjective," cop drama "Brooklyn's Finest" and new DVDs "Ponyo" and "Where the Wild Things Are."…

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'Cop Out,' 'The Last Station,' 'A Town Called Panic' and more 42:06

15 years前42:06

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Filmmaker Kevin Smith takes another stab at the mainstream with "Cop Out," the new buddy comedy starring Bruce Willis and Tracy Morgan, which leads the New Movies Podcast discussion this week. Grand Rapids Press film critic John Serba and fellow commenter Cory Olsen also tackle period drama "The Last Station," overlooked animated delight "A Town Called Panic," documentary "Lord, Save Us from Your Followers" and new DVDs.…

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Martin Scorsese's 'Shutter Island,' a De Niro/DiCaprio rundown, new DVDs, more 45:51

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So, "Shutter Island": we've watched the trailers for months, and the anticipation of another Martin Scorsese/Leonardo DiCaprio collaboration kept growing. Does it live up to the hype? Grand Rapids Press film critic John Serba answers that question in the New Movies Podcast. He also defers to podcast producer/Robert De Niro expert Cory Olsen during a discussion of Scorsese's work with his two muses. And together they tackle new DVD releases.…

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'Valentine's Day,' 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' and 'The Wolfman' 34:26

15 years前34:26

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Can Grand Rapids Press film critic John Serba recite the very long list of principal stars in "Valentine's Day" by memory? (Probably not.) Will the film live up to the hype of the holiday? (Mmmmmaybe.) What argument will Serba and fellow podcaster Cory Olsen get into this time? (Hint: It involves the Coen Brothers.) Give the New Movies Podcast a listen, and find out. They'll also go over new releases "Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief," "The Wolfman," two new documentaries opening in Grand Rapids and new DVD releases.…

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Oscar nominees 'The Messenger' and 'A Single Man,' new releases 'Dear John' and 'From Paris with Love' 29:04

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So Woody Harrelson and Colin Firth are Oscar nominees for "The Messenger" and "A Single Man" respectively -- are they deserving? Grand Rapids Press film critic John Serba addresses the question, with producer Cory Olsen adding commentary, in the New Movies Podcast. Both films open in Grand Rapids this weekend, along with wide releases "Dear John" and "From Paris With Love."…

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Reactions to Oscar nominations: "Avatar" dominates, plus Sandra Bullock's Oscar chances 29:24

15 years前29:24

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Podcasters weigh in on "Avatar" and Sandra Bullock's Oscar chances.

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Jeff Bridges in 'Crazy Heart,' Mel Gibson in 'Edge of Darkness,' 'When in Rome,' and more 34:48

15 years前34:48

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Does Jeff Bridges deserve all the hype, praise and awards he's received for "Crazy Heart"? That's the focus of conversation from Grand Rapids Press film critic John Serba and producer Cory Olsen in this week's New Movies Podcast. Also discussed: New releases "Edge of Darkness," "When in Rome" and "The Yes Men Fix the World."…

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'Tooth Fairy,' 'Extraordinary Measures,' 'Broken Embraces' and a must-rent DVD 43:29

15 years前43:29

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Things (almost) get nasty in the New Movies Podcast this week. Grand Rapids Press film critic John Serba and producer pal Cory Olsen watched "Extraordinary Measures" -- the new drama starring Brendan Fraser and Harrison Ford -- and walked out with clashing opinions of the talent on hand. They also mull over kid flick "Tooth Fairy," Pedro Almodovar-Penelope Cruz collaboration "Broken Embraces," top-shelf sports drama "The Damned United" starring Michael Sheen and new faith-based indie drama "To Save a Life." Oh, and Serba makes a must-see recommendation among new DVD releases. Give it a listen:…

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Peter Jackson's 'The Lovely Bones,' 'The Book of Eli' and a big pile of new DVDs 42:22

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"The Lovely Bones" doesn't always work, but Peter "Lord of the Rings" Jackson creates an ambitious adaptation of the bestselling Alice Sebold novel. So says John Serba, film critic for The Grand Rapids Press, in this week's New Movies Podcast. He also discusses Denzel Washington thriller "The Book of Eli," Jackie Chan comedy "The Spy next Door," Lars von Trier's controversial "Antichrist" and a slew of new DVD releases, including "The Hurt Locker" and "Moon" -- all with podcast producer extraordinaire Cory Olsen adding commentary.…

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'Youth in Revolt,' 'Leap Year,' 'The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus,' more 38:06

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Michael Cera, Amy Adams and Heath Ledger headline three new movies this week: "Youth in Revolt" (which was filmed in Michigan), "Leap Year" and "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus" (featuring Ledger's last role), respectively. Grand Rapids Press film critic John Serba and producer Cory Olsen discuss these actors' performances in the New Movies Podcast, as well as "Daybreakers" and French film "35 Shots of Rum" (which opens at the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts).…

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Best, worst films of 2009 46:10

15 years前46:10

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Regular listeners of this podcast might have an inkling as to what Grand Rapids Press film critic John Serba's favorite, and most hated, films of the year are. Perhaps you've already read his complete list, but he elaborates further -- and, notably, acts out the best movie line of the year -- in a special version of this week's New Movies Podcast, with producer-sidekick Cory Olsen chiming in.…

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Christmas bonanza includes 'Up in the Air,' 'Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel,' 'Sherlock Holmes,' more 42:09

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With such a bountiful slate of films opening for the holiday weekend, Grand Rapids Press film critic John Serba barely had time to exhale during this week's New Movies Podcast. He and producer Cory Olsen discuss "Up in the Air," "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel," "Sherlock Holmes," "Nine," "It's Complicated," "The Young Victoria" and (pant, pant) new DVD releases.…

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Press film critic John Serba lists his top 10 films of the decade 1:02:39

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In this special edition of the New Movies Podcast, Grand Rapids Press film critic John Serba talks about his top 10 favorite films of the decade (with some honorable mentions thrown in), while producer/sidekick Cory Olsen points out a few that he missed. Serba calls the '00s the decade of comic-book movies, Latino directors, Pixar and The Other Trilogy.…

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James Cameron's 'Avatar,' 'The Road,' 'Inglourious Basterds' on DVD, more 47:02

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James Cameron maintains his legacy as a groundbreaking director with "Avatar," according to Grand Rapids Press film critic John Serba in this week's New Movies Podcast. He and producer/commentator Cory Olsen also tackle the long-awaited adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's novel "The Road," comedy "Did You Hear About the Morgans?," acclaimed drama "An Education" and new DVD releases, including Quentin Tarantino's "Inglourious Basterds" and "The Hangover."…

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Disney's 'The Princess and the Frog,' Clint Eastwood's 'Invictus,' 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' on DVD, more 38:12

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Old school: That's the best phrase Grand Rapids Press film critic John Serba could use to describe new Disney animated musical "The Princess and the Frog." In this week's New Movies Podcast, he says it "might be a classic." Serba and producer-sidekick Cory Olsen also talk about Clint Eastwood's drama "Invictus," starring Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon, two new independent films opening at the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts, and new DVD releases "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," "Public Enemies" and "Julie and Julia."…

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Robert De Niro in 'Everbody's Fine,' Natalie Portman drama 'Brothers,' 'Terminator Salvation' on DVD, more 40:03

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A pair of downbeat dramas open in theaters this week: "Everybody's Fine," starring Robert De Niro, Drew Barrymore and Kate Beckinsale, and "Brothers," with Natalie Portman, Jake Gyllenhaal and Tobey Maguire. They're the focus of discussion in this week's New Movies Podcast, hosted by Press film critic John Serba and producer/quipster Cory Olsen.…

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The Coen Bros.' 'A Serious Man,' 'Fantastic Mr. Fox,' 'Old Dogs,' more 49:00

15 years前49:00

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Grand Rapids Press film critic John Serba declares the Coen Bros.' "A Serious Man" one of the best movies of 2009 in this week's New Movies Podcast. Sidekick/producer Cory Olsen doesn't quite agree with him, but they discuss it -- as well as "Precious," "Fantastic Mr. Fox," "Old Dogs," "Ninja Assasin" and new DVD releases -- in depth.…

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'The Twilight Saga: New Moon,' Grand Rapids debut of 'Precious,' 'Planet 51,' 'The Blind Side' and more 44:58

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The burning question this week: Does "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" have anything to offer non-Twi-hards? Grand Rapids Press movie critic John Serba tackles the topic with podcast producer/funny guy Cory Olsen in this week's New Movies Podcast. They also discuss animated feature "Planet 51," Sandra Bullock in "The Blind Side," the big buzz surrounding "Precious," "Star Trek" on DVD and more.…

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Roland Emmerich destroys the world in '2012'; also 'Pirate Radio,' 'Up' on DVD, more 26:06

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The world done blows up real good in Roland Emmerich's latest disaster epic, "2012," starring John Cusack, Amanda Peet and a whole lotta special effects. So, is this the disaster movie to end all disaster movies? Grand Rapids Press film critic John Serba addresses the question -- with commentary by jokester-producer Cory Olsen -- in this week's New Movies Podcast. They also discuss "Pirate Radio," "Up" on DVD and more.…

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Jim Carrey in Robert Zemeckis' 'A Christmas Carol,' George Clooney in 'The Men Who Stare at Goats,' more 32:48

15 years前32:48

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Jim Carrey in Robert Zemeckis' 'A Christmas Carol,' George Clooney in 'The Men Who Stare at Goats,' more

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Michael Jackson documentary 'This Is It' 39:53

16 years前39:53

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Michael Jackson documentary 'This Is It': In some ways, the film isn't exactly what we may be expecting, according to Grand Rapids Press film critic John Serba, who discusses it and new DVD releases with sidekick/producer Cory Olsen.

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