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Tuesday, April 8
There's truly something for everyone on this week's DVD Tuesday. Daniel Day-Lewis gives an Oscar-winning performance in Paul Thomas Anderson's oil epic There Will Be Blood; John C. Reilly plays a rags-to-riches rock star in the biopic parody Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story; Samuel L. Jackson plays a boxing legend turned homeless man in Resurrecting the Champ; a Scottish child befriends the Loch Ness monster in The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep; Ron Livingston plays a Vietnam vet who becomes a crusader for people with disabilities in Music Within; and Wes Bentley stalks Rachel Nichols inside a parking garage in P2.
Our pick for the week is the 2-Disc Special Edition of Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story, featuring an eye-opening documentary about one of the film's scene-stealing stars.
Posted 4/8/2008 by reelz
Related: Resurrecting the Champ | The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep | Walk Hard | There Will Be Blood | P2
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Wednesday, December 26
It was not a very Merry Christmas for Mr. Cox, whose life story Walk Hard hit theaters this past weekend to the disappointing tune of only $4.1 million. This is particularly surprising considering the big marketing campaign Sony put behind the movie. It's also a shame because it's a very funny movie and we highly recommend it. Here's our Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story review.
Next Showing: Walk Hard is now playing in theaters nationwide.
Posted 12/26/2007 by reelz
Related: Walk Hard
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Friday, December 21
Those of you seeking a respite from the insanity of the Holiday season are in luck: a host of great new releases arrive at the Cineplex this weekend, including offerings from Judd Apatow, Tom Hanks and Nicolas Cage. But can any of them take down Will Smith's mighty I Am Legend?
A rundown of our reviews of this weekend's new releases:
National Treasure: Book of Secrets 
"If 2004's National Treasure was Indiana Jones Lite, this disappointing sequel could very well be called National Treasure Lite." [Full Review]
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story 
"Ranks as one of the best parody movies in years, a fitting tribute to the likes of the Zucker Brothers and John Landis." [Full Review]
Charlie Wilson's War 
"While the real-life Wilson may not have single-handedly won the Cold War, his exploits did provide fodder for one of the most enjoyable films of 2007." [Full Review]
P.S. I Love You 
"Shmoopy or not, the movie worked for me. You show a dead loved one, and I pretty much well up—and that’s P.S. I Love You’s stock and trade." [Full Review]
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
"Classic Burton—stylishly and stylistically nightmarish, dark and dusty, and with just enough quirk thrown in." [Full Review]
Also opening: Steep, Blonde Ambition, Flake
Posted 12/21/2007 by reelz
Related: National Treasure: Book of Secrets | P.S. I Love You | Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street | Charlie Wilson's War | Walk Hard
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Tuesday, December 4
The summer blockbuster Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End debuts on DVD today, just in time for the holidays. Also arriving on DVD are Scarlett Johansson's comedy The Nanny Diaries, Ethan Hawke's directorial effort The Hottest State and the wildlife documentary Arctic Tale.
Our pick for this week is a no-brainer: Superbad, Greg Mottola's uproarious teen sex comedy. We recommend the 2-Disc Unrated Extended Edition, featuring another stellar package of special features from the Judd Apatow gang.
Posted 12/4/2007 by reelz
Related: The Nanny Diaries | Superbad | Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End | An Arctic Tale | Walk Hard
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Monday, December 3
The breakout star of Walk Hard, Jake Kasdan's R-rated spoof of music biopics, could very well be Tyler Nilson -- or, to be more precise, Nilson's genitalia, which shares a good deal of screen time in the film with star John C. Reilly. Nilson's character (named "Bert" according to IMDB) appears at various points throughout the film, inexplicably -- and hilariously -- naked in every one of his scenes.
In an exclusive interview with ReelzChannel.com, Walk Hard producer Judd Apatow discussed the process involved in casting the role and why Nilson was the right man for the job. What Apatow had to say is not for the faint of heart, but if you think you can handle it, click here.
Posted 12/3/2007 by reelz
Related: Judd Apatow | John C. Reilly | Walk Hard | Jake Kasdan
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Sunday, October 14
Sony handed out a disc of new images for Walk Hard when we covered the special event with Judd Apatow, John C. Reilly and director Jake Kasdan earlier this week.
You can check out all the new pics on our Walk Hard page under the "Photos" tab!
Posted 10/14/2007 by reelz
Related: Judd Apatow | Walk Hard
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Thursday, October 11
The folks at Sony hosted a preview today of Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story, the latest guaranteed blockbuster from the Judd Apatow comedy empire. Starring John C. Reilly and directed by Jake Kasdan, Walk Hard is the first bona fide parody from the Apatow gang, spoofing of Walk the Line, The Doors and pretty much every other musician biopic ever made.
Being an Apatow flick, Walk the Line also features the requisite number of cameos, including a hilarious scene in which Cox drops acid with the Beatles while in India. Paul Rudd plays John, Justin Long plays George, Jack Black plays Paul and Jason Schwartzman plays Ringo. Much of the scene is spent poking fun at the fact that none of the actors remotely resemble members of the Fab Four.
Expect a more accurate impersonation from White Stripes frontman Jack White, who plays Elvis in a brief but memorable cameo.
Next Showing: Walk Hard opens nationwide this Christmas
Posted 10/11/2007 by reelz
Related: Jack Black | Judd Apatow | Justin Long | Paul Rudd | John C. Reilly | Jason Schwartzman | Walk Hard