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Friday, February 13

Gong Fishin'

Two Lovers
The Rapper's Pre-Delight
Trailers & Mo | Official Website


Joaquin Phoenix' got problems, and we're not even talkin about the muy malo ones in his new not-so-hip-hop life, like falling off stages and I'm Not There talk show appearances (Baldwin!). In what may be his final screen performance (which means it probably won't be his final screen performance), Phoenix' got onscreen problems, like having the horrible dilemma of choosing between Gwyneth Paltrow (showing some NSFWness that only baby Apple gets to see) and Vinessa Shaw (a fine Eyes Wide Shut actress that Hollywood has basically ignored). His Jewish parents (mum's played by the not so Jewish Isabella Rossellini), with whom he lives with and works for, are pushing him towards family friend Shaw, but his heart keeps pulsing for the blond goy (and which Jew's heart wouldn't?). Mos men enjoy the chase/challenge of bagging an out of their league honey, instead of being chased and going for the easy lay, and Phoenix' lovable loser character (think a more attractive Marty) is apparently like most men, and his choices may ultimately lead him to heartbreak hotel. While the title might suggest plenty of physical lust and caution, Two Lovers is more of an emotional mental affair, and that's actually OK cause the film doesn't require it (although we're not complaining about Gwny's boob flash). This film re-teams Phoenix with director James Gray for a third time (the other two being the gritty ditties We Own the Night and The Yards) with a role that completely suits his reserved and awkward demeanor (also correctly put on display in Parenthood, To Die For and Quills... we woulda included The Village, but playing The Village's idiot didn't involve much acting). For way too long Phoenix has been miscast in parts that were bigger than his britches and his range (we weren't buying him at all as Johnny Cash). So now that he's hit a walk-off home run on his way to retirement (and hobo beardsville), it's our hearts that are broken. Maybe we've taken him for granted and granite, and now it's our turn to chase him

Moby Peaches: the only musician who gets less credit than Phoenix has gots to be Moby. Years after the release of his brilliant Play all the newbie fans seemed to hit the stop button. Tis a shame cause baldy's been bustin out killah tunes in the ensuing years. His song 'I Love To Move In Here' [d], from last year's overlooked Last Night (in retrospect, it should been near the top of our bestest of '008 list), is featured in a sultry, dick-teasing dance scene. Listen up, and get down!

Verdictgo: Jeepers Worth A Peepers


Under The Sea 3-D
Sea's Candy
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Jim Carrey's voice guides us on a 40 minute 3-D IMAX adventure down under the sea down under. There aint nuttin particularly special about these 20,000 leagues here that you haven't seen on Planet Earth or the 88 other IMAX movies that took a dive, but watching ugly camouflage fish make beautiful looking fishes their dinner again and again in 3-D isn't the worst way to spend your hard earned dollars. As the clock winds down we wondered if there was a point to this film, other than putting smiles on the faces of kids and stoners, and there is! Carrey explains in a few sentences that if we don't take care of our planet some of these beautiful and ugly creatures will disappear forever. Tell us something we don't already know. Actually, don't and juss show us more clips of ugly fishes getting their grub on!

Dimension Films: 3-D is all the rage, but 4-D looks outrageyier! we mean, where else are you gonna see Elmo poop Skittles above yer head?



Verdictgo: for the kiddies/stoners Jeepers Worth A Peepers


Two Lovers and Under The Sea 3D open in limited theaters today

and until next thyme the balcony is clothed...



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