There's not much rat in it...

Pixar needed to add little more spice to this story of a rat who wants to be a chef....read more about it by clicking here:

Many thanks,
Steve

NEADS meeting needs

Since 1976, NEADS has been training service dogs for deaf and disabled Americans. I had the opportunity to chat with the executive director and she had one of her team send me this video...

Follow the Hollywood Walk of Fame...

It's taken a while, but the Munchkins from "The Wizard of Oz" finally will be getting their own star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame. St. Louis is especially proud of our own Mickey Carroll, who played the Fiddler in the movie.

The date for the ceremony has not been set, but more details to come. In the meantime, check out Mr. Carroll's official website by clicking here.

James Bond Hits the Big 22

It's hard to believe that Ian Fleming's most famous literary creation is about to star in his 22nd movie. Daniel Craig, who many critics and fans believe owns the role of James Bond after the recent remake of "Casino Royale," returns as 007. Marc Forster, who sat behind the camera for both "Finding Neverland" and "Stranger than Fiction," juat signed on to direct.

Currently known only as "Bond 22," the latest film in the franchise is slated to arrive in theaters on November 7, 2008.

Steve

Latest Articles by Steven C Bryan

Nancy Drew and friends in search of a plot...

Emma Roberts is absolutely adorable in the lead role, but something about this adaptation of the popular series of books doesn't quite work. Read my thoughts about the film by clicking here.



Many thanks,
Steve

Talking With Nancy Drew

Up-and-coming actress Emma Roberts plays teenage detective Nancy Drew in a new film adaptation of the popular series of books. Emma and I had a chance to spend a few minutes on the phone two weeks ago talking about the movie, so click here to see what she said:

"Surf's Up" is Way Cool

Until this point, my favorite penguin movie was "Happy Feet," the story of a penguin who danced to the beat of a different drummer, but "Surf's Up" is truly inventive and contains plenty of stuff for the adults as well as the kids.

Read my review here:

http://animatedfilms.suite101.com/article.cfm/surfs_up_shoots_the_curl

Many thanks,

Steve

"Knocked Up" Will Knock Your Socks Off

Judd Apatow, one of the creative minds behind the suprisingly sweet comedy "The 40-Year-Old Virgin," returns this weekend with "Knocked Up," a cautionary tale about unexpected pregnancy. The title is misleading, though, because Apatow has created an intelligent, funny and even heartwarming film about life and taking responsibility for your actions.

Read my review here:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/235521/knocked_up_is_not_a_knockoff_pregnancy.html

Many thanks,
Steve

"Gracie" Really Kicks

With a solid performance from former "Lizzie McGuire" star Carly Schroeder, "Gracie" is a new sports film with positive messages for both young men and women. Based on events in the lives of the Shue family of New Jersey, Gracie, a character based on actress Elisabeth Shue, tries to prove she's good enough to play soccer on a boy's team.

Read what Schroeder had to say about her experiences on the film here:

http://film-stars.suite101.com/article.cfm/carly_schroeder_scores_as_gracie


And read my review of the film here:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/253257/gracie_keeps_her_eye_on_the_ball.html


This one is highly recommended and worth your time.


Many thanks,
Steve