Michael Haneke Remakes "Funny Games"

Movies get remade all the time, but it’s rare for a director to remake one of his own films, but that’s exactly what Michael Haneke has done with the new thriller “Funny Games.”

Haneke revisits his 1997 film with a new cast that includes Naomi Watts, Tim Roth, Michael Pitt, Brady Corbet and Devon Gearhart. While on vacation, Anna (Watts), George (Tim Roth), their son and two neighbors are planning to enjoy a nice relaxing summer getaway when things turn violent.

“Funny Games,” rated R for terror, violence and some language, opens in limited release on March 14.

Visit the official "Funny Games" website by clicking here.

Visit the Varitalk site for "Funny Games" by clicking here.

"Aristocats" on DVD

The 1970 Walt Disney Classic "The Aristocats" is back on DVD in a special edition. I had the chance to participate in an online Question and Answer session with Richard Sherman, who wrote the songs for the film with his brother Robert.

Read the Richard Sherman interview by clicking here.

Cloverfield is Coming

Movie Review and Interview: "The Kite Runner"

Based on the acclaimed novel by Khaled Hosseini, "The Kite Runner" is a powerful, moving story about friendship, redemption and second chances.

Read my full review by clicking here.

Read my interview with actor Homayoun Ershadi, who plays Baba, by clicking here.

Movie Review: "The Perfect Holiday"

Gabrielle Union and Morris Chestnut look cute together in "The Perfect Holiday," a new family friendly holiday comedy. Terrence Howard also gets to deliver some classic one-liners as a grumpy holiday spirit.

Read the full review by clicking here.

Movie Review: "The Golden Compass"

It took me two viewings to get all the plot details straight, but I can say "The Golden Compass" is a complex but visually stunning movie.

Read my full review by clicking here.

Steve

Pearl Harbor: An Interview with Survivor Richard Fiske

In memory of all the men and women who died on December 7, 1941, I updated a 2001 interview I did with Richard Fiske, a Pearl Harbor Survivor. His vivid memories of the events can be haunting.

Read the Richard Fiske interview by clicking here.


And a big thanks to all military personnel, past and present, for what you do.

Steve