MLive New Movies Podcast

New Movies Podcast: 'Public Enemies,' 'Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs,' 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen'

tagne@mlive.com (MLive.com) — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 14:13:30 -0400

Press film critic John Serba ponders the success of "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" with a special guest, Press entertainment writer Rachael Recker. Also discussed are "Public Enemies," "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs" and new DVD releases.

Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds in 'The Proposal,' Jack Black and Michael Cera in 'Year One,' more

tagne@mlive.com (MLive.com) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:30:49 -0400

Two comedies debut this week in theaters: The Sandra Bullock/Ryan Reynolds romance "The Proposal" and "Year One," a yukfest starring funnymen Jack Black and Michael Cera.John Serba, film critic for The Grand Rapids Press, discusses whether these flicks bring the funny or not in the New Movies Podcast, with producer/commentator Cory Olsen in tow.

New Movies Podcast: 'Taking of Pelham 123', 'Imagine That', 'Tyson'

tagne@mlive.com (MLive.com) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:53:46 -0400

So, is the faceoff between Denzel Washington and John Travolta in "The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3" invigorating? Is Eddie Murphy comedy "Imagine That" as forgettable as much of his recent work? Does Mike Tyson biodoc "Tyson" tell a compelling story about the boxer? Well, John Serba, film critic for The Grand Rapids Press, tackles these questions and more in the New Movies Podcast, with new co-host and podcast producer Cory Olsen chiming in.

New Movies Podcast: Will Ferrell in 'Land of the Lost,' 'The Hangover,' 'My Life in Ruins'

tagne@mlive.com (MLive.com) — Thu, 4 Jun 2009 22:41:40 -0400

So, "Land of the Lost": Is this another Will Ferrell classic a la "Anchorman," or a dud like "Blades of Glory"? Listen to John Serba, film critic for The Grand Rapids Press, in the New Movies Podcast, and find out if Ferrell still brings the funny. He and podcast producer Cory Olsen also discuss new releases "The Hangover" and "My Life in Ruins," as well as new-to-DVD titles "Revolutionary Road" and "Defiance."

New Movies Podcast: Pixar's 'Up,' Sam Raimi's 'Drag Me to Hell'

tagne@mlive.com (MLive.com) — Fri, 29 May 2009 15:00:19 -0400

A new film from animation studio Pixar is usually a time when film critics are enjoying their jobs the most. "Up" is the...

New Movies Podcast: 'Terminator Salvation,' 'Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian' and new DVDs

tagne@mlive.com (MLive.com) — Fri, 22 May 2009 15:01:48 -0400

Christian Bale stars as John Conner in "Terminator Salvation." A pair of summer-cineplex cash cows debut in theaters this week: "Terminator Salvation" and "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian." Film critics James Sanford, of The Kalamazoo Gazette, and...

New Movies Podcast: 'Angels and Demons,' 'Taken' on DVD

tagne@mlive.com (MLive.com) — Fri, 15 May 2009 13:35:39 +0000

Movie critics James Sanford and John Serba not fans of "Angels and Demons."

New Movies Podcast: J.J. Abrams' 'Star Trek,' and 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button' and 'Last Chance Harvey' on DVD

tagne@mlive.com (MLive.com) — Fri, 8 May 2009 14:10:31 +0000

It's a "Star Trek"-centric discussion for this week's New Movies Podcast.

New Movies Podcast: 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine,' 'Ghosts of Girlfriends Past,' 'Battle for Terra' and more

tagne@mlive.com (MLive.com) — Fri, 1 May 2009 15:08:11 +0000

Hugh Jackman dons the claws again, leading the mutant charge in "X-Men Origins: Wolverine." The summer movie season blasts off with "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" -- but is Hugh Jackman's fourth go-round as the clawed Marvel Comics hero any good? James...

New Movies Podcast: 'The Soloist,' 'The Informers,' 'Fighting,' 'EARTH' and more

tagne@mlive.com (MLive.com) — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 21:29:38 +0000

Robert Downey Jr. and Jamie Foxx star in "The Soloist." Is "The Soloist" one of the best movies of 2009 so far? John Serba, film critic for "The Grand Rapids Press," thinks so, although James Sanford of The Kalamazoo Gazette,...