September is here, bringing with it lower box office totals and the arrival of summer leftovers as the releases move toward the Oscar season, which gets an early start in October. It's not that there aren't Oscar hopefuls now, but when you look at what is being released, you can tell the studios are looking for the last dollars from the students before school starts back in force.
Crank. (2006, 83 minutes, R, action, trailer) The beginning of September is turning into Jason Statham's time of year. He is following up the over-the-top action of Transporter 2 with another over-the-top action fest. The difference this time is that the movie is moving toward harder territory with the R rating. It looks like it is going to be a lot of fun, and I hope it will do well on what is usually a slow weekend.
Crossover. (2006, 95 minutes, PG-13, drama, trailer) This movie centers on a pair of friends who are also first rate street ballers. They make a trip to L.A. in the hopes of becoming the top players around. To be honest, this does not appeal all that much to me.
The Illusionist. (2006, 110 minutes, PG-13, drama, trailer) A good cast looks to anchor this period drama surrounding a magician, an old flame, and royalty. Edward Norton and Paul Giamatti star as the magician and the man in charge of debunking him. Co-starring are Jessica Biel as the lynchpin of the love triangle and Rufus Sewell as the opposition. The film looks good, but I wonder how it will compare to the similarly themed The Prestige, coming later this fall.
The Wicker Man. (2006, 97 minutes, PG-13, horror, trailer) Nicolas Cage stars in this remake of the U.K. film from the 1960s, which featured Christopher Lee. When a remake of a film I have not seen comes up, I am torn whether or not to watch the earlier film before seeing the new one. In this case, I have a feeling I will see the remake first. I hope I will like it.
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Article comments
1 - Don Johnson
Can you tell me more about, Trey Noran of Denver? I see his name on over 18 pages on here. I seen pictures of him and a few Celb's his he a actor, pastor or a writer. When Raymond Burr was alive he told me that he was writing about him in a book? Is it out? Tell me more.
2 - Sean and Paula Aba
I heard that Trey Noran is a cousin of Chris from American Idol. But he's latin? I read about his endless help with the homeless. Please tell my wife who he is? We both seen articles of him on here with Mario Lopez, Cher and the list goes on. But no pics???
3 - Adam Cruz
Chris Allen is my pick to win Idol. My girlfriend drives wild when she see's him on Idol.Many say I look like Chris. So Chris Allen's uncle is a Pastor? That's kewl. I'm reading here that Trey Noran is seeking money for a homeless hotel. Perhaps if his nephew wins he can donate to his cause. (Peace)
4 - Toni Braxton
Best wished Chris! And also too his Uncle Trey. It's a hard life as a entertainer but rewarding.As for his Uncle there is no better way than helping others.
5 - Mike Jones
Wow, is that the Toni Braxton from Breakin My Heart. Now that is a singer. Chris best of luck! And Rev. Trey Noran my brother said he went to Clayton College in Denver with you. His Rev. also a singer or just the Uncle to Chris Allen?
6 - Tim Ryan
Who is this Trey Noran? I know who Chris is?
7 - Mitch Damon
I seen a Picture of Rev. Trey Noran on my space, is he Chris Allens Uncle from American idol?? Also I want Chris to win as well, not Adam. Adam, needs to keep his sex life quit.