Best Motion Picture, Drama

The Social Network

Best Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical

The Kids Are All Right

Best Director – Motion Picture

David Fincher – The Social Network

Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama

Colin Firth – The King’s Speech

Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama

Natalie Portman – Black Swan

Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Comedy

Paul Giamatti – Barney’s Version

Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy

Annette Bening – The Kids Are All Right

Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture

Christian Bale – The Fighter

Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture

Melissa Leo – The Fighter

Best Screenplay – Motion Picture

The Social Network

Best Animated Feature Film

Toy Story 3

Best Foreign Language Film

In a Better World

Best Original Song – Motion Picture

You Haven’t Seen the Last of Me – Burlesque

Best Original Score – Motion Picture

Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross – The Social Network

Best Television Series, Drama

Boardwalk Empire

Best Televison Series, Comedy or Musical

Glee

Best Actor in a Television Series, Drama

Steve Buscemi – Boardwalk Empire

Best Actress in a Television Series, Drama

Katey Sagal – Sons of Anarchy

Best Actor in a Television Series, Comedy or Musical

Jim Parsons – Big Bang Theory

Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television

Jane Lynch – Glee

Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television

Chris Colfer – Glee

Best Actress in a Television Series, Comedy or Musical

Laura Linney – The Big C

Best Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television

Carlos

Best Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television

Al Pacino – You Don’t Know Jack

Best Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television

Claire Danes – Temple Grandin

JoReviews correctly guessed 12 of the winners tonight!

2010 Loutzenhiser Awards

Best Film

The Social Network

Robert Altman Award for Best Director

Christopher Nolan – Inception

Best Actress

Natalie Portman – Black Swan

Best Actor

Colin Firth – The King’s Speech

Best Supporting Actress

Hailee Steinfeld – True Grit

Best Supporting Actor

Christian Bale – The Fighter

Best Original Screenplay

Christopher Nolan – Inception

Best Adapted Screenplay

Aaron Sorkin – The Social Network

Best Animated Film

Toy Story 3

Best Foreign Language Film

Mother

(South Korea)

Best Documentary

Exit Through the Gift Shop

Vince Koehler Award for Best Science Fiction, Fantasy or Horror Film

Inception

Congratulations to all winners!

After showing some promise in one of his matches a trainer from Vegas offers Micky free training and fights with some great contenders, only rule is that he has to cut his brother out of his training. Which should not be hard to do considering he gets sent to prison due to his illegal activities involving drugs and solicitation. Micky begins training and becomes a stronger confident fighter.

At his side is his girlfriend Charlene (Amy Adams), a no nonsense bar maid who is willing to fight for what she believes in. With Charlene by Micky’s side nothing can go wrong. The pair deal with the back lashing of his sisters and mother when Micky turns his back on his brother, but Charlene takes a stand against the girls and they learn to choose their battles wisely.

Once Dicky is to be released from prison it is time for Micky to decide what role he will play in his life. He has established himself in as a true contender and inviting his former addict brother back into his career could be a fatal mistake. With so many decisions to weigh will Micky crack under the pressure?

“The Fighter” is another true inspirational story. Mark Wahlberg offered a solid performance, but co-star Christian Bale proved he is more than a bad Batman. I was shocked by the variety he offered on screen and how in depth he took his role as a drug addict. Amy Adams stepped out of her cookie cutter roles and took on a badass role and stole the show. By far her best performance and Oscar worthy in my opinion. “The Fighter” is another must see film with some of the greatest performances this year.

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince: Voldemort is tightening his grip on both the Muggle and wizarding worlds and Hogwarts is no longer the safe haven it once was. Harry suspects that dangers may even lie within the castle, but Dumbledore is more intent upon preparing him for the final battle that he knows is fast approaching. Together they work to find the key to unlock Voldemort’s defenses and, to this end, Dumbledore recruits his old friend and colleague, the well-connected and unsuspecting bon vivant Professor Horace Slughorn, whom he believes holds crucial information.

Meanwhile, the students are under attack from a very different adversary as teenage hormones rage across the ramparts. Harry finds himself more and more drawn to Ginny, but so is Dean Thomas. And Lavender Brown has decided that Ron is the one for her, only she hadn’t counted on Romilda Vane’s chocolates! And then there’s Hermione, simpering with jealously but determined not to show her feelings. As romance blossoms, one student remains aloof. He is determined to make his mark, albeit a dark one. Love is in the air, but tragedy lies ahead and Hogwarts may never be the same again.

Public Enemies: No one could stop John Dillinger and his gang. No jail could hold him. His charm and audacious jailbreaks endeared him to almost everyone – from his girlfriend Billie Frechette to an American public who had no sympathy for the banks that had plunged the country into the Depression.

But while the adventures of Dillinger’s gang – later including Baby Face Nelson and Alvin Karpis – thrilled many, J. Edgar Hoover made Dillinger America’s first Public Enemy Number One and sent in Melvin Purvis, the dashing “Clark Gable of the FBI.” However, Dillinger and his gang outwitted and outgunned Purvis’ men in wild chases and shootouts. Only after importing a crew of Western ex-lawmen (newly baptized as agents) and orchestrating epic betrayals – from the infamous “Lady in Red” to the Chicago crime boss Frank Nitti – were Purvis, the FBI and their new crew of gunfighters able to close in on Dillinger.

Julie & Julia: Based on two true stories, “Julie & Julia” intertwines the lives of two women who, though separated by time and space, are both at loose ends until they discover that with the right combination of passion, fearlessness and butter, anything is possible.

Terminator Salvation: The year is 2018.

Judgment Day has come and gone, leveling modern civilization. An army of Terminators roams the post-apocalyptic landscape, killing or collecting humans where they hide in the desolate cities and deserts. But small groups of survivors have organized into a Resistance, hiding in underground bunkers and striking when they can against an enemy force that vastly outnumbers them.

Controlling the Terminators is the artificial intelligence network Skynet, which became self-aware 14 years earlier and, in the blink of an eye, turned on its creators, unleashing nuclear annihilation on an unsuspecting world.

Only one man saw Judgment Day coming. One man, whose destiny has always been intertwined with the fate of human existence: John Connor (Christian Bale).

Now the world is on the brink of the future that Connor has been warned about all his life. But something totally new has shaken his belief that humanity stands a chance of winning this war: the appearance of Marcus Wright (Sam Worthington), a stranger from the past whose last memory is of being on death row before awakening in this strange, new world.

Connor must decide whether Marcus can be trusted. But as Skynet adapts new strategies to end the Resistance forever, Connor and Marcus must find common ground to take a stand against the onslaught–to infiltrate Skynet and meet the enemy head-on.

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian: Night has fallen upon the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC. The guides have gone home, the lights are out, the school kids are tucked in their beds… yet something incredible is stirring as former night guard Larry Daley (Ben Stiller) finds himself lured into his biggest, most imagination-boggling adventure yet in which history truly comes alive.

In this second installment of the Night at the Museum saga, Larry faces a battle so epic it could only unfold in the corridors of the world’s largest museum. Now, Larry must try to save his formerly inanimate friends from what could be their last stand amid the wonders of the Smithsonian, all of which, from the famous paintings on the walls to the rocket ships in the halls, suddenly have a mind of their own.

The unstoppable Dillinger could escape from anything. No cop could restrain him and no prison was unbreakable. Dillinger’s charm made him captivating to almost everyone, especially to his new love; girlfriend Billie Frechette (Marion Cotillard). Continuing his adventures with his gang, Dillinger eventually became America’s first Public Enemy Number One and Purvis was sent in to head up the squad in the search. Purvis and his squad were made to look incompetent as Dillinger and his gang outwitted Purvis’ men in wild chases and shootouts. Eventually the chase has to come to an end and as they say the good guy always wins.

“Public Enemies” is this summers big let down. Expecting a vibrant film from Bale and Depp, I left filled with boredom. Bored from the chase sequences that were very repetitive and unending. Many scenarios were unbelievable, including Dillinger who picks a random woman out at a club and knows nothing about her, but manages to convince her to quit her job and go on the run with him. Johnny Depp as always is remarkable as Dillinger, but once again I am displeased with Christian Bale as Purvis. I found his forced accent distracting and felt he has overplayed himself once again. As much as the film had bang for the buck, it just did not cut it. I would make sure you have a Red Bull before viewing this flick, as you’ll need energy to remain awake during some drawn out scenes.

Screening will be held on Thursday, June 25 at 7:30 PM, at Fine Art Leawood, 3707 W. 95th Street.

Synopsis: In the action-thriller PUBLIC ENEMIES, acclaimed filmmaker Michael Mann directs Johnny Depp, Christian Bale and Academy Award® winner Marion Cotillard in the story of legendary Depression-era outlaw John Dillinger (Depp)—the charismatic bank robber whose lightning raids made him the number one target of J. Edgar Hoover’s fledgling FBI and its top agent, Melvin Purvis (Bale), and a folk hero to much of the public.

No one could stop Dillinger and his gang.  No jail could hold him.  His charm and audacious jailbreaks endeared him to almost everyone—from his girlfriend Billie Frechette (Cotillard) to an American public who had no sympathy for the banks that had plunged the country into the Depression.

But while the adventures of Dillinger’s gang—later including the sociopathic Baby Face Nelson (Stephen Graham) and Alvin Karpis (Giovanni Ribisi)—thrilled many, Hoover (Billy Crudup) hit on the idea of exploiting the outlaw’s capture as a way to elevate his Bureau of Investigation into the national police force that became the FBI.  He made Dillinger America’s first Public Enemy Number One and sent in Purvis, the dashing “Clark Gable of the FBI.’’

However, Dillinger and his gang outwitted and outgunned Purvis’ men in wild chases and shootouts.  Only after importing a crew of Western ex-lawmen (newly baptized as agents) and orchestrating epic betrayals—from the infamous “Lady in Red’’ to the Chicago crime boss Frank Nitti—were Purvis, the FBI and their new crew of gunfighters able to close in on Dillinger.

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Set in 2018 we flash forward to the World today. Judgment day is behind us and we are all in peril. With the one prophet predicted, John Connor (Christian Bale), can he save all mankind? In “Terminator Salvation” the Terminators are mounting their numbers of humans, by capturing and killing, eventually routing them to their headquarters at Skynet. Small groups of survivors are determined to fight back and take back their land. These groups are known as The Resistance. When Connor feels his camp has been infiltrated by the enemy he begins to question his destiny and the chance at victory.

Marcus Wright (Sam Worthington) thought he had faced his toughest challenge by being on death row. Finding his true task when he is brought to Connor’s camp and discovers he has been re-manufactured as a Terminator, with a heart. Not only is he half-man/half-machine but any memory explaining his predicament has been erased. Connor finds it hard to trust Marcus, but he has to in order to protect the future. As the pair begins to work together to destroy Skynet we are left pondering what the future holds for all humans and how many more Terminators will need to be annihilated.

“Terminator Salvation” contains great action and captures the original predication of Judgment Day precisely, but overall the entire product was disappointing. Christian Bale fails to evoke any audience admiration. Despite his temper heard aloud through the media, which does not help matters, his emotionless portrayal of Connor was troubling. Connor did grow up, but not as the man we would expect him to become. The child we once knew who had a tender spot for the machines has somehow morphed into a dark angered man lacking compassion for all. Bale’s performance is upstaged by the new terminator, Sam Worthington (Marcus), half-human/half-machine. His performance as the lost soul with a second chance is sure to catapult his career. As for the direction by McG I did not know what to expect, but found a little too much of a bomb factor for my fancy. Lessons need to be learned that once a story has reached its true potential, please leave it alone and don’t ruin its success with an embarrassing attempt of upstaging it for a quick buck. If you are looking for something positive from the “Terminator Salvation”, look for Arnold Schwarzenegger’s computer generated re-birth. Skip to the end and save yourself the one hour viewing time. Nothing gets resolved, nothing is terminated and if anything is discovered it is just how rotten this film is.

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We have 20 admit-two advance passes for the screening on Monday, May 18th at 7:30pm at the Olathe Studio. Just fill out the form below and we will have a drawing to determine the 20 lucky winners on Friday May 15th. The winners will then receive an email with instructions on how to print out their pass. Make sure to bring the pass with you to the screening. Be sure to get there early. These screenings are overbooked to fill every seat. Only ONE entry per email address. Only eligible for Kansas/Missouri metro area residents. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY.

Cast: Christian Bale, Sam Worthington, Anton Yelchin, Bryce Dallas Howard, Moon Bloodgood, Common, Jadagrace, Helena Bonham Carter

Synopsis: “Terminator Salvation” is set in post-apocalyptic 2018, where John Connor (Christian Bale) is the man fated to lead the human resistance against Skynet and its army of Terminators. But the future that Connor was raised to believe in is altered in part by the appearance of Marcus Wright (Sam Worthington), a stranger whose last memory is of being on death row. Connor must decide whether Marcus has been sent from the future, or rescued from the past. As Skynet prepares its final onslaught, Connor and Marcus both embark on an odyssey that takes them into the heart of Skynet’s operations, where they uncover the terrible secret behind the possible annihilation of mankind.

Studio: Warner Bros.

Release Date: Thursday, May 21, 2009

MPAA Rating: THIS FILM IS RATED PG-13 FOR FOR INTENSE SEQUENCES OF SCI-FI VIOLENCE AND ACTION AND LANGUAGE..

Screening Info:
May 18, 2009 at 7:30PM
Olathe, KS

#10 IRON MAN (2008)

The comeback of Robert Downey Jr in this exciting comedy. With amazing action and special effects that have you salivating for more.

#9 LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE (2006)

A quirky comedy starring Abigail Breslin that has you loving its dysfunctional family. Nothing is more adorable than the final act to “Superfreak”.

#8 THE BOURNE ULTIMATUM (2008)

The final in the series, and in my opinion the best. Matt Damon proved he could be Bourne any day of the week and left us craving for me action packed films.

#7 AMERICAN PIE (1999)

The one & only original teen film that we all know and love. Pies, flutes, band camp, and MILF who could ask for more?

#6 SPIDERMAN (2002)

The Marvel comic hero brought to the big screen. Causing such a stir that it has been done countless times now. But the original stands out and proved to be a success.

#5 THE DARK KNIGHT (2008)

The highly anticipated film that earned the Joker, Heath Ledger, every award under the sun, as rightfully so. With so much hype surrounding this film people could not turn away and found them in for a treat.

#4 THE SIXTH SENSE (1999)

Who could forgot, “I see dead people”. Nothing compares to the story of a small child seeing ghosts and trying to help them to find their final resting place. It was the kick off to M Night Shammalyans freaky films, unfortunately nothing comes close to this hit.

#3 THE NOTEBOOK (2004)

Quite possibly the most romantic film I have ever seen. A tale of ever lasting love that transcends age and time. I found myself falling in love all over again.

#2 PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: THE CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL (2003)

Who would have expected Disney to come out with a film starring Johnny Depp that would soar? This film has everything you could ask for. Comedy, suspense, action, and adorable pirates. Hoping they will jump on board for another, although nothing beats the original.

#1…KNOCKED UP (2007)

The charming comedy of a one night stand turned into true love. Yeah it is far fetched, but the cast makes up for that. This film put Seth Rogen on the map and gave us a good look into how appealing the Apatow crew could be.

For my SUMMER GIVEAWAY I am asking you for your favorite summer film. Tell me what your favorite summer movie is and why. We will randomly select one winner who will be the recipient of a summer movie prize pack, which will include some great offers for the NEW AMC MAINSTREET. Your comments for your favorite summer film will be posted on the site. We will only use your first name when posting, however if you wish to remain anonymous let me know. Registration deadline is MAY 15th.

JOREVIEWS VISITORS FAVORITE SUMMER FILMS

Charlottes Web: My favorite summer movie is still Charlottes Web. It was the first drive in movie that I saw at the old Lakeside Drive in in KCK….I can still smell the popcorn and sitting in the back of the pickup truck with my brother!!!! (By Sandy)

Dirty Dancing: (By Anne)

The Dark Knight: My favorite summer movie has to be The Dark Knight. It was a movie I knew I wanted to see, so I did not watch any trailers nor did I read any reviews in advance … I wanted to movie to stand or fall on its own merits. Needless to say I was blown away with with movie, cinematography, and Heath Ledger’s performance as The Joker. I hope the next installment in the Batman line lives up to this one because it will certainly be hard to follow! (By JoReviews Fan)

The Bucket List: I am absoulutely a softy when it comes to sentimental and touchy movies.
This serio comic movie is truely a top movie for me where 2 grown men opposite in there lives meet when put in the cancer ward to become close best friends and make a list of all the things they want to accomplish in there time to live.
The touching part is to me how they both follow through and help each other out in finding the rest of the things in there lives to fullfill and make right before they die. they stick with each other to the end that is how life should be every precious moment spent doing all the things you enjoy in life and being around all the people you love and care about. Always enjoy life to the fullest live,love,laugh!!!! that is why i love the movie it has so much meaning to it and learning and understanding. (By Edwina)

Jaws: My favorite Summer film is Jaws. The lines were around the block, and that is where they first coined the term blockbuster. I was a kid , and I had never heard an audience scream that loud or laugh that long. We went to see it three times three days in a row just to see the audience react! It was almost more fun knowing what was coming. (By Theresa)

Training Day: I think it was a break through performance for denzel because he usually plays a good guy in all his movies and in this he plays the villian. Not to mention its the first time seeing Eva Mendez!! The music was slammin it was star studded! (By Richard)

Little Miss Sunshine: (By Karen)

Pirates of the Caribbean : The Curse of the Black Pearl: (By Steve)

The Notebook: (By Kim)

Harry Potter and the order of the phoenix: (By Gary)

Ironman: (By Roger)

STAR WARS 1977: After seeing the film the first week, everytime the main theme played on the radio, I felt the urge to go see the film again. And truthfully, 2 or three times, when the theme music played I or we (my friend Ron, hurried to catch the next showing at the Old Glenwood Main screen. In the end I saw it 22 times over the next 13 months. (By John)

The Bucket List & The Soloist: Relationships among the human race have begun ‘grooming’ the world. It is OK to be happy, help someone who may be sad or just give and share. The seasons of our lives are phenomenal! Many changes encompass our time together. And society has become more accepting and aware of life as it should be and/or as it used to be. Time is evolving…again! With this I believe The Soloist and The Bucket List gives compassion, love, laughter and ‘food for thought’ that we can all take lessons from! (By Veevee)

Pretty Woman: Richard Gere still looks good after all these years. (By Christina)

The Bourne Ultimatum: I don’t know what it is about the Bourne series of movies, but I just can’t get enough. The latest installment was the best of the series by far (I think I read that they may be making a 4th). I am not normally a fan of these fast paced action films, but I loves me some Jason Bourne! The action in this one is not too far fetched for me. What I mean by that is I can see were Matt Damon probably did alot of his own stunts and it didn’t seem computer enhanced. I hate it when things don’t look real or you find yourself saying “yeah right” when stuff is happening on screen. I can watch all three of these movies again and again and not get bored. In fact we made sure to watch the first two right before seeing the third on it’s opening weekend. (By Laurie)

The Bucket List: it is a good clean movie. (By Sharon)

Batman: The original Batman film owned the summer of 1989. It was the first comic book figure, since Superman, to make it on the big screen, and paved the way for the slew of Marvel & DC figures to to launch franchises in the past two decades. If Michael Keaton’s Batman hadn’t soared at the box office, then Hollywood may have not continued to fish for material involving his masked, crime-fighting colleagues (X-Men, Iron Man, Hulk, Spider-Man, etc.). (By Ben)

Notting Hill: My favorite is Notting Hill! My husband and I were in Omaha, and it was sold out. We couldn’t sit together, but I could hear him laughing thru the WHOLE movie from my seat! It was impossible to not laugh with him! Notting Hill still makes us smile. (By Anne)

Boondock Saints: There is no better movie to show your Irish pride. It may be a little inappropriate, but the movie does have love and family incorporated. And besides, getting the trash off the streets? They should do it everywhere. Can’t wait to see the sequel this year (By Amanda)

Kung Fu Panda: Yes, I mean it. Last year for my 46th birthday I wanted to really celebrate with my whole family. It’s hard to find a movie for a mom, dad, 13 yr old boy, 12 year old boy, and 5 year old girl! But, we did it! We had a great time and laughed out loud a lot. Totally fun night that I’ll remember. (By Amy)

Erin Brockovich: Is one of my fave movie. It was human, meaningful and funny not just another Hollywood movie. It is one of Julia Robert’s best performance. A must see!!! (By Angela)

Glory: One of Denzel Washington’s first movies with the unforgettable tear scene; or Patriot: with Mel Gibson and Heath Ledger. *sigh* I could watch either film over and over and… (By Vicky)

Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory: My most memorable summer flick was Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Our family was extremely poor so we didn’t have money for such things as movies. The local beat cops took about 30 of the neighborhood kids to the movie theatre. It was my first time inside of a movie theatre and I was so impressed. I laughed and totally enjoyed that movie. I have never forgotten that movie or those policemen for being so involved with our community. Thanks Officer Meza and crew for creating an awesome childhood memory. (By Susan)

Independence Day: Yes, I know its now an oldie, but with Will Smith, Jeff Goldblum, Judd Hirsch, Randy Quaid, Vivica Fox, and others, its hard to pass when this comes acrss the TV tube. The movie has comedy, aliens, and good fun. The movie should only be played on a VERY large screen tv with surround sound so that when the space ship flyes over, your windows will shake and rattle. I remember the movie origianlly coming out on July 4, and every year since the movie came out, around independce day we all sit down and watch the movie again. Great memories and good family fun. Aliens taking over the earth – what better way to spend your Sunday. (By Robert)

Bride Wars: (By Lisa)

Star Wars: I lived in Honolulu in 1977. My best friend and I took the bus part of the way to the movie theatre. Then we walked on to the theatre, can’t remember why we ended up walking part way, but at the time that walk seemed like a long distance. Suddenly with the start of the movie, all the walking was worth it. Like so many others, as soon as that space ship came passing over us at the beginning of Star Wars we were hooked, first ducking down into our seats, and then up back up again with excitment. For a couple teenage kids it had it all – adventure, spirituality, & victory for the good guys, brought upon by a young kid. The movie over, we then we walked most of the way back home – reliving the movie along they way.

The Bourne Ultimatium: The action is great and it amazes me every time I watch any of the series just what a great action star Matt Damon. I would have never pictured him an action star before this series. (By Teri)

The Bucket List: Loved that movie. (By Theresa)

Legally Blonde:I totally wrote this film off, before seeing it, thinking it would be really stupid, a complete waste of my time and money. Boy was i wrong! It was so incredibly funny and shows the strength that women find within themselves and through meaningful friendships with other women! Total laughs and empowerment all in one chick flick! (By Ashleigh)

Once: My favorite summer film would have to be Once. This movie has amazing music in it and a heart-wrenching storyline. I could watch this everyday. (By Becca)