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Jackson, Mac hit high notes in 'Soul Men'

Rated R for pervasive language, and sexual content including nudity Storyline: Former backup singers squabble as they drive cross-country to appear at the Apollo in Harlem in a tribute to their former lead singer. Rated: R for pervasive language, ...

From BETSY PICKLE, KnoxNews,  7 Nov 2008
Related Topics: Samuel L. Jackson,  Bernie Mac,  John Legend,  Mike Epps,  Isaac Hayes

Pickle: Family finds drama, clarity in 'Rachel'

Rated R for language and brief sexuality Storyline: After a young woman gets out of rehab to attend her sister’s wedding, a joyful celebration becomes a tense airing of family resentments and wounds. Rated: R for language and brief sexuality. Rating: ...

From BETSY PICKLE, KnoxNews,  7 Nov 2008
Related Topics: Bill Irwin,  Jonathan Demme,  Anne Hathaway,  Debra Winger,  Anna Deavere Smith

Raunchy 'Zack' shows heart, more

Rated R for strong crude sexual content including dialogue, graphic nudity and pervasive language The language that would best fit the accolades due "Zack and Miri Make a Porno" is not suitable for a family newspaper. That's a pity because "Zack and ...

From BETSY PICKLE, KnoxNews,  1 Nov 2008
Related Topics: Kevin Smith (actor),  Seth Rogen,  Elizabeth Banks,  Traci Lords,  Jason Mewes

Pickle: Ambitious 'Changeling' works

Rated R for some violent and disturbing content, and language It's hard to categorize "Changeling." It's a suspenseful mystery and a satisfying drama. It's a well-crafted period piece with gorgeous production values that zooms in on disturbing and ...

From BETSY PICKLE, KnoxNews,  1 Nov 2008
Related Topics: John Malkovich,  Clint Eastwood,  Angelina Jolie,  Colm Feore,  Michael Kelly

Double-Oh bald-headed stepchildren

I was just perusing the IMDB to double-check what kind of competition the new James Bond flick, "Quantum of Solace," will have when it opens on Nov. 14. The answer is a double-oh-nothing to speak of (though Downtown West is scheduled to open Mike Leigh' ...

From BETSY PICKLE, KnoxNews,  31 Oct 2008
Related Topics: James Bond,  Mike Leigh

Dickey crazy about 'Boss' Eastwood

Rated R for some violent and disturbing content, and language Dale Dickey may turn out to be the scream queen of Halloween this year. The Knoxville-born actress exercises her vocal cords not in a horror flick but in director Clint Eastwood's ...

From BETSY PICKLE, KnoxNews,  31 Oct 2008
Related Topics: Clint Eastwood,  Angelina Jolie,  Rembrandt

Crime romp finds its comic-action groove

Rated R for pervasive language, violence, drug use and brief sexuality Need to vent some aggression over your bumpy marriage? Make a movie with criminals going at each other nearly nonstop for two hours. It seems to have worked for writer-director Guy ...

From BETSY PICKLE, KnoxNews,  31 Oct 2008
Related Topics: Guy Ritchie,  Madonna,  Gerard Butler,  Tom Wilkinson,  Karel Roden

Marion Pickle Jr. dies at age of 85

Marion McDonald Pickle Jr. was a man of routine. For most of his adult life, the Knoxville native ate lunch four days a week at Regas Restaurant. On Thursdays, he played golf at Holston Hills Country Club. Even after his foursome disbanded and he gave ...

From BETSY PICKLE, KnoxNews,  19 Oct 2008
Related Topics: General Motors

Pickle: No hail to director Oliver Stone

Rated PG-13 for language including sexual references, some alcohol abuse, smoking and brief disturbing war images Storyline: Black sheep George W. Bush tries to gain his father’s approval by getting involved in the family business, politics. Rated: ...

From BETSY PICKLE, KnoxNews,  18 Oct 2008
Related Topics: George W. Bush,  Oliver Stone,  Michael Moore,  John McCain,  Josh Brolin

'Max' victim of painful formula

Rated PG-13 for violence including intense shooting sequences, drug content, some sexuality and brief strong language Storyline: A grieving cop looks like a bad guy as he hunts down his wife’s killer in a film based on the video game. Rated: PG-13 for ...

From BETSY PICKLE, KnoxNews,  18 Oct 2008
Related Topics: Mark Wahlberg,  Beau Bridges,  Ludacris,  Mila Kunis

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