2008 Woodie Awards
Weekly Entertainment Guide
WHAT'S NEW IN THEATERS, VIDEO & COMICS
Tim Nguyen
Issue date: 1/29/07 Section: Arts & Entertainment
IN THEATERS
Last King of Scotland
Forest Whitaker’s chilling and unbelievable performance as General Amin alone should be the reason to catch “The Last King of Scotland” this weekend. Kevin MacDonald’s direction, cinematography, and Whitaker’s teddy-bear-to-grizzly-bear performance carried an otherwise mediocre story and weak supporting cast.
Originally played on only 4 screens on September 1, 2006, “The Last King of Scotland” has now expanded to 495 screens nationwide.
Nicholas Garrigan (James McAvoy) is an apathetic, pot-smoking, college graduate who goes from Scotland to Uganda to practice medicine. Garrigan unexpectedly befriends newly appointed president Idi Amin and quickly becomes Amin’s personal advisor.
As Garrigan witnesses the horrors of Amin’s presidency and regime, he transforms from an adventure-seeking, womanizer, to a petrified, homesick white man looking to escape Uganda at any price.
DVD RELEASE
Silence of the Lambs
Skip garbage DVDs such as “the Marine” and the “Passion of the Christ: Two-disc Definitive Edition” and head for the crime/ thriller section to pick up “Silence of the Lambs” Collector’s Edition this Tuesday.
If you don’t already own the MGM Special Edition, this new release of the 1991 Academy award winning film is packed with extra juicy special features.
Rookie FBI agent Clarice Starling (Jodi Foster) is assigned to save a missing woman from Buffalo Bill, a psychopathic serial killer, who skins his victims.
To locate the serial killer, Starling must employ the aid of Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins), a charming, yet terrifying, cannibal who contains psychological insight on the case.
This edition features six featurettes, documentaries and never-before-seen extras, such as deleted scenes, an outtakes reel and “Anthony Hopkin’s Phone Message.”
COMICS
Usagi Yojimbo #100
One of the longest, successful running comics ever, “Usagi Yojimbo,” by Stan Sakai, hits its landmark 100th issue.
Most of us probably remember the anthropomorphic warrior’s frequent appearances on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles animated series.
This thirty-two page, black-and white issue features contributions from comic-industry legends such as Frank Miller (Sin City, The Dark Knight Returns), Jeff Smith (Bone), Sergio Aragones (Groo), as well as series-creator Stan Sakai himself.
Set in 17th century feudal Japan, “Usagi Yojimbo,” which translates to “rabbit bodyguard,” chronicles the adventures of a masterless samurai named Miyamoto Usagi.
With over two decades at Dark Horse comics, this uber-special issue is a perfect entry point for anyone wondering why “Usagi Yojimbo” is one of the most critically acclaimed all-ages comics ever.
Last King of Scotland
Forest Whitaker’s chilling and unbelievable performance as General Amin alone should be the reason to catch “The Last King of Scotland” this weekend. Kevin MacDonald’s direction, cinematography, and Whitaker’s teddy-bear-to-grizzly-bear performance carried an otherwise mediocre story and weak supporting cast.
Originally played on only 4 screens on September 1, 2006, “The Last King of Scotland” has now expanded to 495 screens nationwide.
Nicholas Garrigan (James McAvoy) is an apathetic, pot-smoking, college graduate who goes from Scotland to Uganda to practice medicine. Garrigan unexpectedly befriends newly appointed president Idi Amin and quickly becomes Amin’s personal advisor.
As Garrigan witnesses the horrors of Amin’s presidency and regime, he transforms from an adventure-seeking, womanizer, to a petrified, homesick white man looking to escape Uganda at any price.
DVD RELEASE
Silence of the Lambs
Skip garbage DVDs such as “the Marine” and the “Passion of the Christ: Two-disc Definitive Edition” and head for the crime/ thriller section to pick up “Silence of the Lambs” Collector’s Edition this Tuesday.
If you don’t already own the MGM Special Edition, this new release of the 1991 Academy award winning film is packed with extra juicy special features.
Rookie FBI agent Clarice Starling (Jodi Foster) is assigned to save a missing woman from Buffalo Bill, a psychopathic serial killer, who skins his victims.
To locate the serial killer, Starling must employ the aid of Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins), a charming, yet terrifying, cannibal who contains psychological insight on the case.
This edition features six featurettes, documentaries and never-before-seen extras, such as deleted scenes, an outtakes reel and “Anthony Hopkin’s Phone Message.”
COMICS
Usagi Yojimbo #100
One of the longest, successful running comics ever, “Usagi Yojimbo,” by Stan Sakai, hits its landmark 100th issue.
Most of us probably remember the anthropomorphic warrior’s frequent appearances on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles animated series.
This thirty-two page, black-and white issue features contributions from comic-industry legends such as Frank Miller (Sin City, The Dark Knight Returns), Jeff Smith (Bone), Sergio Aragones (Groo), as well as series-creator Stan Sakai himself.
Set in 17th century feudal Japan, “Usagi Yojimbo,” which translates to “rabbit bodyguard,” chronicles the adventures of a masterless samurai named Miyamoto Usagi.
With over two decades at Dark Horse comics, this uber-special issue is a perfect entry point for anyone wondering why “Usagi Yojimbo” is one of the most critically acclaimed all-ages comics ever.
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