THE CARNIVAL OF CINEMA: EPISODE 56 – NIGHT OF THE LIVING BLOGGERS

Welcome to the 56th Edition of the Carnival of Cinema. This week we have a number of our regular bloggers alongside some new faces. So sit back and enjoy some of the best film reviews, commentary and industry advice available on the web. To start things out this week we take a look at Michael L. Wentz’s Top Ten Veteran’s Day Movie Picks. What gives this list a bit of gravity is that it from the viewpoint of an actual veteran. Head over to REAL HONEST FILM to see a good list of some very interesting movies. On to more war stuff. Don’t like the War on Terrorism™? Neither does cranky old fart Robert Redford. We have a couple of reviews taking a look at Lions for Lambs, a film that looks like it’s a bigger bomb than anything the Collation Forces™ have dropped on Iraq. First up there’s General Disdain’s piece. Its clear a film about foreign policy made by a bunch of rich bed-wetting leftists isn’t the General’s cup of tea. This said, he gives the film a fair shake over at THE CRITICAL CRITICS. Next up we have Aahz view on the film over at PHILAAHZOPHY. Aahz wasn’t going to see the film but ended up watching it anyway then found the piece compelling for its story more than anything else. Ironically, cranky old fart Robert Redford competition this week includes the film No Country for Old Men. Andrew Newman of NEWMAN'S OWN MOVIE CORNER reviews the new release from the Coen Brothers. It looks like its more Miller’s Crossing than The Big Lebowski. Newman also gives us an early look at the brand spanking new flick Beowulf. Head on over to see if the dolled-up cartoon worth your time? For another view on No Country for Old Men check out what Dan has to say over at his site POPCORN, SODA, AND GOOBERS. Sticking with the movies that are still down at the multiplex, The Flick Guru provides us with a review of the already critically acclaimed American Gangster. Find out what The Flick Guru thinks on his site THE GURU'S MOVIE AND TUBE REVIEWS. While you’re there don’t forget to check out his review of Jerry Seinfeld’s The Bee Movie. For a look at the world’s best film about a boy who falls in love with a blow up doll check out Lindsey’s opinion on the film Lars and the Real Girl over at her site ZEE SAYS=FILM ADDICT + TEEN LIBRARIAN. Paul McElligott reviews everything. On his site CELLULOID HEROES this week he reviews the new flick Gracie and finds himself asking: "How did this film escape the Lifetime Network?" f you head over you’ll also find reviews of A Mighty Heart, The Incredibles, and Help! Like I said, he reviews everything. Ending the new film string we have Joanna Clay on her site JOANNA ESPAÑA giving her take on the Irish film Once. This seems to be an interesting film, click over to see why. If new movies don’t do it for you try on some older movies for size. Twenty years ago John Candy dressed up like a dog and this week Adam talks about it over at ALL THINGS FILM with his review of Mel Brooks’ non-classic Spaceballs. Eighteen years ago Robin Williams was O’ Captain My Captain and now one of his teenage students is middle aged and on House. Toni has an ode to Dead Poet’s Society over at her side WIFELY STEPS. Looking over at THE RETURN OF JEZEBEL JAMES INFO AND FAN SITE, Tim King has a follow up to a post from a couple months back titled 7 More One-line Parker Posey Movie Reviews. Get quick reviews of films like For Your Consideration, Best In Show, Clockwatchers and more. Bringing things to a close this week is Christine. She has a site called ME, MY KID AND LIFE: AN AMERICAN SINGLE MOM LIVING IN FRANCE. Truth in advertising, the site is about exactly that: Her, her kid and living in France. Click over to read how she discovered an art film house in an art film house in France. …and CUT!…and PRINT! Thanks to everyone for their submissions and welcome all of the new faces this week. FEATURE THIS CARNIVAL ON YOUR BLOG Other carnival editions: Carnival of Cinema: Episode I Carnival of Cinema: Episode II Carnival of Cinema: Episode III Carnival of Cinema: Episode IV