Gil Mansergh’s Cinema ToastNew Releases 6/29/07 Ratatouille (G)Voices of Patton Oswalt, Brad Garrett, Brian Denehey, Jeanine Garoffolo, Peter O’Toole, Lou Romano, Ian HolmDirected by: Brad BirdPixar/Disney’s latest computer animated fable is “Ratatouille,” the unlikely story of a French rat who loves to cook and ends up secretly guiding a restaurant garbage boy into preparing 5-star meals. The film is delightful, the artwork is so amazing it is almost unbelievable, … Read More »

Gil Mansergh’s Cinema ToastNew Releases 6/22/07 1408 (PG-13)John Cusack, Samuel L. Jackson Directed by: Mikael HafstromThis is a story about a myth debunker who travels to supposedly haunted places to prove everyone else is wrong. Based on a Stephen King short story, hotel room 1408 is just such a place and we soon discover that the events that transpire in this room are really quite upsetting. But … Read More »

Gil Mansergh’s Cinema ToastNew Releases 6/15/07 Fantastic Four Rise of the Silver Surfer (PG)Jessica Alba, Michael Chilkis, Directed by: Tim StoryJudging by the reactions of the mostly college-aged audience in the theater with me, this is a sure winner, but for those of us who appreciate “Hell Boy,” and “Sin City,’ and “Batman Returns,” this is just so much Hollywood hyped dreck. My problem is … Read More »

Gil Mansergh’s Cinema ToastNew Releases 6/01/07 Once (R) Glen Hansard, Marketa Irglova Directed by: John Carney Winner of the Audience Award at Sundance, this low budget musical about two street musicians who get together to tackle the big time in Dublin is surprisingly effective. Featuring Glen Hansard and his Irish band The Frames (and directed by the band’s former bassist) it’s like watching a scruffy Hollywood musical with infectious performances and a toe-tapping soundtrack. And keep your … Read More »

“Screenings” movie column ? 2007 Gil Mansergh Q & A FOR PIRATES 3 In my last “Screenings” column, I wrote the following about Johnny Depp’s latest “Pirates of the Caribbean” movie: “Some of my fellow critics say this [movie] is “too confusing.” My advice is simple: “Pay attention.” Everything is there on the screen. Listen to the dialogue and explanations (even the ones which break the laws of physics).” As … Read More »

Gil Mansergh’s Cinema ToastNew Releases 6/01/07Knocked Up (R)Seth Rogan, Katherine HeiglDirected by: Judd ApatowTeddy bear kind of guy spends one night with hottie when oops ” she’s pregnant. This film works because the girl is willing to consider the possibility of spending the rest of her life with the exact opposite of the man of her dreams. What she doesn’t consider is that he comes complete with … Read More »