Rick Davis

Davis: 300 back for more

300: Rise of an Empire sees Greek general Themistokles attempting to unite all of Greece…

Kit Harington (left) and Emily Browning star in Pompeii

Davis: Eye candy and action at the movies

Director Paul W.S. Anderson attempts to give Pompeii historical accuracy.

Kit Harington (left) and Emily Browning star in Pompeii
Russell Crowe (left), Colin Farrell and writer-director Akiva Goldsman on the set of Winter’s Tale, the only movie released this week that is not a remake.

Davis: Hollywood safe with remakes

Winter's Tale is the only 'original' movie Hollywood is debuting in theatres this week.

Russell Crowe (left), Colin Farrell and writer-director Akiva Goldsman on the set of Winter’s Tale, the only movie released this week that is not a remake.
John Goodman (left), Matt Damon, George Clooney, Bob Balaban and Bill Murray star in The Monuments Men.

Davis: Movies from priceless art to peg-in-hole blocks

A group of military servicemen and civilians working together to safeguard historic and cultural monuments from the ravages of war.

John Goodman (left), Matt Damon, George Clooney, Bob Balaban and Bill Murray star in The Monuments Men.
Josh Brolin (left) stars with Kate Winslet in Labor Day

Davis: Dark, light movie outings

Director Reitman did not get his usual Academy Award nominations for Labor Day, but Winslet has won praise for her performance.

Josh Brolin (left) stars with Kate Winslet in Labor Day

Davis: Oscars may go down more for snubs than nominees

Adding the proverbial insult to injury, Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa received a nomination for Best Makeup and Hairstyling.

Davis: Still time to see Golden Globe winners/Oscar contenders

See the best on the big screens around the Central Okanagan.

Direcotr Peter Berg's recent work includes the now-released 'Lone Survivor', ESPN documentary 'King's Ransom', and 'Hancock'.

Davis: Actor Peter Berg adds to impressive resumé as a director

Berg made his directing debut with an episode of 'Chicago Hope' but he quickly moved into movies like 'Hancock', 'Lone Survivor'.

Direcotr Peter Berg's recent work includes the now-released 'Lone Survivor', ESPN documentary 'King's Ransom', and 'Hancock'.

Davis: Gifts keep rolling out of Hollywood

Five new movies opened on Christmas Day, with something to appeal to almost everybody.

American Hustle stars (from left) Amy Adams, Bradley Cooper, Jeremy Renner, Christian Bale and  Jennifer Hudson.

Davis: Lots to see over the holidays

Getting strong reviews is American Hustle, and writer/director David O. Russell is on a roll.

American Hustle stars (from left) Amy Adams, Bradley Cooper, Jeremy Renner, Christian Bale and  Jennifer Hudson.

Davis: Hobbits at it again; Stellar performance from Redford

Jackson’s epic adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s novel The Hobbit continues with The Desolation of Smaug.

Davis: More movies on their way

Out of the Furnace is a story of a blue collar worker who must take matters into his own hands, starring Christian Bale.

Davis: More movies on their way

Out of the Furnace is a story of a blue collar worker who must take matters into his own hands, starring Christian Bale.

Davis: Snow Queen out from the cold in Freeze

The Snow Queen fairy tale finally sees the big screen, in Disney's Frozen.

Sandra Bullock (left) stars with George Clooney in director Alfonso Cuarón’s Gravity.

Davis: Gravity is getting rave reviews

Critics are heaping praise on Gravity, and many are using the word “masterpiece.”

Sandra Bullock (left) stars with George Clooney in director Alfonso Cuarón’s Gravity.

Davis: Critically acclaimed movies coming

Ron Howard's latest movie is being called a spectacular re-creation of the rivalry between Formula 1 drivers James Hunt and Niki Lauda.

Davis: Prisoners getting Oscar buzz

Prisoners is getting rave critical reviews, especially for Canadian director Denis Villeneuve.

Davis: Lots to watch this week

Martin Scorsese serves as producer on The Family, but it is director Luc Besson who is the real star behind the camera.

Davis: Musical kids cross over to movies

Getaway stars Ethan Hawke and a Shelby Mustang Super Snake, so it definitely has an appeal beyond the teen crowd.

Oprah Winfrey (left) and Forest Whittaker star in the historical drama Lee Daniels’ The Butler.

Oprah Winfrey heads star-studded cast of The Butler

High expectations surround movie about true story of White House butler who served eight U.S. presidential administrations.

Oprah Winfrey (left) and Forest Whittaker star in the historical drama Lee Daniels’ The Butler.