Promised Land (movie)

New releases: Ken Burns takes strong tone in 'Central Park Five'

2013-04-21 00:00:00

The Central Park Five, PBS, $24.99; Blu-ray, $29.99 This documentary (made by Ken Burns, his daughter Sarah and her husband, David McMahon) revisits the racial tensions of '80s New York, via the story of a white, female investment banker who was raped...

'Texas Chainsaw 3D' to get nicked by 'Hobbit' at the box office

2013-01-03 12:58:00

There won't be much buzz at the box office on the first weekend of the new year, as only one new movie -- "Texas Chainsaw 3D" -- hits theaters nationwide. The horror flick starring the serial killer made famous in 1974's "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" is...

Winter TCA: NBC's Bob Greenblatt responds to violence on TV

2013-01-06 15:37:00

� Recent mass shootings in Colorado and Connecticut are forcing television executives to justify the escalating violence on the small screen that critics contend glorify or, worse, fuel real-world killings. Later this month, Fox Broadcasting unfurls a...

Matt Damon pays $15 million for Pacific Palisades manse

2013-01-08 13:34:00

Actor Matt Damon may have been a neighbor to "Good Will Hunting" pal Ben Affleck for several months now, but his purchase of an estate in Pacific Palisades for $15 million just appeared on the Multiple Listing Service after the first of the year. Damon's...

'Texas Chainsaw 3D' is strong No. 1; 'Promised Land' disappoints

2013-01-06 09:04:00

"Texas Chainsaw 3D" easily sliced through the competition at the box office this weekend — not that its rivals were particularly threatening. As the only new film to hit theaters nationwide, the reboot of the 1974 horror flick only had to...

Reality TV is dangerous work! 'Texas Chainsaw' massacres 'Hobbit.'

2013-01-07 08:14:00

After the coffee. Before getting over the Redskins' loss to Seattle. The Skinny: Nice to have new episodes of "The Good Wife" back on CBS. It helped me salvage a depressing Sunday of football. Monday's headlines include a look at the dangers of...

'The Hobbit' beats 'Django,' 'Les Mis' for third No. 1 in a row

2012-12-30 09:21:00

"The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" scampered away with the top spot at the multiplex this weekend, beating out a handful of popular Christmas releases to claim No. 1 yet again. For the third consecutive weekend, Peter Jackson's prequel to "The Lord...

Review: 'Promised Land' begins well but never quite catches hold

2012-12-27 15:25:00

"Promised Land" certainly sounds promising. It's got a strong cast and an intriguing premise that has the added bonus of real-world relevance. But, good intentions and good work aside, the film flounders before it reaches its conclusion. The film, which...

'Promised Land': Drilling drama lacks depth, critics say

2012-12-28 13:43:00

In the new eco-drama "Promised Land," co-writers and co-stars Matt Damon and John Krasinski take on the hot-button issue of hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking," through which chemicals are pumped into the ground to extract natural gas. Damon plays an...

Matt Damon and John Krasinski's zigzag path to 'Promised Land'

2012-12-13 09:00:00

In the 15 years since Matt Damon and Ben Affleck won the Academy Award for their "Good Will Hunting" screenplay, Damon has worked with some of Hollywood's best directors, become a humanitarian in Africa and even parodied himself with the help of Kevin...

L.A's Milk Carton Kids have entered the 'Promised Land'

2012-12-27 08:00:00

Despite possessing a rather unassuming sound -- one built on gentle acoustic strumming and comforting harmonies -- local act the Milk Carton Kids have had a rather booming year and a half. Two self-released albums published straight-to-the-Web are said to...

For the record

2012-12-19 00:00:00

Hal Holbrook: In the Dec. 17 Calendar section, the Classic Hollywood column about Hal Holbrook said the actor would be appearing in the coming film "The Promised Land." The title is "Promised Land." The error also appeared in an accompanying photo...

R; 1:46 running time For a fellow who's just been promoted to vice president of land management by his multibillion-dollar natural gas company, the character played by Matt Damon in "Promised Land" is awfully wussy.

2012-12-27 08:48:00

Matt Damon, left, has returned to screenwriting. His "Promised Land" pen pal: John Krasinski. More:

2012-12-20 11:16:00