March of the Penguins MARCH OF THE PENGUINS (LA MARCHE DE L’EMPEREUR) (2005) Starring the Emperor Penguins. Narrated by Morgan Freeman. Narration written by Jordan Roberts. Directed by Luc Jacquet. Distributed by Warner Independent Pictures. 80 minutes. Rated G. Director Luc Jacquet has made a beautiful film out of the hardships of wildlife. On it he took a year to follow hundreds of penguins as they go through their mating rituals. It is quite amazing that a film crew could

Christopher Walken stars in “Around the Bend.” CHRISTOPHER WALKEN THE SANEST MAN IN HOLLYWOOD by Jay S. Jacobs Mention the name Christopher Walken, and anyone you’re talking to will have a very strong, concrete image.  There are very few actors in the world who spur such strong name recognition, such certainty on the part of an audience that we get what he’s all about.  He’s a hard, tough guy who is maybe more than just a little off-balance.  He is this far from snapping at a

Around the Bend AROUND THE BEND  (2004) Starring Josh Lucas, Christopher Walken, Michael Caine, Jonah Bobo, Glenne Headley, Kathryn Hahn, David Eigenberg, Robert Douglas, Carlos Cabarcas, Gerry Bamman, Jean Effron, Lily Knight, Rick Negron, David Marciano, Norbert Weisser, Laurie O’Brien and Michael O’Neill. Screenplay by Jordan Roberts. Directed by Jordan Roberts. Distributed by Warner Independent Pictures.  85 minutes.  Rated R. Sometimes, a movie doesn’t have to make big n