FEATURED, MOVIES - Saturday, August 28, 2010 14:07 - 0 Comments
Nanny McPhee Returns (PG) (2010)
What’s a mother to do? With her husband off to war, three children, a debt-ridden farm and a hectic job as a store clerk, Mrs. Isabel Green (Maggie Gyllenhaal) is at her wit’s end. Add two spoiled city cousins sent to the country to avoid the war, and prepare for a mommy meltdown. In the nick of time, a mysterious, and very homely, lady appears at her door adorned in a drab uniform befitting an impoverished Victorian housekeeper. Tell me more…
by Mary K. MorganFEATURED, MOVIES - Saturday, August 28, 2010 14:06 - 0 Comments
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Were you ever a bit, well, “lost” during the sixth and final season of “LOST”? With its convoluted plot and long list of characters, it might be that you are in need of a quick review of a few episodes. Or, perhaps, you just want to view it uninterrupted in its entirety, all 802 minutes (over 30 hours) of it. Tell me more…
FEATURED, MOVIES - Sunday, August 15, 2010 17:08 - 0 Comments
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (PG-13) (2010)
When a guy’s life is an adaptation of a graphic novel, it’s difficult to take it too seriously. In this case that’s the whole idea. At twenty-three, Scott Pilgrim’s existence revolves around girls, primarily ugly romantic breakups. Scott’s own exes are story enough, but his latest love’s band of seven rejected lovers packs enough punch to be an entire video game. Tell me more…
by Mary K. MorganFEATURED, MOVIES - Monday, August 9, 2010 14:31 - 0 Comments
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This unique, quirky story of love and the cheese that binds it is sure to be the perfect accompaniment to a dinner date. At the very least you will have the opportunity to share a few hearty laughs or else quickly discover that you two are not on the same wavelength when it comes to humor. Tell me more…
by C. E. MorganFEATURED, MOVIES - Monday, August 9, 2010 14:31 - 0 Comments
The Other Guys (PG-13) (2010)
If ever an action/ comedy hit-the-ground-running it is this latest offering from director Adam McKay. Once again employing his uncanny ability to bring out the best in comedian Will Farrell, McKay grabs the disarming charm of Farrell and carries off what may be the best comedy romp of the year. Tell me more…
by Mary K. MorganFEATURED, MOVIES - Monday, August 9, 2010 14:29 - 0 Comments
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James and the Giant Peach
When a strange tragedy strikes, young James (Paul Terry) is suddenly orphaned and forced to live with two horrible aunts (Miriam Margolyes and Joanna Lumley) who care nothing for the young boy and use him solely for labor. His only wish is to visit New York, a place where his father once told him that dreams can come true. Tell me more…
by C. E. MorganFEATURED, MOVIES - Monday, August 9, 2010 14:28 - 0 Comments
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A very unusual, cleverly constructed, alternate-reality drama, featuring acclaimed actors Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Lynn Collins, ”Uncertainty” presents a split look at the lives of two young lovers as they decide their fate. Tell me more…
FEATURED, MOVIES - Monday, July 26, 2010 20:50 - 0 Comments
Salt (PG-13) (2010)
Just who is Evelyn Salt (Angelina Jolie)? In all outward appearances, she is a loyal CIA agent, happily married and satisfied with a desk job. All is calm until one day a Russian national arrives at her office wanting to defect and anxious to spill the beans on an elaborate plot to infiltrate hand-raised spies into the United States to be activated when the time is right. Tell me more…
by Mary K. MorganFEATURED, MOVIES - Friday, July 16, 2010 13:35 - 2 Comments
Inception (PG-13) (2010)
Master Director Christopher Nolan plays with our sense of time, space and reality in this futuristic drama of corporate espionage. The quote from Edgar Allen Poe, “All that we see or seem is but a dream within a dream,” is the basis of the film’s intriguing, original plot. And for almost two and one half hours we are captives in the dreams of others, thanks to the creative talents of Nolan, his cast and twenty-first century cinematic technology. The trick to enjoying the action is to give in to the premise and dream along with the action.
Following the cast into layer, upon layer of shared dreams is not always an easy task. The fast action and convoluted twists of plot demand your full attention and can be exhausting, but the result is well worth the effort. Tell me more…
by Mary K. MorganFEATURED, MOVIES - Friday, July 9, 2010 20:43 - 0 Comments
Despicable Me (PG) (2010)
Prepare for the intrieguing tale of the arch-villain, Gru, and his rollicking adventures in crime. Even if the film makers hadn’t lead us right to Gru’s (Steve Carell) door, there would be no doubt that the drab, foreboding house with the over-grown lawn probably belonged to a pretty evil guy.
by Mary K. MorganFEATURED, MOVIES - Friday, July 9, 2010 20:41 - 1 Comment
“Spidey” Gets A Recessionary Re-Do
Money’s tight and motion picture giant Sony is not immune to budget cuts here and there. This week in a surprising announcement, Sony released the information that their new Peter Parker (Spider-Man) will be 26-year-old Andrew Garfield (“The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus”) rather than Tobey Maguire.
by Mary K. MorganFEATURED, MOVIES - Friday, July 9, 2010 20:21 - 0 Comments
The Last Airbender (PG) (2010)
If director M. Night Shymalan could learn to bend any element, please let it be time. That extraordinary talent would allow him to erase such obvious mistakes as this latest cinematic adventure and thus avoid the embarrassment of another box office failure.
by Mary K. MorganFEATURED, MOVIES - Saturday, June 26, 2010 15:03 - 0 Comments
Toy Story 3 (G) (2010)
Dust off the old toy chest and reconnect with some old friends as they return to entertain and amuse you with their latest, playful adventure.
by Mary K. MorganFEATURED, MOVIES - Thursday, June 17, 2010 22:50 - 2 Comments
Winter’s Bone (R) (2010)
If you are seeking glitz and glamour, steer away from this compelling, haunting indy that has none of the sparkles of mainstream Hollywood. If, on the other hand, it’s a good tale spiked with rugged authenticity you desire, be prepared for a large dose.
by Mary K. MorganFEATURED, MOVIES - Thursday, June 17, 2010 22:45 - 1 Comment
The Karate Kid (PG) (2010)
A sequel worthy of the original, this heartwarming tale of one youngster’s triumph over bullies hits the spot for summer family entertainment.
by Mary K. MorganFEATURED, MOVIES - Wednesday, June 16, 2010 7:17 - 2 Comments
The A-Team (2010) (PG-13)
Paying homage to the 1980’s television hit, the “new” A-Team hits the big screen portraying the vengeance of the four brave Special Forces soldiers who were “done wrong” by the system. In an effort to clear their names and military records the band of highly trained rogue soldiers takes on the Herculean task of battling [...]
by Mary K. MorganFEATURED, MOVIES - Wednesday, June 16, 2010 7:04 - 6 Comments
Untitled Batman 3 Is Coming Soon, But Who Will Be The Riddler?
Here’a hint about the latest actor rumored to have gotten the nod for the iconic role. He’s talented, his initials are JG-L and his name spelled backwards is ttiveL-nodroG hpesoJ. Speculation has it that he will soon be associated with the superhero Batman and will be known foreverafter as The Riddler.
by Mary K. MorganFEATURED, MOVIES - Wednesday, June 16, 2010 6:59 - 2 Comments
“Toy Story” Trivia
As the opening of “Toy Story 3″ approaches, it might be a good time to bone up on your “Toy Story” trivia. Disney-Pixar has provided some fun facts to heighten your enjoyment of the film and confound your friends.
by Mary K. MorganFEATURED, MOVIES - Thursday, June 3, 2010 6:00 - 4 Comments
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Alice in Wonderland (2010) Home Entertainment Release June 1, 2010 Don’t be late for this “very important date” when the folks at Disney release “Alice in Wonderland” to the home entertainment market.
by C. E. MorganFEATURED, MOVIES - Sunday, May 23, 2010 10:33 - 2 Comments
Shrek Forever After (PG) (2010)
Just in time for Father’s Day comes this fairytale of fatherhood that arrives with a lesson or two to deliver. The first two being “be careful what you wish for” and “be very careful with whom you deal.”
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Five Minutes of Heaven (2009) The year was 1975 and the street wars between the Protestants and Catholics in Northern Ireland were raging. Irish youths on both sides were recruited into gangs to battle the enemy. The hate between the adversarial camps blinded the combatants from the moral implications of their acts of abject violence.
Consumerism is on the mind of just about everyone, though sometimes it’s intentionally subliminal. The rise of new 21stcentury viral marketing techniques represents a new chapter in creating the desire for more and more material objects. “Keeping up with the Joneses” is as important as ever, but today, the Joneses may not be playing fairly.
In a bleak, strangely cosmopolitan setting, young nineteen-year-old Malik El Djebena (Taham Rahim) is serving a six year jail sentence in a French prison. The prison population is made up of Arabs and Corsicans, each group vying for power within the walls. Part Arab and part Corsican, Malik walks the fine line between the two ethnic [...]
An great Flash site showcasing a mastery of 3D along with design and photography. CHECK IT OUT.
If you didn’t get enough of Sam Worthington in his recent performance in Avatar, he has returned as the demi-god Perseus in this cranked-up remake of a 1981 blockbuster. The son of a union between Zeus (Liam Neeson) and a mortal, Perseus’ allegiance lies with the world of man.
A flirtatious husband, a suspicious wife and a beautiful young call girl combine to create a steamy triangle that crosses the line of most traditional relationships.
Armed with a clever plot and a trick bag full of visual effects, director Miguel Sapochnik whisks us into the near-future and to the next level of life extension technology.
Oh, Those Jersey Ladies! The Real Housewives of New Jersey: Season One makes its debut this month in a collectable three DVD set. An almost instant hit on Bravo, averaging 2.5 million viewers per episode, this reality drama of lavish lifestyles, friendships and family has plenty of big hair, big secrets and big drama.
Suppose you suddenly fall down a rabbit hole and find $116 million the first weekend you’re there! That’s exactly what happens to director Tim Burton when “his Alice” premiered. You don’t need any special potions or cakes to fit into this marvelous visual experience, everyone is just the right size.
Take care before you hire a ghost writer to write your memoirs. There’s always the possibility that an ugly skeleton or two might unexpectedly pop out of your closet.
To make that point, acclaimed fiilmmaker Danny Schechter’s latest documentary Plunder: The Crime of Our Time examines the current U.S. economic crisis and looks for criminal roots. We’ll just have to wait until the video is released to home video on April 6 to catch his take on this global crisis that almost brought down [...]
The FWA has just launched a new site. In the list of features there is a nicely organized editorial section along with the ability to vote on submitted sites. Check it out.
The Informant! Mark Whitacre (Matt Damon) is a real person and one of the most notorious corporate whistle-blowers in U. S. history. His story is detailed in Kurt Eichenwald’s 2000 book, “The Informant” and is dramatized in this 2009 film of the same title.
IMDB U. S. Marshal Ted Daniels (Leonardo DiCaprio) is working a missing persons case with his new partner (Mark Ruffalo) in a very unlikely place, Ashecliffe Hospital, a remote asylum for the criminally insane. Situated on rocky Shutter Island with only one point of access, an inmate is missing and escape seems impossible.
Lawrence Talbot (Benicio Del Toro) returns to his family estate, Blackmoor, located in rural England to help search for his missing brother, Ben (Simon Merrells). After an uncomfortable reunion with his estranged father, Sir John Talbot (Anthony Hopkins), he learns that his brother’s remains have been found and that his death was the result of [...]
Director Lasse Hallstrom will either have you crying or moaning within the first half-hour. Fans of romance author Nicholas Sparks (The Notebook) will be in their element as one romantic coincidence after another morphs into a love fest. The rest of us will be eyeing the Exit signs with longing anticipation.
Alan Rickman will not only be the voice of the hookah-smoking caterpillar in Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland, but he bears a strong resemblance to the insect as well.
After a seven year respite from leading roles (Signs), Mel Gibson is back, and I mean really back. Not since Ransom (“Give me back my son.”) have we seen that nothing-to-lose look in those intense, blue eyes. Edge of Darkness gives that inner parent in Mel another reason to rear its savage side.
When tough hockey pro Derek Thompson (Dwayne Johnson) gains a reputation for knocking out his opponents’ teeth, Tracy (Stephen Merchant) and Lily (Julie Andrews), two concerned fairies, decide to teach him a “permanent” lesson.
Proving that titles are not always 100% descriptive, this drama from CBS Films is not extraordinary, but actually quite ordinary in its scope and delivery.
The Hurt Locker (R) (2009) Not your typical war drama, but since Iraq is not your typical war, the story fits well. The concept of “enemy” is a blur in the war-torn country where U. S. servicemen struggle to stay alive amidst the constant treat of IED’s (Improvised Explosive Devices) and unseen enemies. It follows [...]
The year is 2043 and it looks like “It” has happened again. An unnamed, cataclysmic event has transformed the world as we presently know it into a drab trash heap, sparsely populated by grimy villains and a lone traveler, named Eli (Denzel Washington), who is steadily heading west.
If the threat of H1N1 isn’t scary enough, Hollywood wants us to ponder a pandemic virus that is capable of transforming the world’s population into vampires.
“Elementary, My Dear Watson,” seems to sum up the depth of thought attributed to this 21st century adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s titular character. Once thought of as the poster child for deductive reasoning, Robert Downey Jr.’s interpretation of Sherlock Holmes is quite stylized, leaning away from pure logic and bordering on gadgetry.
Ask any five-year-old what their favorite board game is and chances are it’s Candyland. Sixty years have passed since the game was introduced and to commemorate the occasion, San Francisco’s Lombard Street was transformed into a giant version of Candyland. For a few days, the city’s most crooked street became the world’s largest board game.
This character driven, quirky coming-of-age comedy is adapted from C. D. Payne’s set of novels about teen angst, written as the journal of the central character, Nick Twisp. The transition from the printed page to the big screen is exceedingly smooth thanks to the talent-laden cast including Michael Cera, Portia Doubleday, Jean Smart, Zack Galifianakis, [...]
Director/ writer Jason Reitman (Juno; Thank You for Smoking) hits the nail on the head with this recession-timely story of corporate downsizing. Ryan Bingham (George Clooney) is a modern-day “hatchet man,” a corporate rep that goes from business to business doing the dirty work of terminating employees.
Great website with an intro which is well worth watching. Check it out.
It’s been awhile since a star-studded musical danced across the big screen, so director/ choreographer Rob Marshall (Chicago) decided to treat us to a spectacular show to wind up 2009 with a bang.
The film’s opening is more than four months away, but Iron Man 2 information is rapidly finding its way to the Internet.
Straight from the director, Chris Weitz, here is some inside information for Twilight: New Moon fans.
Inglorious Basterds (R) (2009) (DVD) Now available for home viewing, this film of sweet revenge may well be a contender on the 2009 awards circuit. Director Quentin Tarantino grabs his audience in the opening “French farmhouse” scene and does not let go for two and a half hours. Plots and sub plots all centering on [...]
Director Clint Eastwood brings the story of one of Nelson Mandella’s (Morgan Freeman) first, and most novel, triumphs toward uniting the people of South Africa to the big screen.












