Author: Sarah Knight Adamson

Date Night (PG-13) ★★★★

Carell and Fey are Entertaining in Date Night

How do you keep the fire going between two married people while juggling kids, a mortgage and job stresses? Date Night, a new comedy starring Steve Carell … Read more

Diary of a Wimpy Kid (PG) ★★★☆

Those Middle School Years are Tough Especially if you’re a Wimpy Kid!

Remember those awkward middle school days of self doubt, insecurity and feelings of unpopularity? Diary of a Wimpy Kidaddresses all of those … Read more

Shutter Island (R) ★★★☆

A Suspenseful 1950s Mystery Thriller with an All Star Cast

Martin Scorsese directs Leonardo DiCaprio in this mystery thriller based on the novel by Dennis Lehane. This is one instance where I recommend that you … Read more

Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief (PG) ★★★

Percy Jackson Comes to Life on the Big Screen in a Big Way

Based on the highly popular middle school children’s book of the same name by author Rick Riordan, this film is sure to … Read more

Sherlock Holmes (R) ★★★☆

Sherlock Holmes – A New Superhero CSI Style

Non-stop action, lavish 1800’s London sets, Robert Downey Jr. as Holmes and Jude Law as Watson would appear to be a first rate combination for a winner … Read more

Crazy Heart (PG-13) ★★★★

Jeff Bridges in His Finest Performance to Date

This film is not a musical, but it is most definitely about the world of music where musicians can rise to stardom and then fade away … Read more

Invictus (PG-13) ★★★★

Hollywood Presents an Important History Lesson

Invictus above all things is ‘inspirational.’ This movie provides us with the history of South Africa in the year 1990 when Nelson Mandela came into office during a time … Read more

Fantastic Mr. Fox (PG) ★★★☆

Mr. Fox on the Big Screen is Sure to Delight Roald Dahl Fan

A first look-see at Mr. Fox on the screen may result in unexpected gasps of wow! You’ll no doubt wonder what the … Read more

Up In The Air (R) ★★★★

George Clooney Soars to New Heights

“Up in the Air” is directed by Jason Reitman who also co-wrote the screenplay. He’s the Academy Award nominated director of the mega-hit  “Juno” (2007). The story is based … Read more

Avatar (PG-13) ★★★★

He’s “King of the World” on Pandora!

James Cameron from “Titanic 1997” Academy Award winning fame (11 Oscars®) has given us undoubtedly another incredible film. “Avatar” written and directed by Cameron is a visual 3D … Read more

The Men Who Stare At Goats (R) ★★★☆

Off-beat Comedy Based on a True Story (Well Maybe…)

George Clooney is the main draw for this off-beat Cohen Bros-like film. Oh—and if you are longing for a reacquaintance with the ‘long-haired hippie guy’ Jeff … Read more

Pirate Radio (R) ★★★★

This Boat Will Rock Your World

“Pirate Radio” is a heartfelt trip down rock and roll memory lane, one that is totally delightful and musically entertaining.  Rock and roll is the main feature here as … Read more

Disney's A Christmas Carol (PG) ★★★☆

Bah Humbug! This Scrooge REALLY Means It!

Academy Award winning director Robert Zemeckis brings us this classic tale in motion capture animation. To refresh your memory, Zemeckis is the director for all of the Back … Read more

Precious (R) ★★★★

Portrait of a Teen Stricken with Ghastly Parents

Precious is an emotionally-raw film that takes you inside the ghetto of Harlem in 1987 and doesn’t let you out until long after the credits are rolling. … Read more

The Blind Side (PG-13) ★★★★

An Incredible Story Based On Love

“The Blind Side,” boasts a strong script centering on the heartwarming inspirational true story of a homeless black teen (Michael Oher).  He’s adopted by a wealthy white family who … Read more

Paper Heart (PG-13) ★★★★

Paper Heart’s main theme is love or the notion of love. Charlyne Yi, (Knocked Up 2008) is a talented actress, writer, comedian and artist. At the beginning of this documentary, she proclaims that she doesn’t … Read more