Top 10 Movies of 2012

Top 10 Movies of 2012
1. Zero Dark Thirty- The gripping tale of the 10 year search for Osama bin Laden.
2. Argo-Ben Affleck’s film centering on the 1979 hostage crisis.

3. Lincoln- Daniel Day-Lewis… Read more about Top 10 Movies of 2012

Zero Dark Thirty (R) ★★★★

Jessica Chastain, Jason Clarke, Kyle Chandler, Jennifer Ehle and Chris Pratt star in “Zero Dark Thirty.” Photo Credit: Columbia Pictures Click here to listen to Hollywood 360 Radio Network podcast with Sarah Knight AdamsonFeverishly Thrilling Oscar Worthy… Read more about Zero Dark Thirty (R) ★★★★

The Impossible (PG-13) ★★★½

 
 
Naomi Watts and Tom Holland in “The Impossible.” Photo Credit: Summit Entertainment 
 
 
Incredibly Powerful True Story
 
It is the time of year when many aspects of life are put into… Read more about The Impossible (PG-13) ★★★½

Silver Linings Playbook (R) ★★★★

Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence Star in Silver Linings Playbook Photo Credit: The Weinstein Company

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Hitchcock (PG-13) ★★★

 

From left, Scarlett Johansson, Anthony Hopkins and Helen Mirren star in “HITCHCOCK.”
Photo Credit: Fox Searchlight
 
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Hopkins and… Read more about Hitchcock (PG-13) ★★★

Argo (R) ★★★★

Ben Affleck directs and stars in “ARGO.” Photo Credit: Warner Bros.Click here to listen to Hollywood 360 Radio Network podcast with Sarah Adamson.One of the Best Films of the Year
Ben Affleck may be adding… Read more about Argo (R) ★★★★

Pitch Perfect (PG-13) ★★★

(L to R) Ashley (Shelly Regner), Stacie (Alexis Knapp), Fat Amy (Rebel Wilson), Aubrey (Anna Camp), Cynthia Rose (Ester Dean), Beca (Anna Kendrick), Lilly (Hana Mae Lee), Denise (Wanetah Walmsley), Chloe (Brittany Snow) and Jessica… Read more about Pitch Perfect (PG-13) ★★★

End of Watch (R) ★★★★

From left, Michael Peña and Jake Gyllenhaal are partners in the LAPD in “END OF WATCH”Photo Credit: Open Road 
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There… Read more about End of Watch (R) ★★★★

Hit & Run (R) ★★★1/2

Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard star in the action packed rom-com, “HIT & RUN.” Photo Credit: Open Road FilmsRun to the Theater for this Sure Hit
When Charlie Bronson gets a knock from the past… Read more about Hit & Run (R) ★★★1/2

The Amazing Spider-Man (PG-13) ★★★1/2

Andrew Garfield is Peter Parker and Spider-Man in “THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN.” Photo Credit: Columbia Pictures
 
Nothing Short of Amazing
After nearly a decade in hibernation since Sam Raimi’s legendary Spider-Man trilogy began, director Marc… Read more about The Amazing Spider-Man (PG-13) ★★★1/2

Magic Mike (R) ★★★★

 From left, Adam Rodriguez, Kevin Nash, Channing Tatum and Matt Bomer in “MAGIC MIKE.”
Strip Your Mind of Initial “Magic Mike” Stereotypes, This Film Has Substance

Let me first preface this review by stating the… Read more about Magic Mike (R) ★★★★

Joe Manganiello Interview “Magic Mike”

Joe is strikingly tall, 6’5’’ with a wonderful smile and a ruggedly handsome look. We met at the Waldorf Astoria in Chicago and chatted about his new film, his character on “True Blood,” his film… Read more about Joe Manganiello Interview “Magic Mike”

Moonrise Kingdom (PG-13) ★★★½

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(L to R) Bill Murray as Mr. Bishop, Tilda Swinton as Social Services, Bruce Willis as Captain Sharp, Edward Norton as Scout… Read more about Moonrise Kingdom (PG-13) ★★★½

Marvel's The Avengers (PG-13) ★★★½

“Marvel’s The Avengers” Photo Credit: Paramount Studios, Disney and Marvel Comics

Comic Book Heroes are Marvelous!

“Marvel’s The Avengers” is a comic book lover’s ultimate fantasy: witnessing several favorite superheroes together, fighting evil and of… Read more about Marvel's The Avengers (PG-13) ★★★½

CIMM Fest 2012 Recap

The 4th edition of the Chicago International Movies & Music Festival offered up four days of diverse film selections.  Most of the features were paired with fun shorts as openers.  Though the night lineups seemed… Read more about CIMM Fest 2012 Recap

Mirror Mirror (PG) ★★★1/2

Julia Roberts (left) and Lily Collins (right) in “Mirror Mirror.” Photo Credit: Relativity Media

“Mirror Mirror” Reflects Some of Roberts’ Best Evil Work

Julia Roberts is royally evil in the latest reimagining of the classic… Read more about Mirror Mirror (PG) ★★★1/2

The Hunger Games (PG-13) ★★★1/2

Jennifer Lawrence stars as ‘Katniss Everdeen’ in THE HUNGER GAMES. Photo Credit: Murray Close

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Will This Movie Satisfy Your… Read more about The Hunger Games (PG-13) ★★★1/2

Jeff, Who Lives at Home (R) ★★★1/2

Jason Segel (left) and Ed Helms (right) are brothers in “Jeff, Who Lives at Home” Photo Credit: Paramount Vantage

Click here to listen to Hollywood 360 AM560 WIND radio podcast with Sarah Adamson.Worth Leaving Home… Read more about Jeff, Who Lives at Home (R) ★★★1/2

21 Jump Street (R) ★★★1/2

Jonah Hill, left, and Channing Tatum star in Columbia Pictures’ action comedy “21 Jump Street.” PHOTO BY: Scott Garfield © 2012 Columbia TriStar Marketing Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Click here to listen to Hollywood… Read more about 21 Jump Street (R) ★★★1/2

Safe House (R) ★★★1/2

Rouge agent Tobin Frost (Denzel Washington) and rookie CIA operative Matt Weston (Ryan Reynolds) star in “Safe House.” Photo Credit: Universal Pictures

Trust No One

Are you someone who notoriously leans to the person next… Read more about Safe House (R) ★★★1/2

Haywire (R) ★★★½

Gina Carano performs her own stunts as Mallory Kane in “Haywire” Photo Credit: Relativity Media

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Gina Carano: Knockout

Move over Angelina, there’s a new girl in town. With a stellar cast consisting of… Read more about Haywire (R) ★★★½