Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol (PG-13) ★★★½

Tom Cruise and Jeremy Renner star in “Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol” Photo Credit: Paramount Pictures

Ethun Hunt Soars to Dizzying Heights

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to decide whether or not … Read more

Hugo (PG) ★★★★

Asa Butterfield plays Hugo Cabret in HUGO, from Paramount Pictures and GK Films. (c) 2011 GK Films, LLC. Photo credit: Jaap Buitendijk. All Rights Reserved.

A Visual Masterpiece

The foyer in my home is adorned … Read more

The Last Rites of Joe May (R) ★★★ ½

THE LAST RITES OF JOE MAY, starring Dennis Farina, is distributed by Tribeca Film

Written and directed by Joe Maggio, “The Last Rites of Joe May” is a deeply emotional, high quality movie − one … Read more

My Week With Marilyn (R) ★★★

Michelle Williams and Eddie Redmayne in MY WEEK WITH MARILYN

A Portait of the Talents and Persona of the International Icon

The Skinny:

Memoir, Historical fiction − Weinstein Studios

The film is written by Adrian … Read more

The Descendants (R) ★★★★

Actors George Clooney (L) as “Matt King” and Shailene Woodley (R) as “Alexandra” on the set of THE DESCENDANTS. PHOTO BY: Merie Wallace Fox Searchlights Studio

Stellar Comedy Focusing on Emotions, Values and Family

If … Read more

The Way (PG-13) ★★★ ½

Elixir Films Presents THE WAY starring Martin Sheen

Estevez Takes Dad on Cathartic Walk

A car, motorcycle or some such vehicle is generally the mode of transportation featured in a road trip movie, but writer, … Read more

Footloose (PG-13) ★★★

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Dancing with the Stars Meets Friday Night Lights

“Footloose” danced its way into my favor by making significant changes to the 1984 script that were gravely overlooked … Read more

Real Steel (PG-13) ★★

Hugh Jackman as Charlie Kenton in “Real Steel” Photo Credit: DreamWorks Pictures’ action drama “Real Steel.” ©DreamWorks II Distribution Co., LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Boxing Robots are Ho-hum

Here’s a transformer-robot movie starring an 11 … Read more

50/50 (R) ★★★½

ANNA KENDRICK and JOSEPH GORDON-LEVITT star in 50/50. Photo Credit: Chris Helcermanas-Benge © 2011 Summit Entertainment, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Odds Favor This Touching Film

One might expect a movie featuring Seth Rogen (“Pineapple Express” … Read more

Dolphin Tale (PG) ★★★½

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‘Winter’ the Dolphin’s Story is Inspiring to All

Films centering on children and their love of animals always score big at the box office. “Free Willy,” “The Black Stallion” and “Benji” … Read more

Moneyball (PG-13) ★★★★

Brad Pitt stars as Oakland A’s General Manager Billy Beane in “Moneyball.”

Statistics Add Up to a Hit

Although it is in no way mystical, as with “Field of Dreams” (1989), “Moneyball” is about much … Read more

Drive (R) ★★★½

Ryan Gosling stars as a Hollywood stunt performer in “Drive”

Need a Driver? Gosling’s Your Guy

Fasten your seat belts and lock your car doors as “Drive” swerves into theaters at lightening speed. The mood … Read more

On the Red Carpet with Will Smith, Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith in Chicago

Last Wednesday, May 26, 2010 Chicago AMC River East Theater was the site of the Red Carpet event for the new film, “The Karate Kid.” The weather was a bit warm, but that didn’t bother … Read more

The Help (PG-13) ★★★☆

Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, Emma Stone and Bryce Dallas Howard star in THE HELP.

Film Adaptation Needs No Help

Book clubs across the country are in for a treat. It isn’t often that you head … Read more

Crazy, Stupid, Love PG-13 ★★★

Steve Carell, Julianne Moore, Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone are among the cast of CRAZY, STUPID, LOVE © 2011 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved

Strong Cast Elevates This Mostly Love, but sometimes Crazy/Stupid Read more

A Better Life (PG-13) ★★★★

(L to R) JOSÉ JULIÁN and DEMIÁN BICHIR star in A BETTER LIFE.

 Photo: Merrick Morton

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Deeply Moving, “A Better Life” is Spellbinding

Every now and then … Read more

Winnie the Pooh (G) ★★★☆

“Winnie the Pooh” is now in theaters.

The Lovable Bear is Back on the Big Screen

The enduring “Winnie the Pooh” is a timeless, sweet and innocent children’s movie for the younger set that’s based … Read more

Horrible Bosses (R) ★★★☆

Jason Sedeikis, Jason Bateman and Charlie Day in “Horrible Bosses”

America’s Sweetheart Shows Us Her Dark Side

When quitting your job is not an option, something’s got to give. For Nick (Jason Bateman, “The Switch” … Read more

Midnight in Paris (PG-13) ★★★★

Owen Wilson stars in Woody Allen’s “Midnight in Paris”

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Woody Allen’s Paris Film Offers a Nostalgic and Romantic Look at the Past

Ah…Paris, the city of love, and … Read more

Judy Moody and the NOT Bummer Summer (PG) ★★★

Jordana Beatty is “Judy Moody”

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Judy Moody Transitions Into a ‘NOT Bummer’ Summer Movie

“Judy Moody and the NOT Bummer Summer” is a movie filled with fun adventure … Read more

Kung Fu Panda 2 (PG) ★★★★

Jack Black returns to voice Po.

That lovable panda is back and in a big way! The first film, “Kung Fu Panda” was nominated for Best Animated Motion Picture during the 2009 Academy Award® season … Read more

Bridesmaids (R) ★★★★

The Cast of “Bridesmaids,” Melissa McCarthy, Ellie Kemper, Rose Byrne, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Maya Rudolph & Kristen Wiig Photo Courtesy of Universal Studios

Bring Your Tissues…For Tears of Laughter

I must admit this review is difficult … Read more

Something Borrowed (PG-13) ★★★

John Krasinski, Ginnifer Goodwin, Kate Hudson and Colin Egglesfield in “Something Borrowed”

Something Worth Seeing

Based on Emily Giffin’s book by the same name, “Something Borrowed” was co-produced by Hilary Swank. This incredibly popular novel … Read more

The Incredibles on Blu-ray™/DVD (PG) ★★★★

“The Incredibles” Photo Credit: Disney Studios

Disney Pixar’s “The Incredibles” now on Blu-ray™ and DVD

“The Incredibles” is an animated Disney Pixar film that has just been released on DVD and Blu-ray. It’s quality family … Read more