★★★★ (4 Stars) is the Highest Rating
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…
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 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”…
Interview with Sarah Knight Adamson, June 18, 2012.
When I walked into the suite of the Waldorf Astoria in Chicago, Channing Tatum greeted me with a hug. He said he’s a southern boy at heart… Read more about Channing Tatum Interview “Magic Mike” 2012…
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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…
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Check In to Marigold, You’ll Want an Extended Stay
Some say, “Life is a series of collisions with the future; it is not the sum of what we have been,… Read more about Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Sarah Adamson’s Top 10 list
1. The Descendants-George Clooney’s Hawaiian based film all the way.
2. Midnight in Paris- Woody Allen’s best film to date.
3. Hugo-Scorsese’s cinematic masterpiece.
4. The Artist-Best silent film about… Read more about Top 10 Movies of 2011…
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…
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1920s Film has Similar Themes as Today: Love, Vanity, Pride and Fame
Shot in black and white with no dialogue, ‘cleverness’ is this 1920s nostalgic film’s strength. So many people have… Read more about The Artist PG-13 ★★★★…
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…
Anna (Felicity Jones) and Jacob (Anton Yelchin) in “Like Crazy.” Photo Credit: Paramount Pictures
Raw, Intoxicating, Impulsive, Fresh…Crazy
Theaters today are filled with repetitive, abundant and predictable rom-coms. In contrast, “Like Crazy” is a breath… Read more about Like Crazy (PG-13) ★★★½…
Albert (Jeremy Irvine) and his horse Joey are featured in this scene from DreamWorks Pictures’ WAR HORSE. Photo Credit: WDSFilmPR
Spielberg Doesn’t Horse Around; “War Horse” is Worth the Ride
Looking for a family film… Read more about War Horse (PG-13) ★★★★…
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 about Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol (PG-13) ★★★½…
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 about Hugo (PG) ★★★★…
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 about The Last Rites of Joe May (R) ★★★ ½…
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 about My Week With Marilyn (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 about The Descendants (R) ★★★★…
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 about The Way (PG-13) ★★★ ½…