★★★★ (4 Stars) is the Highest Rating
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
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
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
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, 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
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
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
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
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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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
(L to R) JOSÉ JULIÁN and DEMIÁN BICHIR star in A BETTER LIFE. Photo: Merrick Morton © 2011 Summit Entertainment, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Deeply Moving, “A Better Life” is Spellbinding
Every now and then … Read more
“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
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
Owen Wilson stars in Woody Allen’s “Midnight in Paris”
Ah…Paris, the city of love, and … Read more
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
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
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