Reviews
★★★★ (4 Stars) is the Highest Rating
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) ★★★★…
The Perks of Being a Wallflower (PG-13) ★★★½
(L to R) Erin Wilhelmi, Adam Hagenbuch, Logan Lerman, Mae Whitman, Exra Miller and Emma Watson star in THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER Photo: Courtesy of Summit Entertainment
© 2011 Summit Entertainment, LLC. All… Read more about The Perks of Being a Wallflower (PG-13) ★★★½…
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”…
Channing Tatum Interview “Magic Mike” 2012
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…
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…
Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (PG-13) ★★★½
Fox Searchlight Pictures Photo Credit
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 (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
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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.
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Top 10 Movies of 2011
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…
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…
The Artist PG-13 ★★★★
Weinstein Studios Photo Credit
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 ★★★★…
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…
Like Crazy (PG-13) ★★★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…