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March 2012

March 14, 2012

DVD Release: Immortals

A stylistic but confusing mess, IMMORTALS is no fun and won't even help you write...

February 2012

February 28, 2012

Hugo

From director Martin Scorsese, what HUGO lacks in emotion and story, it mostly makes up...

February 28, 2012

The Mighty Macs

MIGHTY MACS is a middle of the road family drama, but friendly to faith.

February 28, 2012

The Way

A fantastic and understated movie about faith and family, as seen in a man walking...

February 28, 2012

Martha Marcy May Marlene

Well-acted and creepy, but slow, this film will convince you never to join a cult....

February 28, 2012

J. Edgar

Horrifically boring, with equally horrific old age makeup to distract you.

February 28, 2012

Take Shelter

Artsy and well-acted, this gripping story is about mental illness...or is it?

February 14, 2012

The Rum Diary

Hunter S. Thompson, on whose work the movie is based, may have lived an interesting...

February 14, 2012

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1

This third movie out of four is more of the same: frothy romance with a...

February 14, 2012

The Sunset Limited

A heavy and philosophical drama in which two different men explore God, life, death, hopelessness...

February 14, 2012

A Very Harold and Kumar Christmas

This stoner comedy is offensive and crude, and that's the point.

January 2012

January 30, 2012

Drive

Underneath its stylized direction and shocking violence, DRIVE is a fantastic tale about a man...

January 30, 2012

The Big Year

Full of quiet goofiness and sweet moments, THE BIG YEAR, a flick about birdwatching, is...

January 30, 2012

In Time

IN TIME is the confusing, nonsensical companion to the #Occupy movement: Time Bandits meets the...

January 17, 2012

Ides of March

This tale of losing innocence in a high-stakes primary presidential campaign is well-done, but will...

January 10, 2012

Moneyball

'Moneyball' holds your attention even if you're not a baseball fan because it's about innovation...

January 10, 2012

Higher Ground

This film about Evangelical Christianity in the '70s is respectful, but falls short of being...

January 05, 2012

Contagion

A realistic, gripping, and scary look at what would happen if a super-virus hit the...

January 05, 2012

I Don’t Know How She Does It

Full of tired jokes and uninspired acting, this film means well, but doesn't really do...

December 2011

December 20, 2011

Warrior

Centered around the world of ultimate fighting, Warrior delivers a nearly Shakespearean family drama and...

December 20, 2011

Midnight in Paris

Woody Allen is back in his groove with the enjoyable "Midnight in Paris."

December 20, 2011

Dolphin Tale

"Dolphin Tale," a true story of a friendship between boy and dolphin, will make everyone...

December 20, 2011

Kung Fu Panda 2

"Kung Fu Panda 2" is an entertaining and delightful family film, but adoptive parents should...

December 20, 2011

Rise of the Planet of the Apes

The undervalued "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" is one of the best movies...

December 07, 2011

DVD Release: The Help

This movie is a triumph and an excellently made flick.

December 07, 2011

DVD Release: Mr Popper’s Penguins

Bottom Line: This dismal movie will probably keep the kids quiet for 90 minutes, but...

December 06, 2011

DVD Release: The Hangover Part II

Bottom Line: This film is just like the first one. Almost exactly the same plot,...

December 06, 2011

DVD Release: Cowboys and Aliens

Bottom Line: It looks like fun, but never quite delivers the fun it promises.

November 2011

November 30, 2011

DVD Review: Love Begins

Many evangelical girls grew up reading the "Love Comes Softly" series by Janette Oke. The...

November 29, 2011

DVD Release: Tucker and Dale versus Evil

The Gist: Two good ole boys, rednecks to the core, head for their new mountain...