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May 2012

May 10, 2012

Review: ‘Dark Shadows’ Disappoints Despite Tim Burton and Johnny Depp

A vampire from the 18th century must adapt to 1972, which was hard enough for...

May 03, 2012

Review: Dreary ‘Best Exotic Marigold Hotel’ Makes Case for Dying Young

A film that was billed as a quirky and whimsical comedy about growing old is...

May 02, 2012

Review: ‘Avengers’ is Very, Very Good but Not Great

The unofficial first movie of the Summer Movie Season doesn't disappoint. But can you take...

May 01, 2012

Review: ‘Pirates’ Swashbuckles into the Fun Zone for Parents and Kids

An adventure with lots of laughs for both young and old.

April 2012

April 27, 2012

Review: Pro-Marriage Message wrapped in Delightful but Crude Comedy in ‘Five Year Engagement’

Grow up, the movie says. Get on with it.

April 13, 2012

Review: Old School Stooges Recreate the Dubious Original

Nuk-nuk-ing and woo-ooo-ooo-ing but not really connecting.

April 13, 2012

Lockout Review: Huston, We Have A Riot

Even the name doesn't make sense. They're more locked in than out. But making sense...

April 10, 2012

Review: Blue Like Jazz is Same Song, Different Tune

A well made movie that adds another salvo to theological debates of recent years.

April 05, 2012

October Baby Star John Schneider Asks You to Keep an Open Mind

John Hanlon talked to the star of the pro-life film about messages, characters, and keeping...

March 2012

March 30, 2012

Review: Winning Humor Pleases in Gentle ‘Mirror Mirror’

A movie that will delight little girls with enough wry humor to keep parents interested.

March 09, 2012

John Carter review: Fun, but not Costumed Convention Fun

The movie is a good time, even if it feels a hundred years old (which...

March 09, 2012

Casting About for a Good Story in Salmon Fishing in the Yemen

A Muslim sheik and the Zen of fly-fishing.

February 2012

February 24, 2012

Act of Valor Review: A Warrior Manifesto that Rejects Your Pity

The problem is not with the movie. The problem is with some players in Hollywood...

February 21, 2012

Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez on Faith and Family

New on DVD, "The Way" is a beautiful story of a modern pilgrimage in an...

February 10, 2012

Schmaltz and Sap in The Vow

John Hanlon: People should take a vow not to see this movie.

February 10, 2012

Pec Pops and Giant Bees Please in Mysterious Island

It shouldn't work, but it does.

February 10, 2012

Denzel Washington Saves “Safe House”

Good acting rescues this mediocre effort - barely.

February 03, 2012

Chronicle Review: Fantastic Superhero Coming-of-Age Story Feels Fresh and New

Part "Smallville," part "Carrie," all good.

February 03, 2012

Review: The Woman in Black

Daniel Radcliffe, aka Harry Potter, tries to grow up too quickly.

January 2012

January 27, 2012

Thrilling Primal and Profound Fears with “The Grey”

An epic battle between wolf pack and human pack thrills and philosophizes.

January 27, 2012

Disbelief the Only Thing not Suspended in “Man on a Ledge”

Time to buy a ticket to “The Grey” instead.

January 20, 2012

‘Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close’ Is Not the 9/11 Movie We Need

It tries hard to bring some clarity and meaning to 9/11, but ends up being...

January 20, 2012

In ‘Haywire,’ Kicks and Punches Hit Home

Gina Carano, a Mixed Martial Fighting star, shines in this hard-hitting action movie.

January 20, 2012

‘Red Tails’ aims at Tuskegee Story but Never Soars

The story of World War II's trailblazing Tuskegee Airmen is a great American story. Did...

January 11, 2012

Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah Get Their Worship On in ‘Joyful Noise’

“I pray every day that God will let me be a blessing and a light...

December 2011

December 30, 2011

‘The Iron Lady:’ Wonderfully, Conservatively Subversive

Even in dementia, "The Iron Lady's" Margaret Thatcher is all about principle, principle that stands...

December 27, 2011

‘The Artist’ is an Unexpected Delight

Unlike some notable Oscar winners, this Best Picture frontrunner won't leave you depressed and wishing...

December 23, 2011

A Lovely Family Story in ‘We Bought a Zoo’

"We Bought a Zoo" is a beautiful and well-rendered movie for families about families.

December 22, 2011

Too Much Horse, Not Enough War in ‘War Horse’

As a symbol and a way to view the war, the Joey the horse is...

December 21, 2011

The Rollicking ‘Adventures of Tintin’

With echoes of the adventure of "Indiana Jones," Spielberg has made a movie the entire...