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May 2012

May 22, 2012

10 Real Life Baby Stories Funnier than Anything in ‘What to Expect When You’re Expecting’

Mothers and fathers demand a rewrite!

May 14, 2012

Anne Heche is a Prophet in Upcoming NBC show ‘Save Me’

She has a direct line to God, which is always dicey.

May 11, 2012

Review: ‘The Dictator’ Bravely Offends One and All

For all its left-leaning and R-rated content, the final product echoes George W Bush: Freedom...

May 07, 2012

Politics and ‘The Avengers:’ If Iron Man is Libertarian, what’s The Hulk?

Who does each Avenger represent? (Hint: One is Jon Stewart.)

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...

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 27, 2012

Review: Marling Shines in Not Quite Complete ‘Sound of My Voice’

A solid but incomplete effort highlights the skill of a rising star.

April 23, 2012

‘Real Housewives’ Producers Looking for ‘Real Christian Housewives’

The announcement of a potential faith-based "Real Housewives" series raises a few questions.

April 20, 2012

RedState Movie Mafia: The Lucky One with Nicholas Sparks Interview

How RedState is "The Lucky One?" What did Lauren do in L.A.? And why are...

April 19, 2012

Interview: Chimpanzee Director Mark Linfield on Falling For a Little Guy Named Oscar

How a chimp named Oscar stole and broke a film crew's heart.

April 18, 2012

Interview: Nicholas Sparks Talks about The Lucky One and Supporting Returning Soldiers

Unlike many in Hollywood circles, writer Nicholas Sparks has first hand experience with returning veterans.

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.

March 2012

March 26, 2012

Interview: Lily Collins on Corsets, Julia, and what Made Mirror Mirror so Special for Her

Plus, what's the deal with fairy tales being the hot thing right now? Lily gives...

March 21, 2012

Violence, Morality, and the Inherent Schizophrenia of The Hunger Games: A Review

The film is intentionally and unbendingly anti-war as any grey-ponytailed UC Berkeley professor, and yet...

March 16, 2012

21 Jump Street: So Fun, It Should be Illegal

The film succeeds by turning everything in the source material upside down, shaking it, and...

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 05, 2012

Steve Taylor Hopes to Blow up the Theater Real Good

"A Christian movie genre has formed. Our first goal with this movie is that we...

March 02, 2012

The Lorax: Good Movie with a Dubious Message

I like trees. Don't get your knickers in a bunch. I like trees. I like...

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 14, 2012

All’s Fair in Love and This Means War

Something frothy and faintly unsatisfying for everyone, but something nonetheless.

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.