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  We decided to take a stab at the new female-buddy comedy “Bridesmaids” from a couple of angles and present a “He said, She said” sort of thing. First up is Courtney…. Director Paul Feig, along with producer Judd Apatow,…

Thor Review

Thor This whole “Marvel Universe” project really is something special. Beginning in 2008 with the initial “Iron Man” installment and culminating next year with the superhero bash they’re calling “The Avengers,” this is an unprecedented venture that is both epic…

Something Borrowed Review

Something Borrowed Ginnifer Goodwin, in typical unassuming and  adorable fashion, is the heart of “Something Borrowed,” a romantic comedy based on the bestselling novel by Emily Giffin. Following a well used romantic comedy cliché, Rachel (Goodwin) falls in love with…

Poetry Review

Poetry South Korean Director Lee Chang-Dong creates a film that shines a delicate light into a dark story of a crime which leads to the suicide of a young, teenage girl. The film is the story of Mija (Yun Jung-hee),…

Fast Five Review

Fast Five The old adage “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” applies to “The Fast and the Furious” franchise as it races on with its fifth installment filled with the requisite fast cars, over-the-top action and beautiful locations. Set…

Water for Elephants Review

Water for Elephants It’s a tough job to steal the spotlight from Robert Pattinson (in a noticeably tanner role than his “Twilight” paleness), not to mention Academy Award winning beauty, Reese Witherspoon, but there’s nothing like an elephant in the…

Rio Review

Rio Sometimes the parts are greater than the sum. This is the case with the new family film, “Rio,” which features beautiful, photo-realistic animation, great supporting characters and a scenery-munching villain that delivers giggles with a sneer. The problem is…

Your Highness Review

Your Highness “Between the time when the oceans drank Atlantis, and the rise of the sons of Aryas, there was an age undreamed of…..Let me tell you of the days of high adventure!” -The Wizard This quote is not from…

Arthur Review

Arthur Russell Brand’s performances have managed to find a comedic balance by being racy enough to keep things interesting, but innocent enough to avoid becoming too offensive. Should he step on any toes with his jokes, his delivery is given…