It can’t be easy adapting a board game into a theatrical movie. Especially when the games themselves don’t exactly lend themselves to the format. Regardless, Hasbro (the makers of Jenga and Pictionary among many others) has developed one that does…
For many moviegoers, Keanu Reeves has fallen off of the radar a bit over the past decade. He’s still been working, but mostly in independent productions. In fact, his last studio film (the much delayed and long-shelved 47 Ronin) was…
Hello once again. It’s another busy time in the world of DVD and Blu-ray releases and there’s little time to waste in getting to the highlights. As always, many of the films listed were reviewed in full upon their theatrical…
Jason Reitman’s new film, Men, Women & Children, is an all-encompassing bummer. Every component warrants a popping of a Prozac, making this the most disappointing film I’ve seen all year. It starts out so very promising as it hits on…
After the big rush of titles last week, it’s a calmer week. But that’s not to say there aren’t some interesting releases – here are the highlights. As always, be sure to click on the links to read lengthier reviews…
Children’s books often have a simple moral, and the slick-looking Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day is no exception. It also has an interesting concept. Unfortunately, the message seems muddled and at times contradictory to the…
It’s tough being a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist… and that’s no joke. This adaptation of the true story of investigative writer Gary Webb shows the driven reporter discovering the cover up of a lifetime, but struggling to get his message…
It’s another very, very busy week for DVDs and Blu-rays with numerous options. As always, this column exists to inform readers of the highlights and help them find something to rent or purchase. Be sure and click on any of…
How to Practice Gratitude and Improve Your Health It’s often easy to practice gratitude when you’re on the receiving end of life’s greater fortunes. It could be the birth of a healthy baby, getting a promotion at work, or celebrating…
It may have only been featured for a minute or two in last year’s horror hit The Conjuring, but that creepy doll in the glass case certainly made an impression. And producers noticed, rushing this a spin-off origin story to…