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…
In Hollywood, it’s said that a movie is only as good as its antagonist. The most memorable characters in movies are usually the villains, whether it’s Count Dracula or Darth Vader. In recent years, filmmakers have been pushing the envelope…
With Fall arriving, the first of the summer’s big movies is hitting Blu-ray and DVD. As for those uninterested in giant robots smashing one another to bits, there are still plenty of other options. Here are the numerous highlights. So,…
Times have certainly changed for The Equalizer. In this violent action flick, the title character isn’t even what you might classify as an “equalizer.” A more appropriate description might have been The Eliminator… or perhaps The Escalation-Guy. All covert investigations…