— by ADAM POYNTER — There are probably few books that hold more significance not only in the hearts of its fans but also in subject matter than “The Help.” Written by Kathryn Stockett in 2009, the book has spent more than 100 weeks on best-seller lists and has fans the world [...]
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Under Review: ‘Rise of the Planet of the Apes’
— by LYNN TACKITT — I have to admit that when I saw 20th Century Fox was adding another film to the “Planet of the Apes” franchise, I was skeptical. I mean, the previous Apes movie (from Tim Burton) left a whole lot to be desired. What were they going to do now? Well, what [&[...]
Under Review: ‘The Change-Up’
— by ADAM POYNTER — Yes, there is a new body-switching comedy out and even though it shares the same concept as movies like “Freaky Friday,” it is by far the furthest departure from the typical PG-rated genre as this is a raunchy, raucous and in your face movie that earns its R ratin[...]
Under Review: ‘Attack the Block’
— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — I didn’t know what to expect from “Attack the Block,” the latest low-budget sci-fi film directed by newbie Joe Cornish. The trailer definitely held my attention and Nick Frost’s involvement pretty much sold me. However, “Attack the Block” seemed some[...]
Under Review: ‘The Smurfs’
— by LYNN TACKITT — When my kids were small, they watched “The Smurfs” on Saturday mornings. They thought they were cute and knew all the characters by name and their traits. I was more of a Bugs Bunny girl, so I didn’t follow them as closely as my kids did[...]
Under Review: ‘Cowboys & Aliens’
— by ADAM POYNTER — Westerns have long been a staple in cinema and an equally large trend since the beginning of movie-making has been science fiction, so when you hear that these two popular genres are being combined, you can’t help but feel intrigued and excited. Plus, “Cowboys[...]
Under Review: ‘Crazy, Stupid, Love’
— by ADAM POYNTER — Most of the time, when I hear comedy, my mind automatically races to some of the biggest recent hits, which most of have been rated R. And when men hear the term “romantic comedy,” there is usually a groan while women are usually game for it, but recent ge[...]
Under Review: ‘Waking Madison’
— by JESSIKA OWENS — What is real? What is sane? These are questions raised in the recently-released-to-DVD movie “Waking Madison.” The main character, Madison Walker, must face these questions and battle her own psyche. The film follows Madison, played by Sarah Romer (“[...]
Under Review: ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2’
— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — “The boy who lived, come to die.” Poignant words from the vehemently evil Voldemort portrayed to alarming perfection by the wonderfully gifted Ralph Fiennes. From the moment “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” begins, we are braced for the ine[...]
Under Review: ‘The Zookeeper’
— by ADAM POYNTER — Griffin Keyes (Kevin James) is devastated when his girlfriend Stephanie (Leslie Bibb) turns down his marriage proposal and then dumps him because all he has is a modest job as a zookeeper. Years pass and Griffin never moves on. He throws himself wholeheartedly into hi[...]
Review: Horrible Bosses
— by ADAM POYNTER — In my opinion, some of the best recent comedies are those that have a few key ingredients: clever writing, an original idea and also a talented ensemble cast of actors that are allowed to do their own thing. Just let them improvise and run wild with ridiculous concept[...]
Under Review: ‘Girl Walks Into a Bar’
— by LYNN TACKITT — When I first saw that “Girl Walks Into A Bar” was a free movie on YouTube, I had my doubts about how good this film could be. Was I going to see a film student’s first try at a film with a thin plot and a bunch of names and […][...]
Under Review: ‘Larry Crowne’
— by ADAM POYNTER — Very seldom do we get to see classic Hollywood celebrities of this caliber collaborating in a movie, especially more than once. Julia Roberts and Tom Hanks both starred in 2007’s “Charlie Wilson’s War” and are now back together in “Larry Crowne,” a dra[...]
Under Review: ‘Transformers: Dark of the Moon’
— by ADAM POYNTER — After the massive success of “Transformers” in 2007, Paramount Pictures immediately green-lit a sequel, “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen,” for 2009 and although it was a commercial success, fans and critics were not happy with the film. Now director Michae[...]