Originally posted 2016-01-21 17:00:10. So here we are into week four of the series and I have to admit, I’m liking it more every week. I really enjoyed the books even though the story is a very familiar one. I can move past the commonalities with The Lord of the Rings. However, the acting for…
Originally posted 2016-01-16 17:00:34. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Grade: A “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” takes us on a journey through the recesses of love, only to leave us more optimistic than ever on our way out. After learning that his girlfriend, Clementine(Kate Winslet), has had Joel(Jim Carrey) erased from her memory…
Originally posted 2016-01-14 17:00:28. After a two hour premiere that moved so fast I was nearly discouraged from watching, Shannara has found its pace ! The third episode opens and Aunt Pyria has been killed by the demon fury and Allanon is seriously injured. Wil and Amerle set off to find some muddy substance that…
Originally posted 2016-01-09 17:00:43. Too Big to Fail Review Grade: B As much a documentary as film, better study up on your Wall Street jargon before you strap-in. Chronicling the financial collapse of 2008, Too Big to Fail starts with the fallout from the government assisted bailout of Bear Stearns, one of the largest investment…
Originally posted 2016-01-07 17:00:27. MTV aired it’s first episode of The Chronicles of Shannara last night and for the most part I am impressed. I didn’t go into it thinking MTV would stick totally to the book because it’s “based on” the books and it would take forever to stick to the story completely. I…
Originally posted 2016-01-02 17:00:01. Star Wars Force Awakens Movie Review Grade: A- Millions of fans across the world are letting out a near-simultaneous breath of relief. Possibly the most anticipated movie of all time, director JJ Abrams has delivered us a gem; a modern day time machine, putting us right back in the thrill-ride of…
Originally posted 2015-12-27 20:00:31. Bad Santa Review Grade: D Expletive expletive expletive. That’s all this movie is; a series of F words, S words, C, D, and B words. Billy Bob Thorton and Tony Cox pose as Santa and an Elf to gain access to shopping malls, stealing their merchandise and cash after hours. Thornton…
Originally posted 2015-12-12 12:00:17. So here I am. The outsider. The one who couldn’t read Wheel of Time and get into it. I know, I put Geeks and Geeklets everywhere to shame. However, I am a SUPER fan of the Shannara books and look at what MTV is doing for me !! Ok, maybe not…
Originally posted 2015-10-15 17:26:52. There have been a lot of Frankenstein adaptations made over the years, and every single one of them, with the exception of Young Frankenstein, is terrible. These films tend to have little in common with Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel asides from a re-animated creature and an overzealous creator. Pop culture has…
Originally posted 2015-10-10 12:30:55. Title: Spirited Away Director: Hayao Miyazaki Release Date: July 7, 2001 Genre: Animation, Fantasy, Adventure MPAA Rating: PG Running Time: 125 minutes Starring: ● Daveigh Chase ● Suzanne Pleshette ● Jason Marsden Kid Friendly Rating: 9+. The movie features several spooky monsters and storylines, and some characters smoke and drink ambiguous substances. Click here…
Originally posted 2015-09-26 09:53:50. Since the 40th anniversary of the Rocky Horror Picture Show is TODAY we thought it would be great to re-share this awesome review of the movie (originally posted 6/6/15) ! I hope that you all enjoy Rocky Horror Day! Title: Rocky Horror Picture Show Director: Jim Sharman Release Date: September 26, 1975…
Originally posted 2015-09-19 11:45:46. Title: Guardians of the Galazy Director: James Gunn Release Date: August 1, 2014 Genre: Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure MPAA Rating: PG-13 Running Time: 121 Minutes Starring: Chris Pratt as Peter Quill Zoe Saldana as Gamora Dave Bautista as Drax Vin Diesel as Groot (Voice) Bradlet Cooper as Rocket (Voice) Kid Friendly Rating: In our house we have watched this movie…
Originally posted 2015-09-12 08:36:23. Title: Pee-wee’s Big Adventure Director: Tim Burton Release Date: August 9, 1985 Genre: Family, Comedy, Adventure MPAA Rating: PG Running Time: 91 Minutes
Originally posted 2015-09-05 12:21:42. Title: The Book of Life Director: Jorge R. Gutierrez Release Date: October 17, 2014 Genre: Animation, Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy MPAA Rating: PG Running Time: 95 minutes Starring: ● Diego Luna ● Zoe Saldana ● Channing Tatum Kid Friendly Rating: A good Disney analog is the animated Hercules (1997). The film delves significantly into…
Originally posted 2015-08-29 13:51:23. Title: Brave Director: Mark Andrews and Brenda Chapman Release Date: June 22, 2012 Genre: Animation, Family, Fantasy, Adventure MPAA Rating: PG Running Time: 93 Minutes