Last Vegas plays as Grampas Gone Wild
Last Vegas just came out on DVD this week, so I thought it might be helpful to review the flick and let you know what you’re in for with a purchase or rental. Movie Title: Last Vegas Grade: C … Continued
Kevin Sorbo and Disney do Hercules better
Movie Title: The Legend of Hercules Grade: C In a Nutshell: I used to get a kick out of the old Kevin Sorbo TV show Hercules: The Legendary Journey. Well, this is nothing like that. You know that awesome Disney … Continued
Frankenstein disappoints, but still has cool effects
Movie Title: I, Frankenstein Grade: B- In a Nutshell: I know a guy who was Aaron Eckhart’s college roommate. He said that Aaron often talked about becoming a movie star some day. He did it! I’m sincerely happy for him. … Continued
Martin Luther King would have loved the movie “The Butler”
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, I wanted to share a review of Lee Daniels’ The Butler, released just last week on DVD. I simply don’t understand how a mediocre movie like “American Hustle” can get nominated for … Continued
Does the new version of the 47 Ronin add or detract from the legend?
Movie Title: 47 Ronin Grade: B In a Nutshell: It’s as if this long movie couldn’t decide which one it wanted to be: epic war history or CGI action fantasy. I love Keanu Reeves and wanted this movie to be … Continued
Tom Clancy fans come out of the shadows to cheer on the new Jack Ryan
Movie Title: Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit PG-13, 1 hour 45 minutes Grade: A- In a Nutshell: Tom Clancy fans will love this prequel to the popular Jack Ryan save-the-USA stories. Chris Pine, with his beautiful blue eyes, joins the club … Continued
Better as a drive-thru than a Ride Along
Movie Title: Ride Along PG-13, 1 hour 40 minutes Grade: C In a Nutshell: Ride Along should really just be a drive-thru, maybe later, after it’s out on DVD or in the dollar bin at Wal-Mart. One F-bomb short of … Continued
Blue Jasmine takes Cate Blanchett to the Golden Globes and Oscar
Movie Title: Blue Jasmine PG – 13, 1 hour 38 minutes Grade: B+ In a Nutshell: The best part of this Woody Allen film is the stunning Cate Blanchett, who just won a Golden Globe for this role, as … Continued
2014 Award Show Season Begins!
It’s January! So do you know what that means? Here come all of the award shows! The first major entertainment awards show of the year is the 71st Golden Globes. We’ll see if these names continue a winning streak this … Continued