A-capella singing has come a long way since the dorky days of “a capella glee club” which most of us remember from our college years…riding the wave of popular tv-competitions, Glee, as well as the stellar success of the Indiana University Men’s “Straight No Chaser”, along comes the very entertaining “Pitch Perfect”. Starring Anna KendrickContinue reading “Movie Musical “Pitch Perfect” fits the bill (Review)”
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Titanic in 3D is exquisite
First, despite the fact that this is primarily a blog of reviews, I am NOT going to review TItanic, the 1997 blockbuster now released in 3D. I am instead going to say that the remastered 3D version of the movie is simply spectacular, especially if seen in IMAX where the spectacular becomes exquisite. The re-releaseContinue reading “Titanic in 3D is exquisite”
2011 Holiday Release Movies – Capsule Reviews
In lieu of full reviews for each of the following films as I have done in past holiday seasons, this year the movies are so well known and so thoroughly reviewed elsewhere that I will merely add capsule review summaries….From the sublime to the terrible: THE ARTIST, currently front runner for Best Picture, and deservedlyContinue reading “2011 Holiday Release Movies – Capsule Reviews”
Moneyball (movie review) one of the best baseball movies ever.
I waited a few days to write this review, since I’m still basking in the thrill of what is possibly one of the best baseball movies of all time. Moneyball, which opened on Friday, is about baseball, financing a team, and assembling the best team possible given the circumstances. If you have read the book,Continue reading “Moneyball (movie review) one of the best baseball movies ever.”
“Warrior” movie joins ranks of best fight-movies (Review)
You’ve probably seen those posters around town — in subway stations and bus stops — in cineplex lobbies…you know, the type of poster that sells tickets without any other need for explanation: I’m happy to report that WARRIOR, seen at an advanced screening yesterday, won’t need much more than those posters. It’s a terrific fightContinue reading ““Warrior” movie joins ranks of best fight-movies (Review)”
Charming “My Future Boyfriend” – ABC Family (review)
Ok, it’s not “art”, but it’s heartwarming and family friendly (though maybe not for the under 10’s because of the talk of “sex and lust” although it doesn’t show any of it). What it is, instead, is a charming, somewhat predictable, and well-acted movie presented by ABC Family. Sara Rue and Barry Watson play theContinue reading “Charming “My Future Boyfriend” – ABC Family (review)”
Country Strong (review) proves Hedlund a rising star
Nobody is going to be nominating COUNTRY STRONG for any awards anytime soon (with the possible exception of Score); but this critically lambasted movie is nowhere near as bad as you might think from the mainstream reviews. Garrett Hedlund in Country Strong The critics are going to go to town on this movie…but I reallyContinue reading “Country Strong (review) proves Hedlund a rising star”
“Leap Year” is predictable, light, and ultimately a “crock ‘o shyte” (Updated)
OK, off the bat, this is a solid B movie with a horrible script and two great performances. That being said, this is a movie you have already seen — many times. Let me tell you off the bat, the Girl gets the Boy in the end — the right one. How they get thereContinue reading ““Leap Year” is predictable, light, and ultimately a “crock ‘o shyte” (Updated)”
“Up in the Air”; “Sherlock Holmes”; “It’s Complicated”; “The Blind Side” (Review)
I’ve previously reviewed “Nine”, “The Princess and the Frog”, “Avatar”, and “2010” from this holiday season. Here are four more. First — the far-and-away best movie of the holiday season is UP IN THE AIR. Directed by Jason Reitman, it’s a timely and highly entertaining look at the life of a social-tie disconnected man whoseContinue reading ““Up in the Air”; “Sherlock Holmes”; “It’s Complicated”; “The Blind Side” (Review)”
“Nine” movie adaptation is jaw-droppingly awful (Review)
First, for the record, NINE is one of my favorite 3 Broadway musicals. I saw the original 1982 production 3 times in NYC, and the revival as well (which was already watered-down…pun intended). But what Rob Marshall has done with the movie version of NINE is jaw-droppingly awful. First, Daniel Day-Lewis is woefully miscast. HeContinue reading ““Nine” movie adaptation is jaw-droppingly awful (Review)”
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