We live in an era when kids’ films are almost as creatively bankrupt as romantic comedies. The Spiderwick Chronicles, based on the young adult book series by Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi, would seem at first glance to exist among the idea-starved crowd—a kids’ fantasy series in a day and age when all youth-seeking lit […]
Movies playing in town27 Dresses (PG-13, 107 minutes) Jane (Katherine Heigl) is always a bridesmaid never a bride. Literally. She’s served as bridesmaid at 27 weddings. Now she’s being forced to do the duty at her own sister’s wedding. The worst part? Sis is marrying the man (Ed Burns) that Jane secretly loves. Yes, that […]
Here’s a pertinent question regarding the new film, Fool’s Gold: What kind of vacation suits you best? Are you the sort of person who goes in for an enriching trip full of vigorous physical exercise like mountain climbing or surfing? Do you prefer a mentally stimulating break in which you explore the culture and art […]
Movies playing in town 27 Dresses (PG-13, 107 minutes) Jane (Katherine Heigl) is always a bridesmaid never a bride. Literally. She’s served as bridesmaid at 27 weddings. Now she’s being forced to do the duty at her own sister’s wedding. The worst part? Sis is marrying the man (Ed Burns) that Jane secretly loves. Yes, […]
The best thing about the new supernatural rom-com Over Her Dead Body is the title, which allows for plenty of creative appropriation. For example: Under what circumstances should you see this film? With nothing to do on “Desperate Housewives” thanks to the Writers Guild strike, Eva Longoria (now with extra “Parker”) drifts into movie theaters, […]
Movies playing in town27 Dresses (PG-13, 107 minutes) Jane (Katherine Heigl) is always a bridesmaid never a bride. Literally. She’s served as bridesmaid at 27 weddings. Now she’s being forced to do the duty at her own sister’s wedding. The worst part? Sis is marrying the man (Ed Burns) that Jane secretly loves. Yes, that […]
Computers can be fun. You can play Quake 4 on them. You can download porn on them. You can use them to communicate with friends halfway around the globe. But in order for computers to be even remotely engaging, you need to physically interact with one. Simply sitting and staring at a computer screen is […]
Movies playing in town27 Dresses (PG-13, 107 minutes) Jane (Katherine Heigl) is always a bridesmaid never a bride. Literally. She’s served as bridesmaid at 27 weddings. Now she’s being forced to do the duty at her own sister’s wedding. The worst part? Sis is marrying the man (Ed Burns) that Jane secretly loves. Yes, that […]
Employing weddings to make women cry (Four Weddings and a Funeral, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, My Best Friend’s Wedding, The Wedding Planner, The Wedding Singer, The Wedding Date) is a cheap and easy tactic. It’s like shooting fish in a barrel. And yet, year after year, there they are, posters lining the hallways of […]
Movies playing in town27 Dresses (PG-13, 107 minutes) Reviewed here. Playing at Regal Cinema Square 4 Alvin and the Chipmunks (PG, 92 minutes) Mere months after showing up in Underdog, Jason Lee signs on for yet another CGI decimation of a beloved childhood cartoon. Here he plays David Seville, adoptive "father" to three singing chipmunks. […]