Archive for the ‘Movies’ Category

Sherlock Holmes (Theaters)

I’ve never been much of a huge reader. I remember having to write book reports back in the day and stumbling on to a series of Sherlock Holmes books. After my first book, I was pretty hooked. Sherlock was an amazing character and I was fascinated by how he could figure out so much from just the...
December 28th, 2009 | Entertainment, Four Stars, Movies | Read More

Avatar 3D (Theaters)

It’s been 12 years since James Cameron set box office records and literally transformed filmmaking as we know today with Titanic.  It’s interesting to note every movie geek, critic and average joe/jane knows the name James Cameron despite only having a handful of films out.  Though he took...
December 19th, 2009 | Four Stars, Movies | Read More

Planet 51 (Theaters)

It’s been a while since I’ve seen a family film that truly was a family film. (The last family movie I thoroughly enjoyed was “UP.”) My son was captivated from beginning to end, and he understood just about everything that was going on. I found it easy and fun to watch Planet...
November 25th, 2009 | Four Stars, Movies | Read More

The Twilight Saga: New Moon (Theaters)

All I can say is, “I want more”! We enjoyed every moment of the film–just about every scene leaves you at the edge of your seat, wondering what’s going to happen next. Even the ending makes you crave the next sequel (“Eclipse”). Now that Bella (Kristen Stewart) is...
November 22nd, 2009 | Four Stars, Movies | Read More

The Secret Life of Bees (DVD)

Sue Monk Kidd’s The Secret Life of Bees tells an incredibly brave and daring story of a 14-year-old Lily who flees from her home to find solace and sanctuary in the home of another family miles and miles away. The story – set to motion picture by Director Gina Prince-Bythewood - features a stunning...
November 7th, 2009 | Five Stars, Movies | Read More

Gran Torino (DVD)

I love Clint Eastwood movies. I may not have watched all of them yet, but I’m sure that I will some time soon get the chance to. His selection of screenplays seems very careful and very insightful. His movies usually start off lukewarm without any foretelling of what’s about to ensue. And although...
November 7th, 2009 | Five Stars, Movies | Read More

Law Abiding Citizen (Theaters)

There were no clear cut winners by the end of this film. No good guys or bad guys or real resolution by its closing credits. Law Abiding Citizen digs deep into the mind of a man who has lost everything and has nothing left to lose. Although highly implausible, this film definitely questions our justice...
October 25th, 2009 | Four Stars, Movies | Read More

Where the Wild Things Are (Theaters)

What a disappointment! I was probably 7 or 8 when I first read this book, and I remember letting my imagination take me to new heights with what I would do if I were among “the wild.” So when my 5-year-old son enthusiastically reached for this book, I was excited about reading it to him....
October 23rd, 2009 | Movies, Three Stars | Read More