“Selma” is Raw, Real and Relevant
Just when a world of segregation, brutal attacks on peaceful gatherings and the denial of basic American rights seemed far way, “Selma” hit theaters…
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“The Skeleton Twins:” An Indie Film Masterpiece
In 2014 we saw the release of some terrific films. We met the “Guardians of the Galaxy,” spent some vacation time at the “Grand…
“Dumb and Dumber To:” A surprising year-end treat
Let’s not deny the obvious here: The Farrelly brothers make movies for a very specific type of audience. The type of people shuffling into…
Movie Review: “Nightcrawler” Unfortunately Familiar
Sometimes, the hardest movies to watch are the ones that point to ugly truths in our daily lives. Everyone is familiar with the regular…
Must See: Buzz-Worthy Movies of November
With cinematic releases ranging from space exploration to brilliant scientists, November is a month to spend your free time at the movie theater. Grand…
“The Giver” Movie Review: Decent Yet Flawed
Sometimes a film just can’t convey all of the ideas of the book it’s adapted from. “The Giver,” based on the 1993 best-seller by…
Movie Review: “American Hustle” keeps you watching
The people in “American Hustle” want things. They want possessions, they want respect, and they want someone who will still care about them after…
Movie Review: “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” manages to mostly work
Your average young adult cash-in, this is not. The sequel to the first “Hunger Games” film (based on the incredibly popular trilogy of dystopian…
Movie Review: ‘Don Jon’ proves Joseph Gordon-Levitt is too talented for his own good
With “Don Jon,” Joseph Gordon-Levitt proves not only can he direct and write, but he can make a movie about a porn addict really funny.
Movie Review: ‘You’re Next’ has twists and some surprising laughs
A family gets together for the weekend and a group of masked murderers invade their home. Have you seen that movie before? Not quite…