Content on Movie Review:
Marvel packs action and characters
June 13, 2012
Summers’ hit movies often suffer from predictability, forced humor and an over-reliance on special effects. Most movies in the recent run of comic book adaptations for the big screen fall into this category.
Lazhar's students triumph grief
June 6, 2012
"Monsieur Lazhar" is the gripping tale of a Montreal grade school stricken with grief after a well-liked teacher commits suicide by hanging herself in one of the classrooms.
Extra characters and modern twists bring the Lorax to life
May 30, 2012
“Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax” is the latest of Theodore Geisel’s classic children’s books to hit the big screen.
"Bully" is intense, but barely scratches the surface
May 23, 2012
I never go to see a documentary expecting to leave uplifted or happy, which was an appropriate attitude for watching "Bully", directed by Lee Hirsch.
March 26, 2012
Driving by the Christiansburg movie theater last Thursday night, one would think that a ninth “Harry Potter” movie was about to premiere based on the crowd. But instead of wizards and wands, these people lined up to see battles and blood.
Hill, Tatum triumph in cop comedy reboot
March 19, 2012
The popular 1980s Fox crime drama “21 Jump Street” helped launched Johnny Depp into stardom. Now, Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum are helping revive the show on the big screen.
Anime film adapts well for US audience
February 27, 2012
"The Secret World of Arrietty” comes from the well-respected Studio Ghibli that has made movies such as “Kiki’s Delivery Service,” “Spirited Away” and “Howl’s Moving Castle.”
‘The Artist’ proves silent films can be Oscar worthy
February 20, 2012
The Academy Award-nominated film “The Artist” is playing at the Lyric Theatre this week.
‘The Vow’ falls below bar ‘The Notebook’ established
February 13, 2012
Who doesn’t love a good chick flick?
February 6, 2012
Daniel Radcliffe has finally completed his journey at Hogwarts.