Movie Review - "Wake" A Quirky Romantic Comedy With a Quandary of Mishaps and Escalating Pretenses

He applies makeup, as she lies on the mortician's table seemingly dead. The scene sets the tone of this movie, a quirky romantic comedy that travels through a quandary of mishaps and escalating pretenses. ...

There and Back Again: The Fantasy Medium in 2013

I am very excited for what appears to be an uplifting Renaissance of the fantasy genre. Oh, I suppose that it has never really gone out of vogue. We just have so many styles today to choose from. ...

The Man Who Shook the Hand Of Vincente Fernandez Movie Review - Bad Farewell For Ernest Borgnine

Lowered expectations are the answer for this film where Borgnine plays Rex, a retired radio DJ who's always dreamed of being a Western movie cowboy. He suffers a back injury which places him in a nursing home that's held in the wicked hands of local businessman Mr. Walker (Barry Corbin) and his righthand guy Dr. Dominguez (Tony Plana). Yes, it has the sound of an old style western, and I think that's where this could have been really fun movie goes awry. ...

Oprah Winfrey's Diverse Acting Career in TV and Film

If you've watched television in the past thirty years, you're bound to know a little something about Oprah Winfrey. After all, she is one of the most easily recognizable faces in the world, thanks to her long-running daytime talk show, "The Oprah Winfrey Show." At one time, her show was watched by 40 million Americans each week. ...

Orange Is the New Black

Review of the new Netflix series "Orange is the New Black". Piper, a WASP with a flair for adventure has to do a year in a federal prison for women after being convicted on a ten year old drug trafficking charge. This is a serious look at life for women in prison told with lots of comedy and produced by the same team that produced "Weeds" on Showtime. ...

Movie Review - "Insidious" Is Classic Haunted House Movie With Scary Gotchas and Mounting Dread

Insidious is a classic haunted house movie with scary gotchas and mounting dread. One could feel manipulated as you journey through this story, yet for the masochistic audience that enjoys a scary spine-tingling trip, this is definitely your ride. ...

"The Butler" Portrays Racial Issues Through the Eyes of a White House Servant

"The Butler," which has been marketed as "Lee Daniels' 'The Butler'" for legal purposes, was inspired by the true story of Eugene Allen, a butler who worked for the White House for thirty-four years and retired in 1986 as the head butler after starting out at the bottom as a pantry man. "The Butler" is a 2013 historical film starring Forest Whitaker as African-American butler Cecil Gaines, a fictional character based loosely on Eugene Allen. The film centers around the events witnessed by Cecil Gaines during his thirty-four years as a butler at the White House. ...

Movie Review - "Road, Movie" Is a Journey of a Young Man From Indifference to Enlightenment

"Road, Movie" is a journey of a young man traveling from indifference to compassion, from confusion to purpose, and argues that there is more to life than money and materialism. Delivering an old truck carrying a library of film reels and a projector, young Vishnu begins an odyssey across the Rajasthan desert befriending a young runaway, a gorgeous gypsy, and wise old man. It becomes a magical journey of enlightenment. ...

Movie Review - "StreetDance" - Dance Worlds Collide in This Film About Competitive Street Dancing

Dance worlds collide in this vibrant, uplifting film about competitive street dancing. It's tutus vs. the hoodies in a face-off at the barre as street dancer and ballet trainees are forced to share rehearsal space... ...

My Favorite Action Movies (the Best Action Movies of All Time!)

An adventure thriller author's list of some of the best action movies of all time! More to come! ...

"Mary Poppins:" A Look Back

The 1960s was a busy time for Walt Disney Studios, which was busy producing one hit family movie after the other, including "Swiss Family Robinson" and "Pollyanna." No Disney movie had as much success and longevity, however, as the 1965 hit "Mary Poppins." "Mary Poppins" was based on a series of books written in the 1930s by P. ...

'Identity Thief' Movie Starring Jason Bateman Filmed In Georgia

"Identity Thief," starring Jason Bateman and Melissa McCarthy, joins the long list of movies filmed in Georgia. The movie is about a man, Sandy, who is tricked by a woman named Diana, who is experienced at stealing identities. When Sandy finds out his identity has been stolen he decides to track Diana down himself and get her to Denver, where she can be prosecuted. ...

From Iowa to Hollywood: The Life and Career of Ashton Kutcher

Christopher Ashton Kutcher was born on Feb. 7, 1978, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Diane and Larry Kutcher, who were both blue-collar workers. He has a fraternal twin named Michael who has cerebral palsy and had to have a heart transplant as a child. ...

Made in Georgia: Church Produces Hit Films

Many well-known movies have been filmed in Georgia over the past several years. Four successful made in Georgia movies were produced by a unique production company, Sherwood Pictures, a ministry of Sherwood Baptist Church. Sherwood Pictures, located in Albany, Georgia, has been involved in this made in Georgia trend since 2003 when the movie "Flywheel" was released. ...

5 Vacation Movies To Watch Before You Plan Your Family Summer Trip

Summer is here and for many families that means it is time for an annual family vacation. Nice weather and a break from time commitments like school make summer a great day to enjoy some time away with the family. Gather your family and watch one of these five family vacation movies before you begin your own journey. ...

'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire' Movie Filmed In Atlanta

The "Hunger Games" movie trilogy follows the very successful "Hunger Games" books. The second movie, "Hunger Games: Catching Fire," is set to premiere in November of 2013 and it is highly anticipated. The first movie, "The Hunger Games," was filmed in North Carolina. "The Hunger Games" enjoyed huge success and the state of North Carolina certainly benefited from having the movie filmed there. Atlanta, Georgia was chosen for filming the second movie, and the addition of this high profile film to the list of movies and television shows filmed in Georgia is a big win for Georgia and the growing local film industry. ...

From Kim Hyde to Thor: A Biography of Chris Hemsworth

Chris Hemsworth is an Australian actor known for taking on the role of the god of thunder in the 2011 movie "Thor" and in "The Avengers," which was released in 2012. He is also known for the role of Kim Hyde in "Home and Away," which is an Australian television soap opera. He was born on August 11, 1983 in Melbourne and was raised there and in the Northern Territory. ...

An Interview With Mr Prosenjit Chatterjee

Can mirrors ever lie? One look at Prosenjit Chatterjee and you'd probably have to say that yes they can. Age, for him, is just a number. ...

The Latest On Ashton Kutcher's Jobs - The Wozniak Friction

This article covers the latest update on the recent conflict between Steve Wozniak on the issue of the movie "Jobs". You will also find an update on the storyline and treatment of the movie itself. ...

On 'The Shawshank Redemption' (1994)

The Shawshank Redemption is regarded as one of the finest movies of all times. It is about a prison-break. In my opinion, this movie deserved an Oscar. It stars Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman and Bob Gunton ...

Sunshine on the Screen: The Biggest Summer Movies of 2013

Whenever the temperature rises and the kids are free from the burdens of schoolwork, Hollywood rewards a grateful audience with a round of summer blockbusters. While some of these movies fall short of expectations, each summer has its share of movies that tickle the fancy of audiences young and old. In the first two months of 2013's big movie season, moviegoers enjoyed everything from superheroes and zombies to robots and lovable animated characters. ...

Unique Anime and Comic Con Costume Ideas - The Watchmen Rorschach Costume

This upcoming Anime and Comic Con, don't just attend the event-be the event! If you're looking for a way to make eyes and heads turn your way, the Watchmen Rorschach costume is definitely the way to do it. Now, you might be thinking that Rorschach is so 2012, but there's a secret part to this costume that only you are going to know about-want to know what it is? ...

"Planes" - Worthy Successor to "Cars"

Imagine being an airplane and being afraid of heights. Such is the dilemma of poor Dusty Crophopper (Dane Cook), a dust cropping plane who longs for adventure. Specifically, he would love to be a fighter pilot, but his big dream is to compete in a huge around-the-world race that would, unfortunately, require him to go much higher into the air than he currently does as a crop duster. ...

Buying Authentic Memorabilia

Knowing where to buy and what to look out for is vital when buying authentic memorabilia. The tips in this article should help any new collector to avoid the typical pitfalls. ...

Falling Skies Season 3 Review

Season 3 of Falling Skies was still fun but if you would observe closely you would see that Falling Skies are running out of material. The moment an apocalyptic show like Falling Skies does a virtual reality episode to the era prior to the apocalypse you know that this is the turning point of the series and its run on TV is about to end soon. I know that the show was renewed for Season 4 but according to the recent episodes of the 2nd season the end of Falling Skies is very close. ...

Top 3 Ryan Gosling Movies That Will Thrill Up Your Day

Since the inception of Ryan Gosling's acting career in 1995, he has portrayed his talent of being versatile in adopting the different types of roles; from the classy and romantic guy to the thug and gangster role. The Canadian actor is also known for his great tastes in fashion and love for animals. He has been known as the Best Dressed Man in 2011, moreover among the many awards he achieved, one of them is the 2012 IFTA Award for the Best International Actor in Drive. Till now, among the movies Ryan Gosling has acted in, following are the must watch movies: ...

The Budding Acting Career of Judy Greer

Born Judith Laura Evans on July 20, 1975 in Livonia, Michigan, actress Judy Greer has won widespread recognition for her roles as supporting characters. She is best known for playing Julie Speer in "The Descendants" and for voicing Cheryl Tunt in the animated comedy series "Archer." As a young child, Greer developed an interest in performing classical Russian ballet, which would ultimately lead to her pursuing a career in acting. ...

"THE BUTLER" - A New Film Report

Well, at last I have seen a movie that portrays a great story, first-rate acting, an American tale of triumph and reform--with the kind of directing that makes magic out of film--and all of the above with authentic courageousness. "THE BUTLER" is that film. ...

What If Everyone Had to Hustle Like a Stunt Guy? - Part 1

Do you think finding a job is hard? What if you had to spend countless hours, hundreds of miles away from home, waiting around to speak to someone for one minute? And then maybe, just maybe, they might remember you down the road when there is a job available. ...

ABC's The Lookout

The Lookout protects consumers from ripoffs. They also share bizarre stories. Often, The Lookout shows us how to spend our money without being cheated. ...

Contemporary Hindi Cinema

India is one of the largest producer of films. Hindi cinema took the level to the world stage. Contemporary Hindi cinema has become the part and parcel of our lives. Some movies have really made it a larger-than-life experience. ...

The Life and Career of Actress Abigail Breslin

Abigail Kathleen Breslin was born in New York City on April 14, 1996. Breslin's parents, Michael and Kim, named their daughter after Abigail Adams, the second First Lady of the United States. Breslin's two older brothers already had acting experience, so it was no surprise that Abigail took the same path as her older siblings and began acting. ...

"The Spectacular Now" Explores the Dark World of Teens and Alcohol

When teens and alcohol are mentioned in the same sentence, it is often because they have been busted for underage drinking or perhaps tried to coerce an adult into buying them some beer. It is rarer for the two to be mentioned in the same sentence because the teenager in question is an alcoholic. "The Spectacular Now" is an emotional film that ventures into the territory of teens and excessive drinking. ...

What If Everyone Had to Hustle Like a Stunt Guy? - Part 2

This is part two of a two part article on what it takes to get a job in the stunt industry. There is not another job hunt process in the world like this one! ...

Wolverine - Typical Yet Enjoyable

My take on the successful super hero film, The Wolverine. Looking at the positive and the negative points of the film and how film makers can expand their thinking when it comes to defining a super hero. ...

The Enduring Legacy of the Star Wars Universe

In 1976, nobody knew what a lightsaber was, Wookies didn't exist, and the sci-fi movie genre was on life support. A year later, George Lucas' space opera "Star Wars: A New Hope" had revived the stagnant genre, put Wookies on the map, and made lightsabers the coolest weapon in the galaxy. The legacy of the film, which spawned two sequels, three prequels, and an upcoming third trilogy, doesn't stop there. ...

Movie Review - "Desertion" Is a Hallmark Card to Women Caught in a Deteriorating Marriage

Starring Kim Rhodes and Brian Krause, "Desertion" is a Hallmark card to women caught in a deteriorating marriage. A callous self-center husband is the catalyst for the breakup and though she once had everything, she now realizes she has nothing. Getting on a train to the "middle of nowhere", she searches for the life she dreamed of having. ...

Movie Review - "Weather Girl" A Frothy Romantic Comedy Starring Tricia O'Kelley

"Weather Girl" is a frothy romantic comedy about a "sassy TV weather girl" who has an on-air meltdown. After her career suicide brought on by her sleazy two-timing anchor/boyfriend, she is forced to move in with her younger brother. Advice by her girlfriends to get back on her feet, get a job and find a man brings a women's viewpoint to the story in a comic and ironic way. ...

Ben Foster: Boston-Born, Midwest-Bred Lifetime Actor

Ben Foster was born two days before Halloween in 1980. His family moved from Boston shortly after he was born, and he grew up in the Midwest town of Fairfield, Iowa. The town featured a strong theater presence, and Foster showed signs of a promising Hollywood career even before he hit his teens. ...

The Mill Channel 4 Review - Period Drama Set In 1830s England

Review of the powerful Channel 4 period drama The Mill. Set in the early industrial mills of the English Northwest it explores the plight of the child apprentices working 12 hour days in appalling conditions. ...

Elysium Review

Is Elysium a new standard for science fiction films? Or should you steer clear? Find out in my review! ...

"The Conjuring": A Long-Awaited Success

Supernatural horror films have been in short supply during 2013, so "The Conjuring" was bound to be a success the moment the release date was announced. "The Conjuring" is directed by James Wan, who has previously been involved with many films that can be classified in the horror genre, including "Saw," "Dead Silence," "Death Sentence," and "Insidious." Patrick Wilson (who also starred in "Insidious") and Vera Farmiga were cast as the two lead roles, Ed and Lorraine Warren. ...

Savor the Zest of Master Chef Australia

No one can deny that one of the most exciting and compelling things to do is eat your favorite foods, either at home or in your favorite restaurant. Food is the most essential component of our daily lives. Without food, we cannot do our basic tasks. Food has always been an integral part of our everyday living. ...

The Life and Career of Film King James Cameron

James Francis Cameron was born in Kapuskasing, Ontario, on August 16, 1954. Cameron's great-great-great-grandfather had emigrated from Scotland in 1825 and was a descendant of Clan Cameron, a West Highland Scottish clan. Cameron and his family moved frequently during his childhood, living in such places as Chippawa and Niagara Falls. ...

Amish Mafia's "John Schmucker's Birthright Sub-Plot A Faulty Premise"

As the second season of Amish Mafia kicks off, one of the season long sub-plots of the show is likely to revolve around the effort of young John Schmucker to win back his supposed "birthright" to head the Amish Mafia of Lancaster-a birthright he believes he has been cheated out of by Lebanon Levi. Anyone who has viewed even one episode could justifiably have the strongest of doubts as to whether any leadership skills could possibly reside within the person of John Schmucker. ...

Amish Mafia's "Merlin-The Courteous Arsonist"

As the series progressed, we were also introduced to "Merlin," who was portrayed as being an Amish "mafioso" hailing from Holmes County, Ohio. The show's plot-line rapidly evolved to reveal Merlin's sinister intentions of moving in, disrupting and, ultimately, taking over Levi's operation in Lancaster County. ...

Lancaster County Trembles! A New Amish Mafia "Tough Guy" Appears on the Scene!

Well, here we go again, folks! We are asked yet again by the producers of Amish Mafia to believe that some twenty-something nobody with a handful of minor infractions to his "credit" is suddenly a tough thug capable of enforcing the will of Lebanon Levi upon the folks of Lancaster County and its Amish community. What a joke! ...

Contagion Movie Review

I watched this movie last night. It was one I wanted to see at the cinema, but for one reason or another never got round to. I must be honest, after watching it on TV I'm pretty glad I didn't pay money to go and see this. It's not all bad, I was kind of enjoyable, but it was just a little bit boring. ...

Jack Reacher Movie Review

Jack Reacher was a movie that I was looking forward to see. I had enjoyed the trailer and having heard the outcry from Jack Reacher fans around the world about the lack of size Tom Cruise possessed to pull off the 6'6 character from the books. I had never read any of the Jack Reacher novels so I was able to go into this movie with an open mind and make a decision on the character for myself. ...

Fruitvale Station: Tragedy and Human Error

There is evil in the world, but most tragedies happen because humans make mistakes. The film Fruitvale Station helps us appreciate the scope of what we lose these tragedies, but stops short of examining the very human reasons that they happen. ...

"Turbo" Is a Burst of Speed and Laughter

The animated movie genre has grown quite a bit in the very recent past, with movies for children and adults alike. Often, as is the case with "Turbo," the same film can be enjoyed by both grown-ups and kids because screenwriters have been careful to have jokes that appeal to both audiences. "Turbo" offers plenty of belly laughs for all ages, while also imparting some important wisdom for the kids that their parents may be able to take to heart as well. ...

Blackfish - Documentary Movie Review

"Blackfish" goes behind the scenes at marine parks where orcas have injured and sometimes killed their trainers. Documentary filmmaker Gabriela Cowperthwaite interviews animal experts, former animal trainers, and eye witnesses, uses old film footage and newspaper articles, and examines the courtroom case involving the fatal attack of veteran killer whale trainer Dawn Brancheau by Tilikum, the orca also responsible for the deaths of two other trainers. ...

The Best Show You're Not Watching, Part I

A few years ago, I showed up home from an extra-long day at work running inventory to find my fiancee very excited about some strange anime show that was just on Adult Swim. "Anime?" I said. "Man, you know I don't like anime!" (This is true, and I apologize. I've tried; really.) ...

The Short and Sweet Life of Cory Monteith

Cory Allan Michael Monteith was born in Calgary, Alberta, on May 11, 1982. His father was a military man, and his mother worked as an interior designer. Monteith was the younger of two siblings, and his parents divorced when he was only seven years old. ...

"HANNAH ARENDT" - A New Film Report

This was a tough movie to take on many levels. First, it was very skewed in the way it gave out two messages; and in one sense it seemed to me to put a partial share of blame on the Jews of Europe for what happened to them during the Holocaust. ...

Movie Review "Interview" Starring Steve Buscemi and Sienna Miller

"Interview" stars Steve Buscemi and Sienna Miller in a sexually charged film about media, truth, and celebrity. The movie plays like rush hour traffic on the 405 freeway on the worse of all possible days and in this scenario, the audience becomes lookie-loos drawn into one verbal collision after another. ...

"RED 2" Features More Jokes and Action Than the Original

The original "RED" was a surprise hit in 2010 that allowed Bruce Willis to play an action hero other than John McClane from the "Die Hard" movies. It also introduced Helen Mirren as an unlikely action heroine who would have stolen the show if it hadn't been for John Malkovich, who played a crazed conspiracy theorist with one-liners to spare. All three are back, along with several fresh faces in "RED 2," a sequel that is just as good as, if not better than, the original film it is based on. ...

Orphan Black Season One Review

Recap and review of BBC America's sci-fi cloning drama Orphan Black. Tatiana Maslany plays multiple characters as she attempts to uncover a worldwide conspiracy. Danger is never far away and the truth when it comes couldn't be more shocking. A bold and exciting experiment. ...

July Box Office Winners Offer a Sense of Sequel Deja Vu and Some Scares

The summer season has traditionally been the best-performing time period for the movie industry, but past methods of predicting hits are not so reliable anymore. For instance, "The Lone Ranger" did not do as well as expected, pulling in less than $30 million domestically and $53.7 million worldwide during its premiere weekend. ...

The Red Wedding: Massacre at the Twins and the End of the Young Wolf Robb Stark

The Red Wedding was one of the major shocks to viewers of the Game of Thrones series, as it was earlier to readers of the novel series A Song of Ice and Fire. What is unclear to many viewers is just how it was that the King in the North, Robb Stark, who had never lost a battle, somehow managed to lose the war in such spectacular fashion. The answer is that despite his undoubted skill on the battlefield, Robb, like the rest of his family seemed to be completely lost when it came to politics. ...

Top Five Greatest Action Heroes

Most action movies have the same concept. Whether it's defending the country or the world or saving someone, it typically boils down to good verses evil. What makes an action movie exciting to watch is the actor playing the hero. ...