The power of Christ is not that compelling… The H-Bomb: Young seminary student Michael Kovak (Colin O’Donoghue) is having doubts about joining the Priesthood (and about his belief in God in general). So, he is sent to Rome to take a course in Exorcism, where he, being the pragmatic fellow that he is, makes no attempt at hiding his skepticism. His professor Father Xavier … [Read more...] about The Rite
Archives for January 2011
No Strings Attached
When I first saw previews for “No Strings Attached” I really wanted to see it. I like Ashton Kutcher. I like Natalie Portman. It looked like a fun, sexy comedy. Well, I was wrong. Emma (Natalie Portman) and Adam (Ashton Kutcher) first met at summer camp during their awkward teenage years. They didn’t see each other again until years later, then a … [Read more...] about No Strings Attached
Barney’s Version
Limacher Low Down: I gained GREAT interest about seeing this movie after Paul Giamatti won the Golden Globe for Best Actor in Comedy or Musical. I must say there were some humorous lines and moments in the movie, but this was far from a Comedy. . . or Musical for that matter. The movie does a great job at taking the look of a unique man and telling his story through his eyes … [Read more...] about Barney’s Version
The Green Hornet
I want Black Beauty! -Swift Swift shot: Check your brains at the door, after all this is Seth Rogen as Britt Reid - which probably means nothing to most of you. Still, "The Green Hornet" was a fun, high-octane, cordite-laden, unbelievable throttle-fest! Rogen headlines as Britt Reid, son of newspaper mogul, James Reid (Tom Wilkinson) who struggled to raise his son … [Read more...] about The Green Hornet
The Dilemma
Directed by: Ron Howard Starring: Vince Vaughn (Ronnie), Kevin James (Nick), Jennifer Connelly (Beth), Winona Ryder (Geneva), Queen Latifah (Dana) and Channing Tatum (Zip) This film crawled up and surprised me. I was expecting a light comedy with some dramatic moments, what I got was a serious film with some comedic moments thoughtfully exploring the universal topics of … [Read more...] about The Dilemma