"Be careful; these are men of God." Dan Brown's latest adapted film is slightly altered from the novel but fares well in theater form. The suspense is set in just one night, one terrible night following a horrific week for the Vatican. The pope is dead and conclave must begin to elect a new pope, cardinals travel from every nation serving the (as the film reminds us twice) … [Read more...] about Angels & Demons
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Next Day Air
What I learned from “Next Day Air”: if you mistakenly receive a package and the real recipients of the package come to get it from you, give it to them. Don’t ask questions. Just do it. “Next Day Air” stars Donald Faison as Leo, a lazy, unmotivated delivery man. When he drops off an important package to the wrong apartment, it sets off a chain reaction of events that impacts … [Read more...] about Next Day Air
Star Trek
"Which path will you choose?" J. J. Abrams brings his unique writing to a classic franchise. With Star Trek, he takes by far the most influential sci-fi series of all time and dons a Jedi cloak to reinvent the franchise with more grit, grime, and guts than the classic fare. Always with my friends was the question, which is better Star Trek or Star Wars, as Abrams … [Read more...] about Star Trek
X-Men Origins: Wolverine
Snikt packed; story lacked. You know how I usually mention something in my reviews about how I wasn't expecting much? Well, I was expecting a lot from this film, and quite frankly it didn't deliver. It was an excellent movie, lots of action and forceful, interesting characters - but, where the action was overflowing, plot was seriously lacking. Wolverine and I go way … [Read more...] about X-Men Origins: Wolverine
Ghosts of Girlfriends Past
While watching this movie I had a feeling of déjà vu. I could swear I had seen Matthew McConaughey in this same situation before – successful businessman and womanizer that doesn’t believe in true love. (I think this is his standard role). In Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, Connor Mead (McConaughey) is a photographer with a thriving business and an equally prosperous social … [Read more...] about Ghosts of Girlfriends Past
