Snow White takes a few fashion hints from Joan of Arc in “Snow White and the Huntsman” Photo credit: Universal “Snow White and the Huntsman” has something for everyone: a touch of romance for its core audience of ‘tween girls; plenty of action sequences that will please the boys; several Oscar-winning or nominated actors in […]
Dark Shadows: Vamp, Camp, and a Lava Lamp
Film director Tim Burton is one of the only true Hollywood auteurs with filmmaking that is instantly recognizable, entertaining, and inimitable. Burton is at his best with his trademark popcorn Gothic: movies that are dark and creepy in tone and production design, yet relentlessly fun and memorable. “Edward Scissorhands,” “Sleepy Hollow,” “Corpse Bride,” and […]
Trash of the Titans: Paying customers will feel the Wrath with this sequel
If only this giant hand could have stopped this movie from being made… I wanted to like Wrath of the Titans. Hollywood has been having a good year when it comes to movies geared to young adults, and I hoped the lucky streak could continue. Going into it, the movie would seem to have it […]
TITANIC in 3D a pleasure cruise
Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winsletstar as lovers from two different worlds in Titanic If you want to get an education in Hollywood history, Titanic should be required viewing. But should you fork over the extra four bucks to see it in 3-D? My take on it is yes. The chance to see a film of titanic […]
‘The Hunger Games’: What if ‘American Idol’ were a fight to the death?
It’s a GREAT time to be a 13 year old girl. Maybe I was born at the wrong time, but if I were a ‘tween or a young teen right now, I’d eat The Hunger Games right up. This sci-fi movie is the perfect recipe for good fun at the movies, grrrl style. This isn’t […]
