Man on a Ledge

If you like Sam Worthington, you’ll love this movie.  If you don’t, then you’ll probably be happier to just pass on this one.  I’m sure it was meant to be a suspenseful, drama-filled theatrical event, but if that is the case then they missed by several Manhattan hotel floors.  It’s advertised as a man on a rooftop.  Hello.  It’s called Man on a Ledge.  The audience should be allowed to wonder why this man has wandered upon the ledge to … Continue reading →

Avengers Assemble!

According to all the broken box office records, the entire US population has seen this movie in the theater at least 3 times. It pulled in a staggering $207 million the first weekend, and without the benefit of a holiday. That number changes the face of summer box office completely. Critics are talking about this movie like it’s the rapture. For some, it probably is a religious experience. Click here for a collection of reviews. On the other side, you … Continue reading →

The Baz Luhrmann Effect

Last weekend I found myself couch-bound and down with a serious sickness.  In times like these, I look to my favorite dvd’s to help me pull through.  Fueled by antibiotics and nostalgia, I put in Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet.  This movie is in my all time Top 10, maybe Top 5.  That’s how much I LOVE IT!  The soundtrack is tops too. Can you believe how young they were??  Leo and Claire?  I forgot how pretty he was.  The … Continue reading →

The Devil Inside

This movie stars Fernanda Andrade, Simon Quarterman, Suzan Crowley and Evan Helmuth and is directed by William Brent Bell.  A young woman becomes involved in unauthorized exorcisms in an attempt to understand the events surrounding her mother’s incarceration after she murdered three people who were attempting to exorcise a demon from her.  It is filmed documentary style like Paranormal Entity and the Paranormal Activity series.  I am interested in hearing your opinion concerning the ending.  I really liked it but my 16-year old … Continue reading →

The Ledge

The Ledge begins with a young man, Gavin (Charlie Hunnam), walking out onto the ledge of a building.  Detective Lucetti (Terrence Howard) shows up to talk him down.  We learn that Detective Lucetti brings his own personal problems to work with him on this day.  Gavin tells the detective his story.  He still has time.  He isn’t jumping until noon.  We learn how he fell in love with Shana (Liv Tyler) who is unfortunately married to Joe (Patrick Wilson).  Their … Continue reading →

The Hunger Games

Everyone knows about this movie. Almost everyone has read the books, and everyone who has LOVES THEM! We’re invested in them. The movie is still in theaters. If you’re waiting for the dvd, there is no official release date, but it’s expected to be in August. And you know the Boyd Co. Public Library will have several copies on pre-order. This review is spoiler heavy, so read at your own risk. First things first, what matters most is whether or … Continue reading →