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Bolt (PG)

November 20, 07:38 PM

A cute little cartoon dog -- with voiceovers by tween idol Miley Cyrus and the always lovable John Travolta -- add bark and bite and a few tears to this shiny, happy Disney feature. Right in time for the holidays, Bolt is a family movie full of joy and laughs. Sometimes a sweet and simple story... Continue reading »

Twilight (PG-13)

November 19, 08:22 PM

Teens with fangs, yearning in adolescent lust. Based on the successful young adult books, "Twilight" is true to the pages and no doubt will satisfy the junior high/high school crowds. With two beautiful teen actors in the lead roles, the movie provides darkness and angst wrapped in a fantasy package for the Hannah Montana set. Fun,... Continue reading »

Synecdoche, New York (R)

November 14, 08:14 PM

An odd title for a comedy, but coming from ambitious director Charlie Kauffman, it's no surprise. This movie about a theater director and actors in New York working on a cutting-edge play delivers a surefire thespian cast with the always watchable Phillip Seymour Hoffman in the lead, his wife played by Catherine Keener, along with Samantha... Continue reading »

Quantum of Solace (PG-13)

November 14, 01:04 PM

Bond is back and this time, boy is he pissed. With Daniel Craig again in the title role, the film picks up in sequel form right where "Casino Royale" left off. More rugged than handsome, but with an icy sexuality that lingers, Craig sails through the role as a detached Agent 007 out for revenge, sniper-style.... Continue reading »

Rachel Getting Married (R)

November 08, 09:34 AM

The story is not tidy or even feel-good. There's drugs, abuse, an estranged family and folks in a very dark place. Did we mention there's also a wedding? In the end, however, you do feel love, not for the pomp but for the spirit. Here is a certain award-winner, a small film and an actor's paradise... Continue reading »

The Haunting of Molly Harley (PG-13)

November 06, 09:09 PM

Here's an allegedly scary movie fit for the Tweener set. With teenage hunk Chace Crawford, an emerging Young Hollywood star, in the lead, it's sure to sell tickets to adolescents and the "Gossip Girl" crowd, but those hoping for horror -- or even suspense -- won't find any. The critics call it tame and DOA, and... Continue reading »

Soul Men (R)

November 06, 08:38 PM

The late comic Bernie Mac and the uber-productive and much-in-demand Samuel L. Jackson are a watchable duo in this musical (kinda) comedy. This is a movie about soul singers, and although Motown might groan at their attempts to croon, they more than make up for their lack of musical talent with their timing and humor. The... Continue reading »

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (PG)

November 06, 08:04 PM

The quality and scope of the past decade's animated film offerings makes us look for more, bigger, smarter and better. With those standards in place, this jungle critter movie doesn't hit the highest marks, nor does it fail. For small children, it is an appealing sequel. The characters are cute, bright and appealing but there's no... Continue reading »

Role Models (R)

November 06, 07:34 PM

Boys will be boys, nasty, crude and delightfully rotten. Ya gotta love em, right? This is the premise of the latest vulgar buddy flick that critics are praising as not very original but often funny. It's been a while since we've had one of those, a comedy that works. And yet here we go again with... Continue reading »

I've Loved You So Long (PG-13)

November 02, 10:54 AM

Remember this dramatic weeper come Oscar time. While shot in French with English subtitles, star Kristin Scott Thomas is a hot bet for her supremely nuanced role as a woman who is re-entering the world and her family after being in prison for 15 years. The critics note that this kind of grown-up, actor's actor cinema... Continue reading »

Zack and Miri Make a Porno (R)

October 30, 07:21 PM

Filmmaker Kevin Smith, even at his crudest, carries a sense of sweetness in his films. Even this one about two pals who desperately need money getting together to make their own amateur porno movie. The dirty language goes down easier coming out of the mouth of the doughy Seth Rogen, who is the goofy romantic lead... Continue reading »

Saw V (R)

October 30, 06:36 PM

It's scary to think that the "torture porn" genre is supported for a fifth go-round. And yet here is No. 5 in the "Saw" franchise, telling the same gory story with nearly the same plot as the first. Fans of these movies will no doubt show up. But expect nothing new. Jigsaw, the lead character, is... Continue reading »

Changeling (Rating pending)

October 24, 11:13 AM

Will Angelina win another Oscar? Clint Eastwood as well? This drama and historic thriller seems well-suited for such an honors and showcases the talents of both star and director, which are considerable. With a burgeoning family and enviable personal relationship, along with her global charitable work, this period piece puts Miss Jolie on display and does... Continue reading »

Rocknrolla (R)

October 24, 10:18 AM

It is clear from critical reviews that Guy Ritchie’s film catalogue amounts to nearly a one-note song. If only he had his soon-to-be ex-wife Madonna’s skill for reinvention. This rock fails to roll, say the critics, who praise its soundtrack and grit but not its story. They note that all of the filmmaker’s trademark machoisms are... Continue reading »

Pride and Glory (R)

October 24, 09:53 AM

All the elements are in place for a raucous police drama. With a star-filled cast, including a thin Colin Farrell an always top-notch Edward Norton, along with solid support from veteran Jon Voight, you would think there’d be some there there. Not so, say critics, who nearly agree that “Pride” provides plenty of grit with F-bombs... Continue reading »

High School Musical 3 (G)

October 24, 09:32 AM

A first-rate Tweener flick and a well-choreographed dance musical from the folks at Disney. In its third go-round, “High School Musical,” this time on the bigscreen, is slick and fun. It builds on the success of the previous Disney Channel movies in this colorful and high-energy escapist trilogy. Those have been buoyed by the ongoing tabloid... Continue reading »

The Secret Life of Bees (PG-13)

October 19, 07:13 PM

Fans of the best-selling chick-lit inspired book will no doubt love that it’s finally come to the screen in an adaptation true to the manuscript. Those who were taken in by the inspiring story that looks at racism, family and conflict in the 60s, should enjoy this way-sweet movie, which exudes heart. For some, though, the... Continue reading »

Max Payne (PG-13)

October 19, 06:36 PM

Even video game devotees who recognize this popular story are going to find this fim version of "Max" vacuous. Despite all of the sleek action, the explosions and gun violence, nothing about it feels fresh. The otherwise talented Mark Wahlberg – yes, the one nominated for an Oscar, no less – stars in this way bad... Continue reading »

Quarantine (R)

October 16, 08:24 PM

Here comes a “Blair Witch Project” imitator, and as such, it works -- kinda, sorta. Remember the shaky hand-cam and Blair’s unyielding creeps? “Quarantine” attempts that with sickening success, say the critics who call it decent enough for its genre. If you have a weak stomach, this one could hit the gag-reflex button hard. But if... Continue reading »

“W” (PG-13)

October 16, 06:20 PM

In a star turn that solidifies Josh Brolin as an A-list lead (with offers no doubt crowding his mailbox), Oliver Stone’s “W” is worthwhile filmmaking. Those who have been offput by the over-the-top wildness of his previous self-indulgent movies will experience something else in this new film, which skewers the Bush administration and offers an interesting... Continue reading »

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