Whip It
Whip It is a good little chick flick. Sure, it’s predictable and thin on story. But it’s fun - a theatrical joyride on skates. Think Juno meets Roller Derby. Ellen…
Fame
I went into this movie with an open mind – determined to view it through the eyes of a teenager, rather than the cynical (albeit musical-loving) adult that I am.…
After the Wedding (Efter bryllupet)
I heard about this film when it came out and was somewhat intrigued, but the reviews I read were cryptic about the story and I took that to mean it…
Love Happens
Love Happens happens to be quite dull. I hesitate to call it ‘formulaic’ because sometimes, the ‘romantic drama’ formula really works. In this case, the formula was either missing a…
Action/Adventure
Adaptation
Animation
Arty Chick
Chick Flick
Comedy
Coming soon
Date movie
Documentary
Drama
Family Fare
Indie
Musical
Romance
Science Fiction/Fantasy
Fall Flicks
So, what is coming up this fall? More for the chicks, one can only hope. Usually, post-summer we get back to having adult fare and start the march to the…
Bright Star
Bright star, would I were stedfast as thou art--//Not in lone splendour hung aloft the night//And watching, with eternal lids apart//Like nature's patient, sleepless Eremite//The moving waters at their priestlike…
District 9
District 9 is basically a war movie wrapped in a science fiction movie. And I don’t particularly like war movies or science fiction. So that could explain why I’m so…
Junebug
If you are anything like me, you wonder what Amy Adams is doing all over the place. Seems like she is in everything. [I looked her up and sure enough…
Julie & Julia
Meryl Streep has channeled Julia Child. She is marvelous. I love her. Like Julia, I love food and I love cooking, so this movie spoke to me, though I am…
Tetro
Serendipity is a wonderful thing. I have to admit, when I was looking for a movie to see today and I saw Tetro listed, I'd never heard of it. But…
Public Enemies
Let me start by saying I am a big Johnny Depp fan. I loved him in "Chocolat" and "Finding Neverland", even the "Pirates of the Caribbean" trilogy. He's one of…
Away We Go
I really enjoyed going along for the ride with Away We Go. Maya Rudolph and John Krasinski, who both give great performances, play Burt and Verona, a long-time couple about…
Amelia
Since I was a kid, I have loved Amelia Earhart's story. And when I heard they were doing a film, I was excited. But I am not sure this looks…
Goodbye Solo
"Goodbye Solo" is a rare film. A true indie gem. It is a quiet story that begins with a cabbie being asked to drive his passenger some days in the…
Australia
I kind of wanted to see it when it was in the theaters, but it didn't stay around that long and I missed it. Glad I saved the 9 bucks.…