The History Channel’s biography of Houdini is now available on Blu-ray and DVD. The exciting drama delivers a fascinating story of the greatest magician and escape artist the world over. The transfer from Cable to home video is nearly flawless and the extra 20 minutes of story in the extended version adds a nice […]
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“Houdini” the Exciting Story of an Escape Artist (Video Review)
October 7th, 2014 
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32nd Edition of the Miami International “Mini Film Fest” starts October 16
October 5th, 2014 John Delia Miami International Film Festival (MiamiFF), a program of Miami Dade College’s MDCulture, has announced the lineup for MIFFecito 2014, the “mini” film festival which provides a mid-season “taste” to next year’s 32nd edition running March 6-15, 2015. Taking place over four days (October 16- 19, 2014), MIFFecito will premiere international films submitted from countries […]
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“The Good Lie” a Shocking view of Inhumanity (Film Review)
October 3rd, 2014 John Delia A heartwarming and heartbreaking story of humanity in the face of adversity both in their original elements and in America, The Good Lie recalls the sorrow and travesty of the Sudanese children caught up in war. The film stuns with disbelief, but it’s true and opens the doors to a view so bold it […]
“Gone Girl” a Baffling Crime Thriller (Film Review)
October 2nd, 2014 John Delia It may be a little long, get pretty dicey and turn your head in disgust, but Gone Girl will win you over in the end. The brilliantly written crime drama has this year’s top performances, creative direction and enough twists to curl a whole head of hair. From its cunning elementary opening the audience […]
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“The Boxtrolls” a Fun Family Film that Rocks (Film Review)
September 25th, 2014 John Delia A nice surprise for youngsters The Boxtrolls has ended the drought of animated family features for 2014. The sweet film takes youngsters on an adventure like never before. From a story based on the graphic novel “Here Be Monsters” by Alan Snow, the movie version can’t come at a better time on the eve […]
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“The Equalizer” Denzel gets Bold and Brutal (Film Review)
September 25th, 2014 John Delia Returning to the screen with a very pervasive performance, Denzel Washington stars as a vigilante marauder in The Equalizer. Providing a character with high intensity the movie conjures up memories of the violence in Safe House, Man on Fire and Training Day, three of Washington’s most fierce portrayals. There’s not much comedy to lighten […]
“This is Where I Leave You” a Family on the Edge (Film Review)
September 18th, 2014 John Delia Working with an extremely good cast This is Where I Leave You opens in theaters for an adult audience. While the film does entertain, no doubt about it, it’s hard to get over the feeling that I’ve seen it before. Not that the trailer gives it all away, but the film August: Osage County […]
