Sometimes you just want to scream when you witness an appalling injustice. Point of statement, the subject of the true story Kill the Messenger. The movie takes you on a trail that opens old wounds about the American CIA and the tactics used for a means to an end. Very good performances all around, […]
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“Kill the Messenger” Poignant and Provocative (Film Review)
October 9th, 2014 
John Delia 
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“Sleeping Beauty” a Family Classic now on Blu-ray (Video Review)
October 8th, 2014 John Delia Most every child knows the story of Disney’s Sleeping Beauty from early video, books and DVD. Unless you went to see the movie at a theater back in the 1959 however, you probably saw a version that was not crisp and colorful. Finally after what seems forever, the family animated fantasy has been Blu-ray […]
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“Million Dollar Arm” a Touching True Story (Video Review)
October 7th, 2014 John Delia Based on a true story, Walt Disney Pictures brings another fine movie to Blu-ray/DVD involving sports. Returning to baseball, the family focused Disney presents Million Dollar Arm perfect timing for the upcoming World Series. Dramatically presented adding comedy and sweet tears, the movie takes the audience into a world where baseball doesn’t exist and […]
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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 […]
