Directly targeted at teens and softhearted female romantics, for them the film If I Stay hits the sweet spot. The screenplay taken from a young adult novel by Gayle Forman gets a sugar coating, works some magic and provides a vision most likely to be enamored by teen girls that are significantly worldly and have […]
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“IF I STAY” a Matter of Choice (Film Review)
August 21st, 2014 
John Delia 
Posted in ARTICLES BY AUTHOR, FEATURES AND INDEPENDENT, John Delia, MAJOR MOTION PICS, MOVIES, RANTS & REVIEWS 
Tags: Drama, PG-13, Romance, Teens 
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“What If” Romance with a Twist (Film Review)
August 15th, 2014 John Delia Light and fun, the movie What If opens in theaters as a whimsical tale of romance with comedy. The theme has been used many times over the years, but this fresh new look at Daniel Radcliffe with Zoe Kazan is a reason to see the plot once more. Its Harry Potter meets Ruby Sparks and the chemistry […]
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“Magic in the Moonlight” Woody Returns to Romance (Film Review)
August 15th, 2014 John Delia Returning to his romance formula, Woody Allen puts a little enchantment in his newest film, Magic in the Moonlight. The film has a bewitching cast and the story to match. Using some interesting twists, that just when you think that Allen has missed the mark and his film’s predictable, the door opens on another chapter. Maybe […]
“The Last Sentence” an Act of Selfless Bravery (Foreign Film Review)
August 15th, 2014 John Delia The pen is mightier than the sword as proven in WWII when journalist Torgny Segerstedt stood up against the Nazis. The Swedish film, The Last Sentence, tells the true story of a man who defied Hitler and convinced Sweden’s prime minister to not cave in to the evil Nazi Empire that was taking over Scandinavia. Even […]
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“The Expendables 3” an Explosive Sequel (Film Review)
August 14th, 2014 John Delia Taking a chance on scoring another box office hit, Sylvester Stallone and his notable actors release The Expendables 3. The high energy, explosive action film takes no prisoners with this “no holds barred” battle thriller. Excitement from start to finish, the movie keeps you glued to your seat in this white knuckler that uses more […]
“Bears” a Stunning Adventure on Blu-ray (Video Review)
August 13th, 2014 John Delia Breathtaking cinematography captures another Disney Nature feature that compels, mesmerizes and entertains. Now on Blu-ray and DVD the new adventure Bears takes you on a journey that spans a year in the life of these huge animals in Alaska. Nicely directed, amazingly captured on film, courageous and adorable it’s an entertaining film for the […]
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“Into the Storm” Tornado Terror (Film Review)
August 7th, 2014 John Delia Reminiscent of the 2011 tornadoes in America that wreaked havoc causing loss of life in many states the film Into the Storm puts the feel of the catastrophic events in your lap. The terrifying depiction of super tornadoes in the movie gets so realistic that I felt myself gasping for air during the height […]
