Picking up where he left off with the fine release of his first attempt at bringing back the Star Trek franchise J.J. Abrams hits pay dirt again with Star Trek Into Darkness. This exciting new chapter tantalizes the mind with amazing CGI and special effects while presenting an adventure that’s reminiscent of earlier challenges […]
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Star Trek Into Darkness, a Very Cool Sequel (Film Review)
May 16th, 2013 
John Delia The Great Escape is a Great Escape Into Action Packed Fun! (Blu-ray/DVD Review)
May 13th, 2013 Ethan Reynolds When it comes to Hollywood legends, one name stands among the honored, and Steve McQueen is surely one of them. The Action-Packed Adventure Classic Breaks Out onto Blu-ray. Now available from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment is one of McQueen’s all time classics, THE GREAT ESCAPE. Based on a true story, THE GREAT […]
In the House, a Cold and Calculating Mystery (Film Review)
May 9th, 2013 John Delia Getting a strong grasp on his characters and developing an edgy mystery, Francois Ozon pulls off a fine tale that cringes while it titillates. This fresh take on a different kind of predator puts In the House on a must list for those who like the unusual. Well acted and directed this movie import […]
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Great Gatsby, a Pop-up Book with Cardboard Characters (Film Review)
May 9th, 2013 John Delia Director Baz Luhrmann, who lost with Moulin Rouge and lost again with Australia, takes a chance with an F. Scott Fitzgerald novel The Great Gatsby turning it into a pop-up book for the screen. While the CGI and sets do sparkle, he turns the storyline into a simple predictive tome set in an era […]
INVINCIBLE IRON MAN 3 (Film Review)
May 3rd, 2013 Steven D'Arcangelo To say Marvel’s Iron Man 3 is better than Iron Man 2 is the understatement of the year. The sequels may occupy the same world but, in terms of quality, they’re not even in the same ballpark. The golden Avenger’s third solo outing restores the series to the glory of the original and, in some […]
Iron Man 3, A Blast in 3D (Film Review)
May 2nd, 2013 John Delia Probably the most powerful film for action addicts this year Iron Man 3 blazes the screen in 3D. Robert Downey Jr. outdoes his last outing of the major action hero with his strong presence and tongue in cheek wit. Whether you are a fan of Marvel or just looking for a great adventure film, […]
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Paris-Manhattan, Life According to Woody (Film Review)
May 2nd, 2013 John Delia Alice Taglioni does a very good impression of Woody Allen in the romantic comedy Paris-Manhattan now playing in theaters. The cute little film uses the famous actor’s views on life from several of his films to work out a plot that should satisfy most of Allen fans and incurable romantics. Sophie Lellouche does a […]
