Totally askew, the new comedy starring and written by Melissa McCarthy and directed by her husband, Ben Falcone, plays out more like a YouTube video than a major motion picture. Called Tammy, the film puts together a number of McCarthy sight gags that fall flat, very unlike The Heat in which she shines. Maybe her shtick […]
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TAMMY – A Wacky Road Trip (Film Review)
July 2nd, 2014 
John Delia 
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Tags: Comedy, Language, Rated R 
No Comments »FREE STUFF FRIDAY: Win a Copy of Hasslein’s Book; LOST IN TIME AND SPACE: An Unofficial Guide to the Uncharted Journeys of DOCTOR WHO
June 27th, 2014 Beyond the Marquee This week for FREE STUFF FRIDAY we’re offering up from our good friends at Hasslein Books, a copy of LOST IN TIME AND SPACE: An Unofficial Guide to the Uncharted Journeys of DOCTOR WHO. This new Reference Guide chronicles the unchartered adventures of that infamous time-lord; The Doctor! If you’re a fan of the 50 year old + […]
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“Transformers: Age of Extinction” – Not Yet on the Endangered List (Film Review)
June 26th, 2014 John Delia Pushing the envelope over the edge of his previous three films with a more explosive action adventure that burns up the screen, Michael Bay presses the panic button with Transformers: Age of Extinction. The fast paced destruction filled film out does anything you have seen this year and maybe ever. With his hand on the […]
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“Le Chef” A Nice Helping of Good Comedy (Foreign Film Review)
June 26th, 2014 John Delia Nicely written, directed and acted, the movie Le Chef conjures up visions of such films as Ratatouille and the creative Julie & Julia. The very quick witted movie takes food preparation to another level. While other films have tried and failed, this little indie had me glued to the screen with every scene. If you […]
Posted in ARTICLES BY AUTHOR, FEATURES AND INDEPENDENT, INDEPENDENT FILMS, John Delia, MOVIES, RANTS & REVIEWS Tags: Comedy, Foreign, French, PG-13 No Comments »LOST IN TIME AND SPACE: An Unofficial Guide to the Uncharted Journeys of DOCTOR WHO – Hasslein Books (Book Review)
June 26th, 2014 Steve Czarnecki A couple of years ago I came across the series of Hasslein Books and my life hasn’t been the same since. If you want to dive deeper and in more detail than just the surface of what you’ve seen of your favorite films or TV show, then you’ve got to check out the library of titles […]
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“Jersey Boys” A Rocking Good Time (Film Review)
June 19th, 2014 John Delia Creating a blast from the past, Clint Eastwood delivers Jersey Boys the rocking musical that took Broadway by storm. Creating more of a drama than a song fest, the movie takes the audience from the Four Seasons chaotic beginning to stardom. Using the lead actor from the original Broadway cast the movie emulates more […]
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“Ida” a Compelling Post WWII Drama (Foreign Film Review)
June 19th, 2014 John Delia The taut drama Ida takes a turn at the box-office with a black and white stunner that spins back the clock to 1960’s Poland. A work of art for the screen this indie has powerful performances and creative direction that blows you away. Not an ordinary film involving Jewish war casualties, this one does […]
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