Creating the story for this movie could be the most ambitious undertaking in the film industry. Personally, I think the notion alone dwarfs the efforts of making “Titanic”! I mean, who hasn’t imagined what happened before The Wizard of Oz? Who hasn’t pondered the path the wizard took to get to Emerald City? Or dreamed […]
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Read Marquee Mama’s Review for Disney’s “Oz The Great and Powerful” (Film Review)
March 7th, 2013 
Beyond the Marquee 
Emperor, History Up Close and Personal (Film Review)
March 7th, 2013 John Delia Opening this weekend Emperor brings a film based on a true event that brought closure to the war in the Pacific during WWII. Questionable writing, direction and acting, the historical drama threads a romantic tale inside this biopic that tends to distract rather than add to the meetings between General MacArthur and the Emperor […]
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“WRECK-IT-RALPH” A Hilarious Adventure Now on Blu-ray 3D (Video Review)
March 5th, 2013 John Delia One of Disney’s funniest animated films Wreck-it Ralph comes out today in a special 4 Disc Combo Pack that includes the Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Copy. The movie features a great voice cast, excellent direction and eye-popping 3D delivery. It is one of my favorites from 2012 and almost matched Oscar winner […]
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Jack The Giant Slayer, a Raging Action Flick (Film Review)
February 27th, 2013 John Delia Taking special effects and sound to a new level for a 3D film, Jack the Giant Slayer entertains with adventure and excitement. The audience for the film in my estimation targets preteen to 20’s male population. That said, the movie is critic proof with its giant size marketing budget and will certainly make a […]
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Snitch, What Would You Do? (Film Review)
February 21st, 2013 John Delia Actor Dwayne Johnson gives a powerful performance in the action drama Snitch opening in theaters this weekend. The film, Based on true accounts, takes you on a suspense filled ride under the fine direction of famous stuntman Ric Roman Waugh. Although the film does provide insight about how the justice system works, the hard […]
Bless Me, Ultima, a Compelling Coming of Age Drama (Film Review)
February 21st, 2013 John Delia The inspirational drama Bless Me, Ultima has opened in South Florida delving into spiritual healing and Chicano lore. The film has a lot of heart, excellent acting and fine direction by Carl Franklin. As a bonus, there’s some awesome cinematography showing America’s stunning southwest that adds to the realism of the storyline.
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Monsters, Inc., Pops in 3D Blu-ray (Video Review)
February 18th, 2013 John Delia Who could not like one of the cleverest animated movies ever made, Monsters, Inc.? Now available for the first time in a 3D Blu-ray, Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Disc 5-disc combo pack, the home entertainment possibilities are joyful. The fun film with a whole lot of lovable monsters and not so lovable adversaries takes […]
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