Devotees of Pixar’s films know that being in the theater well before the feature starts is a wise idea. This time around, they won’t be disappointed when they’ll be treated to the little animated masterpiece La Luna. For those familiar with Pixar shorts, La Luna was nominated for an Oscar in the animated shorts category […]
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A Tale of Two Generations: La Luna (Short Film Review)
June 22nd, 2012 
David Derks 
Posted in ANIMATED, ARTICLES BY AUTHOR, David Derks, FEATURES AND INDEPENDENT, MOVIES, RANTS & REVIEWS, Uncategorized 
Tags: Animation, Family, Fantasy, Kids, Rated G 
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June 21st, 2012 Steven D'Arcangelo Brave represents many firsts for Pixar Studios. It’s their first feature with a female protagonist, first directed by a female, first period piece, first with nudity (seriously). I’m pretty sure it’s the first with a gay character (check out how the witch’s male crow describes a Scotsman) and I’m definitely sure it’s the first original […]
Pixar’s BRAVE – Breaking Tradition (Film Review)
June 18th, 2012 Chad Frye Over the years, Pixar has dazzled and entranced families with their revolutionary computer generated offerings. We’ve seen tales of insects, monsters, rats, fish, superheroes, and automobiles. Their first mainstream characters, the toys Woody and Buzz, have been beloved household names since 1995’s TOY STORY. In recent years, Pixar has been pushing the animated genre to […]
ROCK OF AGES Will Rock You Like A Hurricane (Film Review)
June 16th, 2012 Malone Looking back at decades past, we often feel a blend of nostalgia and embarrassment. Usually music brings the nostalgia, fashion brings the embarrassment. Sometimes it’s the reverse: some clothing styles make a comeback and sometimes you just can’t believe you wore out that NKOTB cassette. On June 15th, Warner Bros. releases the film version of […]
That’s My Boy, a Savvy Sandler Hit (Movie Review)
June 14th, 2012 John Delia Coming off a dismal outing with Jack and Jill, Adam Sandler releases his newest comedy That’s My Boy trying to reconnect to his fans. Partnering up with Andy Samberg and going old school he makes the film a hit. The very funny story builds during each act leading to a very humorous ending.
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GCB, a Wicked Creative Comedy (Video Review)
June 14th, 2012 John Delia It’s funny, ditsy and down right addictive and I’ve only seen the first season now on DVD. ABC’s “GCB” (Good Christian Belles) has what it takes to be another Sex and the City upper class down home country style. The characters in this weekly sitcom series are the perfect medicine for the ladies and those […]
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MIssing, a Spy Thriller (Video Review)
June 14th, 2012 John Delia Packed with a lot of action, twists and drama the first season of ABC’s “Missing” has been released on DVD. The high-tension complete first season can now be seen without interruption, the whole 430 minutes on the three DVD’s. If you like good acting, direction and an intriguing plot Missing would be a good choice […]
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