"The Big Lebowski," the Coen brothers’ masterpiece, only became a success after it made its initial run in theaters. Some of the success can be attributed to its numerous nationwide midnight screenings....

Nicolas Cage just might be the most brilliant actor we have today. It’s certainly possible he is not, but you must admit one thing: he brings a unique perspective to every movie he is in. That’s more...

If we are to believe the movies, love and a dependable best friend are all we need to keep going. Of course, it's all so much more complex than that. But it seems to be no coincidence that dozens of movies...

There’s no better place to experience holiday warmth than at a bakery. Stroll through the entrance, and the oven provides instant heat. Beyond body temperature, Mary’s Cakes and Pastries gives a sensory...

I have a confession to make: I kind of wanted to see “Tower Heist” upon its release. Truthfully, the reviews have actually been positive overall. Yes, the praise has been tepidly positive, but positive...

There are few times of the year when it makes perfect logical sense to write about a war movie. I can think of roughly five: 1. Memorial Day – what better time is there? 2. Veterans Day, which happens...

In the new movie "50/50," Joseph Gordon-Levitt plays a 27-year-old named Adam who receives a big shock one day: he has a cancerous tumor on his spinal column. After doing some research, he discovers the...

"Drive" is a solid movie with first-rate acting, but it is a bit derivative of “Taxi Driver.” In the movie’s defense, it is based on a book, so likely the book was originally derivative. Similarities...

The Women’s World Cup might have been among the most entertaining sports events so far this year. Obviously, there's still the college football season and MLB playoffs yet to come, but this World Cup...

As of July 1, Woody Allen's latest, "Midnight in Paris," has grossed over $31 million, his biggest box office success in 25 years. It has done so over a long span, a sign of critical praise and strong...

Surely by now you've heard that Elizabeth Taylor passed away a few weeks ago in March. If you haven't, well, now you have. What you probably haven't heard is fellow Hollywood actor Farley Granger also...

True Grit-- 3 out of 4 stars In Joel and Ethan Coen’s latest, “True Grit,” fourteen-year-old Arkansas native Mattie Ross (newcomer Hailee Steinfeld) is out for revenge after John Chaney (Josh Brolin)...

Perhaps the most pivotal scene in the movie "Greenberg" comes in a scene at a party where the title character, Roger Greenberg, takes a cocktail of drugs, has a relationship-altering conversation with...

“Youth in Revolt” isn't breaking any new ground; then again, it's fun to watch. The movie is based on the cult novel with more or less the same title (officially it's “Youth in Revolt: The Journals...