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Argo

(John Delia) 10/11/2012 3:57 PM EDT
Based on a true story the suspense filled film Argo involving the rescue of six Americans opens in theaters this weekend. Set in the background of unrest in Iran during the President Jimmy Carter era, the covert operation was kept secret until the late 1990's. The drama based on a book of the same title features a solid script, some fin... Read More

Sinister

(Sean Ferguson) 10/11/2012 9:10 AM EDT
[sin-uh-ster] 1. threatening or portending evil, harm, or trouble; ominous: a sinister film. Sinister, the latest effort by Scott Derrickson, Director of "The Exorcism of Emily Rose", is a film about true crime novelist Ellison Oswalt, who is way past his 15 minutes of fame, and is trying so desperately to get it back. So ... Read More

The French Connection: Filmmaker Signature Series

(John Delia) 10/10/2012 11:44 AM EDT
Taking a ride with Popeye Doyle in The French Connection just became easier now that it's on Blu-ray. Just released as part of a Filmmakers Signature Series the high energy classic film, a winner of an Academy Award for Best Picture, is a must have treasure for any adrenaline seeking film buff. I've seen the movie several times when it ... Read More

Prometheus

(Chris Rebholz) 10/10/2012 9:22 AM EDT
Firstly, yes, "Prometheus" is a prequel to "Alien." 20th Century Fox played coy with the pre-release details for a reason, hoping that they could create generous buzz and a bit of mystery surrounding a sensitive production. Unfortunately, it wasn't an especially satisfying prequel to "Alien," doing away with the or... Read More

War of the Roses: Filmmaker Signature Series

(John Delia) 10/10/2012 8:52 AM EDT
With a blast from the past The War of the Roses has returned on Blu-ray Disc. Although it's billed as a comedy, most of the on screen time involves the drama that takes place between the three main actors. Slow moving in parts, the character build up to a remarkable finale is worth the wait. The film centers on the Roses, Oliver (M... Read More

Hoffa Filmmaker Signature Series

(Chris Rebholz) 10/8/2012 9:49 AM EDT
Jimmy Hoffa; anyone who knows a little about unions, truckers or the formation of the Teamsters is familiar with his name. In 1992 Danny DeVito attempted to weave a story of the often misunderstood man. Jack Nicholson plays the Detroit street fighter who rose from the ranks of trucker and labor organizer to build the Teamsters into the nation's... Read More

Rock of Ages

(Chris Rebholz) 10/8/2012 8:34 AM EDT
Using the blockbuster success of "Mamma Mia!" as inspiration, the Broadway musical "Rock of Ages" gallops to the big screen in all of its neon-drenched glory. Merging the power of hair metal from the late-1980s with campy performances intended to reach all the way to the back row, the feature is nothing short of a party, with gl... Read More

E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial

(Sean Ferguson) 10/7/2012 8:17 PM EDT
This week Universal Studios will release Stephen Spielberg's classic "E.T. The Extra Terrestrial" on Blu-ray for the first time. The classic 1982 film "E.T." has finally gotten the digital overhaul with a bunch of added extras that would make any Stephen Spielberg fan's head spin. Now many complained back in 2002, when Spi... Read More

Frankenweenie

(John Delia) 10/6/2012 6:14 PM EDT
With Halloween quickly approaching horror flicks take center stage at the movie theater. But, most fright films this time of the year are not for kids. Disney's Frankenweenie however pulls out all the stops and bolts into movie houses around the nation providing some family fun and its rated PG for most everyone. Direct from ... Read More

Pitch Perfect

(John Delia) 10/5/2012 10:10 AM EDT
If you are looking for a fun film with a lot of liveliness, then look to Pitch Perfect for your entertainment this weekend. It's not just a comedy, but a creative musical that aims at a younger crowd yet reaches all adult levels with snappy wit, involving storyline and high energy performances. The story centers on Beca (Anna Kendrick) a... Read More