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J. Edgar

Stephen Compall | Feb 28, 2012

Among the most colorful moments of J. Edgar are those when J. Edgar Hoover (Leonardo DiCaprio, The Aviator, Inception) testifies in Congress. It is, more than anything, reminiscen...

Full Review | Grade: A

A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas

Stephen Compall | Feb 08, 2012

What I didn't expect of A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas was to be genuinely laughing at one of the jokes early on. In a blatant display of ubiquitous timeliness, of which mos...

Full Review | Grade: C

The Whistleblower

Chris Rebholz | Jan 25, 2012

The Whistleblower Is A Powerful Amazing Film.

Full Review | Grade: B

What's Your Number?

Chris Rebholz | Jan 25, 2012

With films like Bridesmaid, an interesting new sub-genre may have emerged thanks to its success. We now may see more movies aimed at women who come with more of an edge when it comes to frank...

Full Review | Grade: B

Real Steel

Roger Longenbach | Jan 25, 2012

Real Steel Blu-ray Is chock full of extras.

Full Review | Grade: B

Shark Night 3D

Chris Rebholz | Jan 16, 2012

Over the past 2 1/2 years or so there have been two "B-movie" installations to hit theaters, the first was Piranha 3D and most recently Shark Night 3D. The former turned ou...

Full Review | Grade: D

Dead Poets Society

John Delia | Jan 16, 2012

Here's another Robin Williams release that brought him fame during the 1980's called Dead Poets Society. Although Williams does provide some cunning comedy, it's the drama that makes him good in...

Full Review | Grade: C

Good Morning, Vietnam

John Delia | Jan 16, 2012

I don't remember how many times I have seen Good Morning Vietnam, but after seeing it on my home theater in Blu-ray it's like the movie is new again. I do admit it is one of my favorite films so...

Full Review | Grade: B

Contagion

Chris Rebholz | Jan 02, 2012

Contagion, the latest from director Steven Soderbergh, really got under this reviewer's skin, and quite frankly that's what makes it such fun.Contagion is a lithe procedural t...

Full Review | Grade: B

Final Destination 5

Chris Rebholz | Jan 02, 2012

The Final Destination movies are the closest we've gotten to those classic 80's horror film franchises. Where else can you find a group of movies that continue on without really advancing the film...

Full Review | Grade: C