Theatrical, Streaming, Physical Media Reviews

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Evita

Chris Rebholz | Jul 17, 2012

Evita's stature has grown with the passage of time, and even if you feel (as many fans do) that Alan Parker's 1996 film adaptation doesn't capture the electricity of the stage musical at i...

Full Review | Grade: B

Treasure Planet

Chris Rebholz | Jul 09, 2012

The 2002 animated sci-fi/fantasy adventure film from Disney, Treasure Planet, is loosely based on the Robert Louis Stevenson novel Treasure Island, but how well the Stevenson's seafaring adventure tra...

Full Review | Grade: B

Chariots of Fire

Chris Rebholz | Jul 06, 2012

Atlantic City. Chariots of Fire. On Golden Pond. Raiders of the Lost Ark. Reds. These are the five films nominated for Best Picture in 1981, and it was Chariots of Fire that walked away with the honor...

Full Review | Grade: B

Savages

John Delia | Jul 05, 2012

Savages A violent heart pounding drama that hits 'home’.

Full Review | Grade: B

The Amazing Spider-Man

John Delia | Jul 02, 2012

The Amazing Spider-man is only very good for the die-hard 'Spidy’ fan.

Full Review | Grade: C

People Like Us

Chris Rebholz | Jul 01, 2012

"People Like Us" is the story of two siblings' responses to their father's death. The first five minutes add up to a well crafted character study, as whip-smart...

Full Review | Grade: B

Ted

John Delia | Jun 28, 2012

Ted Is a laugh-riot with its excellent cast and script.

Full Review | Grade: B

Magic Mike

John Delia | Jun 28, 2012

Bare bodies and fast music can't save Magic Mike.

Full Review | Grade: D

Deliverance

Chris Rebholz | Jun 28, 2012

This is the weekend they didn't play golf. That's the tag line for a film that has seared itself into the minds of a generation of fans. Deliverance has lasted for over three decades as...

Full Review | Grade: B

Wilfred: The Complete First Season

Chris Rebholz | Jun 28, 2012

Series co-creator and co-star Jason Gann describes Wilfred as "Donnie Darko meets Russell Crowe on a bender." That gets you at least halfway there. The show, which is based on Gann's Aus...

Full Review | Grade: B