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(Allison Hazlett-Rose) 3/26/2019 8:55 AM EDT In 1941 Aquaman was introduced in a backup feature of the DC comics. Over the years he was more of a minor character in the DC Universe even though he is part of the Justice League. In the past, he was drawn as a blonde haired, fair skinned pretty boy who rode a seahorse. He was taken very seriously over the years even in the Saturday m... Read More |
(Leonard Buccellato) 3/19/2019 11:15 AM EDT Stepping a bit out of my horror comfort zone, I set upon the task to watch Lionsgate's 4K re-release of the 2005 Nicolas Cage thriller Lord of War.I am far from a Nicolas Cage (National Treasure) fan; however, in this case, I found myself really engaged in watching this movie. Let me say that Yuri Orlov is one of the most despicable characters to g... Read More |
 
(Maureen Buccellato) 3/19/2019 10:26 AM EDT It seems like, especially lately, the world of animated films has stepped up its game. Spider-man: Into the Spider-verse is no exception to this rule. Now, you can own this Oscar-winning film on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, DVD and add it to your home entertainment collection.In this film, we meet Miles Morales (Shameik Moore; Dope), a teenager who lives in Ne... Read More |
(Allison Hazlett-Rose) 3/18/2019 10:54 AM EDT In 1934 P.L. Travers published a children's book about a magical nanny named Mary Poppins. Thirty years later Disney brought her to life in the feature film Mary Poppins starring Julia Andrews (The Sound of Music). After fifty-four years, Disney once again decided to revisit the beloved character when Mary Poppins Returns hit theaters last ye... Read More |
(Nathan M Rose) 3/11/2019 9:52 PM EDT The Harry Potter franchise has soared to unbelievable heights throughout the years, spawning 7 books, 8 films, theme park attractions and even a spin-off universe, Fantastic Beasts. The spin-off, so far, is comprised of two films, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016) and Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018). Now, you c... Read More |
(Allison Hazlett-Rose) 3/11/2019 11:47 AM EDT As recent as the 1960's it wasn't safe for African Americans to travel in the southern portion of the United States. Discrimination was commonplace and segregation was simply a fact of life. When Dr. Don Shirley (Mahershala Ali; Moonlight), an African American classical and Jazz pianist, decided to tour the southern states he needed to ... Read More |
 
(Leonard Buccellato) 3/10/2019 2:17 PM EDT My mother always said, if you don't have anything nice to say, then don't say anything. My grandma, however, said if you are reviewing a film, then put them on blast for being derivative, unimaginative and trite. Luckily, I'm about to find a happy mixture of both of their points of view, as I review Mortal Engines.Post-Apocalyptic fiction/entertain... Read More |
(Allison Hazlett-Rose) 3/5/2019 4:41 PM EDT On average, there are over 20 million drug addicts in the United States with over one million of them being teenagers. Over 70,000 people in America will die of a drug overdose this year. Drug addiction seems to touch almost every person in this country in one way or another. It ruins relationships and rips families apart. It has ... Read More |
(Allison Hazlett-Rose) 3/5/2019 10:33 AM EDT Queen Anne (Olivia Colman; The Lobster) of Great Britain did not have an easy life. She was often ill throughout her reign, buried seventeen children, and was said to have been in a lesbian love affair with her closest confidant, Lady Sarah (Rachel Weisz; The Mummy), Lady Sarah supposedly ran the Queen's affairs and could persuade the Queen t... Read More |
(Nathan M Rose) 3/4/2019 8:26 PM EDT Instant Family, based on the true story of writer/director Sean Anders (Daddy's Home), tells the story of Pete (Mark Wahlberg; Ted) and Ellie (Rose Byrne; Neighbors), a couple who, even though they love each other and work hard, decide that children would make their lives complete. However, they seem to get more than they bargained for when the... Read More |
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