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The Passion of the Christ

(Allison Hazlett-Rose) 2/7/2017 3:43 PM EDT
Generally, movies with a religious undertone tend to be controversial and when Jesus is the main character, that controversy tends to be doubled. Such is the case with Mel Gibson's (Braveheart) 2004 film The Passion of The Christ. While it opened to modest acclaim and solid box office numbers, it definitely had its detractors. ... Read More

The Salesman

(Allison Hazlett-Rose) 2/7/2017 9:50 AM EDT
So much is different in other parts of the world from what we know and are used to in the United States. There are strict rules regarding women having their heads covered, what theater and music can be enjoyed, and how the police deal with crimes. Relationships between husbands and wives are also different. Yet much o... Read More

Almost Christmas

(Allison Hazlett-Rose) 2/7/2017 8:51 AM EDT
We can't choose our family and many times we don't get along with them. We try to avoid getting together whenever possible but during the holidays, we often head home for a few days and suffer through the family drama. Of course, Hollywood likes to play on that drama and there is always a movie coming out dealing with ... Read More

American Pastoral

(Jennifer Broderick) 2/6/2017 8:40 AM EDT
The 1960s were a decade filled with turmoil, protests, war and the end of an era of the working husband, stay at home mom, and the Leave it To Beaver mentality. Lionsgate brings American novelist Philip Roth's, American Pastoral, to the big screen and with it, brings to light the turmoil that visited many families when try... Read More

The Complete First Season

(Allison Hazlett-Rose) 2/6/2017 8:12 AM EDT
HBO is known for its award-winning television series and movies, so when one receives a Blu-ray from them, you can usually expect great things. Gripping stories, excellent production values, terrific cast and something that you would want to watch over and over again. Sadly, Vice Principals is probably one of the lower points ... Read More

John Wick

(Allison Hazlett-Rose) 2/4/2017 8:17 AM EDT
"John Wick is the guy you send to kill the boogeyman". Make no mistake about it, John Wick (Keanu Reeves; The Matrix) is a badass. He is not the guy you want to make angry, nor do you want to double cross him. He has skills in hand to hand combat and is an expert marksman. He will find you and make you pay before you kno... Read More

Rings

(Judith Raymer) 2/3/2017 11:26 AM EDT
It had been a long while since I'd seen a horror flick. I loved them as a kid, but somewhere along the way viewing them just trailed off. So, when the opportunity presented itself to view the latest chapter in the RING franchise, I wasn't so sure how I felt about seeing it. Then, I discovered that it had been directed by F. Javier... Read More

The Space Between Us

(Allison Hazlett-Rose) 2/3/2017 10:34 AM EDT
Why has travel to Mars become such a hot movie topic of late? Last year's The Martian was a cautionary tale of space exploration and the triumph of the human spirit. Other than the clichéd ending, it was a gripping and moving commentary on life and outer space. This month's The Space Between Us a... Read More

Masterminds

(Allison Hazlett-Rose) 1/31/2017 10:32 AM EDT
They say truth is stranger than fiction. And sometimes it can even be entertaining. Such is the case with Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment's movie, Masterminds. Based on a true story, the film gives a slightly humorous slant to one of the biggest bank heists in American history. Available now on Blu-ray an... Read More

The Lair of the White Worm

(Leonard Buccellato) 1/30/2017 4:06 PM EDT
The Lair of the White Worm, based on the Novel by Bram Stoker and Directed and adapted for the screen by Ken Russell (Altered States).The film takes place in the Peak District of England, where a young Archeologist named Angus Flint (Peter Capaldi; Doctor Who) uncovers a strange skull buried in the yard of the Bed & Breakfast where he... Read More