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reviewed Hoodwinked Too! Hood VS. Evil. June 25, 2011
posted in Movie Hype
Hoodwinked Too! Hood VS. Evil
Little Red is deep in training at a secret location with the legendary group of kung-fu bakers, the Sisters of the Hood. Granny, Wolf, Twitchy and the rest of the Happily Ever After Detective agency are …
reviewed Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. May 26, 2011
posted in Movie Hype
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
Pros: entertaining! a little of everything-action, romance, comedy     Cons: Style and humor not for everyone     The Bottom Line: "I heart you, Sex Bob-omb!"   &nbs …
reviewed A Little Princess (1995 film). April 18, 2011
posted in Movie Hype
A Little Princess
Captain Crewe is returning to active duty in Her Majesty's armed forces during the WWI. Sara Crewe, his beloved motherless child, must leave behind the only life she has ever known in the mystical …
reviewed Peter Pan. April 13, 2011
Peter Pan
Pros: adventure, wonder, magic, pirates, mermaids, first love and epic battle... what more could you want?     Cons: we awaken from the dream to find ourselves far from Neverland    …
reviewed Mystery Men. February 15, 2011
posted in Movie Hype
Mystery Men
Pros: laughter, fun, pure escapism     Cons: humor is subjective, not everyone's cuppa tea     The Bottom Line: This victory goes out to the little guy     …
reviewed The Sum of All Men (The Runelords, Bo.... February 04, 2011
The Sum of All Men (The Runelords, Book One:)
Pros: interesting world, charactes and plot. good epic fantasy     Cons: could be overwhelming, confusing or frustrating to some readers     The Bottom Line: A …
reviewed School of Life. February 04, 2011
School of Life
Pros: laughter     Cons: tears     The Bottom Line: A wonderful drama I somehow managed to overlook for far too long     Plot Details: This …
reviewed School of Life. February 02, 2011
posted in Movie Hype
the school of life
For over 40 years Stormin' Norman Warner has taken home the Teacher of the Year award. His son, Matthew Warner, teaches at the same school. While incredibly proud of his father, Matt becomes determined …
reviewed The Crazies (2010). January 21, 2011
posted in Movie Hype
The Crazies (2010)
Somewhere in a remote stretch of Iowa, life as we have known it is about to end. A dramatic and surprising confrontation between a savvy small-town sheriff and what appears to be the reformed town drunk …
reviewed The Crazies. January 20, 2011
posted in Movie Hype
Pros: Solidly entertaining remake that creates a new dish out of ordinary leftovers     Cons: Simplistic plot and characters, predictable moments     The Bottom …
reviewed The Sum of All Men (The Runelords, Bo.... January 10, 2011
posted in Cafe Libri: Reviewing Books & More
The Sum of All Men (The Runelords, Book One:)
   Gaborn val Orden is a reluctant Runelord. He does not agree with the custom of buying endowments from people to make himself smarter, stronger, faster, hardier, more eloquent or handsome. …
reviewed Sherlock Holmes (2009 movie). December 13, 2010
Sherlock Holmes (2009 movie)
Lord Blackwood, serial killer and black occultist, has finally been brought to justice. Returning from the grave only gives more weight to his already potent reputation, as well as his ominous predictions …
reviewed Sherlock Holmes. December 13, 2010
posted in Movie Hype
Sherlock Holmes
Pros: fun adventure, good action, great cast, well presented     Cons: storyline weak and unchallenging to viewers     The Bottom Line: With proper development, …
reviewed Repo Men (2010 movie). December 07, 2010
REPO MEN (2010)
Wouldn't it be wonderful if we were able to replace vital organs as needed with no complications? Who wouldn't want to be able to see better, hear farther, live longer, ease the burden of things like …
reviewed Repo Men (2010 movie). December 07, 2010
posted in Movie Hype
REPO MEN (2010)
Pros: thought provoking, interesting tale, good cast     Cons: potentially disorienting, depressing or off-putting to viewers     The Bottom Line: Entertaining, …
reviewed The 10th Kingdom. November 11, 2010
posted in Friends and Fans of Fantasy
10th Kingdom
Once upon a time, a young woman lived at the edge of a forest known in one of the many tall towers upon the island of Manhattan. Every day she went to work. She took care of her father, and dutifully …
reviewed The 10th Kingdom. November 10, 2010
10th Kingdom
Pros: funny, entertaining, suitable family fantasy, stands up to repeat viewing     Cons: lengthy, predictable moments     The Bottom Line: Magically delicious!   &n …
reviewed May. November 08, 2010
posted in Movie Hype
May
As a young girl, May's severe lazy eye made her shy and socially acceptable as a target for persecution. Her demanding and obsessive mother twisted that beginning into something else entirely. The …
reviewed May. November 08, 2010
May
Pros: good creep factor, interesting main character and story, a thoughtful horror     Cons: slow buildup, uneven pacing, disjointed surrealistic flashes     The …
reviewed Hocus Pocus. November 04, 2010
posted in Movie Hype
Hocus Pocus (1993)
Several centuries ago in the quiet town of Salem, the Sanderson sisters become lethally infamous for their evil ways and are hung by the town as witches. While the town still delights in tales of the …
reviewed Hocus Pocus. November 04, 2010
posted in Movie Hype
Hocus Pocus
Pros: wicked bits of humor, fun family adventure, Halloween classic     Cons: too much fun? too seasonal?     The Bottom Line: Great family viewing any time of …
reviewed Wildwood Dancing. October 27, 2010
posted in Friends and Fans of Fantasy
Wildwood Dancing
  Long ago, in a charming place known as Piscul Dracului nestled in the Carpathian Mountains, five motherless sisters bid their father good fortune as he sets off on a quest to recover his …
reviewed Repo! The Genetic Opera. September 22, 2010
Repo! The Genetic Opera
Pros: unique, catchy songs, interesting story and characters, universal themes     Cons: dark, bloody, uneven pacing, difficult to follow layout     The Bottom …
reviewed Repo! The Genetic Opera. September 22, 2010
posted in Cult Cinema
Repo! The Genetic Opera
Pros: unique, catchy songs, interesting story and characters, universal themes      Cons: dark, bloody, uneven pacing, difficult to follow layout      The Bottom …
reviewed Tazo Green Ginger Tea. August 21, 2010
posted in Tea Time
Tazo Tea Tz Tazo Tea Green Ginger 20 Bg
Pros: tasty, healthy, flavorful and a wide variety     Cons: a bit on the pricey end for teabags     The Bottom Line: Better purchase when on sale, but always worth …
reviewed Tick vs. Season 1. August 30, 2009
posted in Movie Hype
Tick vs. Season 1
Pros: appeal for all ages, great characters, wonderful parodies, good animation with a focus on perspective     Cons: one missing episode, and only three glorious seasons!     …
reviewed The Pearl of the Soul of the World. June 21, 2009
posted in Cafe Libri: Reviewing Books & More
The Pearl of the Soul of the World
Pros: captivating adventure, well-developed characters, epic fantasy     Cons: no happy ending, challenging pacing     The Bottom Line: A must have set for fantasy …
reviewed Morning Glory. June 16, 2009
posted in Cafe Libri: Reviewing Books & More
Morning Glory
Pros: well developed characters, interesting and diverse storyline     Cons: not everybody likes a good drama     The Bottom Line: One of the best romances I have …
reviewed A Gathering of Gargoyles. June 08, 2009
posted in Cafe Libri: Reviewing Books & More
A Gathering of Gargoyles
Pros: beautiful blend of sci fi and fantasy, solid story, enchanting world and characters     Cons: Not everybody's cup of tea     The Bottom Line: Darkly poetic …
reviewed The Darkangel. June 04, 2009
posted in Cafe Libri: Reviewing Books & More
The Darkangel
Pros: unique and bountifully fascinating world to explore     Cons: loss and sacrafice are part of any epic adventure     The Bottom Line: Brilliant sci-fi fantasy!  &nbs …
reviewed Best Learning Songs Video Ever!. May 31, 2009
posted in Screen Gems
Best Learning Songs Video Ever!
Pros: excellent learning tool, vast appeal for young viewers, charmingly Scarry     Cons: not affordable or easily found, not useful or entertaining for older kids     …
reviewed The Phantom Tollbooth. May 18, 2009
posted in Cafe Libri: Reviewing Books & More
The Phantom Tollbooth
Pros: Imaginative, Educational and Adventurous!      Cons: Difficult words and concepts for younger children.      The Bottom Line: Wonderful children's fantasy …
reviewed Richard Scarry's Best Storybook Ever!.... May 13, 2009
Richard Scarry's Best Storybook Ever! (Giant
Pros: Whimsical illustrations, delightfully simple tales and fun early education on a variety of topics     Cons: Not for older children or people who have forgotten how to play     …
reviewed August Rush. April 03, 2009
posted in Movie Hype
August Rush
Pros: enchanting, uplifting, and engaging tale     Cons: not realistic enough for some viewers     The Bottom Line: An instant favorite for me, and one I'll be …
reviewed Shadow. August 01, 2008
posted in Movie Hype
Shadow
Pros: entertaining and nostalgic, good fantasy adventure for family viewing      Cons: overblown fantasy, limited appeal      The Bottom Line: Can Sam Raimi bring …
reviewed Paperhouse. July 01, 2008
posted in Screen Gems
Paperhouse
Pros: taut, surrealistic and gothic flavors, wonderful horror, great story      Cons: dated and low budget appearance, extremely difficult to find      The Bottom …
reviewed Into the Woods - Original Broadway Cast. June 27, 2008
posted in Movie Hype
Into the Woods - Original Broadway Cast
Pros: witty, clever, great songs, great messages, great cast     Cons: not enough people have found this yet!     The Bottom Line: Made to enchant audiences of …
reviewed The Mummy Returns (2001 movie). June 26, 2008
The Mummy Returns (2001)
Pros: fun, humorous, good adventure, endearing characters     Cons: slapdash CGI and an anticlimactic villain     The Bottom Line: Enjoyable but flawed...     …
reviewed Mummy. June 26, 2008
Mummy
Pros: fun, great adventure, likable characters, good action, great dialogue, good cgi     Cons: not deep enough or scary enough for some viewers     The Bottom …
reviewed Hoodwinked! (2006 movie). June 25, 2008
posted in Movie Hype
Hoodwinked!
Pros: fun, witty, quick, good perspectives both implied and visual     Cons: simple animation, over quickly     The Bottom Line: Don't let appearances deceive you!    …
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