Ben Stiller's second foray into the world of museum artifacts springing to life is a fun, summer romp, but it suffers somewhat for the loss of the initial plot arc. There's a lot going on, but it's mostly in the 'excuse to have another movie' category, and not really much that serves a storyline. Since we last saw him, Larry Daley has moved on from his life at the museum. He's now an … [Read more...]
MGM AND WARNER BROS. DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION CELEBRATE 85 YEARS OF MGM FILMMAKING WITH SPECIAL VIDEO ON DEMAND & DIGITAL OFFERING Collection Includes 100 Iconic MGM Films from the Legendary MGM and Warner Bros. Film Libraries, Including “The Wizard of Oz” and “Gone with the Wind” Some Titles are Available for the First Time on VOD & Digital … [Read more...]
While not particularly a basketball fan, and certainly not much of a Kobe Bryant fan, the Spike Lee venture Kobe Doin' Work is a fairly fascinating work. An all-access look at the life of the 2008 MVP, you get to see every part of the road to the game, and what goes on behind-the-scenes in a way rarely captured. From the locker room to strategy meetings, this is an intense and uncensored look … [Read more...]
In a similar world (and animation style) to such characters as Dora, Diego, and Kai-Lan, Handy Manny has come to be a favorite in my household, and perhaps for somewhat difficult to discern reasons. While talking tools may be a bit of a laugh, the continued adventures of a handyman setting off to another job of tightening a few screws is something I would not have guessed would win children … [Read more...]
A true classic from days long gone, Yogi's First Christmas is a Saturday morning holiday treat. The fun and zany antics of Yogi Bear, with all the crazy charm associated with the legendary work of Hanna-Barbera comes together for a holiday adventure that embodies the spirit of the season as only Yogi can. This feature-length, forgotten by many special from the archives is prime for introduction to … [Read more...]
December 6th and 7th at 9/8c, SyFy has a special treat in store for you. Alice, the reimagining of Alice in Wonderland is a new adventure filled with stars from director Nick Willing who brought you the Zooey Deschanel vehicle Tin Man. Our Alice (Caterina Scorsone) this time around is a martial arts instructor without much luck when it comes to men. This is probably because she's also still … [Read more...]
With the holidays already locked up by Peanuts adventures, Charlie Brown takes another shot at Christmas with I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown, and true fans of the Peanuts gang are glad for the effort. Focusing on little brother Van Pelt, Rerun, the tale follows the dream of dog ownership. Rerun and Snoopy, as the curious and close friends they have become, set out to get Rerun his own … [Read more...]
The original Terminator film was a solid action vehicle, and rose almost immediately beyond the scope of the cult status it probably deserved mainly as a result of its being a fairly unique endeavor. More or less non-stop action, dusted lightly with a vague story of time travel and machine comeuppance, and fueled with the fun of getting to kill someone all movie long, the overall theory worked … [Read more...]
When I first reviewed the ABC comedy Better Off Ted, I was already a big fan, but I was rather nervous. I was nervous because it seemed like the kind of show that might run out of steam around the fifth episode, and while the cast was great, it wasn't obvious how much long-term ability the writers could manage with the concept. The satirical attack on global corporate domination was filled with … [Read more...]
There are a variety of interesting thoughts flitting through the background of Everybody's Fine, but I don't think many people will get much more from the film than a kind of "mere mention" of these thoughts. It's the story about a father (Robert De Niro) who is getting a little older, and a bit rundown in terms of his health. It's also the story about the general family relationship, mainly the … [Read more...]
Not that long ago, I thought the mouse had done about all he was going to do, and was going to stay the course in the comforting world of his theme parks. Maybe a special appearance here and there, but I wouldn't have believed a new series was likely. Then Mickey Mouse Clubhouse came along, and I was pretty skeptical. It turns out to be a fun, somewhat educational spin that seems to work quite … [Read more...]
Following the surprising success of the animated Batman series, Superman got his shot at the screen, and the 54-episode series is a real treat for fans of the Man of Steel. Like the previous Bruce Timm effort, and his Justice League which followed, Superman is a solid mix of adventure, storytelling, and plain old superhero fun. With a somewhat more serious twist than many might expect, this … [Read more...]
Terminator Salvation has hit stores (review soon), and I've got two copies of the Blu-Ray to giveaway. If you have a Blu-Ray player and love movies, and those are likely to go together, then you'll want to check out Warner Blu on Facebook and become a fan. The official Facebook page for Warner Brothers Blu-Ray will keep you up to date on what's coming, plus you can catch trailers, reviews, the … [Read more...]
There is an old joke in philosophy circles about Hegel, which I will sum up by saying that many consider him famous for being famous. In today's society, we're all familiar with people who are famous for being famous. Without a truly exceptional talent, they generally have a little something to recommend about them (even if it is only their ability to make you hate them so much you'll tune in), … [Read more...]
An interesting spin on police officer reality-based television is coming your way tomorrow, December 2nd, on A&E as Steven Seagal makes his way to television. Steven Seagal Lawman lets viewers in on the fact that Seagal has in fact been a police officer for twenty years. The show plays out a little differently than you might expect, with things devoted about equally to riding along with … [Read more...]
I can hardly imagine a fan of House who isn't equally interested in Wilson, and now that his role in the show is growing, it's about time people get the chance to know him (and Robert Sean Leonard) a little better. This is especially true considering we just had the episode named for the character. After talking to Robert, it's also especially true considering his views on the character, and I'm … [Read more...]
