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Movie Review: I Love You Man
When Paul Rudd is involved in a comedy you know there will be some laughs ahead. The talented Rudd (Peter Klaven) is paired with the talented Jason Segel (new best friend Sydney Fife) and Rashida Jones (Peter’s fiance Zooey) to create a funny m...
Movie Review: Zack and Miri Make a Porno
“Zack and Miri Make a Porno” is hilarious from start to finish. Kevin Smith wrote and directed this movie in his typical “Clerks” style. As with most Kevin Smith movies there is profanity and extreme humor involved. How do you...
Movie Review: Leatherheads
This romantic comedy, set around football back in the 20’s, is a fun time and reminiscent of the style of movie comedies of the 30’s with its fast paced dialogue. “Leatherheads” is directed by Clooney who once again proves he ...
Movie Review: Penelope
“Penelope” stars the ever watchable Christina Ricci. She always chooses interesting roles in interesting movies. Ricci plays Penelope, a young woman whose family has been cursed. Penelope has a pig’s snout for a nose and has been hi...
Movie Review: The Holiday
Movie Review: The Holiday “The Holiday” follows the broken romances of two women who trade places so they can heal from their heartache and in the process find love. The story may be familiar but the direction, writing and casting help to...
Movie Review: Miss Pettigrew Lives For A Day
“Miss Pettigrew Lives For A Day”is a throughly charming movie starring the talented Frances McDormand in the title role. If you’ve seen Ms. McDormand in the Cohen brother’s films previously you will find this a much different ...
Movie Review: Baby Mama
“Baby Mama” was a fun movie with modern day characters. Its not the typical slapstick comedy or a super smart dialogue movie like Tina Fey would write but it is a charming and amusing film with some laugh out loud moments. The relationshi...
Movie Review: No Reservations
This romantic comedy has its moments and is an charming film due to its trio of acting stars. What I enjoyed was the setting in the restaurant and the opposing lead characters who connect. I like Aaron Eckhart as an actor and here he’s playing ...
Movie Review: Dan In Real Life
“Dan in Real Life” has a sweetness and family feel to it that stems from the directing style and wise casting of Steve Carrell as Dan. The premise of widower and single dad Dan meeting someone new only to find she is his brother’s g...
