Hellboy

Categories: Action, Adventure, Popcorn, Sci-Fi, Thriller
by Jean Brunet

Rating: Popcorn Born in the flames of hell and brought to earth to do evil, Hellboy was rescued from the evil Nazi forces by Scottish Professor Bruttenholm, who raised him to be a hero. Sent to the secret Bureau of Paranormal Research and Defense (B.P.R.D.), Hellboy teams up with the telepathic "Mer-Man" Abe Sapien, and "Pyrokenetic" Liz Sherman, his love interest that can control fire. Hidden from the city their suppose to protect, they must defend against the evil madman who is trying ... Read More

Dasavathaaram (The 10 Avatars)

Categories: Action, Adventure, Drama, Foreign, Popcorn, Sci-Fi
by Jean Brunet

Rating: Popcorn Set in December 2004, a group of scientists create a harmful bio-hazard for defense purpose, but when scientist Govind Ramasaamy discovers that this virus cannot be controlled he decides to prevent others for using it. Dasavathaaram stars Kamal Hassan, winner of 4 National Film Awards (India). Interestingly, Kamal plays the role of 10 different characters (Rangaraja Nambi/Govind Ramasaamy/The United States President/Avtar Singh/Christian Fletcher/Shinghen Narahasi/Krishnaveni/Vincent Poovaraagan/Kalifullah Khan/Balaram Naidu). The movie is filmed in Tamil, India's third most spoken language, and some English. Don't be ... Read More

The Hammer - You’re Never Too Old To Go For The Gold

Categories: Comedy, Popcorn
by Jean Brunet

Rating: Popcorn Jerry Ferro's life is brought into focus on his 40th birthday and it's not a pretty picture. A once-promising amateur boxer - who quit so he wouldn't risk his perfect record of underachievement - Jerry has been knocking around from one job to another and spinning his wheels in an unsatisfying relationship. After sparring with an up-and-coming pro and throwing him a one-punch knockdown, Jerry reluctantly steps into the ring and despite an ass-kicking, decides it's time to make ... Read More

‘Get Smart’ With Maxwell Smart

Categories: Action, Comedy, Popcorn, Thriller
by Jean Brunet

STEVE CARELL stars as Maxwell Smart in Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Village Roadshow Pictures’ action comedy “Get Smart,” distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. The film also stars Anne Hathaway, Dwayne Johnson and Alan Arkin. - Photo by Tony Rivetti, Jr. Rating: Popcorn Maxwell Smart is an analyst for Control, the U.S. spy agency. When the Control headquarters are destroyed and identities of agents are revealed, the Chef as no choice but to promote Maxwell to agent. Maxwell Smart is paired up with Agent 99 ... Read More

The Air I Breathe - Love, Happiness, Pleasure and Sorrow

Categories: Drama, Popcorn, Romance
by Jean Brunet

Rating: Popcorn A fast-paced film, The Air I Breathe interconnects four individual stories as they dramatize the four emotional founders of life: happiness, pleasure, sorrow and love. The Air I Breathe contains a well-known cast that includes Forest Whitaker (The Great Debaters, Vantage Point), Kevin Bacon (Death Sentence, Mystic River), Sarah Michelle Gellar (The Grudge, Southland Tales), Brendan Fraser (The Mummy, Crash), Emile Hirsch (Speed Racer, Into The Wild), Andy Garcia (Ocean's Thirteen, Smokin' Aces) and cameo appearance by John Cho (Harold ... Read More

How Sexy Is ‘Sex and the City’?

Categories: Comedy, Drama, Popcorn, Romance
by Jean Brunet

Rating: Popcorn "Year after year, twenty-something women come to New York City in search of the two "L"s: labels and love. Twenty years ago, I was one of them. Having gotten the knack for labels early...I concentrated on love." - Carrie Bradshaw Four years since the last episode in Paris, Sex and the City brings the four women back to New York City. Charlotte and Harry have adopted a girl from China. Miranda and Steve live in Brooklyn with their son and Steve's mother. ... Read More

The Babysitters - The Review Plus Some Audio From The Press Junket

Categories: Drama, Popcorn
by Jean Brunet

(L to R) Katerine Waterston, David Ross and John Leguizamo at The Babysitters' press junket. Rating: Popcorn A perfectionist, Shirley is a high school senior who is preparing for her SATs and trying to save money for college. She earns money for college by babysitting Michael and Gail Beltran's two children. Shirley has a crush on Michael and one night while driving her home, he gives her a kiss and a little extra money. When Michael's friends find out, they want in on the ... Read More

Reprise - Opening In N.Y. And L.A. On May 16th

Categories: Drama, Foreign, Popcorn
by Jean Brunet

Director Joachim Trier (left) and actor Christian Rubeck (right) at the screening in New York City. Rating: Popcorn Erik and Phillip are young writers who trying to get their books published, but Erik is rejected because of lack of talent while Phillip's book is published. Phillip rapidly becomes famous in Norway. Six months later, after a tragic accident, Erik and his friends visit Phillip at the psychiatric ward to take him home. Erik continues writing, attempting to get his book published, and tries to ... Read More

Baby Mama - Who’s Your Surrogate?

Categories: Comedy, Popcorn
by Jean Brunet

Rating: Popcorn Kate Holbrook (Tina Fey) is a single 37-year-old business woman who is determined to have a kid, but her chances of getting pregnant are only 1-in-1 million. Determined to succeed, Kate lets Angie Ostrowiski become her surrogate. When Angie (Amy Poehler) comes knocking on her door with no place to live, Kate must take her in and make her feel like the perfect expectant mom. As they struggle to agree with the various preparations for the baby, they discover two types ... Read More

Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle

Categories: Comedy, Popcorn
by Jean Brunet

Rating: Popcorn Harold (John Cho) and Kumar (Kal Penn) are two college-age druggies who have a case of the munchies. To fulfill their cravings for hamburgers, the two friends set out on a quest to find the local White Castle. On their journey to White Castle, the guys will get sidetracked by various events. Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle is funny but it is the type of comedy that is targeted towards students and young adults. John Cho and Kal Penn will ... Read More