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We don't know about you guys, but whether it's zombies or nukes or little green men, we're pretty darn certain that the apocalypse is coming one day, and when it does, we know exactly what we're gonna...
View Article'The Help' Review: An Adaptation That Would Make Any Author Proud
'The Help,' adapted from Kathryn Stockett's 2009 bestseller, is a story of friendship, rivalry, racial injustice, and female empowerment set against the backdrop of one of the ugliest periods in...
View ArticleWhat Is 'Senna' About?
Charismatic yet humble, Ayrton Senna was a Brazilian national hero and an international sports superstar -- so why haven't you heard of him, much less the documentary about his life? Well, Senna's...
View ArticleWhat's the Grossest Appendage Removed During 'Conan the Barbarian'? (and 24...
Who was it that ever said, "Do you remember those 'Conan the Barbarian' movies from the early '80s? The ones with Schwarzenegger? No, no... before 'Red Heat.' I really hope they remake that movie. I...
View ArticleHow Many References to 'Anchorman' are in 'Our Idiot Brother' (and, With the...
'Our Idiot Brother,' a movie that sounds like it will be an uproarious knee-slapper, opens at a theater near you this weekend. Paul Rudd, who seems like a very nice man, plays a very nice man who also...
View ArticleHow Many People Are Eaten by Sharks in 'Shark Night 3D'? (and 24 Other Urgent...
At midnight, I saw a movie that you may or may not see. But probably not. The name of the movie that I saw is called 'Shark Night 3D.' As you may or may not be able to tell from the title of this...
View ArticleWill 'Warrior' Make You Cry? (and 24 Other Urgent Questions)
At long last, the late-summer barrage of really crappy movies has finally ended with the release of this weekend's Oscar hopeful 'Warrior.' At first glance, you may assume that 'Warrior' also belongs...
View ArticleCan Ryan Gosling Win an Oscar for 'Best D-ckish Smirk' in 'Drive'? (and 24...
There's a new movie called 'Drive' that drives into theaters this weekend, driven by Ryan Gosling, who headlines the star-studded cast. Will audiences get in their cars and drive to the theater to see...
View ArticleWhy 'The Thing' Is Everything Wrong With Modern Hollywood
Usually, when writing about a new movie, it's customary to provide a plot summary and any other important information at the top of your piece. When talking about this weekend's 'The Thing,'...
View ArticleFamily Film Guide: 'Puss in Boots' is a Worthy Successor to 'Shrek'
'Puss In Boots' Director: Chris Miller Rated: PG for some adventure action and mild rude humor. Starring: Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Zack Galifianakis Common Sense Media rating: On for 6+...
View ArticleThe Best Movies of 2011
It's almost 2012! Which means it's that magical time of year to reflect on the movies that made you laugh, cry and jump for joy during the last 12 months. From 'Hugo' to 'The Muppets' to 'Bridesmaids'...
View ArticleFamily Film Guide: 'Happy Feet Two'
'Happy Feet Two' Director: George Miller Rated: PG for some rude humor and mild peril Starring: Elijah Wood, Pink, Robin Williams Get showtimes & tickets Common Sense Media rating: On for 6+...
View ArticleThe Best Quotes from James Franco's Review of 'Breaking Dawn'
James Franco can officially add "movie critic" to his multi-hyphenate job description of "Actor-director-author-painter-performance artist-musician," and he couldn't have picked a better movie to ply...
View Article'The Internship' Review: 10 Things to Know About the Vince Vaughn and Owen...
This weekend, "The Internship" hits theaters nationwide, just in time to scare a new crop of college graduates into thinking that their lives are going to be really, really different if they don't...
View Article'The Purge' Review: 10 Things You Should Know About the Home Invasion...
Ah, to live in a world with one percent unemployment and a nearly non-existent crime rate. When you consider the world today, it seems a far-off dream. But what if that could be achieved simply by...
View Article'This Is the End' Review: 10 Things to Know About the Apocalyptic Comedy
This summer there are two incredibly similar-sounding new movies with two incredibly similar-sounding titles. In August, "The World's End," the third film in the "blood and ice cream trilogy" from...
View Article'Man of Steel' Review: 10 Things to Know About the New Superman Movie
This weekend, the world's most famous superhero makes his long-awaited return to the big screen. Faster than a speeding bullet, able to leap tall buildings in a single bound, "Man of Steel" marks the...
View Article'World War Z' Review: 10 Things You Should Know About the Brad Pitt Zombie Flick
A movie with bad press prior to its release is a studio's worst nightmare. Whether it's reshoots or an actor fighting with a director, negative circumstances can often derail years of hard work and...
View Article'Monsters University' Review: Will Kids and Parents Like It?
Pixar's latest animated feature is a G-rated prequel, so there's no doubt that it's kid friendly. The real questions are: Will your kids be entertained? Will you be entertained? Is it worth the cost...
View Article'Monsters University' vs. 'World War Z': Which Movie Should You See? (VIDEO)
For some, the choice may be easy: Love man-eating zombies? "World War Z" is your movie. Got little ones to entertain? "Monsters University" is for you. But, for the non-parents and non-zombie...
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