Big Hero 6 Review
It isn’t often that an animated films ranks as one of my favorites of the year, but Big Hero 6 is just that. And I’ve seen enough of the year’s big releases to believe that Big Hero 6 will stay on my Top Ten list. This smart and sophisticated, yet warm and friendly flick clicks all…
Review: Foxcatcher
In essence, Foxcatcher is an intriguing story poorly told. It’s based on the true, scandalous and tragic tale of how multi-millionaire John du Pont basically bought the U.S. Olympic Wrestling Team and proceeded to ruin the lives of the Gold Medal winning Schultz brothers, with extremely bizarre behavior and murder ensuing. There is doubtless plenty of fascinating…
Neiman Marcus Outdoes Itself…Again
I try to wait until after Thanksgiving to think about Christmas shopping, but once the Neiman Marcus Christmas Book arrives, I just can’t help myself. Every year the Fantasy Gifts get more and more amazing, and this year it’s no exception. I mean, who wouldn’t want to wake up Christmas morning to find a special,…
Review: Interstellar
Interstellar had such heavenly potential and aspirations, but unfortunately, for most of its two hours and 49 minutes, it remains uncomfortably grounded. Director/Co-writer Christopher Nolan aimed for the stars and only hit the roof…which isn’t terrible. Nolan’s mediocre creations are better than many filmmakers’ best efforts. In essence, Interstellar is the story of Cooper (Matthew McConaughey),…
Ralph Lauren, Iron Man, Maria Sharapova — They've All Hung Here
If the photos of this grand Palos Verdes mansion look familiar to you, that’s because it’s been feature in more movies, TV shows and print photo shoots than a lot of A-List stars. It’s starred on Medium, The Mentalist, The O.C. and as the Mandarin’s hideout in Iron Man 3. It’s also been featured in photo…
Review: St. Vincent
By Corisa Nielsen Editor’s Note: From time to time I like to add a fresh voice to this site by asking someone I respect to write a film review. Such is the case with Corisa Nielsen, a fashion lover living in Eastern Washington, who adores spoiling her nieces and nephew. We’re also hometown homies. St. Vincent takes…
Showtime Smackdown: Brody Vs. John Adams
Now here’s a brilliant piece of casting worth paying cable rates to see: Damien Lewis, aka Brody on Showtime’s Homeland, has been cast opposite Paul Giamatti, who was unforgettable in the HBO miniseries John Adams, in a pilot for a new series called Billions, about the world of high finance. Giamatti will play clever and aggressive U.S. Attorney…
Truebies Rejoice! The HBO "True Blood Complete Series" Blu-Ray Arrives
By Staci Layne Wilson True Blood, based on Charlaine Harris’s Southern Vampire Mystery books, enjoyed seven successful and scintillating seasons on HBO. The show chronicled the adventures of a telepathic waitress, Sookie Stackhouse (Anna Pacquin), following her encounters in a strange new paranormal world after she fell for a mysterious Louisiana gentleman and vampire, Bill…
Review: Missionary
Many fear that the film Missionary, a “dramatic thriller” about a Mormon Elder run amok with violence and passion, will negate all that great PR The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints received from the film Meet the Mormons. I’m here to reassure them that that’s not gonna happen. Missionary is getting a small…
Review: Fury
Let’s be clear about this right up front: Fury is relentlessly grim and punishing. But that doesn’t mean it’s not a remarkably well-made film. Brad Pitt’s passion project focuses an unblinking and bloodshot eye on the ravages of war during the final weeks of World War II, from the perspective of a five man crew…
