Angels & Demons (2009) Directed by: Ron Howard Starring: Tom Hanks, Ewan McGregor, Ayelet Zurer, Stellan Skarsgård Rated: PG-13 Runtime: 138 mins It’s not common that a sequel ends up being better but thankfully, Angels & Demons is an exception. Ron Howard & team fixed the problems that made The Da Vinci Code a flop [...]
Twilight bedazzles vampires but not the Catty Critic
Twilight (2008) PG-13 Director: Catherine Hardwicke Starring: Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Billy Burke Given the hype surrounding Twilight, I had to find out what the big deal was. I’m so glad I Netflixed this movie. I would have robbed the theater box office to get my $10 back. And then I would have given the [...]
Coraline 3D
Coraline 3D (2009) Directed by: Henry Selick Starring: Dakota Fanning (Coraline voice), Teri Hatcher (Mother/Other Mother voice) Rating: PG Runtime: 100min I am a HUGE Neil Gaiman fan. When I heard “Coraline” was being turned into a movie, I was ecstatic, especially since Henry Selick was directing. For those of you not in the know, [...]
The Golden Compass
I had the opportunity to see an advance showing of The Golden Compass. After having seen the teaser earlier in the year and drooling, I read the trilogy in anticipation of the movie. So, let’s talk movie, shall we? First word that comes to mind is PRETTY. The sets, the actors, the costumes, everything was [...]
When you wish upon a falling star
You may get an adventure. Introducing Stardust. Disclaimer: There’s nothing here that I would deem a “spoiler” Being a Neil Gaiman fan, when I heard this movie was being made, I squee’d. (Hey, I’m a girl. I can squee if I want to.) However, given that it was Hollywood behind the production, I worried about [...]
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