Movie reviews

Cars 3 came out this weekend and I took the opportunity to dodge the Saturday morning heat and went with the Fam to catch the third installment of the franchise.  I think I was more excited than my kids were to see it.   These movies have been extremely spaced out.  Cars came out in ...

Few things scream "cash grab" as loudly as a movie about a popular children's toy, as these productions rely highly on the brand recognition of children and nostalgia of adults. Making a good movie inspired by pre-existing playthings is such a rare thing that it almost seems impossible. Thankfully, Phil Lord and Chris Miller -- the directing duo behind the charming 'Cloudy With a Chance

October is here, and with it comes a host of thrills and frights. This week we've got a mix of both and a little something for the whole family.

With “Saw 3D” it’s “Live or die, make your choice” time again as that creepy marionette with the disembodied voice of Tobin Bell instructs various victims he’s packaged into nasty, elaborate and gory traps about the lives they’ve led, the ways they’ve been found wanting, the “rebirth” he promises if they survive his “game.” It’s all bunk and has been for years. These are all no-win s...

Parole officer Jack Mabry (Robert De Niro) has only a few weeks left before retirement and wishes to finish out the cases he's been assigned. One such case is that of Gerald "Stone" Creeson (Edward Norton), a convicted arsonist who is up for parole...