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This Week on Blu-Ray and DVD (August 14, 2012)

Posted: August 13, 2012 at 7:47 pm   /   DVD News, Local

The Raid: Redemption I have been waiting for this flick to come out for what seems forever.  I was unable to catch it in theaters, but my brother has not stopped raving about it since he saw it.  The film currently sits at an 84% fresh rating on RottenTomatoes with some critics citing that it […]

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‘The Hunger Games: Catching Fire’ Casts Philip Seymour Hoffman

Posted: July 9, 2012 at 10:34 pm   /   Local, Movie News

“The Hunger Games” has currently brought in over half a billion dollars worldwide.  It will no doubt end as one of the highest grossing films of the year.  It was enjoyed by both fans and critics alike.  As a result, anticipation for the next film has been high.  And the rumor mill of casting key […]

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Review: CHICAGO Brings Dance, Liquor and “All That Jazz” to The Muny in St. Louis

Posted: June 26, 2012 at 6:00 am   /   Live Theater, Live Theater Reviews, Local

When I saw the movie adaptation “Chicago” almost a decade ago, I knew absolutely nothing about it the story, the music, the dancing, anything.  And I was completely astounded.  It quickly became one of my favorite films of all time.  I loved the music.  I loved the dancing.  I loved the actors in the roles. […]

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Celebrate “The Amazing Spider-Man” with SPIDER-MAN WEEK in St. Louis

Posted: June 26, 2012 at 5:00 am   /   Local, Movie News, St. Louis Events

My anticipation for “The Amazing Spider-Man” continues to build as we get closer to its release on July 3rd.  Each still shown and footage screened has looked better and better.  Now reviews are starting to pour in with 10 positive reviews and 1 negative currently on RottenTomatoes.  So if you just can’t wait any longer, […]

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Movie Review: ‘Seeking a Friend for the End of the World’ Starring Steve Carrell, Keira Knightley

Posted: June 22, 2012 at 1:00 am   /   Local, Movie Reviews

What would you do if you knew the world was about to end?  Would you go crazy every night without a care of what the repercussions could be?  Would you seek out your family one last time?  Would you try to find the love you thought you had lost?  “Seeking a Friend for the End […]

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Movie Review: ‘Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter’ Starring Benjamin Walker, Rufus Sewell, Mary Elizabeth Winstead

Posted: June 22, 2012 at 12:29 am   /   Featured, Local, Movie Reviews

About a month ago, I was sitting in the theater and two things happened that I was very upset by.  A teaser trailer for “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2” came on and a couple of people applauded when it ended.  Then a trailer for “Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter” immediately followed.  The audience seemed captured […]

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Movie Review: ‘To Rome With Love’ Starring Jesse Eisenberg, Alec Baldwin, Ellen Page

Posted: June 21, 2012 at 11:57 pm   /   Local, Movie Reviews

Woody Allen has provided some remarkable films that viewers have walked out of theaters and talked about for days, but he has also provided films that are instantly forgettable.  His latest film “To Rome With Love” falls somewhere in between.  Unfortunately, coming off the critically acclaimed “Midnight in Paris”, most will leave the theater disappointed […]

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“Thoroughly Modern Millie” Opens the Muny Season with Charm

Posted: June 19, 2012 at 2:57 pm   /   Live Theater, Live Theater Reviews, Local

The Muny is a unique experience.  There really is no other venue like it.  Sitting under the stars, in beautiful Forest Park, with a cool breeze blowing through, audiences get to see top level performers who have won Tony and Emmy Awards.  If you are a fan of musical theater, whether it be casual or […]

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How Did ‘Rock of Ages’ and ‘That’s My Boy’ Do Against Last Week’s Top Films At The Box Office?

Posted: June 17, 2012 at 1:22 pm   /   Local, Movie News

This week’s two big releases had enough star power to propel them to the top of the box office, but did the word of mouth on previous weeks releases keep them from making money? Rock of Ages had the draw of Tom Cruise, “classic” 80’s music, and a built in audience from the stage show. […]

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Get a Preview of the Score of ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ by Hans Zimmer

Posted: June 16, 2012 at 1:24 pm   /   Film, Local

I have just recently been getting more into movie scores.  It’s amazing when you think about the power of music in film.  The great themes that are instantly recognizable for classic films.  The tension that can build.  The emotions that can be forced out of a viewer just by the right music. Hans Zimmer is […]

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