The first great film of 2014, not to mention one of the best animated features in upwards of a decade.
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The Most Underrated Movies of 2013
Critics shunned them, moviegoers ignored them, and award shows laughed at them.
Read More »PC Game Review: ‘The Wolf Among Us: Episode 2 – Smoke and Mirrors’
After a very long wait, the biggest payoff in "Smoke and Mirrors" is actually the preview for the next episode.
Read More »History’s ‘Vikings’ Kicks off Season Two
History’s scripted series Vikings premieres it second season Thursday, February 27 at 10 p.m
Read More »TV Review: ‘NOVA’ – ‘Great Cathedral Mystery’
Anyone who has studied Renaissance art, visited the Duomo, or who dreams of visiting the city and its cathedral in future will enjoy this informative film.
Read More »Blu-ray Review: ‘Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon’
Hark isn’t known for his storytelling skills, but he sure can direct the hell out of an action scene.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘The Tribute Artist’ by Charles Busch
When the owner of a Greenwich Village townhouse unexpectedly dies, a chain of events is set off in which a real estate broker and female impersonator elect to pull off a grand scheme. Why not? There are no inheritors, no will and few will be able to discern the owner is actually a female impersonator. Or will they?
Read More »Book Review: ‘My Neighbor Totoro’ by Tsugito Kubo
This is a delightful adaptation from the beloved animated film for its 25th anniversary, illustrated by the filmmaker Miyazaki himself.
Read More »Blu-ray Review: ‘The Jungle Book – Diamond Edition’
Still family-friendly and enjoyable to watch.
Read More »50 Years Ago Today – Remembering The Beatles First Appearance on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’
What happened to The Beatles is nothing short of extraordinary. They went from those first fledling moments on a cold Sunday night in February 1964 to a juggernaut that literally rocked the world.
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