Philomena
2013 is the year of the "based on a true story" movie. The latest addition to the group is Philomena a tragicomic tale from director Stephen Frears (The Queen, Dangerous…
Saving Mr. Banks
Saving Mr. Banks is a thoroughly enjoyable film that doesn’t fit into any particular genre. It’s a 'supercalifragilisticexpialidocious' blend of drama, wit and biopic, inspired by true events. The film…
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Here's all you need to know about The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug: 1. Anyone who’s read “The Hobbit” and/or seen and enjoyed the first of director Peter Jackson’s three-film…
The Book Thief
The Book Thief opens with a voiceover by Death, so you know from the get-go that all is not right with the world, or with the story that’s about to…
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
Catching Fire is both satisfying and frustrating in that it definitely leaves you hungry for more. Sadly, the final installment of the Hunger Games trilogy won’t be dished out for…
Rush
Opie – oops, I mean Ron Howard - doesn’t make bad movies. At least, that’s what I told myself as I dragged myself into Rush, a film about Formula 1…
Austenland
Love Jane Austen novels and always imagined yourself finding your very own Mr. Darcy? Then you may enjoy this trifle of a flick about a lovelorn young woman named Jane…
The Conjuring
Okay, kids. Gather around the campfire and settle in for a treat. No campfire? Then the movie theater should do. Oh, The Conjuring is rated ‘R’?! That’s kind of ridiculous.…
In the House (Dans la maison)
In the House is one of the more enjoyable films I have seen lately. It is described as a thriller, which leads you to believe it is more serious than…
World War Z
I’m no expert on movies featuring the undead. But I seriously doubt that World War Z will rank among the best zombie movies ever - despite a budget exceeding 200…
What Maisie Knew
What Maisie Knew is a pretty faithful modern adaptation of a Henry James novel written in 1897, that just goes to show that there have always been people who shouldn't…
The Iceman
The Iceman is based on the true story of a psychopath who led a double life. On the one hand, he killed people for a living for the mob. On…
The Great Gatsby
The Great Gatsby is a glitzy and fantastical cautionary tale about excess and heartbreak. It’s a literary classic brought to 3D life with decent actors, lavish party scenes, and a…
Midnight’s Children
I knew I was in trouble when a friend of mine described the book "Midnight's Children" as a "classic - but emotionally draining." I generally don't do very well with…