Jump. Yes, you read correctly - Phoebe in Wonderland. Not to be confused with another girl named Alice. From the beginning, I was expecting it to be some twisted bastardization or re-imagining of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, but was delighted it was not. Instead, we are introduced to a young girl named Phoebe Lichten (Elle Fanning - yes, … [Read more...] about Phoebe in Wonderland
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Push
This ain't NBC's Heroes "Movers." "Pushers." "Watchers." These code names are but a few on a list of many assigned to people gifted with extraordinary powers. Powers like moving objects with their minds, or influencing people's thoughts, these are powers I'd covet, though there are plenty more that make me second guess my wish list. Governments around the world have … [Read more...] about Push
The Wrestler
The Wrestler focuses on Randy "The Ram" Robinson (Mickey Rourke) at the end of his 20 year wrestling career. Hampered by a heart attack and told he shouldn't wrestle unless he wants to die from his weakened heart, he retires and attempts to reconnect with his estranged daughter, Stephanie (Evan Rachel Wood) and live a normal life. Unfortunately, it's never as easy as it … [Read more...] about The Wrestler
Bedtime Stories
Bedtime Stories is a fun family film centered around Skeeter Bronson (Adam Sandler) who has to spend time with his nephew and niece (Jonathan Morgan Heit) and (Laura Ann Kelsing), respectively while his sister, Wendy (Courtney Cox), attends a job interview in another state. To assist him, Wendy enlists the aid of her friend, Jill (Keri Russell), to make sure she watches the … [Read more...] about Bedtime Stories
The Tale of Despereaux
A plethora of stars cannot salvage this story. I'm a sucker for animated movies. So when I saw the trailer for The Tale of Despereaux, I HAD to see it. This, sometimes, leads me to hating trailers. In this particular case, you've seen the best and funniest parts of the movie in this trailer. Narrated by Sigourney Weaver (Vantage Point), The Tale of Despereaux never grabbed … [Read more...] about The Tale of Despereaux
