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Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella Is Magic for All Ages

Jeff Ritter · January 21, 2015

Word association time: what’s the first thing you think of when someone says “Cinderella?” I’d bet the top two answers would be “glass slippers” and “Disney.” The animated classic has been entertaining generation after generation for more than half a decade.

Passing Judgment on David Dobkin's "The Judge"

RJ Carter · January 20, 2015

In a Best Supporting Actor category this year that pits Hulk against Hulk (Edward Norton vs. Mark Ruffalo), the true giant to beat may be Robert Duvall, who was nominated by the Academy for his performance as Judge Joseph Palmer in this gripping, emotional drama, THE JUDGE.

Throne of Atlantis Gives DC Fans Violent Origin of Aquaman

RJ Carter · January 18, 2015

JUSTICE LEAGUE: THRONE OF ATLANTIS is the direct follow-up to JUSTICE LEAGUE: WAR, hinting that there may start being some continuity to the DC Universe Original Movie universe (and yes, I know that's a redundant use of 'universe'). With Darkseid's forces turned back, the world was introduced to a superhero team.

Eastwood and Cooper Hit The Bullseye With "American Sniper"

Jeff Ritter · January 16, 2015

I could use clichéd terms like “mesmerizing,” “stunning,” and “incredible” to describe Clint Eastwood’s latest directorial effort, “American Sniper.” They would be fitting adjectives, but they wouldn’t quite do the film justice. You see, Clint Eastwood doesn’t make bad movies.

Genesis: Sum of the Parts on Blu-ray

Dennis Russo · January 13, 2015

SUM OF THE PARTS is a 90-minute documentary of the band and artists that are the group Genesis. It chronicles the band’s music from its inception up to their 2007 reunion concert, as well as detailing each member’s solo career with added interviews into present day.

Inherent Vice Is Inherently Broken

Jeff Ritter · January 9, 2015

Joaquin Phoenix. Benicio Del Toro. Josh Brolin. Reese Witherspoon. Martin Short. Sounds like a cast that could be quite entertaining, doesn’t it? You have Oscar candidates and winners here, established star power.

Grimm Tales of Terror Delivers Twist, But Not Surprise

RJ Carter · January 6, 2015

Monster Underneath
Writer: Shane McKenzie
Artwork: Claudia Balboni

 

The notion of a monster under the bed is, perhaps, one of the oldest bogeyman tropes in horror -- specifically because it's one of the most prevalent childhood fears.

St. Louis Represented in Masterchef Junior

RJ Carter · January 5, 2015

If you're looking for someone with the longsuffering patience needed to deal with a room full of children, Gordon Ramsay probably isn't going to be on your list. But that unexpected mix is part of what makes MASTERCHEF JUNIOR such a fun watch for viewers.

Plexico's Distant Star Puts Fledgling Superheroes on Cosmic Stage

RJ Carter · January 4, 2015

Despite how it may often appear, I don't just read superhero comics. Sometimes I read superhero novels. And over the last few years, I've discovered something -- you can actually find superhero novels whose characters have not appeared in comic books!