To capture Gillian Flynn’s addictive mystery “Gone Girl” on the big screen is to portray the suspenseful, riveting crime drama and forcible page-turning book. David Fincher, director of “Fight Club,” “The Social Network” and “Panic Room,” has risen to the challenge by creating a thriller episodically arranged around twists and turns. The script and plot […]
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Currently crushing on Karen O’s “Crush Songs”
Karen O, edgy, punk rock goddess and lead singer of Yeah Yeah Yeahs, unexpectedly exposes her sensitive side in her haunting, ethereal debut solo album “Crush Songs.” Released earlier this month, “Crush Songs” is an unconventional love story. Karen O takes us on a journey through the ups and downs of modern-day relationships. We vicariously […]
Take “A Walk Among the Tombstones”
Suspenseful, thrilling and whodunit are three words that describe “A Walk Among the Tombstones.” In this film, former NYPD detective Matt Scudder, played by Liam Neeson, takes on a gruesome homicide investigation that pulls him into a web of drug trafficking and grisly crime scenes, despite his reluctance to get involved because of his troubled […]
All “Souled Out” for Jhene Aiko
Jhene Aiko, American singer-songwriter best known for her summer hit “The Worst” and her collaboration with Big Sean and Lil Wayne on “Beware,” has finally released her highly anticipated album “Souled Out.” Aiko is known for her soft, sultry, passionate voice and powerful lyrics like “Please don’t take this personal … you weren’t special til […]
See this film … Captain’s orders.
Captain America returns in “Captain America: The Winter Soldier,” an espionage thriller that is easily the most intellectually engaging Marvel film since Bryan Singer’s “X-Men.” The film moves at a break-neck speed, barely allowing viewers time to breathe. When the slow scenes — which are far and few — arrive, viewers can’t help but think […]
Who takes the cake?
Anyone who knows me is well aware of my addiction to sweets. Cakes, cookies, cannolis, cheesecakes, chocolates and churros could easily be my life’s purpose. Believe me; I’ve got the dental bill to prove it. Luckily, I’ve been able to put my talented taste buds to work to scope out some of the best bakeries […]
“Frozen” warms the heart
Like any other human being, I try to avoid disappointment as much as possible. Sometimes, this involves keeping my expectations low for movies I haven’t watched and books I haven’t read. So although I’m a big Disney fan, I tried to keep my growing excitement in check when Disney Animation Studios announced that its 53rd […]
Thor: a fascinating dark world
The forgotten age of swords and lasers has finally returned. “Thor: The Dark World” is far superior to its disjointed predecessor “Thor,” proving its superiority with more action and a more detailedMarvel storyline. In this chapter of the Thor film series the superhero Thor, Norse God of Thunder and heir to the throne of Asgard, […]
The boys are back in town
“Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues” comes to theaters on Dec. 20, promising just as much, if not more, hilarity than the first film. Fans have been begging for a sequel to 2004’s “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy,” for years and the crew, including Will Ferrell as Ron Burgundy, Paul Rudd as Brian Fantana, David […]
Marvel at “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”
It’s the fall season again and that can only mean one thing: new shows, including Marvel’s “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” By now, many people have probably seen the movie “The Avengers,” which featured many Marvel movie superheroes fighting to save the world from Loki, Thor’s evil younger brother, and a band of evil aliens called the Chitauri. […]