“No Good Deed” is no good

There’s nothing scarier than having an intruder somewhere in your home. At least, that’s what Hollywood continuously wants us to believe. There have been some fantastic home invasion movies (“The Strangers”) and some horrible ones (the “When A Stranger Calls” remake). No matter what the movie is called, it always amounts to the same thing: […]

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. […]