A special appreciation of Charles Dickens’ beloved masterpiece, A Christmas Carol

By John C.   “Marley was dead: to begin with.”  This year marks 167 years since Charles Dickens first published those immortal opening words of his beloved masterpiece, A Christmas Carol.  The story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a Victorian miser who is visited by three ghosts and taken on a spiritual journey of self redemption and… Read More A special appreciation of Charles Dickens’ beloved masterpiece, A Christmas Carol

Three last minute gift ideas from Dorling Kindersley…

Below are three books profiled as last minute gift ideas.  All are published by Dorling Kindersley and can be found in most book stores. Disney Princess Encyclopedia Disney Released Sep. 2010 – 128 pages – 9.25” x 6.25” Star Wars Year by Year – a Visual Guide Text by Ryder Windham, Daniel Wallace, & Pablo… Read More Three last minute gift ideas from Dorling Kindersley…

Movie Review: Gulliver’s Travels

Gulliver’s Travels – A 20th Century Fox Release http://gulliverstravelsthemovie.com/ Release Date: December 25th Rated PG for some limited violence Running time: 85 minutes   Rob Letterman (dir.)   Joe Stillman (writer) Nicholas Stoller (writer)   Based on the novel by Johnathan Swift   Henry Jackman (music)   Jack Black as Lemuel Gulliver Jason Segel as… Read More Movie Review: Gulliver’s Travels

Movie Review: Little Fockers

Little Fockers – A Universal Pictures’ Release http://www.littlefockers.net/ Release Date: December 22nd Rated PG for language may offend, not recommended for young children Running time: 98 minutes   Paul Weitz (dir.)   John Hamburg (writer) Larry Stuckey (writer)   Based on characters created by Greg Glienna & Mary Ruth Clarke   Stephen Trask (music)  … Read More Movie Review: Little Fockers

DVD/Blu-ray Release: Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps

– Gift Idea –   Today 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment is releasing Oliver Stone’s Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps on Blu-ray & DVD.  With an intelligent script and another great performance by Michael Douglas, this is a strong follow-up to the 1987 original.  We reviewed Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps when it opened in… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps

Last Minute Gift Ideas from Warner Home Video

– Gift Idea –   This is a compilation post for your convenience of last minute gift ideas.  It is part of this week’s series. ___________________________________________________________________________ NOW THAT BLU-RAY players are coming down in price, a lot of people are switching over their collections, or picking up copies of old favourites that they never had… Read More Last Minute Gift Ideas from Warner Home Video

Movie Review: Tron: Legacy

Tron: Legacy – A Walt Disney Pictures’ Release http://disney.go.com/tron/ Release Date: December 17th Rated PG for violence Running time: 127 minutes   Joseph Kosinski (dir.)   Edward Kitsis (screenplay) Adam Horowitz (screenplay)   Edward Kitsis (story) Adam Horowitz (story) Brian Klugman (story) Lee Sternthal (story)   Based on characters created by Steven Lisberger & Bonnie… Read More Movie Review: Tron: Legacy

Movie Review: Yogi Bear

Yogi Bear – A Warner Bros. Pictures’ Release http://yogibear.warnerbros.com/ Release Date: December 17th, 2010 Rated G for cartoon animation/action Running time: 80 minutes   Eric Brevig (dir.)   Jeffrey Ventimilia (writer) Joshua Sternin (writer) Brad Copeland (writer)   John Debney (music)   Dan Aykroyd as Yogi Bear (voice) Justin Timberlake as Boo Boo (voice) Anna… Read More Movie Review: Yogi Bear

DVD/Blu-Ray Release from WHV: Legend of the Guardians & The Town

Just in time for last-minute holiday purchasing, two films are being released by Warner Home Video.  Legend of the Guardians and The Town.  The first is an animated adventure to be enjoyed by teens and adults (our reviews here), and the second the newest critically acclaimed film directed by Ben Affleck.   About Legend of… Read More DVD/Blu-Ray Release from WHV: Legend of the Guardians & The Town

Nominations for the 68th Annual Golden Globes

This morning, the nominations for the 68th annual Golden Globes were announced.  Honouring the year in film and television, the nominees in three of the top categories included:   Best Picture – Drama: Black Swan The Fighter Inception The King’s Speech The Social Network   Best Picture – Musical/Comedy: Alice in Wonderland Burlesque The Kids… Read More Nominations for the 68th Annual Golden Globes

DVD/Blu-ray Release: Despicable Me & Nanny McPhee Returns

Below are two new releases from Universal Home Entertainment.  Both good choices for those of all ages, these films would make great gifts for Christmas and the upcoming holidays. Despicable Me: Today this Summer’s breakout animated hit, Despicable Me, is being released on DVD & Blu-ray.  With an excellent voice cast, and an army of… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: Despicable Me & Nanny McPhee Returns