REVIEWS
REVIEW: Bella mopes through pretentious 'New Moon'
Where would Hollywood be without that old standby, the vampire-werewolf-schoolgirl love triangle?
By David Germain , November 19, 2009
Twilight A to Z
Sink your teeth into “Twilight” with this basic
A-to-Z guide to author Stephenie Meyer’s vampire-related universe. If you haven’t yet been seduced by the pop-cultural prowess of the “Twilight” book series (and subsequent film re-telling), it’s not too late.
The saga’s second movie, “New Moon,” is out Nov. 20.
But take note: There are minor spoilers ahead.
By Sally Dadisman , November 18, 2009
'The Blind Side'
Sandra Bullock retrieves much of the career momentum that "The Proposal" gave her and that "All About Steve" threatened to kill with "The Blind Side," a surprisingly smart and moving drama about a Memphis steel magnolia who doesn't truly bloom until she takes in a homeless teen and gives him a life.
By Roger Moore , November 18, 2009
Fans applaud apocalypse as '2012' debuts at $65.2M
Disaster hammered the weekend box office as the doomsday epic "2012" debuted at No. 1 with $65.2 million domestically and pulled in $230.4 million worldwide.
November 18, 2009
‘A Christmas Carol’ 
You cannot ruin the essence of “A Christmas Carol.” The example of a man who learns that wealth is not happiness, but happiness is wealth, is surely eternal.
By Colin Covert , November 04, 2009
REVIEW: ’This Is It’ an homage to Jackson greatness
Nekesa Mumbi Moody of the Associated Press offers her review of the late Michael Jackson's "This Is It."
By Nekesa Mumbi Moody , October 28, 2009
REVIEW: 'This Is It'
"Michael Jackson's This Is It" looks beyond the reconstructed face and spindly body of the late King of Pop and basks in his meteoric light.
Culled from more than 100 hours of footage documenting Jackson's preparing for what was to be his farewell concert stand, the film is a privileged peek at the creative process of pop music's Peter Pan.
By Carrie Rickey , October 28, 2009
REVIEW: Larry leaves ’em laughing at the Alerus
First thing that came to mind at the start of Larry the Cable Guy’s show Friday night at the Alerus Center: Does it hurt or help attendance at his concerts that he’s on TV so much? Do his fans say, “Let’s go see Larry! We love him on TV!” Or do they say, “Why should we pay to see Larry? We just saw him on TV.”
By Paulette Tobin , October 23, 2009
'Astro Boy'
Lovely dollops of wit and warmth float through the big screen version of "Astro Boy," the latest Japanese TV cartoon to make it to the big screen. But the look, themes and slam-bang "Transformers" violence of that 1960s animated series make this every bit as dated as "Speed Racer," even if it is easier to watch.
By Roger Moore , October 21, 2009
Pals Vince Vaughn and Jon Favreau team up again in 'Couples Retreat'
"Couples Retreat" was made because of its sunny, sandy location, scenic Bora Bora. Judging from the light, cast members slept late and took it pretty easy, even in the "We rise at dawn" scenes.
By Roger Moore , October 07, 2009
REVIEW: Aging troubadour Lightfoot wins over appreciative RR Valley crowd
Those expecting “Gord’s Gold” realized that, well, Gord’s got old. Then again, haven’t we all? And anyone going to a Gordon Lightfoot concert expecting anything but contemplative acoustic folk was at the wrong show.
Judging from the crowd’s reaction, the 2,159 fans were happy with their choice - in part because they got 100 minutes of the Canadian singer-songwriter's best work.
By John Lamb , October 01, 2009
You'd be justified in thinking you've visited "Zombieland" before.
After all, there has been no shortage of zombies at the movies in recent years, just as there has been no shortage of vampires. And within that genre, a crop of zombie comedies has arisen, from "Shaun of the Dead" to "Zombie Strippers" to "Dead Snow."
By Christy Lemire , September 30, 2009
Weekly interactive movie picks graphic
An interactive graphic that summarizes reviews of eight current movies, with links to the official movie sites and links to up to six reviews for each movie.
By McClatchy Tribune , September 23, 2009
TECH REVIEW: Site offers movie ratings with a twist
There's no shortage of Internet sites and services that rate movies. Despite such a crowded landscape, two Florida entrepreneurs think they've come up with a better way to figure out which movies really are the greatest of all time.
By Etan Horowitz , September 16, 2009
THEATER REVIEW: ‘Bright Ideas’ mom and dad push the parenting envelope
We all know those parents who will do anything for their kids — heck, some of us have been those parents — whether it’s music lessons, soccer lessons, scheduled play times for proper socialization or sessions with counselors and tutors.
By Paulette Tobin , September 16, 2009
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Hair Today
The Crimson Creek Players production of "Hair" opens tonight at the Empire Art
Picture of the Day: Knives
Picture of the Day: Knives: A Chandelier at Hell's Kitchen in Duluth, Minnesota This chandelier is a part of the decor at my favorite restaurant, Hell's Kitchen. We first discovered Hell's Kitchen in Minneapolis. I immediately fell in love with everything. What's not to love? Homemade peanut butte
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I never finished reading "Crime and Punishment," but I did finish reading "I Know This Much is True," by Wally Lamb. The New York Times reviewer calls the author "a modern-day Dostoevsky with a pop sensibility." Maybe that reviewer was talking about the size of the two
Posted by: HOMD on Apr 18, 2009 at 8:41 AM | Highlight of My DayOUR VOICES My night of country music
I survived my night at Sugarland, and it actually wasn't too bad. Musically, the show was about what I expected. But the turnout was decent (probably 5,000 or so people turned out, and the arena can hold about 7,500 for concerts). And it seemed like the audience was having a great tim
Posted by: Ryan Johnson on Apr 17, 2009 at 5:29 PM | Valley Sound
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