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“Zack and Miri Make a Porno” is hilarious from start to finish. Kevin Smith wrote and directed this movie in his typical “Clerks” style. As with most Kevin Smith movies there is profanity and extreme humor involved. How do you make simulated porn funny? Smith manages it with the added bonus of a romance in [...]

This romantic comedy, set around football back in the 20′s, is a fun time and reminiscent of the style of movie comedies of the 30′s with its fast paced dialogue. “Leatherheads” is directed by Clooney who once again proves he can direct and has a touch for comic timing whether with acting or directing. There [...]

“Penelope” stars the ever watchable Christina Ricci. She always chooses interesting roles in interesting movies. Ricci plays Penelope, a young woman whose family has been cursed. Penelope has a pig’s snout for a nose and has been hidden away by her family, finding herself longing to go out in the world and experience life. James [...]

Movie Review: The Holiday “The Holiday” follows the broken romances of two women who trade places so they can heal from their heartache and in the process find love. The story may be familiar but the direction, writing and casting help to make this movie a different twist on your typical romantic comedy. The movie [...]

“Miss Pettigrew Lives For A Day”is a throughly charming movie starring the talented Frances McDormand in the title role. If you’ve seen Ms. McDormand in the Cohen brother’s films previously you will find this a much different role for her. This romantic comedy has moments of drama that help drive the storyline and keep it [...]

“Baby Mama” was a fun movie with modern day characters. Its not the typical slapstick comedy or a super smart dialogue movie like Tina Fey would write but it is a charming and amusing film with some laugh out loud moments. The relationship between long time real life friends Amy Poehler and Tina Fey works [...]

This romantic comedy has its moments and is an charming film due to its trio of acting stars. What I enjoyed was the setting in the restaurant and the opposing lead characters who connect. I like Aaron Eckhart as an actor and here he’s playing a different kind of character than he is usually cast [...]

“Dan in Real Life” has a sweetness and family feel to it that stems from the directing style and wise casting of Steve Carrell as Dan. The premise of widower and single dad Dan meeting someone new only to find she is his brother’s girlfriend may not be an idea you haven’t seen before, but [...]