ARIZONA REPORTER
As the only person I know who was born in Brooklyn and never moved away, I have a special interest in reasons that people would leave such a heaven-sent destination. Joe Fine (Chazz Palminteri), the principal performer in Debbie Goodstein's semi-autobiographical film "Mighty Fine," checked out of New York's most exciting borough in 1974 because he moved his textile factory down south to take advantage of the economics of geographical venues. In a story that could be used as a poster child for the idea of living within your means, he may discover a lot to love about his family while at the same time treating his wife and two daughters as subservient beings. ...
NEW YORK, NY - Loud & Proud/Roadrunner Records announced today the release of Last Of A Dying Breed from Lynyrd Skynyrd, the band's first studio album since the September 29, 2009 release of God & Guns which debuted at #18 on the Billboard Top 20 and gave the band their highest debut since 1977. La ...
This well-meaning but innocuous comedy-drama featuring Brian Crano's TV-style direction and which is co-written by him and one of the principal performers is a story about redemption and emotional growth. However the pace is sluggish, the situations absurd, and the actors go about their roles mecha ...
Whenever devout Eileen Cleary (Kathleen Turner) must face a personal problem, she dutifully turns to the teachings of her Church. "I don't have to think - I'm Catholic," she explains. But when she learns that she's a finalist for the parish's "Roman Catholic Woman of the Year" in Chester, the small ...
If you've ever joined in a bull session during your second year of college, you'll recall that one of your most sophomoric debates was centered on the topic, "Everyone, nobody high nice, has a breaking point," or, in other words, "Civilization is not much more the skin deep, hanging by a thread" (to ...
Defining passion can be tricky, playing with your mind. When you think of passion, you may have images of someone enthusiastically pursuing a goal, preaching a sermon or having a strong sexual desire for someone. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines `passion' as an "intense, driving or overmaste ...
Marvel Studios has been preparing audiences for this thrilling, collaborative action-adventure for the past few years, beginning with 'Iron Man' and continuing with its sequel, plus 'The Incredible Hulk,' 'Thor' and 'Captain America: The First Avenger.' ...
Relying on the simple slapstick that characterized a variety of two-reel shorts, lasting 15-18 minutes, dating back to 1934-1946, by the manic comedic trio known as The Three Stooges, Peter and Bobby Farrelly ("Dumb & Dumber," "There's Something About Mary") have retained, revived and re-created the ...
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Volunteers are needed for a one-day Native Plant Restoration project at the Camp Creek recreation residence area on Saturday, May 5, 8 am - 2 pm. The residences are located about 12 miles northeast of Cave Creek. ...
Best known for its silly, cheeky 'Wallace & Gromit' shorts, along with 'Chicken Run,' 'Flushed Away' and 'Arthur Christmas,' Britain's Aardman Animation blends its stop-motion. plasticine Claymation technique with CG special effects in this family-friendly 3D frolic on the high seas. ...
Boaz Yakin might have us believe that "Safe" is the story of a man's redemption, a Hallmark Hall of Fame movie with enough action to appeal to the computer-game set. However, "Safe" is nothing more than a big shooting gallery presentation with an overlay of sentiment designed to give it an arthouse ...
Lee Hirsch's controversial documentary about our national bullying epidemic stood up to the MPAA rating system and won - after cutting a few offensive four-letter words. The Motion Picture Association of America's ruling means that the message can now reach its target PG-13 audience with crucial sce ...
For some churchgoers there is only one thing more satisfying than affording respect to people who are good: and that's honoring those who were less than saintly but who have redeemed themselves. "Woman Thou Art Loosed: The 7th Day" is an almost perfect example. ...
When a number of people take residence in a remote cabin in the woods, what do you think will happen? A guy with a chainsaw is waiting for them, of course. But wait. In "Darling Companion," the residents of the cabin located in the Colorado Rockies (filmed in Utah) are all adults, so this ...
If "The Assault," a French import, were turned into a Hollywood movie, it would be in full, blazing color rather than carrying the desaturated color that looks almost like black and white except for the blond hair of one hero's wife and the red clothing of her infant. But black-and-white does add d ...
Perfectly timed to celebrate Earth Day, IMAX Theaters across the country are launching an exclusive journey to the top of the world with one of their coolest, most compelling nature films. ...
