3/5 stars A capella music is one of those trends that I never got into. Granted, a lot of my apathy for singing without music comes from my bitterness about my own inability to sing in any...

4/5 stars Normally, when I hear that a great book is being made into a movie, my first emotion is disappointment. I am a huge bibliophile, and the film versions of my favorite novels rarely pass...

A summary of the plot, not to mention the title, of novice writer and director Leslye Headland’s Bachelorette may warrant the assumption that it’s merely a rip-off ofBridesmaids.  Rest assured,...

5/5 stars If you’re looking for a typical action movie, Lawless is not it. There are no high-speed car chases or actors dramatically exiting exploding buildings. Instead of wearing spandex suits,...

2/5 stars A new chapter in the Bourne series is upon us, and like many, I was skeptical as to how this film would compare to the first three installments. Unfortunately, my fears were confirmed...

3/5 stars A movie starring Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis is predestined to be either completely hysterical or mind-numbingly asinine. Fortunately, The Campaign, Jay Roach’s new film, falls...

4/5 Stars Celeste and Jesse Forever is actress Rashida Jones’ first credit as a writer. It seems that she should keep at it, as her debut is a unique, interesting film that’s definitely worth...

5/5 stars Cryptic trailers released last summer have had fans rabid for the finale of director Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy, and now The Dark Knight Rises is finally here in all its epic...

4/5 stars Wes Anderson is quirky. With long, wiry hair, a pointed nose, an affinity for tailored corduroy suits and a nervous stutter, he doesn’t seem like a man suited to be the center of...

4/5 stars After success in television with shows such as “Family Guy,” “American Dad” and “The Cleveland Show,” Seth MacFarlane — comfortable in multiple roles as creator, writer and voice...

4/5 stars After success in television with shows such as “Family Guy,” “American Dad” and “The Cleveland Show,” SethMacFarlane — comfortable in multiple roles as creator, writer and...