Category Archives: Entertainment

The Help

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Alan B. Zibluk

Racism isn’t born, folks, it’s taught. I have a two-year-old son. You know what he hates? Naps! End of list.” – Denis Leary In 1960s Jackson, Miss., aspiring writer Eugenia “Skeeter” Phelan (Emma Stone) crosses taboo racial lines by conversing … Continue reading →

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Looper

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Alan B. Zibluk

In the year 2042, Joe (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) is a Looper, a hired assassin for the mob who kills people sent from the future. But what will he do when the mob decides to “close the loop,” sending back Joe’s future … Continue reading →

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Heckler

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Alan B. Zibluk

This offbeat documentary starring comedian Jamie Kennedy explores the often contentious relationship between the stand-up performers onstage and the vocal critics in the audience. Interviews include comedian Bill Maher and director George Lucas. I want to start off my saying … Continue reading →

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Friends with Benefits

Posted on October 7, 2012 by Alan B. Zibluk

This raucous rom-com chronicles the relationship of two busy singles, Dylan (Justin Timberlake) and Jamie (Mila Kunis), who agree to include sex in their friendship — minus the emotions and commitment. But things get complicated. “Don’t walk behind me; I … Continue reading →

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God Bless America

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Alan B. Zibluk

Disgusted with American society and diagnosed with a brain tumor, Frank (Joel Murray) teams up with teenager Roxy (Tara Lynne Barr) and the two begin killing reality TV stars, bigots and others they find repugnant in Bobcat Goldthwait’s black comedy. … Continue reading →

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21 Jump Street

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Alan B. Zibluk

In this action-comedy based on the 1980s-debuted TV show, Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum play youthful undercover cops who work the local high school. There to investigate a drug ring, the guys find that much has changed since their own … Continue reading →

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The Change-Up

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Alan B. Zibluk

In this contemporary reality-warp comedy, single playboy Mitch (Ryan Reynolds) and responsible husband-father Dave (Jason Bateman) are best buddies who want each other’s life — and they get the chance when they magically swap bodies after a night of drunken … Continue reading →

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Drive

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Alan B. Zibluk

A Hollywood stuntman (Ryan Gosling) who moonlights as a getaway driver is lured from his isolated life by a lovely neighbor (Carey Mulligan) and her young son. His newfound peace is shattered, however, when her violent husband is released from … Continue reading →

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The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Alan B. Zibluk

When a young computer hacker (Rooney Mara) is tasked with investigating a prying journalist (Daniel Craig), their separate missions become entangled amid a decades-old conspiracy. David Fincher directs this English adaptation of Stieg Larsson’s novel. I didn’t read the novel … Continue reading →

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J. Edgar

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Alan B. Zibluk

I am going to do this review a little differently. Before I recommend you spend 2 hours 17 minutes on a movie I suggest you checkout the Clint Eastwood interview on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. This is where … Continue reading →

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