Summer Movie Showdown: "Big" Review

Rating: PGLength: 104 minutesRelease Date: June 3, 1988Directed by: Penny MarshallGenre: ComedyStars: 3.5 out of 5"Big" is a heartwarming 1988 comedy starring Tom Hanks ("Forest Gump"), Elizabeth Perkins ("28 Days"), Robert Loggia ("Independence Day"), and John Heard ("The...

Movie Review: "Who Framed Roger Rabbit"

Rating: PG Length: 104 minutes Release Date: June 22, 1988 Directed by: Robert Zemeckis Genre: Animation/Comedy/CrimeStars: 3.5 out of 5 Films like "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" don't come along very often, but when they do, they leave a lasting impression. Renewing interest in ...

The Tough Journey of Robert Downey, Jr.

Born in Manhattan on April 4, 1965, Robert Downey, Jr. has had a career that has spanned over forty years. The younger of two children, Robert Downey, Jr. is the son of Robert Downey Sr., who was known for writing, producing, and acting in independent films. At the age of...

Movie Review: "Ghostbusters"

Rating: PG Length: 105 min Release date: June 8, 1984 Directed by: Ivan Reitman Genre: Comedy/Family/FantasyStars: 3.5 out of 5 Considered by fans to be one of the greatest movies of the 80s and one of the funniest movies of all time, "Ghostbusters" is a true classic that...

"Flashdance: The Musical" set to heat up Costa Mesa in May

Theatre-goers hungry for a feel-good story about determination and beating the odds will be in for a thrill ride when the curtain draws back for "Flashdance: The Musical," a Broadway adaptation set to step into the spotlight at the Segerstrom Center for the...

Movie Review: Filly Brown

Rating: R (language, violence, some drug use) Length: 80 minutes Release Date: April 19, 2013 Directed by: Youssef Delara and Michael D. Olmos Genre: Drama/MusicStars: 2.5 out of 5 Majo Tonorio (Gina Rodriguez) deals with more problems than the average teenager on a daily...

What We Know about the New Characters in "Iron Man 3"

"Iron Man 3" is a 2013 superhero film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It's the third film in the "Iron Man" series and the seventh film in this franchise. Jon Favreau directed the first two "Iron Man" films but decided not to direct the third installment. Favreau said that...

"Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope" Review

Rating: PG (sci-fi violence, brief language) Length: 121 minutes Release Date: May 25, 1977 Directed by: George Lucas Genre: Action/Adventure/FantasyStars: 4 out of 5At the beginning of "Star Wars: A New Hope," the audience is introduced to a young man named Luke Skywalker...

Movie Review: The Lords of Salem

Rating: RLength: 101 minutesRelease Date: April 19, 2013Directed by: Rob Zombie Genre: Horror/Thriller Stars: 3 out of 5 Heidi Laroc (Sheri Moon Zombie) is a recovering addict who is trying to live a quiet life in Salem, Massachusetts. The city is notorious for the Salem...

A History of "Iron Man"

Tony Stark, also known as Iron Man, has a rich history that is a big part of the Marvel comic book universe. Since his introduction in 1963, he has appeared in several comic book series, cartoons, and movies in his distinctive armor. Like all superheroes, he has an origin...

"Batman" Movie Review

Rating: PG-13Length: 126 minutes Release Date: June 23, 1989 Directed by: Tim Burton Genre: Action/Fantasy Stars: 3.5 out of 5 The Dark Knight has attracted fans across many generations. From comics and television series to movies, Batman continues to impress readers and...

Movie Review: "Oblivion"

Rating: PG-13 (violence, strong language, nudity) Length: 124 minutes Release Date: April 19, 2013 Directed by: Joseph Kosinski Genre: Action/Mystery/AdventureStars: 3.5 out of 5 Hollywood and moviegoers can't seem to get enough of end-of-the-world movies. From disasters to...

"Iron Man" Saved Robert Downey, Jr.'s World

Marvel's "Avengers" was one of 2012's biggest blockbuster films, breaking a billion dollars in ticket sales in its first week. Its main star is Robert Downey, Jr., an actor whose story is almost as legendary as that of his Iron Man/Tony Stark character. Robert now stands...

"Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" Review

Rating: PG-13 Length: 143 minutes Release Date: July 9, 2003 Directed by: Gore Verbinski Genre: Action/Adventure/FantasyStars: 4 out of 5 "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" single-handedly made pirates stylish again in the eyes of moviegoers ...