“Judy Moody” Not a Bummer Movie for Kids

It can be tough going to the movies with the little ones and not be taken by surprise by some of the high tech gimmicks, swashbuckling violence, or other age-inappropriate scenes and language  that sometimes pop out of left field in a supposedly PG rated film. Hollywood just can't help itself when making films intended [...]

Smile of the Week: Shampoo Alert!

As I was washing my hair this morning, I took time to read my shampoo bottle.  I am in shock!  The shampoo I use in the shower that runs down my entire body says “for extra volume and body”!   Seriously, why have I not noticed this before?  Now I understand why I am so “full-figured”! [...]

“You Again” movie is more like “Not This Again”

Watching “You Again” brought back the high school drama several of us left behind many years ago: the sense of inadequacy, un-coolness, and the discomfort faced for not belonging to the right group. All these dreadful adolescent feelings from yesteryear are the basis for this funny, yet trite chick flick. “The movie follows successful PR [...]

Comic-Con 2010 – What is “TRON's” Legacy?

After three years of visits to Comic-Con, patient fans of Disney's “TRON” will hear the final pitch for this long awaited sequel (28 years!), and if the hype surrounding “TRON: Legacy” is justified.  Cast of TRON:Legacy at Comic Con 2010 (S. Valle) Making their last appearance in San Diego at a closed press conference at [...]

“Iron Man 2″ Movie Review

  Iron man costumes on display at Comic Con 2009, San Diego, CA. Photo by S. Valle If you expect to be blown away by “Iron Man 2″ as you most likely were when you watched “Iron Man”, you won't be disappointed! There's enough explosions, electrical charges, and protons and neutrons being displaced per minute of celluloid [...]