I love music so much. It’s such a deeply influential part of my existence that I don’t think I could live without it. Not just musicals, where the characters sing out the plot and stage big dance numbers. I’m talking about movies that center around the theme of music, and that are fueled by a love of it. These are some of my favorite films that celebrate music. Read more »

Where Inkheart was clearly intended for kids, this film falls more into the “art” category than “children’s.” It is truly a breathtaking spectacle. Read more »

The Academy Award nominees have been announced. Here are my reactions. Read more »

So Villaintechnicians, Halloween is right around the corner. What have you done to get into the spooky mood? Some of you have probably spent time picking out costumes, others buying bulk candy and creepy decorations for your lawns. Me? I’ve been watching scary movies. Read more »

This is a comedy for young teenagers. Remember this, because the advertising and trailers, especially the blue backlit poster of a young, monster-headed Rainn Wilson, marketed The Rocker in the vein of R-rated comedies such as The 40 Year Old Virgin and Knocked Up. It is anything but. Read more »