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Will Robert Pattinson Join the 'Catching Fire' Cast? The Internet Hopes Not.

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[Editor's Note: The internet is abuzz with totally unsubstatiated hearsay that Edward Cullen himself could have an invitation to join the already smashingly successful Hunger Games franchise...much to the chagrin of everyone with a keyboard everywhere.   Read more

What To Expect When You're Expecting: More Than Just a Comedy

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When you become pregnant, or really if you are just thinking about becoming pregnant, just about every women purchases the pregnancy bible What To Expect When You’re Expecting, which covers just about every aspect of conceiving, carrying a baby, and even the first 6 weeks post giving birth. With 90% of pregnant women reading along, it was a no brainer to turn Heidi Murkoff’s book into a film about the trials and tribulations of pregnancy.  Read more >

How to Survive a Midnight Movie Premiere

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It's that time of year again: Summer Blockbusters are already starting to play at theaters across the nation, and with some of them comes the great adventure known as the Midnight Movie Premiere.For the seasoned professional, this experience is more than just a two-hour outing. But for the novice, it can be a bit overwhelming. And that's why I'm offering these useful tips:  Read more >

Dark Shadows; A Johnny-Depp-Lovin-Momma's View

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*Disclaimer:  I am NOT a movie reviewer.  My only qualifications here are that I like to watch them.* This may come as a big surprise to those of you who know me and have been following me for a while, but I simply ADORE Johnny Depp.  I know, shocking news huh?  So when readers asked me to write a review on Dark Shadows, I had to ask myself if this was something I could do objectivel  Read more >

Pick Your Favorite Romantic Comedies!

Who has a favorite rom-com movie? Sometimes there is nothing better than a romance that keeps you in stitches and tears at the same time. Who can forget John Cusack holding his boombox aloft to prove his devotion in Say Anything? Or Meg Ryan faking it (I'll have what she's having) in a deli moment from When Harry Met Sally? I can watch Groundhog Day over and over again, and never get tired of seeing Bill Murray evolve from a shallow newscaster into a mensch who is worthy of love.  Read more >

Happy Star Wars Day: May the Fourth Be With You!

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A long time ago in a galaxy not so very far away I discovered Star Wars. When I think of Star Wars I think of uncle's house circa 1983 and their wooden-paneled basement TV room. They were the first people I knew to have a satellite dish and a VCR and we spent a lot of time watching Star Wars down there. I think of them every year on May 4, otherwise known as Star Wars Day. May the fourth, I mean force, be with you!  Read more >

(EXCERPT) You Have No Idea

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Dying to know what busy lady Vanessa Williams and her mom wrote about in their new book, BlogHer Book Club pick You Have No Idea? For one thing, nudity. Here's an excerpt to get you started!  Read more >

Weeping at What John Cusack Did to Poe in "The Raven"

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I apparently have to break my Friday night date with John Cusack. And I'm not happy about it.I mean, what do you do when a long-awaited movie rakes in horrible reviews? At this point all I know to do is wallow in melancholy and longing, mourning my lost love John-Cusack-as-Edgar-Allan-Poe. Or at least my lost Friday Night Movie Date John-Cusack-as-Edgar-Allan-Poe. Nevermore, John, Nevermore.  Read more >

The Cabin in the Woods: Burning a Genre to the Ground

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Drew Goddard and Joss Whedon’s The Cabin in the Woods is rightly gaining incredible acclaim for turning the horror flick genre on its head with a post-modern take that breaks it down piece by piece in a brilliant twist on the traditional devices.The film is intelligent, witty, accessible—and still offers satisfying horror moments for those lovers of the genre’s classic moves.  Read more >

Disneynature's Chimpanzee- Great Breastfeeding Message For Kids and Adults

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Brian and I took the kids to see Disneynature’s Chimpanzee on opening day.  It’s really no surprise we loved it. We knew it was going to show the story of a dominant male adopting an orphaned chimp, and it was truly beautiful. What I was surprised about was how eloquently the documentary covered the topic of breastfeeding. Oscar, the three-year-old chimpanzee was shown breastfeeding throughout the day. The narrator explained that Oscar eats solid food, but is not nearly to the age of weaning.  Read more >