The truth about The Invention of Lying? Its Ricky Gervais at his best. He co wrote a movie that works as an original comedy, a biting satire, and at times a very moving drama. I'm not lying when I say this unique Invention is one of the years best. -- Stormy Curry

Delightful but aimless, ZOMBIELAND's main attractions are not its zombies or even its goofy gore. It's the performances by 3 of the 4 leads: Woody in a role that fits him like skin, Jesse who's never been funnier (he's the Jewish Michael Cera, and dare I say a better actor) and a breakout turn by … Continue reading ZOMBIELAND

AN EDUCATION is a lesson in filmmaking and acting. Carey Mulligan is wonderful as the to eager to grow up Jenny. Heck, the whole damn cast should get nominated! And throw in a screenplay nod for Nick Hornby. Not preachy, but wise in theme, tone and texture. You'd flunk my class if you didn't go … Continue reading AN EDUCATION

I can't believe I'm saying this but I liked GI JOE! Don't get me wrong...acting is so-so, effects are hit or miss, and story is as simple as it comes. And I think that's why I enjoyed it. Unlike Transformers, this one doesn't go for the kiddies, it stays consistent in tone, and doesn't over … Continue reading G.I. JOE

Mad Men wraps up a brilliant season 3 with everything that makes the show great: snappy dialogue, excellent acting, and realistic narrative twists. After a sophomore slump, the series is back to season 1 standards. Firing on all cylinders, unlike last year, now I can't wait for next season! -- Stormy Curry Sent from my … Continue reading MAD MEN SEASON 3

Amusing with some chuckles, Year One rates about a 4. Jack Black and Michael Cera play, well, Black and Cera. Not painful like some recent comedies...yet not as Funny as it should have been. A good rental if there's nothing else to watch. Just don't watch the last 20 minutes. Horrible. -- Stormy Curry Sent … Continue reading YEAR ONE

What's inside Cameron Diaz's BOX? For three-quarters of the movie, an engrossing ethical dilemma disguised as a thriller, whose intriguing story keeps you absorbed. Then it turns into something that resembles The Day The Earth Stood Still with rambling, complicated digressions that tumble toward a highly unpleasant conclusion. Joker-mouthed Diaz is only slightly less grating … Continue reading THE BOX

THE MAID cleans up, in a movie that asks: when does a beloved family servant wear out her welcome with rude, even insubordinate behavior? The maid, Raquel (Catalina Saavedra in a devouring performance) is neither mistreated nor underpaid. Her anger seems to stem from her existential position as "the help" -- making this an almost … Continue reading THE MAID