January 2nd, 2013 
As the New Year rolls in, Hollywood also brings to us new blockbusters. The cold winter months have many of us wanting to stay indoors, so below is a quick preview of some movies that are hitting theaters in January. [...]
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Does the gloomy weather have you staying in? Or perhaps you are looking to rest up before the New Year? If you are looking to stay in this weekend, below is a list of some additional new releases on DVD. [...] 
“Les Misérables,” the worldwide musical sensation based on Victor Hugo’s epic 19th-century novel, has made its way to the big-screen once again. The film tells the multi-decade tale of Jean Valjean (Hugh Jackman), the long-suffering parolee who, after serving 19 years in prison for stealing a loaf of bread to save his starving sister’s son, makes a new life for himself only to be haunted by the pursuit of the relentless Inspector, Javert (Russell Crowe). Angry and bitter, Valjean’s life is radically transformed when a bishop (veteran Les Mis actor Colm Wilkinson) shows him grace. It is this loving act of kindness that transforms Valjean forever and he spends the rest of his life showing grace to others. [...] 
With the holidays quickly approaching, be sure to take some time to relax with one of these new DVD releases: [...] 
Eight films. That’s how many movies I’ve made it to this month, and not a single one worth writing home about. “The Guilt Trip,” is sadly no exception. What I was hoping to be a comedic escape from the hustle and bustle of the holidays, was more of a stereotypical dud than anything else. [...] 
If you are looking for an extraordinary adventure, “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” is the movie for you. The first movie in the trilogy, “The Hobbit” follows the courageous Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) on his first adventure out of the Shire. Serving as the prequel to “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, director Peter Jackson takes J.R.R. Tolkien’s words and lays them out in an incredible film worthy to the literary masterpiece. [...] 
Shopping and holiday parties wear you out this week? Then take a break this weekend with a night-in and one of this week’s new DVD releases: “Ice Age: Continental Drift” Photo Credit: Blue Sky Studios, 20th Century Fox The gang of comical animals returns in the animated movie “Ice Age: Continental Drift.” When [...] 
How director Gabriele Muccino managed to pull together so many great actors, yet make such an unremarkable film alludes me, but that’s certainly the case with “Playing for Keeps.” With it’s December release the flick is in a lonely crowd of “dull and predictable” among many of the years best Oscar contenders and feel–good family favorites. [...] 
It’s that time of year, when life is gets so hectic and busy that sometimes you just need a way to escape it all. What better place than to do that than the movies? Here are a few of the many December flicks that promise to deliver a few escapable hours and are headed to a big-screen near you: [...] 
Looking to stay in this weekend and catch a movie from home? Check out the list below for what’s new on DVD this weekend! [...] |
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