"SAVING MR BANKS" - A New Film Report

Sometime around nineteen forty, a little girl, Diane Disney, tells her daddy, the famous Walt Disney, that he ought to make a movie out of MARY POPPINS, the book she is reading and so delighting in. Walt-- being a man of action, with honed persuasiveness- says to her, "I PROMISE!" And thus begins the grand effort of getting the author, P.L. Travers, to sign over her rights so Walt can in fact produce a movie of MARY POPPINS with that Walt Disney world class appeal... ..

"The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" - One More Trip to the Shire

Ever since 2012's "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" reintroduced audiences to Middle-earth, fans of the series have eagerly awaited director Peter Jackson's next step into the world of J.R.R. Tolkien. Although the first movie in the "Hobbit" trilogy may have suffered from a few pacing problems as it introduced its incredibly large cast of principals, "The Desolation of Smaug" seems to have learned a few important lessons from its predecessor and provides a tighter and more epic story, if not a perfect one... ..

Jude Law - Talented Star of Stage and Screen

Academy Award-nominated actor Jude Law, best known in recent years for his portrayal of Dr. John Watson in the "Sherlock Holmes" series, got his start on the British stage. He earned a spot with the National Youth Music Theatre at the age of 13 and starred in its production of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" three years later... ..

Review of the Film: The Blind Side

An Oscar winning movie inspired from real life events of a white woman who wanted to bring a change in an unfortunate African-American boy's life. Little did she realize the kind of change he would bring to her and her view of life. Starring Sandra Bullock and Quinton Aaron in pivotal roles, where Ms. Bullock went on to win an Oscar for her highly applauded performance... ..