By Laurie Coker Rating: A- I realize it’s completely cliché to say this, but Dame Judi Dench could read a phone book and people would listen. Ms. Dench’s remarkable, venerable performance and the screenplay, adapted by her co-star Steve Coogan and Jeff Pope from Martin Sixsmith’s 2009 nonfiction book, The Lost Child of Philomena Lee makes every… Continue reading Review: PHILOMENA
Day: November 22, 2013
Review: THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE
By Renee’ Collins Rating: 4 (Out of 5 Reels) I enjoyed watching the first installment of this series and looked forward to seeing the latest film. Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) become targets of the Capitol after their victory in the 74th Hunger Games sparks a rebellion in the Districts of… Continue reading Review: THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE
Review: THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE
By Laurie Coker Rating: B+ If ever a franchised relied on a key actor and his or her portrayal of the story’s protagonist, Jennifer Lawrence is to The Hunger Games, what Daniel Radcliff is to Harry Potter. Her embodiment of Katniss Everdeen in the series’ latest installment captivates more even than any of the film’s… Continue reading Review: THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE