Sean Patrick
I am a freelance entertainment reporter and critic for several websites including www.zoiksonline.com, www.quadcitydailynews.com, www.wegotthiscovered.com. I am also a member of the Broadcast Film Critics Association and the Iowa Film Critics Association. My movie and DVD reviews can be heard on radio stations across Iowa and Illinois.
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Abbas Kiarostami and His History at the Cannes Film FestivalAs Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami returns to the Cannes Film Festival we look back at the director's history at the legendary festival.
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Josh Brolin: 'Men In Black 3' star an A-list movie nerdJosh Brolin is co-starring with Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones in 'Men In Black 3.' Brolin is a devoted fan of the series, revealing a nerd's dedication to the characters of J and K. Movie nerd, it turns out, is a persona that fits Josh Brolin.
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Meet the Mommies of 'What to Expect When You're Expecting''What to Expect When You're Expecting' features a who's-who of Hollywood actresses. Here's a cheat sheet to the mommies of 'What to Expect.'
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Is 'Snow White & the Huntman' Chris Hemsworth's Next Blockbuster?Chris Hemsworth has rocketed to stardom by choosing just the right roles in hit movies. He hopes to continue his extraordinary run of blockbusters with 'Snow White & the Huntsman.'
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What's with Johnny Depp's Affinity for Old TV Shows?Johnny Depp is better known for his contribution to pop history rather than his affinity for it yet a check of his resume finds a surprising affinity classic TV.
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Former Leading Ladies Return to the Big Screen in Limited ReleaseDemi Moore, Rebecca De Mornay, and Katherine Turner return to theaters this weekend in new movies but they have something else in common. Each has a single movie that derailed their careers.
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Smaller Movies of Summer 2012 Just Waiting to Break OutEverybody knows about the big blockbusters of summer 2012, but what about the smaller movies? Here's a look at tiny movies with big opportunities to break out this summer.
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'Think Like a Man,' and Other Movies Based on Self-Help BooksMovies based on self-help books date back to the 1960s. The new comedy 'Think Like a Man' is merely the latest, and certainly not the last, of this unique comedy subgenre.
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The Best Movies Set in the Hawkeye StateIowa has been home to more than a few memorable movies and stars. Here's a look at some of the best ever to call the Hawkeye State home.
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Hollywood's Stealthy Environmental MessagingWhile each Earth Day is usually accompanied by a nature documentary of some sort, Hollywood has been working environmentally responsible themes into mainstream features for a while now.
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Ingredients for a Billion Dollar MovieThe re-release of "Titanic" in 3D has helped the Best Picture winner pass 2 billion dollars at the box office. Only 11 movies in history have crossed the billion dollar mark at the worldwide box office and here are the needed ingredients to do it.
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A Closer Look at the Actors Behind 'The Three Stooges'Chris Diamantopoulis, Sean Hayes, and Will Sasso are soon to be known as 'The Three Stooges,' but who were they before Larry, Moe, and Curly?
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Aramis Ramirez the Way Cubs Fans Wish to Remember Him-A Fan's PerspectiveAramis Ramirez is back at Wrigley Field this week as a member of the Milwaukee Brewers. Cubs fans however, prefer to remember A-Ram as a star for the Cubs for eight seasons.
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The Many Potential Faces of 'The Three Stooges'After a tortured, decade-long development, 'The Three Stooges' is finally coming to the big screen. While 'Three Stooges' worked toward production, a number of Hollywood heavyweights were rumored for the cast.
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Positive Signs for the Cubs' Opening Weekend: A Fan's TakeThe Cubs got off to a slow start going 1 and 2 on opening weekend but there were a number of positive signs to take away from the season opening series.
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The Ladies of 'American Reunion'The cast of 'American Pie' is back in 'American Reunion,' and while the guys get most of the attention, the ladies of 'American Reunion' have cut their own path in Hollywood since the original 'American Pie.'
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The Guys of 'American Pie''American Reunion' returns the 'American Pie' guys back to the big screen, begging the question: What have Jason Biggs, Chris Klein, and company been up to since they hit it big?
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Memorable Chicago Cubs Opening DaysOpening of the 2012 season is upon us. Here's a look back at memorable opening days in the Cubs recent past.
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Potential Eddie Murphy Sequels After 'Triplets'Eddie Murphy is in talks to co-star with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny Devito in a sequel to the 1988 comedy 'Twins.' Here's a few ideas for other sequels Eddie Murphy could join.
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Is Brett Jackson the Only Choice If the Cubs Trade Marlon Byrd?The Chicago Cubs are reportedly accepting trade offers for Centerfielder Marlon Byrd, a move many see as making room for rookie Brett Jackson but is Jackson the Cubs only option?
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'Anchorman 2' on the Way; Catching Up With the Channel 4 News TeamIt's finally going to happen, San Diego: the return of Ron Burgundy and the Channel 4 News Team in 'Anchorman 2.' How things have changed since 2004.
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The Loyalty Factor: Wells Vs. Volstad for the Cubs RotationFans become attached to players and Randy Wells certainly has fans on his side but removing loyalty as a factor is Chris Volstad the better choice as the Cubs fifth starter?
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Crossing Over: TV Stars Soon to Be Movie Stars'Dexter' leading man Michael C. Hall is back on the big screen with 'The Trouble With Bliss.' Hall brings to mind other TV stars who could soon make the leap to big screen stardom.
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How Woody Harrelson Evolved Before 'The Hunger Games'WIth 'The Hunger Games' looming, Woody Harrelson continues his run of extraordinary supporting roles with a blockbuster.
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'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles': An Unassailable Pop Culture Property?Fans are outraged that Michael Bay is making a 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' movie, but is the outrage justified?
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Hollywood Focuses on Dark Side of College BasketballWhile we celebrate the excitement of March Madness, Hollywood prefers to look at the dark underbelly of college basketball.
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'Casa de Mi Padre' Faces Uphill Battle at the Box OfficeA Will Ferrell comedy is generally a solid bet at the box office. So why is Ferrell's 'Casa de Mi Padre' looking like a tough sell?
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Jennifer Lawrence Ready for Her Superstar Close-UpWith her starring role in 'The Hunger Games,' actress Jennifer Lawrence is soon to be a superstar. Here's a look at the road that led to the soon-to-be-blockbuster.
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'Silent House' Hopes to Continue March Success of Horror MoviesThe month of March has seen a surprising success for Hollywood in the horror genre.
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'John Carter' Battles Box Office History on MarsDisney's 'John Carter' is battling martians and Hollywood history on its way to the box office.
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High Hopes for New Cub David DejesusThe Cubs have a new full time right fielder in David Dejesus and here are a few reasons for fans to have hopes for one of the newest Cubs.
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Spring Training Begins with a Battle Over the Starting RotationThe Cubs starting rotation is the battle to watch as Spring Training begins in Arizona.
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Terrific Cast and Animation Aid 'The Lorax' in Environmental PropagandaIn one of the more nakedly partisan movies we've seen in a while, "The Lorax" delivers fun with a serious environmental message.
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'Project X' vs. the Greatest Parties in Movie History'Project X' has stiff competition to become the greatest party movie of all time.
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It's Art vs. Mainstream for Oscar's Best PictureThe Academy Awards are a divided electorate: mainstream vs. art. That means a showdown between 'The Artist' and 'The Help' for Best Picture.Also published on:
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'Ghost Rider Spirit of Vengeance' is an Early 'Worst of the Year' CandidateNicholas Cage's camp-tastic comic book action movie "Ghost Rider Spirit of Vengeance" inspires embarrassed laughter.
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Reese Witherspoon's Best Comedic CostarsReese Witherspoon has risen to stardom in a series of romantic comedies; here's a look back at her best costars.
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'Safe House' Seeks Box Office Sanctuary in FebruaryAdult thrillers like Denzel Washington's 'Safe House' have tended to struggle at the box office in the month of February.
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Liam Neeson: From Actor to Action HeroLiam Neeson has become known as an action hero in the years since he starred as Qui-Gon Jinn in 'The Phantom Menace.' Before that, however, Neeson was known for much more serious fare.
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New Movies This Weekend (Feb 10th-Feb 12th)Four new movies hit theaters this weekend including the return of "The Phantom Menace" and The Rock in 3D.
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The Amazing Andrew Garfield Suits Up in New 'Spider-Man' TrailerThe trailer for 'The Amazing Spider-Man' has fans buzzing about the summer blockbuster and soon-to-be-superstar Andrew Garfield as the new Spider-Man.
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'Big Miracle' is a Joy to BeholdThe family drama 'Big Miracle' is one of the big surprises of early 2012.
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SAG Exceeds Oscar in Respecting ComedyThe Screen Actors Guild has historically shown respect for comedy as a genre equal to drama. The Academy, on the other hand, has not. Here's a comparative history.
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New Movies This Weekend (Jan 27th-29th)Three new movies are opening this weekend including "The Grey" starring Liam Neeson and "One for the Money" starring Katherine Heigl.
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Meryl Streep's Most Memorable Oscar-Nominated PerformancesMeryl Streep earned her 17th Oscar nomination for her work in 'The Iron Lady.' Here's a look back at Meryl's most memorable Oscar nominated performances.
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'Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close' to September 11'Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close' is Hollywood's latest attempt to address the aftermath of the tragedy of September 11.
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Best Action Movie HeroinesKate Beckinsale stars in 'Underworld Awakening' and Gina Carano stars in 'Haywire,' but will they rank as some of the best action heroines ever?
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'The Artist' is a Wildly Entertaining Oscar Contender'The Artist' is the movie everyone is talking about for Best Picture at the Oscars and it is going wide release this weekend, Jan. 20th.
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Five New Movies This Weekend in the Quad CitiesFive new movies, including a pair of Oscar contenders, open in the Quad Cities on Friday, January 20th.
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'Joyful Noise' a 90 Minute Ad for a SoundtrackIf you love pop-gospel music and Dolly Parton you will love of 'Joyful Noise.' If not, stay stay far away.
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'Contraband' Works Because Mark Wahlberg is a StarMark Wahlberg makes 'Contraband' worth seeing if you're a fan of Mark Wahlberg.
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The Worst Exorcism Movies of All Time'The Devil Within' inspires a look back at the worst exorcism movies of all time, including two films from 'The Exorcist' franchise.
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'Don't Be Afraid of the Dark' is Afraid of Good Plotting'Don't Be Afraid of the Dark' is a supremely mediocre horror fairy tale not directed by Guillermo Del Toro.
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The Best Film's of 2011It wasn't a great year at the movies but the few great movies of 2011 inspired a great deal of passion.
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'War Horse' for Fans of Horses and War Movies Only'War Horse' is a very old school homage to classic war movies and horse movies.
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Sweden's Influence on American FilmsWe're aware of the influence British, French, and Asian films have had on Hollywood, but how about Sweden?
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'The Adventures of Tintin' is Good, Not Great'The Adventures of Tintin' is a good movie but comes up short of greatness.
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'Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked' Improves on an Awful SeriesAt the very least, 'Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked' is far better than the execrable two films it follows in this awful, dull-witted franchise.
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'Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol' the Best Action Movie of 2011Breathtaking tension, edge of your seat suspense, cliches each, but perfectly descriptive of 'Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol.'
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Roger Corman: A Hollywood History Lesson in 'Corman's World'The new documentary Corman's World: Exploits of a Hollywood Rebel is a time capsule of modern film history for better and worse.
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Sherlock Holmes Onscreen Through the YearsRobert Downey Jr. is the most famous of actor to have played Sherlock Holmes, but more than 30 different performers have brought the legendary detective to the screen.
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Critic's Choice Movie Awards NominationsThe Broadcast Film Critics have announced their nominees for the 17th Annual Critic's Choice Awards.
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'Like Crazy' is One of the Biggest Disappointments of 2011The festival beloved indie movie 'Like Crazy' starring Anton Yelchin and Felicity Jones has a great trailer and yet is a bad movie.
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Owen Wilson's 'Big Year'Though you may not have noticed, Owen Wilson had the best year of any actor working today with three terrific, if little-seen, films.
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The Jonah Hill Fan Club Convenes for 'The Sitter'Jonah Hill is an acquired comic taste. For those of us who are fans the outlandish babysitting drama 'The Sitter' is classically Jonah Hill.
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Best Actress Oscar Curse: Real or Coincidence?Actresses who've won the Academy Award for Best Actress have a rocky post-Oscar history, but is there such a thing as an Oscar curse?
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Pearl Harbor at the Movies an Ugly History LessonIn the rush to war and vengeance, America and Hollywood abandoned basics of freedom and good taste.Also published on:
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Albert Nobbs Suffers from Novelty, Lack of PurposeGlenn Close delivers a fine performance but cannot overcome the flaws of 'Albert Nobbs.'
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'Shame' Shuns Intimacy, Audience AppealMichael Fassbender and Carey Mulligan star in the controversial independent drama 'Shame' from director Steve McQueen.
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Becoming Marilyn Monroe OnscreenAs Michelle Williams brings Marilyn Monroe to life once again onscreen, here's a look back at other actresses who have given screen life to the blonde bombshell.
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'The Descendants' is Beautifully FlawedAlexander Payne's 'The Descendants' is filled with awkward, clumsy moments that reflect the truth of his uniquely fascinating characters.
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Hugo is a Magical AdventureMartin Scorsese made a kids movie and it's as brilliant as anything the master director has ever made.
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Santa Claus's Most Bizarre Big Screen Adventures'Arthur Christmas' opens in theaters in time for the holidays and features Santa as we love him. Poor St.Nick has been abused on the big screen over the years, though; here's a list of the worst abuses.
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Big Stars Light Up the Muppet MoviesThrough the years a number of big stars have appeared alongside Kermit, Miss Piggy, and Fozzie in a range of Muppet big screen adventures.
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Happy Feet 2 is a Dull Rehash of the OriginalIf you own Happy Feet on DVD then there is no reason to pay to see it recycled in Happy Feet 2, despite funny moments for Brad Pitt and Matt Damon.
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How George Clooney Went From Box Office Bottomfeeder to Certified StarGeorge Clooney has evolved from It-guy to indie star to superstar to respectable, awards-seeking, capital-A actor.
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'The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Pt. 1' Must Be Better on the PageRisking the wrath of 'Twi-hards' 'The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Pt. 1' is a really bad movie that fails at every turn to satisfy anyone other than the hardcore fan.
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Major League Baseball Stocking Stuffers for ChristmasNeed a stocking stuffer for your favorite major league baseball fan? Here's a handy guide to a few terrific gift ideas.Also published on:
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Melancholia is as Moving as it is DivisiveDirector Lars Von Trier creates a masterwork of beauty and despair in 'Melancholia'
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'J. Edgar' is a Powerful, Oscar-worthy EffortClint Eastwood and Leonardo DiCaprio have crafted a highly compelling Academy Award contender with 'J. Edgar.'
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Objects of Vampiric Affection: Actors, Actresses Courted by BloodsuckersKristen Stewart is merely the latest in a long line of stars who have been romanced by a vampire.
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Adam Sandler, the Strange Beginnings of Cross-Dressing in MoviesAdam Sandler's new comedy 'Jack and Jill' opens in theaters on 11-11-11. The film finds Sandler playing both Jack and Jill. Sandler is far from the first man to throw on a dress on the big screen.
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Giving Thanks to Chicago Cubs GreatsThanksgiving is a great time to offer thanks to Chicago Cubs players who deserve our thanks for the memories.
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Leonardo DiCaprio's Top Career PerformancesLeonardo DiCaprio stars in 'J. Edgar,' opening in theaters on Friday, November 11. Here is a look back at DiCaprio in his best performances.
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Black Sabbath Readying a ReunionLegendary metal band Black Sabbath is getting back together with a press conference announcement coming on Friday, November 11th, 11-11-11.
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People Needed to Pull Off a 'Tower Heist'The stars of the new action comedy 'Tower Heist' join a long tradition of heist gangs with basically the same component parts.
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'A Very Harold and Kumar 3D Christmas' is Hilariously OffensiveHarold, Kumar and NPH are back in 'A Very Harold and Kumar 3D Christmas,' one of the most brilliantly offensive comedies ever brought to the screen.
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A Look Back at the Best Heist Movies'Tower Heist' opens Friday, November 4, nationwide. The film inspired this look back at some of the best heist movies ever.
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Who Should Play Third Base for the Chicago Cubs in 2012Aramis Ramirez is a free agent and that leaves the Chicago Cubs with a hole to fill at the hot corner.
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'Revenge' Delays Murder Mystery RevealABC's Revenge is pushing back the reveal of the murderer of Daniel Grayson.
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Common Takes the Stage at 'Hell on Wheels' PremiereRapper Common surprised fans and celebs in attendance at the premiere of his new AMC series "Hell on Wheels" by jumping on stage for an impromptu performance.
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Most Inappropriate Thanksgiving MoviesMany families like to watch movies on Thanksgiving. Here's a brief guide to a few Thanksgiving themed movies to avoid like under-cooked turkey.
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Worst Movie Vampires to Rival the CullensWith 'The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1' hitting theaters on November 18, here's a look at some of the worst vampires in movie history.
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Eddie Murphy's Biggest Movie BlundersEddie Murphy returns to theaters on Friday, November 4, in the comedy 'Tower Heist.' Here's hoping the film is a success; Murphy's past is riddled with more than his share of blunders.Also published on:
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The Most Underrated Horror Movies of All TimeYou've met Jason, you're bored with Freddy, and Michael Myers is so played out. Check out these underrated, should-be classics for your Halloween horror party.
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Which Cubs Jersey to Buy for 2012With a new sense of optimism, now that Theo Epstein is in charge, Cubs fans can look forward to 2012 and there's no better way to do so than with a new jersey.
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Vampire Smackdown: Edward Cullen vs. The Vampire LestatWho is the better vampire, 'Twilight's' Edward Cullen or Anne Rice's The Vampire Lestat. Check out this tale of the tape to find out.Also published on:
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'In Time' Wastes Time on Major Plot HolesIn Time has an intriguing premise and two attractive and charming leads, Justin Timberlake and Amanda Seyfried, who are undermined by a pair of massive plot holes.
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Best 'Beavis and Butt-head' Episodes"Beavis and Butt-head" returns to MTV on Thursday, October 27th, nearly 15 years after the last episode aired. Here's a list of the best of the original era "Beavis and Butt-head."
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William Shakespeare Onscreen'Anonymous' is the latest portrayal of William Shakespeare onscreen. The legendary Bard has been a longtime target for TV and movies. Here are a few of the more interesting Shakespeare caricatures.
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Hunter S. Thompson on the Big Screen'The Rum Diary' starring Johnny Depp is the latest big-screen appearance of the life and work of the great Hunter S. Thompson on the big screen.
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'Attack the Block' is One of the Most Exciting Movies of 2012The independently produced English creature feature "Attack the Block" is one of the most fun and exciting movies of 2012.
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'Saw' Franchise's Most Gruesome TrapsJust because there is no new 'Saw' movie for Halloween 2011 does not mean the series is forgotten. Here's a look back at Jigsaw's most frightening traps.
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Paranormal Activity 3 Basically a Rerun of the First TwoParanormal Activity 3 offers little more than a rehash of the first two movies, only in prequel form.
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Carla Gugino: 'Mighty Macs' Star, Pop Culture IconWhile Carla Gugino is starring in the new sports drama 'Mighty Macs' this weekend, the start of her career in the late '80s and early '90s reads like a map of pop culture treasures.
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The Best of 'The Three Musketeers'Alexandre Dumas's 'The Three Musketeers' has been adapted for the screen more than 25 times, the latest in 3D. Here's a look at the best of the swashbuckling best.
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Chicago Cubs' Biggest Home Runs 2011: A Fan's TakeA terrible season for the Chicago Cubs provided only a few moments for Cubs fans to celebrate.
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Horror's Most Terror-Inducing Phrases'Paranormal Activity 3' will have many fans saying 'Bloody Mary' in front of mirror. Here are some other inspiring, oft-repeated, iconic horror movie phrases.
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The Biggest Home Runs of 2011: A Fan's LookBaseball had more than a few big home runs in 2011 but six home runs standout as the most memorable home runs of the year.
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The Chicago Cubs' Biggest Moments of 2011: A Fan's TakeIt was another accursed year for the Chicago Cubs, but a handful of big moments from 2011 do stand out.
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'The Big Year' is the Most Unexpected and Welcome Surprise of 2011Jack Black, Steve Martin and Owen Wilson star in the surprisingly great The Big Year, a smart sensitive comedy about Bird-Watching.
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Footloose is Just Plain FunKenny Wormald and Dancing with the Stars pro Julianne Hough dance their hearts out in the endlessly fun remake of Kevin Bacon's cult 1980's hit.
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Where Are They Now? The Cast of 'Footloose'Kevin Bacon, John Lithgow, and Sarah Jessica Parker each rode 'Footloose' to fame, but what are they up to today?
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2011 World Series scheduleThe 2011 is tentatively scheduled to begin on October 19th as Major League Baseball hopes to avoid going into the month of November for the third year in a row.
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'The Thing' Prequel Inspires Thoughts of Other Possible Prequels'The Thing' arrives in theaters this weekend, but before John Carpenter fans get too riled up, this is not a remake. The new 'The Thing,' starring Joel Edgerton and Mary Elizabeth Winstead, is a prequel to the John Carpenter classic.
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The Ides of March Overdoses on CynicismThe Ides of March reflects all the reasons why we loathe politicians. In doing so, in tiresome, cynical detail, it becomes exceptionally hard to endure.
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Helping George Clooney Get Elected in 'The Ides of March'There are certain traits that we, the movie-going public, prefer for our movie presidents. How does George Clooney's character in 'The Ides of March' stack up?Also published on:
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'Human Centipede' and Other Sights That Should Not Be Seen on the Big Screen'Human Centipede 2: Full Sequence' opens in theaters on Friday, October 7, and inspires us to speculate on other potential cinematic atrocities that we hope to never see onscreen.
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Ways to Tell If Your 'Dream House' Is HauntedHaunted houses are bad news. Whether you have been tricked into buying a 'murder house' or inherited a home from a distant relative, you should not call the moving van.
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50/50 a Very Funny Comedy About a Guy with CancerCancer is not funny but 50/50 is funny about a guy who has cancer.
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Fan's take: Bartman is Batman in 'Catching Hell'Catching Hell is a painful to watch new ESPN documentary that convinced me without trying that Steve Bartman is actually a hero.
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'What's Your Number?': Does it Really Matter?The new comedy 'What's Your Number?' leads us to wonder: Does the number of sexual partners you've had really say anything important about you?
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Fan's opinion: Alfonso Soriano mistreated by Mike QuadeAlfonso Soriano claims he was mistreated by manager Mike Quade and his having been moved to the seventh spot in the lineup -- and Soriano was right.
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Abduction is Laughably BadOne of the great unintentionally funny movies of the year, Abduction stars Taylor Lautner, Lilly Collins and Alfred Molina.
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So You've Invited the Main Character from a Romantic Comedy to Your Wedding ...Inviting the main character from a romantic comedy to your wedding is a dicey proposition.
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The Five Greatest Music Documentaries of All TimeWith 'Pearl Jam: 20' and U2's 'From the Sky Down' debuting at the Toronto International Film Festival, now is a great time to look back at the great music docs of all time.
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Moneyball is More Than Just a Sports MovieBrad Pitt delivers the best performance of his career in the exceptionally compelling Moneyball from director Bennett Miller.
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Drive ReviewRyan Gosling, Carey Mulligan and Albert Brooks star in the extraordinary thriller Drive directed by Nicholas Winding Refn.
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Rango is the Best Movie of 2011...So FarAs we enter awards season we will have many contenders for the best movie of the year. Thus far however, there is no question that the animated western Rango is number one.
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The Worst Football Movies Ever MadeFootball has been the subject of some terrible movies but the five films listed here may be the worst of the worst.
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Contagion Offers Hope in the Face of HorrorDirector Steven Soderbergh offers a sobering but surprisingly hopeful look at deadly pandemic.
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Warrior Could Have Been a ContenderThe good but far from great Warrior allows to many minor logical flaws to undermine what could have been a serious Oscar contender.
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'Straw Dogs,' Sam Peckinpah and Audiences in a Desensitized EraDirector Rod Lurie has remade Sam Peckinpah's 'Straw Dogs.' Can the new film affect audiences the way the original did in 1971?
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The Secret Success of Documentaries in 2011Despite a lack of breakout hits, the documentary genre has seen its fair share of successful films, by documentary standards.
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'I Don't Know How She Does It:' The Romance of Aline Brosh McKennaScreenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna is back in theaters in September with the romantic comedy 'I Don't Know How She Does It.'
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'Seven Days in Utopia' and the Lack of Great Golf MoviesThe golf movie 'Seven Days in Utopia' opens September 2 and reminds us that there are few great golf movies but there could be many more.
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The Debt ReviewI've never seen a movie as effective as The Debt be undone by its own ending. The ending of The Debt is so wildly ludicrous that even my love of Jessica Chastain cannot make me recommend it.
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Review: Our Idiot BrotherPaul Rudd creates a such a terrifically lovable stoner dude that you can't help forgiving Our Idiot Brother its many flaws.
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Review: Swinging with the FinkelsMartin Freeman and Mandy Moore contemplate mate-swapping and the state of their marriage in the thoughtful and humorous Swinging with the Finkels.
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Fan's take: Accepting Starlin Castro's apologyStarlin Castro has apologized for his back turned gaffe against the Cardinals. His apology is a lesson other Cubs should take to heart.
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Fan's view: Ozzie Guillen to Cubs? Not without a wrecking ballChicago Sun Times writer Rick Morrissey wants the Cubs to get Ozzie Guillen, but the manager of the Sox isn't coming to Wrigley Field anytime soon.
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Fan's perspective: The nadir of an embarrassing Cubs seasonMike Quade didn't see Starlin Castro turning his back on the field Sunday in just the latest example of his remarkably failed leadership.
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Spy Kids Return in Delightful New Adventure 'All the Time in the World'More than just cynically capitalizing on a popular franchise, Robert Rodriguez has brought back Spy Kids with a terrifically fun new world saving adventure.
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Fright Night Mixes Scares and Tedium in Equal MeasureColin Farrell over-acts in Fright Night while Anton Yelchin under-acts and David Tennant does his best/worst Russell Brand impression to create a broad, boring mixed bag of a Vampire remake.
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Spy Kids Are Back in 'Spy Kids: All the Time in the World' in 4DRobert Rodriguez has brought back the family franchise Spy Kids for a fourth go around that is both nostalgic and innovative with the invention of 4D Aroma-Scope.
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The Help is One of the Best Movies of 2011A remarkable cast brings laughs, rage, tears and dignity to one of 2011's best movies.
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Fan's perspective: Baseball on the big screen"Moneyball," starring Brad Pitt, hits theaters in September. Here are five more great modern baseball stories that would make great movies.
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Paul is the Citizen Kane of Nerd MoviesThe Shaun of the Dead team of Simon Pegg and Nick Frost hook up with the Superbad duo of director Greg Mattola and Seth Rogan for one very funny alien adventure.
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Ryan Reynolds, Jason Bateman Switch Bodies in the Change UpBody switching comedies haven't really been popular since Judge Reinhold was considered a big star. Ryan Reynolds and Jason Bateman try to bring the genre back in The Change Up.
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Crazy, Stupid, Love Thrives on Great CastingSteve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone and Julianne Moore make Crazy, Stupid, Love a delightful if not groundbreaking romantic comedy.
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Cowboys and Aliens Should Be the Biggest Pop Culture Event of the DecadeWhy isn't Cowboys and Aliens the biggest pop culture event of the decade? Cowboys, aliens, James Bond, Indiana Jones, Iron Man? It should have been huge.
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Worst MLB trade deadline deals: A fan's viewFans want their team to make deals at the deadline, but many of these deals simply do not work out.
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Captain America: The Last Avenger Will Pump Up Fans for the Avengers in 2012Chris Evans surprises as the real American Hero Steve Rogers in Captain America: The Last Avenger.
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Chicago Cubs' worst deals at trade deadline: A fan's opinionThe Cubs will be sellers at the 2011 trade deadline. Here's hoping they've learned their lessons from these failed deadline deals.
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Chicago Cubs in the Hall of Fame: A fan's takeBaseball's latest Hall of Fame class will be inducted on July 24. Here's a look back on the Chicago Cubs' Hall of Fame history.
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Players in Baseball Hall of Fame who should not be in: A fan's opinionAs we celebrate Bert Blyleven and Roberto Alomar's induction into Baseball's Hall of Fame, it's important to examine the Hall and in doing so, many questions arise.
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Former baseball players who should be in Hall of Fame: A fan's opinionWhile we celebrate Bert Blyleven and Roberto Alomar's induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame on July 24, there are at least five other players who belong on that Hall of Fame stage with them.
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A 'Limitless' Plot DeviceLimitless starring Bradley Cooper arrives on Blu-Ray and DVD Tuesday, July 19th 2011.
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Pt. 2: Harry Goes Out with a BangHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Pt. 2 is the best film in the extraordinary Harry Potter series.
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Kevin James is Surprisingly Funny in the ZookeeperHard working Kevin James busts his butt and everything in his path to drag laughs out of The Zookeeper and succeeds more than you expect him to.
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Fan's take: All-Star history of the CubsStarlin Castro is the only Cubs All-Star in 2011, but the Cubs have made All-Star history before.
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The Sick, Sad Pop Culture of the Casey Anthony TrialNancy Grace and the strange, sad people who gathered outside the Florida courtroom each day are a frightening representation of the pop cult of murder.
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Monte Carlo is Family Friendly FunMonte Carlo delivers smiles with a clever, fun adventure and bright, funny young stars.
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Banal Larry Crowne Bores Even the Biggest Tom Hanks FansTom Hanks has rarely been boring in his career but he and Julia Roberts are both boring in Larry Crowne.
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TV on the Radio's Nine Types of Light is the Highlight Record of 2011TV on the Radio's fourth studio outing "Nine Types of Light" is a mindblowing groove and by far the best record of 2011.
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Dark of the Moon is the Best Transformers Movie YetTransformers: Dark of the Moon is the third and by far the best of the Transformers movies. That is the equivalent of being the smartest kid in the sandbox but nevertheless.
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Cubs manager Mike Quade keeps looking forward: A fan's takeIn an interview with the Chicago Tribune, Cubs manager Mike Quade quoted Churchill and plans to stay positive and looking forward. Unfortunately, what he really needs is a little reflection on past mistakes so he doesn't repeat them.
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Pretty People, Unpretty Results in 'Beastly''Beastly' starring Alex Pettyfer and Vanessa Hudgens arrives on DVD and Blu Ray June 28th
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Cars 2 is a Fun Family AdventureTow Mater and Lightning McQueen are back and while Cars 2 is not as good as the original, it has has enough big laughs and adventure to be worth the price of a ticket.
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Cubs, White Sox going down similar paths: A fan's opinionThe Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox are playing the Crosstown Classic June 21 through the 23rd, and both teams arrive at a very similar crossroad in their season.
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Cedar Rapids on DVD and Blu Ray Tuesday, June 21stEd Helms, Anne Heche and John C. Reilly star in the terrific indie comedy Cedar Rapids on DVD and Blu Ray Tuesday, June 21st.
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The Adjustment Bureau on DVD and Blu Ray June 21stMatt Damon and Emily Blunt star in the sci fi thriller The Adjustment Bureau
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Five greatest hitters in Cubs history: A fan's takeYankees shortstop Derek Jeter was supposed to take a shot at his 3000th hit this weekend in Chicago, and thus makes this look at the Cubs' all-time hits leaders a little more relevant.
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Green Lantern is for Comic Book Fans Only!Ryan Reynolds is fun and Blake Lively is gorgeous but Green Lantern is a movie only fans of the comic book character can enjoy.Also published on:
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With hustle and guts, Cubs get another tough win: A fan's reactionThe Cubs have beaten the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers two games in a row based on hustle and guts.
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Navratilova still a Wimbledon legend: A fan's perspectiveMartina Navratilova won Wimbledon titles and made 12 appearances in the finals, making her by far the greatest to ever step foot on Centre Court at Wimbledon.Also published on:
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Fan opinion: It's time to for the Cubs to trade Ryan DempsterI don't want to see the Cubs trade Ryan Dempster, but the reality of a rebuilding season is setting in and the Cubs' ace will not likely be any more valuable than he is right now.
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Documentary 'Jig' is a Fascinating and Highly Compelling Look at Irish DancingJig is a remarkable look at one year in the lives of the obsessive, dedicated dancers who compete at the Irish Dancing World Championships.
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Red Riding Hood on DVD and Blu Ray June 14thRising star Amanda Seyfried cannot seem to escape teen targeted, B-movie kitsch like Red Riding Hood which arrives on DVD and Blu Ray on June 14th.
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Director Sue Bourne Dances a Documentary 'Jig' Part 2In part 2 of my interview with director Sue Bourne we discuss Sue's approach to making Jig and learn a little about the dancers profiled in the film.
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Director Sue Bourne Dances a Documentary 'Jig' Part 1Director Sue Bourne's amazing documentary Jig goes inside the sequin cloaked world of Irish Dancing.
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Cubs could save season with sweep of Brewers: A fan's perspectiveThe Cubs welcome the streaking Milwaukee Brewers to Wrigley Field from June 13 through the 16 with a chance to salvage their season or watch it seemingly come to an end.
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The day Mike Schmidt hit four home runs to derail the Cubs: A fan's flashbackAs the Cubs and Phillies spend the weekend together for the first time in the 2011 season, Cubs fans memories stir back to one of the most memorable days in Wrigley Field history.
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Hall Pass on Blu Ray and DVD Tuesday, June 14thThe Farrelly Brothers are back with their first really funny movie in over a decade. Owen Wilson and Jason Sudeikis star in Hall Pass on Blu Ray and DVD Tuesday, June 14th
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Big Momma's like Father like Son on DVD and Blu Ray June 14thMartin Lawrence jumps back in his Big Momma garb for a third ridiculous adventure on DVD and Blu Ray June 14th.
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Battle: Los Angeles on DVD and Blu Ray June 14thAaron Eckhardt stars in the goofball sci-fi flick Battle: Los Angeles on DVD and Blu Ray Tuesday June 14th.
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'Midnight in Paris' is Woody Allen at His FinestWoody Allen's Midnight in Paris is both love letter to the City of Lights and an existential examination of the perils of nostalgia.
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Speilberg and Abrams Offer Thrilling Adventure in Super 8The combined imaginations of Steven Speilberg and J.J Abrams come together to craft a nostalgic and thrilling adventure for the inner child set.
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Cubs fans wonder what might have been with Sandberg as manager: A fan's takeBaseball managers don't win games but the intangibles of a manager cannot be measured. Ryne Sandberg has those intangible qualities, and it's clear Mike Quade does not.
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Cubs select familiar names on second day of draft: A fan's reactionGretzky and Dunston are names that come with national and Chicago history on Day 2 of the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft.
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'Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer' is a Judy Moody OriginalInstead of adapting one of author Megan McDonald's existing books for the big screen, "Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer" is an original story intended for the big screen.
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Cubs draft Javier Baez with ninth overall pick: A fan's reactionThe Chicago Cubs used the ninth overall pick in the 2011 Major League Baseball draft to select 18 year old Javier Baez. Occurrence
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Zambrano is right about struggling Cubs: A fan's reactionCarlos Zambrano melted down in the locker room after Sunday's loss to the Cardinals but was Big Z wrong when he said the Cubs "stink?"
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Quote Roundup: Fans React to the 2011 MTV Movie AwardsWho should have won but didn't? Who gave the best acceptance speech? And what was the best moment of the 2011 MTV Movie Awards? Fans on Facebook offered their opinions.
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Academy Award Nominated 'True Grit' Comes to DVD and Blu RayThe Coen Brother's adaptation of the Charles Portis novel, John Wayne classic, 'True Grit' comes to DVD and Blu Ray.
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Cubs fans feeling the frustration: A fan's takeFrustration, cowardice and injury are beginning to turn a dream 2011 season into another Cubs nightmare.
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McAvoy and Fassbender Are First Class in X-Men PrequelThe prequel to the three previous X-Men movies, X-Men: The First Class gives fans a look at the origins of Professor X and Magneto.
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No Limit to Success for the 2011 Chicago Sky: Fan's Season PreviewWith one of the best players in the league, Sylvia Fowles, veterans in the back court and exciting rookies off the bench, the Chicago Sky are WNBA contenders.
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MLB's worst No. 1 draft picks of all time: A fan's perspectiveThe 10 worst No. 1 picks in the history of the Major League Basball draft.
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Top steals of all time in the MLB draft: A fan's takeWith the MLB draft coming up on Monday, June 6, here's a look back at some of the greatest steals in draft history.
