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James and the Giant Peach (Two-Disc Special Edition Blu-ray/DVD Combo) I genuinely don’t remember this film from my childhood although I was 13 when the film came out so I was out of the child Disney stage. I definitely saw the film, maybe in school, I digress kind of. What kind of school would show this film it has absolutely no educational value? OK, rant over, and time for the synopsis, yeah!James (the Freddy Highmore of the 90s), loses his parents to a rampaging storm and is sent to live ... continue reading...

2:37 Somehow I remember my teenage years very different than what must be going on today. 2:37 is based on a real suicide note that director Murali K. Thalluri received from a friend, that included some of the most horrific things he had ever heard about high school students. This first time film, made by the then 20 year old director is a very real, yet disturbing chain of events in the day of some Australian teenagers.This is one of those films that give the perspective of each of the ... continue reading...

Once More with FeelingWe all have unexplored dreams. While I had the opportunity to "go for it" as a dancer and actress, I quit performing early in my life and have always wondered "What if?"So is it with psychiatrist Frank Gregorio (Chazz Palminteri), who always fancied being a singer. Once More with Feeling takes us into the life of a man who revisits his first love - singing. Whether it be karoke bars, bowling alleys or competitions, Frank has a NEED to get up and sing. Both father and ... continue reading...

Mary and Max [Blu-ray]Wow, Pixar eat your heart out. Not to slam Pixar, they make some of the smartest widely appealing films out there (I really enjoyed everything that they have put out). Then comes Mary and Max. Done by a small studio with a small budget and it is just as affecting as any other film. Finally, an animated film for the over 13 crowd and guess what, no talking animals. This film is a fantastic animated representation of an unlikely friendship between two continents.The ... continue reading...