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Broad Z may not be an action movie fan, but she's right there when it comes to the action of the red carpet as the cast of GI Joe Retaliation hit the red carpet in Los Angeles. Frankly this is as close to this movie as she's going to get as somehow movies based on a soldier toy from when she was a kid just doesn't cut it (although a glimpse of The Rock might make her turn her head). ... continue reading...

This is 40 Earlier this year I went on a press trip for this movie and loved it. There is only one word to sum up this feature: HONEST. This is 40 is the most honest film that has been produced in years. While I could not relate to some of the problems in the film I sure did understand them. So what is This is 40? It is a drama with very funny moments. Anyone going to see this who has been in a long relationship or is married can relate to this film. It is so honest about the ... continue reading...

OLYMPUS HAS FALLEN The first months of 2013 have released a slew of action movies that pine for an apparently forgotten era of American history: 90’s action cinema. The most recent to longingly recall the DTV catalogue of Steven Seagal is Olympus Has Fallen, in which Gerard Butler plays Mike Banning; head of the Presidential detail and best friend to the first family.  We’re introduced to Banning as he’s sparring with President Asher (Aaron Eckhart) in a boxing ring [a plot point that never ... continue reading...

Cirque Du Soleil - Worlds Away My first Cirque du Soleil experience was a gift for my husband. He'd been asking to see them, and it just happened that Quidam was touring. I sprung for the VIP experience under the tent in Boston, and we've been huge fans since. The last time I was in Las Vegas I caught Viva Elvis, and in two weeks I've got tickets to see both Kà and Zarkana when I'm back in Vegas on a press trip. Having seen them LIVE, I had a difficult time figuring out how the magic would ... continue reading...

Thief Of Bagdad A lot of my film friends grew up on Fairbanks and Flynn features, unfortunately I did not. I grew up on a strict diet of Coppola, Kubrick, Spielberg and 50's late night horror flicks. I didn't get into early cinema until college after a couple year of consuming Chaplin and Keaton I branched off with Fairbanks. Was I glad I did! My girlfriends were never able to sit through these old silent Fairbanks Pirate flicks. This is one of my favorite eras of film with one of my favorite ... continue reading...