Movies

The pitch is back

My family loves Pitch Perfect. There were no words to express our excitement when the new trailer came out. But there is a video. My sister, brother-in-law and five-year-old videographer/soloist niece celebrated through a Disney-themed version of “Cups.” Needless to say, I think they crushed it. Thanks for the trailer link Amy!

‘This is Where I Leave You’

Look at that cast, will you? How can you go wrong with Jason Bateman and Tina Fey in the same movie? Take Michael Bluth’s perfect comedic timing and Liz Lemon’s sarcastic wit and you have one DVD that is sure to make my Christmas list this year. Based on my high expectations from watching the trailer, This is Where I Leave You isn’t the wacky comedy I hoped it would

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‘Guardians of the Galaxy’

Are you looking for something to do this Labor Day? Here’s my recommendation. Head on over to your local multiplex to watch ‘Guardians of the Galaxy.’ Yes, it’s made a bajillion dollars since it debuted in August, but I feel that a few of you probably haven’t bowed to peer pressure to see it on the big screen and you’re waiting for the Red Box edition. DON’T DO THAT! I

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‘Begin Again’

I recently received a text from my friend Blake asking if I had seen the movie Begin Again. He told me that if I had not seen the movie, I needed to stop whatever I was doing, get in my car, drive to the theater, buy a ticket and prepare to be transformed. Blake: I don’t want to build it up too much, but you’ll thank me. I immediately checked

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10 years later and I still love ‘The Notebook’

This week marks 10 years since I sat in a darkened movie theater, mesmerized by The Notebook. It had everything I’ve ever wanted in a romance: young love, lost love and a determined man who will stop at nothing to get the girl. Ryan Gosling was certainly the cherry on top. I’m probably one of a million girls who either own the movie or can’t help but watch when it’s

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