Amanda Seyfried

The Testament of Ann Lee Review: Amanda Seyfried Leads Idiosyncratic Musical

Depending on the definition, the total number of Christian denominations in the United States ranges from a few hundred to several thousand. Worldwide, that number jumps to approximately 45,000. Each denomination claims, if not a direct conduit to God, then to a religious leader (or leaders) who, like the Quakers and the Shakers did. Handed […]

The Housemaid Review: Another Simple Melodrama from Paul Feig

Quietly nestled in the foothills of San Jose, San Francisco’s sister city to the south, the Winchester Mystery House and its labyrinthine design have been a tourist attraction for more than a century. Built and rebuilt, designed and redesigned by Sarah Winchester, heir to the Winchester firearms company, the mansion reflected her intense interest in […]

Mean Girls Review: Stop Trying To Make Fetch Happen

Mean Girls is a delightfully funny and fresh take on high school teenage girl clique-dom with engaging characters, witty, highly quotable dialogue, and a cast of future stars. It’s just too bad that movie came out in 2004.

Ted 2 Blu-ray Review

Ted 2 is not a good movie, but Seth Macfarlane's self aware audio commentary on the new Blu-ray might just earn it a spot on your Dork Shelf.

Ted 2 Review

Ted 2 war crime of cinema, something that makes one feel like their soul is being damaged just a little bit by having to suffer through it.

While We’re Young Review

For two thirds of the running time, While We're Young feels like it might be Noah Baumbach’s finest outing to date. But does it stick the landing?

TIFF 2014: While We’re Young Review

While We’re Young Special Presentations Noah Baumbach’s bitter little filmmaking pill has never been wildly popular, but he’s been surprisingly consistent enough to earn and maintain a healthy cult of support. That small audience of angry people with a sweet tooth for bitter comedy should be quite pleased by the writer/director’s latest effort, particularly after […]

TIFF Announces First of Many 2014 Selections

TIFF didn't announce an opening night film alongside today's announcements of Galas and Special Presentations for their 2014 festival this September, but they announced plenty to get people excited for the event.