Movies

Natalie Portman is one of my favorite actresses; not because she is stunningly beautiful or because she is a chameleon for her roles (although I love those things about her), but because she doesn’t fit into the stereotype of a young Hollywood actress at all. There are no Natalie Portman sex tapes, reports of drug overdoses or alcohol abuse, or topless photos stolen from her hacked cell phone.Read More »

Many consider The Dark Knight to be The Godfather of the superhero genre. It was the game-changer that took iconic superheroes out of the realm of kiddie entertainment and in the land of serious art. It raised the bar impossibly high, not just for the superhero films that would come after it, but for its own sequel. The question concerning The Dark Knight Rises was whether or not it would be a masterpiece in the vein of The Godfather 2 or a misfire like The Godfather 3.Read More »

Jordin Sparks’ movie Sparkle is bound to receive a fair amount of attention from people for no other reason than it is also Whitney Houston’s last film before her unexpected death this past February.

Sparks, 22, first gained fame on American Idol when she won the sixth season at the tender age of 17. Her strong physical features helped her stand out as much as her booming and beautiful voice, instantly making her a role model for bigger girls. Sparks was proof that big can certainly be beautiful…and talented.Read More »

Elizabeth Banks’ new comedy People Like Us is aptly named, as the 38-year-old actress really does seem like a normal, down-to-earth person you would befriend in real life. She does not put on airs or have a single diva quality to her, only making her tiny frame, blonde locks, and huge smile all the more attractive. Read More »