Holiday Gift Guide 2015

Holiday Gift Guide 2015

I’m reviewing more than just movies for this year’s holiday gift guide! The theme is music – and the gift of entertainment comes in many fantastic forms! Encyclopedia Madonnica 20: Madonna from A to Z, Unauthorized Whether you’re a lover of music’s most iconic grande dame, or simply a lover of music – this tome is ..

My Top 10 Movies of 2014

My Top 10 Movies of 2014

The 20th annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards airs live on A&E January 15th!  Ten of the year’s finest films will compete for best picture, some of which also made my Top 10 List!  These are my favorites of 2014: 10) Before I Go to Sleep I’m a ginormous fan of Nicky Kidman – and then throw in ..

Live Review: 2014 Oscars

Live Review: 2014 Oscars

8:30pm Here we go! RYAN: And we’re off! What is Ellen wearing?! She looks like a modern day Colonel Sanders! CAROLINE: Truly.  I’m glad she’s hosting but come on, honey, it’s a little tired with the whole “look who’s here” in the audience bit. RYAN: I love the theme though – heroes and and escapism. ..

Critics’ Choice Movie Awards 2014

Critics’ Choice Movie Awards 2014

Last night was one of the most fantastic nights in Hollywood as the stars (many just nominated for the Oscar) came out to attend the 19th Annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards. As always, attending this show, is the highlight of my year – the culmination of enjoying many – some more than others – from ..

2014 Oscar Nominations

2014 Oscar Nominations

 The nominations are out!!  It’s already been an intense awards season and now the race really heats up.  The Critics’ Choice Movie Awards air tonight on The CW Network.  The Oscars will air on Sunday March 2nd at 7p Eastern. Tom Hanks snubbed as was Emma Thompson and all of Saving Mr. Banks except for the music ..

Live Review: 2014 Golden Globe Awards

Live Review: 2014 Golden Globe Awards

8pm Wooooo Hooooo RYAN: I love the GGs because not only does it celebrate the year’s best movies but also because it’s become one of the funniest, borderline controversial nights live from Hollywood, depending on the hosts! CAROLINE: True..  the fashion on the red carpet has already been doing this year proud. RYAN: There was ..

My Top Ten Movies of 2013

My Top Ten Movies of 2013

The 19th annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards airs live on The CW January 16th!  Ten of the year’s finest films will compete for best picture, some of which also made my Top 10 List!  These are my favorites of 2013: 10) The Way, Way Back The best living example of a true dramedy. I wish Allison Janney ..

2014 Critics’ Choice Movie Awards Nominations

2014 Critics’ Choice Movie Awards Nominations

The nominations for the 19th Annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards were announced today and it marks one of the most exciting days of the year – I’ll be voting on these categories January 13th – for the winners to be announced on the 16th.  I’m happy with most of the nominees – except I’ll have ..

2014 Golden Globe Award Nominations

2014 Golden Globe Award Nominations

Big news in Hollywood today as the nominations for the Golden Globes came out.  Awards season is aways the most exciting and my favorite time of the year!  No major surprises, but a few snubs – like the omission of August: Osage County and Saving Mr. Banks from the Best Picture categories and zip for The Secret Life ..

Captain Phillips Review

Captain Phillips Review

RYAN: This movie is such a big, excellent film; one of the best of the year, so it warrants an extra big review. So joining me now are Chuck and Tiffany.  This movie blew me out of the water, pun intended.  It’s amazing and well crafted in every sense.  But Tom Hanks’ performance – WOW! ..

Gravity Review

Gravity Review

RYAN:  One of the biggest movies of the year is Gravity from now visionary director, Alfonso Cuaron, who is one of my faves since even before directing the third Harry Potter film and what he’s done here is a real masterpiece.  Unlike anything you’ve seen before, breathtaking in story and scope – it’s so ambitious, ..