‘How To Train Your Dragon 2’: A rough slog for kids
By NATHAN LERNER For 21st Century Media The story line of the animated sequel, “How to Train Your Dragon 2” resumes five years after the precursor ended. Just to remind you, since the film doesn’t,...
View Article‘Snowpiercer’ delivers the ultimate train ride
By NATHAN LERNER Film Critic “Snowpiercer” represents the auspicious English-language debut of South Korean filmmaker, Bong Joon-ho. “Snowpiercer” is set in the dystopian future, circa 2031. To combat...
View ArticleReview: ‘The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies’ is best of the bunch
STORY WRITTEN BY RANDY MYERS/San Jose Mercury News Correspondent We can squabble about whether there was a valid reason to stretch J.R.R. Tolkien’s trim “The Hobbit” out into three long-winded movies...
View ArticleMovie clips: Action, drama and fairy tales
WRITTEN BY NATHAN LERNER For Digital First Media Here’s a brief look at movies making their way to theaters this week and beyond: “ ‘71” During a riot on the streets of Belfast during the titular year,...
View ArticleNew ‘Cinderella’: Not animated enough
REVIEW WRITTEN BY NATHAN LERNER For Digital First Media The classic tale of “Cinderella” has enormous resonance. First and foremost, the heroine is an orphan. After the death of her father, she remains...
View ArticleMOVIE CLIPS: Previews of upcoming releases and special screenings
STORY WRITTEN BY NATHAN LERNER For Digital First Media “Age of Adaline” Does the prospect of eternal youth sound pretty appealing to you? What would inspire you to give it up? This romantic fantasy...
View ArticleSome must-sees at Philly Film Fest this year
STORY WRITTEN BY KEVIN TUSTIN ktustin@delconewsnetwork.com @KevinTustin on Twitter It really can be a daunting task to organize your movie-watching schedule for a film festival. Hundreds of selections...
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