DVD/CD/BOOK Reviews

Orton can't go the distance in '12 Rounds 2' - 6/13/2013
'Cloud Atlas' not worth the rental fee - 5/23/2013
Shoemaker shines in first standup special 'Daditude' - 5/16/2013
Pair of independent films fail to meet expectations - 5/9/2013
'Manborg' a satirical homage to science fiction action flicks - 5/2/2013
'The Place Beyond the Pines' not to be overlooked - 4/25/2013
Director scores with a trippy, unpredictable film - 4/18/2013
'The Pact' as close as you'll come to the perfect scare - 4/11/2013
'The Sweeney' a foreign straight-to-DVD success story - 4/4/2013
Recent DVD releases of television shows will entertain for hours - 3/28/2013
'Searching for Sugarman' offers intriguing storyline - 3/21/2013
New England breweries offer solid Irish Red options for St. Patrick's Day - 3/14/2013
Plenty of action in French film 'Special Forces' - 3/14/2013
Cronenberg misses with unrealistic 'Cosmopolis' - 3/7/2013
'Cloud Atlas' an overly pretentious disappointment - 2/28/2013
Yippee-ki-yay! Willis reprises iconic John McClane role once more - 2/21/2013
Blu-Ray brings 'The Thief of Bagdad' back to life - 2/14/2013
Unusual films produce interesting viewing experiences - 1/31/2013
Mixed reviews for new British television DVD releases - 1/24/2013
Cape Cod brews beer in the manner it was intended - 1/17/2013
'Django Unchained' an entertaining, but problematic, film - 1/10/2013
A review of the best DVD releases of 2012 - 1/3/2013
'Beast Wishes' explores couple's love of film - 12/26/2012
High and Mighty's holiday brew helps homeward veterans - 12/17/2012
'The Dark Knight Rises' an unsatisfying end to trilogy - 12/10/2012
'ParaNorman' brings stop animation back to life; 'Brake' a great indie flick - 12/4/2012
'The Expendables 2' an enjoyably goofy sequel - 11/26/2012
Samuel L. Jackson excels with dramatic role in 'The Samaritan' - 11/19/2012
Merry Mischief provides ample supply of holiday cheer - 11/12/2012
Documentaries explore lives of entertainers - 11/5/2012
Gritty McDuff's Halloween Ale so good, it's scary - 10/15/2012
'The Avengers' a top-flight superhero flick - 10/9/2012
Foreign films deliver unique, quirky entertainment - 10/1/2012
Attell continues to push the envelope with edgy comedy cable show - 9/25/2012
Pumpkinhead headlines this year's batch of pumpkin beers - 9/25/2012
Saunders, Lumley 'absolutely fabulous' in anniversary collection - 9/17/2012
Old classic and new comedy both deliver laughs - 9/4/2012
Northampton Brewery prepares for 25th anniversary party - 8/27/2012
Stooge fans should give latest movie a chance on DVD - 8/27/2012
Breuer brings stand-up to Hu Ke Lau - 8/13/2012
'ATM' brings common fear to life in chilling fashion - 8/7/2012
AMC's 'Hell on Wheels a surprisingly good Western series - 7/31/2012
Max Burger offers new, unique twist on classic American fare - 7/31/2012
Ipswich Summer Ale represents evolution of the style - 7/24/2012
Trip to Wal-Mart yields unlikely discovery of strong Chinese film - 7/17/2012
'21 Jump Street' a surprising summertime comedy - 7/9/2012
'Decoy Bride' a little film packed with lots of fun - 7/2/2012
'John Carter' proves to be an enjoyable 'Boy's Life' movie - 6/26/2012
Summer beer festival to descend upon Worthington Street June 23 - 6/18/2012
'Ultimate Collection' offers very best from 'The Three Stooges' - 6/18/2012
Newest take on iconic Sherlock Holmes character hits the mark - 6/4/2012
'One for the Money' a successful book adaptation - 5/29/2012
Paradise City Arts Festival returns to Northampton - 5/21/2012
Celebrate American Craft Beer Week May 14 - 20 - 5/15/2012
'Torchwood: Miracle Day' fails to build upon series' prior success - 5/15/2012
Turner at her best in 'The Perfect Family' - 5/1/2012
'Cabin in the Woods' provides scary surprises - 4/23/2012
Brooklyn's Local 1 just might be the perfect beer - 4/17/2012
'The Three Doctors' a keeper for fans of Dr. Who series - 4/9/2012
Decades later, 'Dark Shadows' still entertains - 4/2/2012
'Dragon Tattoo' is riveting, while Muppets is a feel-good family film - 3/27/2012
Despite big names involved, 'Tintin' disappoints on screen - 3/19/2012
'Come Fly With Me' offers solid laughs in first season - 3/13/2012
Bring out the Irish in you with these reds this St. Patrick's Day - 3/13/2012
Nothing ordinary about Typical Sicilian Ristorante - 3/5/2012
Wachusett hits the mark with Milk Stout - 2/28/2012
Eastwood presents Hoover as a man faced with internal conflicts - 2/28/2012
'London Boulevard' has too many flaws to be effective - 2/20/2012
'Ides' examines political races; Dr. Who revival offers nostalgia - 2/13/2012
‘The Artist’ a love letter to Hollywood’s silent movie past - 1/30/2012
Resurrected Hammer Films impresses with ‘Wake Wood’ - 1/23/2012
Beer resolutions for the year of the Apocalypse - 1/16/2012
‘Brighton Rock’ redefines Brit gangster film genre - 1/9/2012
Recalling the ‘best’ DVDs of last year - 1/3/2012
New ‘Planet of the Apes’ installment tells clever origin story - 12/27/2011
‘Cowboys’ succeeds with innovation, ‘Hangover II’ just more of the same - 12/19/2011
‘Friends with Benefits’ offers new formula for popular film genre - 12/14/2011
Samuel Adams continues to branch out with new Single Batch series - 12/14/2011
Reliving favorite past music releases - 12/5/2011
Release of ‘Smile Sessions’ a momentous event - 12/5/2011
Bodden garners comparisons to comic legend Carlin - 12/5/2011
Tao’s sets the bar for local Asian restaurants - 11/28/2011
Three seasonal beers worth being thankful for - 11/21/2011
Producer leaves legacy of independent films - 11/15/2011
Captain America more than your typical superhero film - 11/7/2011
Honeymooners remains fresh entertainment 60 years later - 11/4/2011
‘Troll Hunter’ one of most interesting, original films in recent memory - 10/25/2011
Brody asserts himself as a top acting talent in ‘Wrecked’ - 10/18/2011
Wachusett provides new take on Octoberfest beer - 10/4/2011
‘Circo’ explores circus life; Haunted Hills provides spooky laughs - 10/4/2011
High praise for low-budget film coming to the Bing - 9/12/2011
Spillane’s edgy ‘Mike Hammer’ series will please crime drama fans - 9/6/2011
Brew tour shows tasty diversity of local beers - 8/30/2011
Rosenthal tries to translate humor in ‘Exporting Raymond’ - 8/22/2011
American history deserves more respect from Larry the Cable Guy - 8/16/2011
Hungry for laughs? Check out John Pinette - 8/8/2011
Sam Adams delivers with Deconstructed; Wachusett’s white is too pale - 7/26/2011
DVDs to make you yearn for the days of drive-in theaters - 7/26/2011
Experience the yin and yang of television with these DVDs - 7/18/2011
Folk Star Susan Werner creates buzz with ‘Beehive’ - 7/11/2011
Viewers encouraged to ‘go with’ Sandler’s latest comedy - 7/5/2011
Carballo's take on exorcism genre creepily satisfying - 6/20/2011
Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, resurrects 'Movie Macabre' - 6/14/2011
Original 'Green Hornet' makes up for Rogen's big budget flop - 6/6/2011
'Mechanic' gives action genre a tune up - 5/31/2011
Kids in the Hall box set provides sketch comedy laughs - 5/24/2011
Villa Napoletana steps outside of the norm - 5/17/2011
Film adaptation of 'The Green Hornet' just doesn't fly - 5/9/2011
Crisp and fruity, Peak's Summer Session shines - 5/2/2011
Umi offers traditional cuisine, added delights - 4/25/2011
Ghobadi's daring film explores underground music scene in Iran - 4/18/2011
Osaki a delicious addition to restaurant scene - 4/11/2011
Forgotten classic offers reminders of television's past - 4/4/2011
Crepes Tea House offers fresh take on food service - 3/28/2011
Pioneer Valley Jewish Film Festival returns to the area - 3/21/2011
'Valhalla Rising,' 'Sugar Boxx' not worth the rental - 3/7/2011
'Metropolis' a lost treasure that has been found - 3/1/2011
Kawie proves to be first-class entertainer in 'Brain Freeze' - 2/21/2011
'High Lane,' 'Lovecraft': Horror flicks to fear renting - 2/14/2011
Jeunet's 'Micmacs' gives homage to Chaplin, Keaton - 2/7/2011
Opa Opa IPA leaves bitter taste in mouth - 1/24/2011
'Machete' fits the bill as a classic exploitation film - 1/24/2011
Jovovich can't overcome plot weaknesses in latest 'Resident Evil' film - 1/4/2011
Teen comedy 'Easy A' worthy of high marks - 12/23/2010
Vintage 70s television shows reborn on DVD - 12/20/2010
'Despicable Me' a film the whole family can enjoy - 12/13/2010
'Suck' takes a new angle on vampires - 11/23/2010
Louis Black muses on holidays - 11/15/2010
'Six Wives' truly a mess of a film - 10/25/2010
Swedish film could have done well in U.S. - 10/12/2010
Ellery Queen Mysteries translate well in modern era - 9/28/2010
'Hideous Men' flawed, but still interesting - 9/13/2010
'Harry Brown' avoids typical action movie clich - 9/7/2010
'Cop Out' isn't great Kevin Smith, but still a lot of fun - 8/30/2010
Coen Brothers comparison fits 'The Square' well - 8/17/2010
Home grown rock heroes release charity album - 8/10/2010
Korean 'western' is great cultural mash-up - 8/10/2010
New vampire-free horror film delivers the goods - 7/26/2010
'New' Jackie Chan deviates from the norm - 7/19/2010
Not all releases are worth the rental price - 7/13/2010
Cirque du Soleil's OVO leaves audiences breathless - 7/6/2010
Area author views grieving through the lens of renewal - 7/6/2010
Kuchar documentary creates loving look at eccentric artists - 6/28/2010
Societal collapse makes for gripping feature - 6/21/2010
WWI documentary reveals lasting history in Europe - 6/14/2010
Two series prove 'pickers' need their 'hoarders' - 6/7/2010
Ghosts in, vampires out with 'The Disappeared' and 'Southern Gothic' - 6/1/2010
Monty Python reminds us to always look on the bright side of new adaptations - 5/25/2010
The muscles from Brussels wows in 'JCVD' - 5/17/2010
Horror, 'Honeymooners' are this week's picks - 5/10/2010
Rita struggles to balance rocky Lifetime series - 5/3/2010
Mother turns challenges of autism into literature for children - 4/26/2010
Presenting an amusing introduction to all things desi - 4/19/2010
Introducing A & C to a new generation of comedy fans - 3/26/2010
'Armored' about more than just the heist - 3/22/2010
The MacManus boys return in time for St. Patty's Day in 'Boondock Saints' sequel - 3/15/2010
Would you invest in the meaning of life for $9.99? - 3/9/2010
Jewish Film Festival returns with something for everyone - 3/1/2010
Lack of setting gives new film noir hell - 2/15/2010
Author and actors give history a chance to speak - 2/8/2010
'Zombieland' features more than just gore - 2/1/2010
New idea in sci-fi shoots for the moon - 1/25/2010
New DVD takes 'alienation' to a new level - 1/21/2010
Sita's reviews will have you feeling blue - 1/11/2010
A glorious film about some 'Basterds' - 1/4/2010
Catch up on your Holmes history this holiday season - 12/21/2009
Ox Baker is making his wrestling resurgence - 12/7/2009
Documentarian Ken Burns wants America to embrace its parks - 12/7/2009
Even though it's far out, 'Farscape' is a great sci-fi romp - 11/30/2009
Give boxes of boxed sets this holiday season - 11/23/2009
Keep the Halloween spirit alive with two spooky selections - 11/2/2009
Director John Landis shares his experiences and opinions - 10/26/2009
Good news! Pat Paulsen stands the test of time - 10/19/2009
Good news! Pat Paulsen stands the test of time - 10/19/2009
Jack Black needs a new act, especially after 'Year One' - 10/13/2009
Crank up your heart rate with some 'High Voltage' - 9/28/2009
Astro Boy returns for a new generation - 9/21/2009
Delgo turns out to be uninspiring - 9/14/2009
'Sanctuary' a super series (for newbies) from SyFy - 9/8/2009
Library releases collection of voices from the city - 8/25/2009
Look out for the wild man of the navidad - 8/25/2009
Breaking the bad movie commandment - 8/18/2009
Fans of Paul Rudd will love 'I Love You, Man' - 8/12/2009
'Angel of Death' rises from the ashes of 'Xena' - 7/27/2009
Don't mind the title - Tell your friends about 'Tell No One' - 7/13/2009
'Elsewhere' takes horror to a new place - 7/7/2009
Enjoy the Shemp for what he's worth - 6/29/2009
Look to your own backyard for the fun and frightening - 6/22/2009
Remember the good ol' spooky days with 'American Scary' - 6/8/2009
'The International' a new kind of action movie - 6/1/2009
'Mall Cop' full of belly laughs (and jiggles) - 5/26/2009
Before 'House,' Hugh Laurie was hilarious - 5/19/2009
Big changes in store for Hoop City Jazz Fest - 5/4/2009
'Gigantor' not your usual japanimation fare - 5/4/2009
Film version of 'The Odd Couple' a different view of Oscar and Felix - 4/21/2009
Russian history film surprises - 4/6/2009
The hunt for classic cinema continues! - 3/30/2009
'The IT Crowd' a comedy for those outside 'the office' - 3/23/2009
A tale of two sci-fis: 'Groom Lake' and 'Red Sands' - 3/16/2009
Springfield author Dawn Gray pens her own 'Vampire Legacy' - 3/9/2009
'New' Gulliver's Travels a great re-release - 3/9/2009
Modern Chinese classic becomes better over time - 3/2/2009
Zack and Miri make a really funny movie - 2/16/2009
Enjoy a look at the future from the past - 2/2/2009
'Underworld' films more than just horror - 1/26/2009
Gary the Tennis Coach is no Stifler - 1/19/2009
Hey, man! Check out 'Pineapple Express' - 1/12/2009
Vampire romance breaks new dawn for teen drama - 1/5/2009
Two new animated features step up the game - 12/29/2008
Three disc set for hardcore Houdini fans only - 12/22/2008
Close your eyes and enjoy Dr. Katz - 12/15/2008
Panda fails to kick out 'funny feature' - 12/1/2008
New comedy collection is worth its beans - 11/24/2008
'TROPIC THUNDER' A BLAST OF SATIRE - 11/18/2008
Popeye heads to war in third collection - 11/10/2008
Heading back in time to review some classics - 11/3/2008
Some programs deserved to stay 'lost' - 10/27/2008
Mystery Science Theater 3000 returns in hilarious Glory - 10/21/2008
Sinbad swashbuckles his way back to the screen - 10/14/2008
The Godfather returns, remastered - 10/6/2008
'Promised Land' reflects Williams' transformation - 9/29/2008
The Smothers Brothers return with best season first - 9/22/2008
Pacino creates unlikeable character in '88 Minutes' - 9/15/2008
'CJ7' nothing but simple sentimental drivel - 9/2/2008
Looking more closely at the hopefuls - 8/26/2008
'Chicago 10' recalls turbulent times with those who lived them - 8/19/2008
Animator walks own path through CGI world - 8/11/2008
Line-walking magistrate is out for justice - 7/28/2008
Re-issue of 'Out Foxed' DVD is timely - 7/21/2008
Save some time play blackjack instead of '21' - 7/14/2008
'Spiderwick Chronicles' weaves a web of wonder - 7/7/2008
DVD release has the advantage of being good - 6/30/2008
The return of a spinach-lovin' icon - 6/23/2008
Classic silent horror flicks still a scream - 6/9/2008
'Imaginationland' gives pop culture a slap in the face - 6/2/2008
Animation has endless possibilities - 5/27/2008
Classic's charm still resonates - 5/20/2008
'First Sunday' shows thugs have hearts, too - 5/12/2008
'Oban Star Racer' a funny and fast family film - 5/5/2008
 
 
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