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Making a good romantic film is pretty hard these days, especially since most of what I have seen lately just rehashes movies with a similar theme.  But, now comes along a very unique film that possesses a strong bond between actors, smart scripting and keen direction, providing a wonderful screen experience.  If you are a true romantic at heart, don’t miss Here and There starring David Thornton and Mirjana Karanovic.

Touching, graphic and profound, the film Mother and Child delivers a moving and powerful slice of life.  The acting, direction and cinematography all blend into a story that fits with our modern day lives.  The interesting script, although more directed at couples that are childless, should hit home with people who have had to deal with situations where an important decision changed their future.

Producer Judd Apatow comes up with another winner with Get Him to the Greek.  The movie is so funny I nearly pulled a stomach muscle.  Directed toward a male audience with a smaller entertainment factor for females, this film makes all the right moves.  It’s funny, gross, unexpected and contagious.  I suggest you gather up your buddies or convince your significant other to join you and let the laughter begin.

What shows as a creature horror flick in the trailers on TV and in movie theatres for the film Splice, turns out to be more of a suspense-filled, sci-fi drama with disturbing elements.  The movie is actually very good in a curious kind of way. For all you science fiction lovers who enjoy films with a ‘what if’ theme, this has your name written all over it.

A Druid in distress prompts Merlin to hide the young girl, and finally reveal his true magical self, in an emotional, exciting episode of Merlin entitled “The Lady of the Lake". This week’s offering of the popular Syfy series premieres at 10 p.m. Friday, June 4. When Merlin (Colin Morgan) discovers the beautiful Druid girl Freya (Laura Donnelly) trapped in a bounty hunter’s cage, he knows he must help her escape – despite warnings from...

While I’m not a big fan of dog movies, Marmaduke does have some appeal.  The big lanky pouch provides a lot of kiddy laughs as he stumbles, bungles and brightens some cool scenes of his new movie.  Kid friendly, the appeal here comes from the wide assortment of teen dogs, the ability to converse with each other and the situations they find themselves in.  Adults: Don’t look for a lot of belly laughs to cool...

Jumping right into action, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time starts its non-stop adventure and it’s mighty good.  Jerry Bruckheimer knows how to produce films, making something out of nothing, and from a cool video game he puts together a filmmaking team that comes up a winner.  If you are a gamer and you like your movies with a lot of excitement, swordplay and chases, you will definitely want to catch this film.

It’s where opulence celebrates with sexuality and the ladies get to fantasize for two and a half hours.  Where else can you dream without going to sleep, spend some time with ‘the girls’, and plan your next move in life’s game board of chance? At the movies with Sex and the City 2, featuring the main television cast wearing all the baubles, fashions and make-up that most women can only dream of having.  If you...

It's Shakespeare's masterpiece Hamlet done in modern-day camouflage. I am sure you know the story, centering on murder, betrayal, incest, madness and treacherous revenge. It recounts how the Prince Hamlet of Denmark embarks on a journey of revenge to set right the wrong his murderous uncle puts in place.

Taking a small segment from Saturday Night Live and making it into a full-length feature takes a lot of ingenuity, imagination and money, all three of which are accomplished with the very funny MacGruber. The hilarious adult comedy hits the screen with a bang, and provides a very funny hour and 28 minutes of entertainment. The target audience for MacGruber is adult males, and best viewed with a group of them.