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Iron Man 3 movie review: The suit makes the man

Shanee Edwards — Fri, 03 May 2013 06:00:00 -0700

This third installment of the Iron Man franchise soars to new heights and reaches bold dimensions in 3D. Robert Downey Jr. and “Gooper” Gwyneth Paltrow are back as the only couple who can save the world from an evil force known as The Mandarin.

Battle of the flicks: Pain & Gain vs. The Big Wedding

Shanee Edwards — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 06:00:00 -0700

A violent black comedy goes up against a sex farce this weekend at the box office. While both provide plenty of laughs, which one should you see? Tough call!

Mark Wahlberg vs. Dwayne Johnson: Who's more manly?

Shanee Edwards — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:00:00 -0700

With both muscle-monsters starring in the new film Pain & Gain, it's difficult to know who to crown as alpha male of the urban jungle. SheKnows examines both specimens.

Battle of the flicks: Oblivion vs. To The Wonder

Shanee Edwards — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 06:00:00 -0700

Just as To The Wonder opens wide this weekend, sci-fi flick Oblivion has the potential to be a blockbuster hit. So, should you feed your inner romantic or channel your inner sci-fi nerd at the movie theater? Tough call!

Mud movie review: The river wild

Shanee Edwards — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 06:00:00 -0700

Reminiscent of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and other Southern tales, this movie tells the coming-of-age story of two boys who befriend a murderer in Arkansas. Matthew McConaughey stars, supported by Reese Witherspoon, in this dynamic indie flick that reveals the best and worst of human nature.

Oblivion movie review: Tom Cruise punches Tom Cruise?

Shanee Edwards — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 06:00:00 -0700

This sci-fi thriller, shot in the gorgeous IMAX film format, takes us into the future to the year 2073. What does America look like after aliens explode our moon? A lot like Iceland, curiously enough. Tom Cruise gives us the tour of our nearly obliterated planet in this dystopian sci-fi flick that sends in the clones.

To the Wonder movie review: Beautiful torture

Shanee Edwards — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:26:00 -0700

This arty film explores marriage in a meditative, purely visual way that is light on dialogue and heavy on symbolism. If you love to interpret visual landscapes as symbols of emotion, you'll love this movie. If not, you'll probably relate to one lady in the audience who blurted out, "This movie is torture!"

Battle of the flicks: Disconnect vs. 42

Shanee Edwards — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 20:44:00 -0700

Disconnect, a cautionary tale about the dangers of the internet, opens against the Jackie Robinson biopic, 42. While Disconnect questions our cyber-addicted families, 42 tells the story of an American hero. Which one should you see? Tough call!

At Any Price movie review: Children of the GMO Corn

Shanee Edwards — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 06:00:00 -0700

This drama starring Dennis Quaid and Zac Efron is about farming genetically modified corn and one family’s struggle to adjust to the increasing pressures of the industry. As the film searches for a kernel of spice, it falls flat with a stereotypical patriotic pop.

Evil Dead leaves bloodstains at the box office

Shanee Edwards — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 06:00:00 -0700

Despite getting mixed reviews, the remake of Sam Raimi's classic horror film The Evil Dead won top position this weekend, letting blood and gore rule the box office. But how did the 3-D adaptation of Jurassic Park fare, 20 years after its debut?

Pain and Gain movie review: Steroids and breast milk

Shanee Edwards — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 06:00:00 -0700

Based on the real-life crime spree of Miami’s "Sun Gym Gang", Mark Wahlberg, Dwayne Johnson and Rebel Wilson star in this dark comedy of errors about bodybuilders who decide to get into the business of kidnapping and extortion. It's difficult to say who's more daft — the gang or the Miami Police — considering the gang almost got away with their crimes!

Exclusive photos: Pain & Gain feels the burn

Shanee Edwards — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 06:00:00 -0700

SheKnows brings you exclusive new photos from the set of Pain & Gain, the ripped-from-the-headlines new film starring Mark Wahlberg and Dwayne Johnson that’s sure to pump you up.

The Big Wedding movie review: Diane Keaton's 9-hour orgasm?

Shanee Edwards — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:03:00 -0700

This multi-generational farce features the likes of Robert DeNiro, Susan Sarandon, Amanda Seyfried and Katherine Heigl as a dysfunctional family who collectively decide to tell some little white lies on their youngest son’s wedding day. Like an epic episode of Three’s Company, the clumsy façade of a perfect family all comes tumbling down.

The numerous nuptials of Amanda Seyfried

Shanee Edwards — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 06:00:00 -0700

If there’s anything the doe-eyed actress Amanda Seyfried is an expert on, it has to be getting hitched! From 19th century France, to the isles of Greece, to her new film The Big Wedding, she’s donned the white dress. Luckily for her, she looks lovely in white.

Battle of the flicks: Evil Dead vs. The Company You Keep

Shanee Edwards — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 06:00:00 -0700

The demonic rise in this revamp of Evil Dead that's full of blood, chainsaws and bad decision-making. On the other end of the spectrum is Robert Redford's most recent film, in which he stars as an ex-radical on the run alongside Shia LaBeouf and Julie Christy. Which one should you see? Tough call!

One new DVD turns "soy sauce" into mind-warping drug

Shanee Edwards — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 01:42:00 -0700

A new DVD called John Dies at the End tells the strange story of a futuristic drug that does more than alter consciousness — it may alter your very species. If a crime drama is more your speed, however, there’s a new one of those out on DVD this week, too — check it out!

Disconnect movie review: Facebook is not your friend

Shanee Edwards — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 06:00:00 -0700

This film is one of the scariest movies I’ve seen lately — but not because of any demon, vampire or ghost. Disconnect depicts the worst-case scenario of internet fraud, identity theft and teen cyber-bullying. Jason Bateman, Hope Davis and Alexander Skarsgard star in this frightening cautionary tale for the 21st century.

G.I. Joe Stretch Armstrongs the box office

Shanee Edwards — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 06:00:00 -0700

The Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson action flick delivered box office totals almost as large as Johnson's biceps. But how did Stephenie Meyer's new franchise The Host fare, considering it was panned by the critics?

42 movie review: Brave souls steal bases

Shanee Edwards — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 06:00:00 -0700

This inspiring biopic tells the story of Jackie Robinson, the first black athlete to play on a major-league baseball team, the Brooklyn Dodgers. This film boldly reveals the power of change against all odds with one man’s ability to crack a baseball bat and steal home.

SheKnows flirts with The Host hottie Stephen Rider

Shanee Edwards — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:25:00 -0700

Actor Stephen Rider has already made a film with Denzel Washington and now stars in The Host, based on author Stephenie Meyer’s smash novel. This up-and-coming star shares exclusive behind-the-scenes details with SheKnows, including the secret behind those freaky-blue eyes.