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Entertainment

The 5 Best and the 5 Worst of 2008

January 05, 2009
2008 brought us a few great films and some awful ones, but most of all, it was a pretty average year. Here is a list of the best and worst. Have fun agreeing or disagreeing or just remembering.

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

December 30, 2008
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button has all the makings of a multiple award-winning film. This visually-beautiful film is a brilliant fable filled with mixed messages.

Slumdog Millionaire

December 17, 2008
Slumdog Millionaire is a delightful new movie, which draws you and never lets you go by successfully combining romance, action, crime, drama and comedy.

"The Day The Earth Stood Still" Spins a Frightening Vision of the Future

December 12, 2008
It was inevitable that a remake of the 1951 classic would come along showing off new special effects. Too bad the scriptwriters and the director took their eye off the ball.

“Four Christmases” Fails to Inspire

December 02, 2008
This latest comedy featuring Vince Vaughn and Reese Witherspoon offers a few laughs, but nothing to nurture your holiday spirit.

A Review of “24: Redemption” – Jack is Back!

November 26, 2008
The makers of the real-time Fox hit TV show give us a 2-hour upcoming-season prequel meant to quench the thirst of parched Jack fans.

“Bolt” is Super!

November 26, 2008
Disney’s newest film is sure to become a classic along with “Toy Story” and “Cars.”

Teenage Girls Will Love “Twilight”

November 24, 2008
“Twighlight” is filled with good values, strong lessons and a refreshingly original take on vampires.

Space Chimps: NASA, You Have a Problem

November 21, 2008
Space Chimps is a colorful and hilarious computer-animated comedy that both kids and adults will love.

"Tinker Bell": Disney’s Famous Pixie Stars In Her Own Film

November 19, 2008
Precocious Tinker Bell learns the power of faith, trust, and being true to yourself.