Columns
Here’s a Thought: Opening Act
By Taylor Mason
For those of you not familiar with how I roll: I’ve been a comedian for 25-plus years and been an “opening act” for a variety of performers. Some highlights. ...
Here's a Thought: Death by Cancer
By Taylor Mason
My sister-in-law passed away last Thursday, felled by cancer after a seven-year battle. She was a dignified, lovely, inspiring wife and mother who beat the odds over and over again.
Time Out: Safety ‘Net
By Patty Elder
Summer in DC means storms, and storms mean power outages. And power outages bring out my worst fear, and it's NOT the dark. ...
Here’s a Thought: Hot Enough for Ya?
By Taylor Mason
The heat was debilitating this summer, so much so that the word “hot” doesn’t do justice to the grades of temperature we've sweated these past few months.
Time Out: Make Yourself at Home
By Cara Garretson
It’s beach week, and so far so good. We bust into our rented beach house and it looks great – the bathrooms are sparkling, the décor is charming, the kitchen is retro. ...
Entertainment
Review: Ramona and BeezusJuly 23, 2010
By Phil Boatwright
Ramona and Beezus is a film that will soulfully entertain an often neglected portion of the movie-going audience – little girls.
Review: The Sorcerer’s ApprenticeJuly 16, 2010
By Phil Boatwright
It’s a clean film where the good sorcerers beat the bad sorcerers and the geeky kid gets the girl. But while it’s loud and antic-filled, it wasn’t much fun.
Review: InceptionJuly 16, 2010
By Phil Boatwright
Some will eat it up this sci-fi actioneer. Others will be reminded of the Emperor’s new clothes. There really isn’t as much to this film effort as Leonardo DiCaprio’s deeply furrowed forehead would indicate.
Review: Despicable MeJuly 09, 2010
By Phil Boatwright
Despicable Me is the best animated film of the year. It’s creative, witty, and properly uses 3D to its maximum effect. You'll want to see it again.
Review: EclipseJuly 02, 2010
By Phil Boatwright
The third installment of the Twilight saga still finds heroine Bella in love with the undead Edward, but also with feelings for wolfboy Jacob. Romeo and Juliette would have cautioned this trio to lighten up.
Review: Toy Story 3June 23, 2010
By Mary Draughon
The clever action scenes, humorous dialogue and lively musical score make Toy Story 3 a perfect escape from the hot summer weather and as much fun for the grownups as it is the kids.
Review: Solitary ManJune 18, 2010
By Phil Boatwright
Solitary Man is the clever, witty and original story of a once successful Manhattan mogul who suddenly learns he may have a heart problem, setting him on a destructive, self-absorbed path.
Review: Karate KidJune 12, 2010
By Phil Boatwright
The problems with this film are slight and overshadowed by its strengths. The pacing is good, as is the story and the performances. But did we need it?
Review: The A-TeamJune 11, 2010
By Phil Boatwright
It’s pretty typical of what happens in a TV-to-big screen transference, but The A-Team proves the exception to this summer’s rule; It’s fun.
Review: PearlJune 07, 2010
By Phil Boatwright
Set in 1920s rural Oklahoma, Pearl is the true story of Pearl Carter Scott, the youngest licensed pilot in American history. It's a family-friendly historical drama that's worth seeing in spite of some flaws.
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