Matthew R. Reis: Film and TV Critic

It came from the sea in 3D (Now on DVD) 3 1/2 Stars Blog exclusive! I have to admit that I have never seen the original "Piranha" (1978) film nor the many sequels that spawned from it, but I do have a lot to say about this remake. First off this movie is awesome. Directed by french horror auteur Alexandre Aja its evident from the get go that there is nothing poorly executed in the movie. "Piranha" is everything you want from a campy, B-movie horror film plus a third dimension. It has tits, lots of em, in all shapes and sizes (but mostly big) and hilarious death sequences. And you can't forget the one liners, there are many of those too. A throwback to Stephen Spielberg's seminal "Jaws" (1975) many audiences will quickly notice the countless references. Even the "Piranha" movie poster is a direct knock-off of Jaws. However this movie stands alone from its horror movie brethren thanks to its excellent 3D cinematography. You will sure...

See. Watch. Enjoy. (Now on DVD) 3 1/2 Stars Blog exclusive! “Eat Pray Love”, adapted from the New York Times #1 best selling book of the same name, is a charming, lovely film. Julia Roberts is Elizabeth Gilbert a woman desperate to climb out of her own despair. Unhappy with her marriage to Stephen (Billy Crudup) and searching for a greater purpose in life Gilbert goes against societal convention and makes an extraordinary decision. She chooses to travel around the world for one year. Free of almost all material possessions and stressors Gilbert ventures to Rome, India and Bali in search of herself. Along the way she makes important discovers and friendships and meets the perfect man. The films target audience, middle-aged women, will connect with Gilbert’s story. Obviously food, love, and friendship are among the reasons why. But the truest reason is that mid life crises are real and it is an easy thing to relate to if you've been through one yourself. The filmmakers utiliz...