Archive for the ‘Fantasy’ Category

Shrek Forever After

It started with a lovable ogre…who befriended a talking donkey…and rescued a beautiful princess in the unforgettable story that broke the mold for all animated films to follow. Now comes Shrek Forever After, the hilarious and fitting finale to the record-breaking, Oscar winning movie phenomenon. Longing for the days when he was a “real ogre,” Shrek signs a deal with Rumpelstiltskin to get his roar back…but turns his world upside down in the process. Donkey suddenly can’t remember his best friend; Fiona is now a tough warrior princess; and Puss in Boots is one fat cat! Together, they have just 24 hours to reverse the contract and restore happily FOREVER after to close the final chapter.

Beauty And The Beast

This “tale as old as time” follows the adventures of Belle, a bright young woman who finds herself imprisoned in the castle of a mysterious beast. With the assistance of the castle’s enchanted staff, a delightful and tender romance develops between these two unlikely friends and Belle soon learns the most important lesson of all — that true beauty comes from within.

The Twilight Saga: Eclipse

It all begins with a choice. In the third chapter of Stephenie Meyer’s phenomenal Twilight series, Bella Swan is surrounded by danger as Seattle is hit by a string of murders and an evil vampire continues her quest for revenge. In the midst of it all, Bella is forced to choose between her love, Edward Cullen, and her friend, Jacob Black—knowing that her decision may ignite the ageless struggle between vampire and werewolf.

Alice In Wonderland

Tumble down the rabbit hole with Alice for a fantastical new adventure from Walt Disney Pictures and Tim Burton. Inviting and magical, Alice In Wonderland is an imaginative new twist on one of the most beloved stories of all time. Alice, now 19 years old, returns to the whimsical world she first entered as a child and embarks on a journey to discover her true destiny. This Wonderland is a world beyond your imagination and unlike anything you’ve seen before. The extraordinary characters you’ve loved come to life richer and more colorful than ever. There s the Mad Hatter, the White Queen, the Red Queen, the White Rabbit and more. A triumphant cinematic experience Alice In Wonderland is an incredible feast for your eyes, ears and heart that will captivate audiences of all sizes.

Toy Story 3

As Andy gets ready to leave for college, Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the rest of the gang wonder if this is the end of the line. But, when a mix up lands them in the Sunnyside Day Care Center where they meet 14 new toys, they soon discover that a wild new adventure is just beginning! Take an amazing journey with some of the most beloved characters in movie history and discover what being a friend is truly all about.

True Blood: Season Two

True Blood’s second season, with episodes involving a new cast of monsters invading Louisiana swamp town Bon Temps, is notably gorier and more camp than the first season. While thematically the central focus in these 12 exciting episodes still revolves around faith and loyalty, these questions are complicated by displays of pagan ritual and obsession. Though the vampire/human relationship dilemma continues, spearheaded by lovers Sookie Stackhouse and vampire Bill Compton, there is less emphasis on addiction to V, or vampire blood, and more time dedicated to outsiders whose supernatural talents make some episodes feel like superhero battles.

The Vampire Diaries: Season One

Like HBO’s True Blood, the CW’s Vampire Diaries proves there’s always room for more good-looking bloodsuckers. The show revolves around Elena, an orphan who lives with her aunt Jenna and her underachieving brother, Jeremy, who has a thing for bad girl Vicki. As the school year begins, Elena meets Stefan and sparks fly. With the aid of a special ring, he can go out during the day, thus keeping his true nature a secret. After he returns to Mystic Falls, his ancestral home, Vicki gets bit, and Elena’s best friend, Bonnie, has strange premonitions. Upon uncovering Stefan’s secret, Elena learns that he and his brother, Damon, once loved a woman who looks just like her, while Elena used to date Vicki’s brother, Matt, a football player with a flaky mother. As more citizens turn up dead, the town council sets out to stop the culprits with help from Elena’s uncle John and his ex, Isobel.

Lady in the Water

Lady in the Water

DVD Title: Lady in the Water
DVD Release Date: December 19, 2006
Starring: Paul Giamatti, Bryce Dallas Howard, Freddy Rodriguez, Jeffrey Wright, Bob Balaban

DVD Review: A depressed apartment superintendent rescues a mysterious young woman from danger and discovers she is actually a sea-nymph. As he falls deeper and deeper in love with the woman, he rallies the tenants together to protect his new fragile friend from deadly creatures that reside in this world, who are determined to prevent her from returning home.

Mirrormask DVD Review

Mirror Mask

DVD Title: Mirrormask
DVD Release Date: February 14, 2006
Starring: Stephanie Leonidas, Gina McKee, Robert Brydon, Jason Barry, Dora Bryan.

DVD Review: Comic book legends Dave McKean and Neil Gaiman take a coming-of-age fairy tale and give it a dazzlingly original twist. It is beautiful and so different, and has such a unique feel to it. Produced by the Jim Henson Company, this fantasy looks fantastic. Each scene is a masterwork of composition and execution. It is a wonderland of costumes and sets, and the fairy tale realm is has even more dramatic. If you can get into it, you should be amazed.