#REVIEW: CHRISTINA PERRI – “A VERY MERRY PERRI CHRISTMAS”

Just perfect. Relative-Newcomer Christina Perri releases a stunning six-track EP right in-time for the Holidays, titled A Very Merry Perri Christmas via Warner Music Canada.  This Collection almost is necessary as a reminder of how remarkable an instrument of a Voice she has, especially with her having been under-the-radar much since stellar success of last year's Jar of Hearts. Original Track Something About Christmas is absolutely stunning, possessing the beauty of another era captured in ... Read more

#REVIEW: “THE RAVEN”

Everything about Edgar Allen Poe was a Mystery and with records having been lost even after his passing in 1849, there always has been a great amount of uncertainty surrounding his death. One of the Pioneers of the Mystery Genre, he is epitomized in Director James McTeigue's The Raven, a fictionalized re-telling of Poe's (John Cusack) unfortunate final days, passionately in-love with Emily Hamilton (Alice Eve). Baltimore at the time is under siege with a string of unsolved Murders, including ... Read more

#REVIEW: “SINISTER”

I'm unsure how he managed to do it, but True-Crime Novelist Ellison (Ethan Hawke) manages to persuade his Wife Tracy (Juliet Rylance) and Children to move into a new Home, hiding just one small detail: a Family was horrifically murdered in the backyard prior, with one Child left unaccounted for. Ellison hopes to solve this Mystery in an upcoming Book, which could well revive his ailing Career as a once-successful Author, finding inspiration and clues within the confines of the Home. Eventually, ... Read more

#REVIEW: “SEVEN PSYCHOPATHS”

Marty (Colin Farrell) is a  Screenwriter strapped for inspiration, finding himself entangled in a fatal web after his Friend Billy (Sam Rockwell) kidnaps the beloved Shih Tzu Bonny of dangerous Criminal, Charlie (Woody Harrelson).  Things spiral dangerously out of control as Charlie closes-in on solving the mystery of who kidnapped his Dog at all costs, sparing lives if need be, while inspiration is being thrown at Marty from all directions at a pace he can’t quite handle.  Joining-in on ... Read more

#REVIEW – “THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER”

Adapted from Stephen Chbosky's popular Novel, The Perks of Being a Wallflower easily is my favourite Film of 2012 thus far.  Driven by some superb performances from an immensely-talented young Ensemble Cast, fronted by Logan Lerman as High School Freshman Charlie, the Coming of Age Drama will have you wishing you were young forever.  Also wearing Director and Screenwriter's Cap, Chbosky delivers an authentic and heartfelt range of emotions, touching upon themes of love, loss and friendship, ... Read more

#REVIEW: NO DOUBT – “PUSH AND SHOVE”

The pressure is on for No Doubt, the 33-million selling international Ska-Pop Sensation, whom after an absence of 11 years return to the Music Scene with their sixth Disc, Push and Shove.  What to expect though after that long a hiatus, which saw Frontwoman Gwen Stefani embark on a successful  Solo Career, at once solidifying herself as a Force in the World of Fashion? This Collection of eleven songs first and foremost showcases a deeper level of Maturity, which Fans might either embrace or ... Read more

#REVIEW: “ARBITRAGE”

A troubled Business Magnate Robert (Richard Gere) is on the verge of selling-off his company when he finds his focuses derailed when he gets himself into a downward spiral as a result of his own personal choices. A deadly mishap occurs, which if uncovered, could irreversibly destroy his life and Family. His endless drive to save himself from drowning comes at all costs, consuming fully his Wife Ellen (Susan Sarandon), his Daughter Brooke (Brit Marling), his Mistress Julie (Laetitia Casta) and a ... Read more

#REVIEW: CARLY RAE JEPSEN – “KISS”

Don't be fooled by the short-shorts and girly bangs, Carly Rae Jepsen is a Naughty Girl. Jepsen's debut major label Disc Kiss, however has never made being bad sound so good with its Seduce-your-Boyfriend Lyrics. I mean, we've already heard what she has to offered in her Collaboration with Owl City in Good Time and we liked it and need I mention Billboard Magazine's 2012 Song of the Summer, Call Me Maybe? Surely all involved with Project Jepsen are aware of the dangers of One-Hit Wonderdom ... Read more

#REVIEW: PINK – “THE TRUTH ABOUT LOVE”

What would a P!nk Album be without the f*cking Expletives? Fans including myself have long awaited the three-time GRAMMY Winner's return to Music after focusing on being a Mother for a bit, but how almost four years have gone by since 2008's Funhouse, I have no clue. Make no mistake though, P!nk hasn't gone onto team-up with Anne Geddes on a Calendar Collection or anything - she's angsty and pissed still at the injustices of Love and the World. Are We All We Are kicks-off with a bang, giving ... Read more

#REVIEW: “SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK”

After being institutionalized, Pat (Bradley Cooper) transitions back to his normal life again, staying with his Parents Dolores (Jackie Weaver) and Pat Sr. (Robert DeNiro). His ultimate goal is to reconcile with his Wife, proving to her that they can pick-up where things left off, but along the way he meets an equally troubled Woman named Tiffany (Jennifer Lawrence). Matters become complicated as they both get to know one another, confusing what it is that Pat really wants, as they prepare ... Read more