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Movie Review: Iron Man 3

Rina Risper12 years ago04 mins

Studio: (2 hrs. 10 min.)

Plot: When Tony Stark’s world is torn apart by a formidable terrorist called the Mandarin, he starts an odyssey of rebuilding and retribution.

Cast: Robert Downey Jr. Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Ben Kingsley, Guy Pearce, Jon Favreau, Rebecca Hall

Rating: PG-13

Bottom Line: **1/2

Movie Review: Inspiring Drama Brings History to Life

Rina Risper13 years ago06 mins

Director Brian Helgeland had to prove that he had what it took to make a great movie about baseball great Jackie Robinson.

By Samantha Ofole-Prince

For director Brian Helgeland, taking on the task of writing and directing a movie about baseball hero Jackie Robinson was no easy chore.

Movie Review: Olympus Has Fallen

Rina Risper13 years ago05 mins

Studio: FilmDistrict

Plot: A former Presidential guard is trapped inside the White after a terrorist attack and works with national security to rescue the President from his kidnappers.

Cast: Gerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart, Morgan Freeman, Robert Forster, Angela Bassett, Melissa Leo, Rick Yune, Ashley Judd

Rating: R

Bottom Line: ***

Movie Review: “Better Mus’ Come”

Rina Risper13 years ago07 mins

Studio: African-American Film Festival Releasing Movement (1 hr. 44 min.)

Plot: Two main political parties enlist the support of gangs to advance their political agenda in 1970s Jamaica.

Cast: Sheldon Shepherd, Nicole Sky Grey, Roger Guenveur Smith, Ricardo Orgill, Everaldo Creary

Rating: Not Rated

Bottom Line: ****

Movie Review: “Snitch”

Rina Risper13 years ago03 mins

Studio: Summit Entertainment (1hr. 52 min.)

Plot: A father goes undercover for the DEA in order to free his son who was imprisoned after being set up in drug deal.

Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Susan Sarandon, Barry Pepper, Michael K. Williams, Benjamin Bratt, Rafi Gavron, Harold Perrineau

Rating: PG-13

Bottom Line: ***

Jackson Five: The Completed Animated Series

Rina Risper13 years ago01 mins

Jackson Five: The Completed Animated Series

DVD Release Date: Jan. 15, 2013

2 Disc. 8 hr. 43 min. Rated NR $22.99

Grade: B

Movie Review: Skyfall

Rina Risper13 years ago011 mins

Studio: Columbia (2 hrs. 23 min.)

Plot: Bond’s loyalty to M is tested as her past comes back to haunt her.

Cast: Daniel Craig, Javier Bardem, Naomie Harris, Bérénice Marlohe, Judi Dench

Rating: PG 13

Bottom Line: **1/2

Indian American Talent Flourishes on Fall TV

Rina Risper13 years ago011 mins

Mindy Kaling, is an American actress, comedian, writer and producer who plays Kelly Kapoor on the NBC sitcom The Office, as well as developing and starring in The Mindy Project. Kaling is also a co-executive producer and writer of several of the show’s episodes. FOX’s “The Mindy Project,” airing Tuesdays at 9:30.

Photo by Autumn De Wilde/FOX

Movie Review: Flight

Rina Risper13 years ago06 mins

Denzel Washington is a pilot in the movie “Flight”. It is now playing at NCG – Eastwood Cinemas at 2500 Showtime Drive in Lansing, MI -10:30 am,12:15,1:30, 3:15, 4:35, 6:15, 7:35, 9:15 pm. Check your local movie theater for times in your area.

BluesFest Weekend Set

Rina Risper13 years ago04 mins

Twyla Birdsong is a hometown favorite. She is shown above during a recent performance. She will be on hand along with Mike Eyia to jumpstart the weekend festivities.

On her reverbnation site, Twyla states, “I enjoy performing because it brings me joy and I want people to feel and share in that. I want to uplift their spirits to help them make it to their next stage in the game.”

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