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The Twilight Saga: New Moon (Two-Disc Special Edition)DVD Review - Mar 18, 2010 - By R.J. Carter
Jacob loves Bella. Bella loves Edward. Jacob hates Edward, for reasons other than just his attraction to Bella. Bella loves Jacob but not as much as she loves Edward. Lather, rinse, repeat.

Twilight in Forks: The Saga of the Real TownDVD Review - Mar 17, 2010 - By R.J. Carter
Is there a real Cullen connection to the small town of Forks, Washington? What about the mysterious doctor who had four children, one of them adopted? And what would happen if you were to mail a letter to Bella Swan? These questions and more are answered in this unique and lighthearted look at a new niche of fandom.

Destination Truth, "Ghosts of Masada/The Leprechaun"Television Review - Mar 15, 2010 - By R.J. Carter
The SyFy series returns with new episodes on St. Patrick's Day, just in time to search for the luck of the Irish.

Ninja AssassinDVD Review - Mar 15, 2010 - By Darren Goodhart
For fans of martial arts and exploitation movies, "Ninja Assassin" is a LOT of fun, although the package itself is very weak.

The Princess and The Frog (Three Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo with Digital Copy)DVD Review - Mar 14, 2010 - By R.J. Carter
Disney delivers a breakthrough with "The Princess and the Frog," giving young girls everywhere their first African-American member of the Disney Princess club.

The Real WolfmanDVD Review - Mar 12, 2010 - By R.J. Carter
What real life events might have transpired to cause such a fanciful creature to begin haunting the darkened recesses of a frightened collective mind?

Ponyo (Two-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo)DVD Review - Mar 12, 2010 - By R.J. Carter
Hayao Miyazaki's films have a style that is all their own, recognizable as his handiwork with only the briefest glance.

Hero TomorrowDVD Review - Mar 12, 2010 - By R.J. Carter
"Spider-Man" meets "Taxi Driver" in this slacker-stoner epic that strives for heroic proportions... but settles for a doobie and a bag of chips.

Ghost Hunters, Episode 101: Fort TiconderogaTelevision Review - Mar 10, 2010 - By R.J. Carter
Tonight's trek takes the TAPS team to upstate New York, where they meet with Christopher Fox, the curator of Fort Ticonderoga, who will brief them on the numerous strange events that have happened to the staff there, from docents to maintenance workers.

Kiki's Delivery Service: Special Edition - 2-Disc DVDDVD Review - Mar 9, 2010 - By R.J. Carter
Some of the best animation to be distributed by the House of Mouse in recent years is, ironically, not produced by the Imagineers of Walt Disney.

DC Universe OriginsBook Review - Mar 9, 2010 - By Darren Goodhart
An absolutely beautiful way to get a great taste of the DC Universe.

Alice in WonderlandMovie Review - Mar 7, 2010 - By R.J. Carter
Tim Burton's reimagining of the Lewis Carroll classic suffers on a number of levels, the most obvious being that it's mistitled.

Bleeding VioletBook Review - Mar 7, 2010 - By Paulette Suhr
Armed with her dead father's voice for guidance, a wooden swan for protection, and a ghost-killer named Wyatt for friendship, Hanna struggles to make a home for herself in the bizarre and twisted town of Portero, Texas.

Brooklyn's FinestMovie Review - Mar 7, 2010 - By Darren Goodhart
Director Antoine Fuqua is in fine form with his latest movie, delivering three great character studies handled with maturity.

Wrong Side of TownDVD Review - Mar 5, 2010 - By Jeff Ritter
A direct-to-DVD action flick featuring three pro wrestlers and two hip-hop artists should make you cringe, right? Hang on, it's not that bad! Or is it?

VeggieTales: Pistachio - The Little Boy That Woodn'tDVD Review - Mar 3, 2010 - By R.J. Carter
When lonely toymaker Gelato is presented with a unique piece of wood, he carves a little... er... boy, who quickly shows that he can not only talk, but has a definite mind of his own.

Curious George 2: Follow That MonkeyDVD Review - Mar 3, 2010 - By R.J. Carter
Take on curious monkey, add one homesick elephant, stir in fortuitous circumstances, and you have the makings of the cross-country caper that forms the plot of this children's feature.

Alice (2009 Miniseries)DVD Review - Mar 1, 2010 - By R.J. Carter
While it has more in common with Tim Burton's "Alice in Wonderland" or Frank Beddor's The Looking-Glass Wars than with Lewis Carroll's classic, this "Alice" is a worthy addition to a growing collection of alternate takes and inspired-by works.

The Real Grey's AnatomyBook Review - Feb 28, 2010 - By Paulette Suhr
What are real surgical residents doing while the cast of Grey's Anatomy are performing solo surgeries and having sex in on-call rooms?

The CraziesMovie Review - Feb 28, 2010 - By Darren Goodhart
This remake of George Romero's original has a nice sense of tension, but some plot holes make the ride a little bumpy.