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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.

Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths (Two-Disc Edition)DVD Review - Feb 26, 2010 - By R.J. Carter
DC Comics is consistently raising their own bar, setting higher and higher standards for what to expect from their DVD releases. "Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths" continues to do just that, and then some.

Danny Elfman, "Alice in Wonderland" (Score Soundtrack)Music Review - Feb 25, 2010 - By R.J. Carter
There's a certain magical gestalt that happens when you bring Tim Burton and Danny Elfman together.

The Private Lives of Pippa LeeDVD Review - Feb 24, 2010 - By R.J. Carter
"The Private Lives of Pippa Lee" seems to be one of those films that was made and released specifically to be eligible for awards.

Beauty and the BeastTelevision Review - Feb 23, 2010 - By R.J. Carter
If you like your fairy tales viewed through a dark lens, there are plenty of other options out there, in various media. Shun this ugly duckling, and hope that the future plans for other retellings from SyFy learn from this one's mistakes.

Various Artists, "Almost Alice"Music Review - Feb 23, 2010 - By R.J. Carter
If you're planning a dance / hookah party, this album is your ready-made mix.

FlashForward: Season One - Part OneDVD Review - Feb 23, 2010 - By Darren Goodhart
ABC's FlashForward is really top-notch entertainment, but this DVD package leaves something to be desired.

The Good Neighbors, Book 2: KithBook Review - Feb 23, 2010 - By Jeff Ritter
Holly Black and Ted Naifeh return to the world of Rue Silver, a teenager who has enough trouble without having to save her town from her creepy Faerie uncle and his magical minions.

The Informant!DVD Review - Feb 22, 2010 - By R.J. Carter
"The Informant!" is a dry comedy, and it requires a savvy audience patient enough to let things get put slowly into place, but ultimately it pays off.