Tag: Christmas
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The Grinch – Did We Really Need Another Version of This Story?
The Grinch is directed by Yarrow Cheney and Scott Mosier, and features the voice of Benedict Cumberbatch. It’s the third screen adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ 1957 book, How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, following a 1966 TV special and a 2000 live-action film. NOTE: This review may contain light spoilers for this and other versions of the […]
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Cheap Trick – Celebrating the Holiday Season with Christmas Christmas, Their New Christmas CD!
When it comes to classic rock/power pop, there is no finer band than Cheap Trick. Over 40 years after their founding, this is a group that still sounds fantastic and always brings their best to the table, be it in the studio or on the live stage. And Rockford, Illinois’ favorite sons are the latest […]
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The Man Who Invented Christmas – The Story of Charles Dickens Giving Birth to a Holiday Classic!
The Man Who Invented Christmas is directed by Bharat Nalluri, and is based on Les Standiford’s book. The film stars Dan Stevens, Christopher Plummer, and Jonathan Pryce. In the mid 1800s, British author Charles Dickens was successful following the release of his esteemed Oliver Twist, touring America on its whirlwind popularity. But on his return […]
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A Bad Moms Christmas – A Hilarious Premise…. With Inconsistent, Spotty Results
A Bad Moms Christmas is directed by Scott Moore and Jon Lucas, who also wrote the screenplay. The film stars Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell, Kathryn Hahn, Christine Baranski, Cheryl Hines, Susan Sarandon, Peter Gallagher, and Justin Hartley. It is a sequel to the 2016 film, Bad Moms. Best friends Amy, Kiki, and Carla are struggling […]
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Christmas in Vegas: An Evening with the Ghosts of Sinners Past!
Sometimes, Christmas wishes do come true. In what has seemed like the longest two year wait in the history of rock n roll, The Ghost Of Sinners Past, made up of original members of The Sin City Sinners, came together onstage at the Hard Rock Cafe on the strip December 20th for their Toys for […]