Lauren Veneziani

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'The Vow' Review: A Sweet Attempt at an Unusual Story

Do you promise to love your wife, to have and to hold, for richer and for poorer, in sickness and in health, while she suffers through grievous memory loss, as long as you both shall live? That’s the dilemma facing

'Joyful Noise' Review: When 'Glee' Met Gospel

If the Fox musical “Glee” ever found religion it would look a lot like “Joyful Noise.” That may turn some people off, but it’s what keeps the new musical rockin’ and rollin.’ [youtube 3Ah_cvbd7DA nolink] Vi Rose Hill (Queen Latifah)

Top 10 Breakout Stars of 2011

A great actor is one who takes their role, researches it, studies that character’s story and puts themselves in that person’s shoes without holding anything back. A fantastic actor is all of the above, plays well with others, and takes

Top 15 Christmas Moments in TV and Film

Holiday films and specials are a favorite American pastime. Whether you watch the same cherished movie with your family every year or you’re running out to the theatre Christmas morning to see that potential Oscar contender on its premiere date,

Top 10 Thanksgiving Moments in TV and Film

Poor Thanksgiving; it certainly doesn’t generate as much holiday ruckus in Hollywood as Halloween or Christmas do. While it may not be Tinseltown’s favorite holiday, there are still several television shows and films that center on Turkey Day. As you

'Happy Feet Two' Review: Not Nearly as Giddy as the Original

Director George Miller’s “Happy Feet Two” is neither happy nor as hip as his original Oscar-winning predecessor. Without the strong presence of a few add-on side characters, “Two” would have been one slippery mess. [youtube twYq5QkNPKw nolink] —– “Two” welcomes

Trailer Talk: 'Snow White and the Huntsman'

Well fiddle-dee-dee … another fairy-tale inspired story in the making in Hollywood! [youtube VY67V0wOlz8 nolink] —- Guess Universal Pictures decided to get on board with the fairy tale trend after “Alice in Wonderland” and “Red Riding Hood” were received so

'Melancholia' Review: A Remarkable Showcase for Kirsten Dunst

We all know Kirsten Dunst as the former “it girl” in movies like “Bring It On,” the “Spider-Man” trilogy, and my personal favorite “The Virgin Suicides.” The actress disappeared from the big screen for a while before starring opposite Ryan

Kim Kardashian and the Celebrity Marriage Disaster

Celebrities and divorce: always a trending topic on Twitter and always a weekly news story. From the recent split between Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries to Ashton Kutcher’s alleged affair(s), it’s almost expected most celebs will call it quits after

'Grimm' Review: NBC's Latest Offers Promise in Hollywood's Fairy Tale Land

Forget ABC’s undercooked ‘Once Upon A Time’ as the fall’s fairy-tale showcase. NBC’s newest supernatural horror ‘Grimm‘ shows more loyalty to fans of the fairy tale and horror genres alike. [youtube Kh3rFsv_WSE nolink] —– ‘Grimm’ shares the same premise as

'The Mighty Macs' Review: A Clichéd But Inspirational Sports Story

‘The Mighty Macs’ is based on the heartfelt true story of an underdog women’s basketball team in the 1970s. ‘Macs’ centers on Cathy Rush (Carla Gugino, the film’s showcase), a motivated coach who turns the women’s basketball team at Immaculata

'American Horror Story' Review: Terrifying and Risqué

The newest and scariest FX original series ‘American Horror Story’ combines all the right aspects of the horror genre and squeezes them into an incredible nighttime storytelling show. An hour’s worth of gruesome scenes, mysterious plot lines, and scandalous characters

Interview: Producer Don Hahn of 'The Lion King'

‘The Lion King’ has proven to be one of Disney’s top animated movies. When the “Circle Of Life” starts playing, it’s guaranteed goose bumps and smiles across the faces of everyone in the audience. The 1994 film is internationally known

'50/50' Review: Perfect Mix of Hilarity and Tears

A perfect blend of hilarious one-liners and tear jerking moments makes ’50/50′ every moviegoer’s dream dramedy. Adam (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) is a 27-year-old who lives a healthy lifestyle and has his whole life ahead of him. He enjoys his job as

'What's Your Number?' Review: Hilarious, Charming

It’s easy to throw two good looking and talented actors into the predictable plot of a romantic comedy and have it turn into one big cheesy mess. On the other hand, it surprises you when you walk into the theatre

'Ringer' Review: Mysterious TV Drama Buffy Fans Will Love

Television icon Sarah Michelle Gellar returns to TV in the CW’s “Ringer” and she looks better than ever playing estranged twin sisters Bridget and Siobhan. Bridget Kelly (Sarah Michelle Gellar) is six months sober and starting to turn her life

'Contagion' Review: Smart, Suspenseful but Lacks Humanity

There are several ways one can go about making an “epidemic thriller” like “Contagion.” The 1995 thriller “Outbreak” starring Dustin Hoffman served as a race against time; last year’s “Never Let Me Go” pulled at our heartstrings through the emotional

'The Debt ' Review: Two Stunning Performances

What a wonderful summer we have had for movies! I think the absolute best movies. From the climatic finale of the beloved ‘Harry Potter’ series to the heartwarming book turned heartwarming movie, ‘The Help’ to the unpredictable romantic comedy ‘Crazy,