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"Iron Man 2" - Does it live up to the hype?

Rated PG13 Directed by Jon Favreau Starring Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Mickey Rourke, Sam Rockwell, Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson Heidi’s Illustrious Rating: 2.75/5 Word of Warning: Corny, and I’m not talking about the kind that comes on a cob and is delicious with barbecue. I gave “Iron Man” a rating of 4/5, so that should tell my readers a lot about the sequel. “Iron Man 2″

"Sherlock Holmes" - Detective or superhero?

Rated PG13 Directed by Guy Richie Starring Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Rachel McAdams, Mark Strong, Eddie Marsan Heidi’s Illustrious Rating: 2.5/5 Word of Warning: May be a bit scary for little ones.   Excessive use of CGI. This movie is Guy Richie’s reinterpretation of Sherlock Holmes, the famous British detective who uses his mind to outwit criminals and solve crimes. Does the fact Richie is a Brit make him

Golden Globes hangover

A while ago, a  fellow writer friend mentioned she enjoys watching the Golden Globes because everyone gets drunk.   Last night definitely lived up to the billing.   Even the greats including Meryl Streep and Harrison Ford seemed as though they’d indulged in more than a few cocktails during the event, and there was lots of  giggling during post-show interviews. “Avatar“ was the big winner, snagging both Best Director and

"The Soloist" hits a few good notes

I’ve been watching preview for this movie for what seems like a year. The original release date was December 2008, but for some reason it was pushed to April 24, 2009. The movie is the true story of L.A. Times columnist Steve Lopez (Robert Downey Jr.), who discovers a homeless man playing a violin on the streets of Los Angeles. The homeless man, Nathanial Anthony Ayers (Jamie Foxx), isn’t an