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Cinema in Focus - 21 JUMP STREET - 1 Star

March 23rd, 201202:49 PM ET

By Denny Wayman

If you were a fan of the original 1980's TV show "21 Jump Street" starring Johnny Depp, you will be sorely disappointed in this updated 2012 film version. Unlike the highly acclaimed 1980's police drama with a slick undercover teenage police officer, this knock-off is a slapstick comedy filled with adolescent sexual innuendos and pranks. It is more...
Cinema In Focus - THE VOW - 3 Stars

February 29th, 201203:19 PM ET

By Denny Wayman

The question of how fate and faith impact us is the story behind the story of "The Vow." Based on an autobiographical book by Kim and Krickett Carpenter with this same title, the film changes the core message of the book from one of Christian faith to one of fateful "moments of impact." The underlying tragedy that occurs is told in both, when a hea...
Cinema in Focus - THE EAGLE - 2 Stars

February 15th, 201110:08 PM ET

By Denny Wayman

The brutality of Roman expansion and occupation is an historical fact. From the excruciating crucifixions of the people of Israel to the plunder and rapes of Britain, the Roman soldier was considered invincible. But legend speaks of one battalion that marched into the Scottish highlands in 122 A.D. never to be heard from again. In response, the Rom...
Cinema in Focus - DEAR JOHN - 2 Stars

February 28th, 201009:09 PM ET

By Denny Wayman

Denny Wayman and Hal Conklin As the title implies, "Dear John" is a film of romance lost. But that simple explanation is not enough to describe Lasse Halstrom's (Cider House Rules) heartfelt love story of Army Special Forces Sgt. John Tyree (Channing Tatum) and Savannah Curtis (Amanda Seyfried). Set primarily in Charleston, South Carolina, ...
Cinema in Focus: GI JOE - The Rise of Cobra - 2 Stars

August 13th, 200911:56 PM ET

By Denny Wayman

Denny Wayman and Hal Conklin The "GI Joe" toys were created to honor the normal American soldier of our armed forces. Rather than looking to super heroes who can save us with out-of-this-world strength, Hasbro gave us toys that honored the brave soldiers who protected and fought for our freedom. However, this simple premise seems to have chang...