Cinema Siren is proud to have been a nationally syndicated film critic since all the way back in 2011, and as my tagline says, to guide film lovers through a sea of celluloid. Here for your interest and amusement, and as a guide for moviegoing, or video on demand, or purchase, are links to most …
Movie Reviews
CINEMA SIREN’S MUST-SEE MOVIES: 10 FANTASTIC BIOPICS FOR FALL
Fall signals the coming of not only new tv offerings, but the beginning of a slew of movies with performances guaranteed to at least tempt the roving eye of the almighty Academy. The biopic, with its focus on victory over adversity, its celebration of unrecognized genius in our midst, and its prosthetic noses, is often …
THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2: Acting Talent Saves a Web Too Tangled
One of the more amusing bits in The Amazing Spider-Man 2 is the occasional ringing of Peter Parker’s phone, which uses the old theme song from the 60s. The lyrics say, “Spider-man. Spider-man, does whatever a spider can…” True enough, but does this Marc Webb helmed sequel do enough to fascinate a potentially superhero weary …
Cinema Siren Rings in the New Year with 10 Movies to Inspire~ New Beginnings, Celebrations, and Perseverance
Saturday, December 31, 2011 First, let Cinema Siren end this year by thanking readers and send out appreciation to you. You who have become so loyal and have taken my opinions and suggestions to heart. Some of you have come to visit my alter ego Leslie at ArtInsights in Reston just to say hi. …
Sherlock & Mission Impossible: Super Spy & Super Detective
Saturday, December 17, 2011 Ahhh, escapism. Nothing takes the bad taste of grumpy holiday shoppers, vacation traffic, or family kurfuffles away like bomb blasts, a high speed chase, or a good bludgeoning in slomo. With that in mind, the makers of sequels for both “Sherlock Holmes” and “Mission Impossible” offer their bits of distraction just …