Movie Reviews

Among the new movies that were released Friday, Aug. 7 are a psychological thriller starring Jason Bateman and Joel Edgerton, a drama in which Meryl Streep plays a guitar heroine and a dialogue-less animated adventure about a flock of sheep. … Read More

Among the new movies that were released Friday, July 31 are the fifth installment in the “Mission: Impossible” film franchise, a dramatic thriller based on actual events and a sequel that re-visits the Griswold family for a new generation. ‘Do … Read More

Among the new movies that were released Friday, July 24 are an action-packed comedy that brings video games to life and a dramedy about two women who bond over their unexpected pregnancies. ‘Pixels’ Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Josh Gad and … Read More

Among the new movies that were released Friday, July 17 are a action-packed heist comedy about a man who can shrink down to the size of an ant, a dramatic thriller in which Viola Davis and Jennifer Lopez play grieving … Read More

Among the new movies that were released Friday, July 10 are a spinoff/prequel to “Despicable Me,” a drama set during a dust storm and a creature feature about a bunch of giant killer wasps. ‘Minions’ Minions Stuart, Kevin and Bob … Read More

Among the new movies that were released Wednesday, July 1 are a faith-based patriotic drama about two strangers’ journey to the Vietnam Veteran Memorial in Washington D.C.; a sequel about a group of gyrating male entertainers’ journey to a stripper … Read More

Among the new movies that were released Friday, June 26 are an actioner about an attempted assassination of the President of the United States, a family adventure about a military dog and a comedy about a foul-mouthed teddy bear. ‘Big … Read More

Among the new movies that were released Friday, June 19 are a zom-com from the director of “Gremlins,” Pixar’s animated take on our emotions and a dramedy that walked away with both the Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award … Read More

Among the new movies that were released Friday, June 12 are the long-awaited new installment in the “Jurassic Park” franchise and a documentary that takes viewers behind the scenes of “Saturday Night Live.” ‘Jurassic World’ Twenty-two years after the events … Read More

Among the new movies that were released Friday, June 5 are a faith-based flick featuring Ben Franklin and the third installment in the horror franchise that forever changed our perception of Tiny Tim’s “Tiptoe Through the Tulips.” ‘Beyond the Mask’ … Read More

Among the new movies that were released Friday, May 29 are a genre mash-up starring Hailee Steinfeld, a natural disaster flick starring Dwayne Johnson and a cat-and-mouse thriller starring Milla Jovovich and Pierce Brosnan. ‘Barely Lethal’ Hailee Steinfeld plays a … Read More

Among the new movies that were released Friday, May 22 are a thought-provoking thriller starring Ethan Hawke, a western starring Michael Fassbender and a Disney Parks attraction-turned-adventure-flick starring George Clooney. ‘Good Kill’ Ethan Hawke plays an Air Force pilot who, … Read More

Among the new movies that were released Friday, May 15 are a documentary about the man behind a beloved and iconic character, a sing-songy sequel to a 2012 comedy and a dramedy that disproves the beliefs many people possess about … Read More

Among the new movies that were released Friday, May 8 are a drama set in a small town in North Dakota, a comedy centered around a high school reunion and a coming-of-middle-age dramedy that develops on the beach. ‘5 Flights … Read More

Among the new movies that were released Friday, May 1 are a dramedy in which Nick Kroll and Rose Byrne play siblings and an actioner in which Robert Downey, Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth and Mark Ruffalo play superheroes who … Read More

Among the new movies that were released Friday, April 24 are a modern-day fairytale set in the fashion industry, a historical drama directed by and starring Russell Crowe and an animal tale that takes viewers by surprise. ‘After the Ball’ … Read More

Among the new movies that were released Friday, April 17 are a cat-and-mouse thriller starring Michael Douglas and Jeremy Irvine, a documentary about a bunch of monkeys and a golf thriller starring Christopher McDonald and Jeremy Sumpter. ‘Alex of Venice’ … Read More

Among the new movies that were released Friday, April 10 are a romantic dramedy about a relationship with a catch, a thriller about a being lost in the woods with a bear and a dramedy set at a prayer call … Read More

Among the new movies that were released Friday, April 3 are a costumed drama written by and starring Emma Thompson, the action-packed swan-song of late actor Paul Walker and a cross-generational dramedy written and directed by Noah Baumbach. ‘Beyond the … Read More

Among the new movies that were released Friday, March 27 are a mockumentary about bullying, an animated adventure about aliens and a drama that re-pairs “Silver Linings Playbook” stars Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence. ‘The Barber’ Chris Coy plays a … Read More

Among the new movies that were released Friday, March 20 are a comedy in which Jessica Biel plays a woman gets a nail lodged into her head, an actioner in which Taylor Lautner leaps off ledges of buildings and a … Read More

Among the new movies that were released Friday, March 13 are a drama set on the streets of Belfast in 1971, a live-action adaptation of Disney’s most beloved fairy tale of all time and a modern-day fable about walking in … Read More

Among the new movies that were released Friday, March 6 are a sci-fi actioner about a titanium gangsta’, a dramatic thriller about mind control and a comedy about a routine business trip that goes off the rails. ‘Bad Asses on … Read More

Among the new movies that were released Friday, Feb. 27 are an ensemble drama from director David Cronenberg, a Columbia-based thriller starring Julia Stiles and Scott Speedman and a mockumentary about vampires. ‘Maps to the Stars’ Julianne Moore, Mia Wasikowska, … Read More

Among the new movies that were released Friday, Feb. 20 are a teen comedy starring Mae Whitman, a musical starring Anna Kendrick and a family sports drama starring Kevin Costner. ‘The DUFF’ Mae Whitman plays a content high school senior … Read More

Among the new movies that were released Friday, Feb. 13 are the steamy cinematic adaptation of a bestselling book and a syrupy sweet romantic drama about courtship in contemporary America. ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ Dakota Johnson plays a college student … Read More

Among the new movies that were released Friday, Feb. 6 are a sci-fi adventure starring Channing Tatum, a fantasy adventure starring Jeff Bridges and a dark comedy starring Ryan Reynolds. ‘Jupiter Ascending’ Mila Kunis plays a young woman who dreams … Read More

Among the new movies that were released Friday, Jan. 30 are a dramedy starring Kevin Costner, a dramedy starring Patrick Stewart and a drama starring Marion Cotillard. ‘Black or White’ Kevin Costner plays a man who is suddenly left to … Read More

Among the new movies that were released Friday, Jan. 23 are a drama in which Jennifer Aniston plays a woman suffering from chronic pain, a drama in which Elizabeth Banks plays a woman whose son goes missing and a drama … Read More

Among the new movies that were released Friday, Jan. 16 are a biopic about the most lethal sniper in U.S. military history, a drama set during one of the most crime-ridden year’s in New York City’s history and a family … Read More

Among the new movies that were released Friday, Jan. 9 are a crime dramedy about a private detective, a science-fiction flick about a temporal agent and a historical drama about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. ‘Inherent Vice’ Joaquin Phoenix plays … Read More

20. “Jersey Boys’” look alone is enough to enchant older audiences while younger viewers will be smitten by its story. And then there is the music, which transcends age and transports everyone to a far simpler time. 19. “Glen Campbell: … Read More

Among the new movies that were released Thursday, Dec. 25 are a comedy that North Korea’s Kim Jong-un does not want you to see, a cinematic adaptation of a Stephen Sondheim musical and Angelina Jolie’s directorial turn about one man’s … Read More

“Breakthrough Entertainment” speaks with the one – the only – Santa Claus!

Reindeer owner Daryl Simon speaks with “Breakthrough Entertainment” about Crystal Collection Reindeer.

Snowman historian Bob Eckstein speaks with “Breakthrough Entertainment” about his book “The History of the Snowman.”

Among the new movies that were released Friday, Dec. 19 are a cinematic update of a classic musical, a romantic dramedy starring Justin Long and Emmy Rossum and the final installment in the “Night at the Museum” trilogy. ‘Annie’ Quvenzhané … Read More

Comedian Terry Fator speaks with “Breakthrough Entertainment” about his Las Vegas “Country Christmas” show.

“Overhaulin’” co-host Adrienne Janic speaks with “Breakthrough Entertainment” about winter weather travel tips.

Writer/director Jennifer Kent speaks with “Breakthrough Entertainment” about her new horror flick “The Babadook,” in which Essie Davis plays a woman who, six years after the violent death of her husband, struggles to discipline her 6-year-old son (Noah Wiseman) whose … Read More

Among the new movies that were released Friday, Dec. 12 are a horror flick imported from Australia, a dramatic thriller set in the snow and a biopic about the man responsible for modern-day computing. ‘The Babadook’ Essie Davis plays a … Read More

Filmmaker Tommy Avallone speaks with “Breakthrough Entertainment” about his new documentary “I Am Santa Claus,” in which he documents an entire year in the lives of five real-bearded professional Santa Clauses to find out what the rest of the year … Read More

Filmmaker Mitchell Kezin speaks with “Breakthrough Entertainment” about his new documentary “Jingle Bell Rocks!,” in which he shares with viewers an exclusive backstage pass into the underground world of alternative Christmas music.

Among the new movies that were released Friday, Dec. 5 are a Christmas comedy starring Robin Williams, a comedic murder mystery starring Fran Kranz and personal transformation drama starring Reese Witherspoon. ‘Before I Disappear’ Shawn Christensen plays a young man … Read More

Actor Fran Kranz speaks with “Breakthrough Entertainment” about his role in the new comedic murder mystery “Murder of a Cat,” in which he plays an action figure designer who wakes up one morning to find his impaled by a crossbow arrow … Read More

Creative Director Wesley Whately speaks with “Breakthrough Entertainment” about this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Butterball Turkey Talk-Line talks turkey with “Breakthrough Entertainment.”

Gifts for Fashionistas 3D Ugly Christmas Sweater The 3D Ugly Christmas Sweater features a classic holiday design but it is hard to miss the starring attraction – a large stuffed moose charging its way through. It is a conversation piece … Read More

Among the new movies that were released Friday, Nov. 21 are a western written and and directed by star Tommy Lee Jones, the first half of the finale of “The Hunger Games” franchise and a coming-of-age drama in which “Divergent” … Read More

Musical artist Christina Grimmie speaks with “Breakthrough Entertainment” before her concert at the Outlets at Anthem’s Christmas Tree Lighting.