I docked with the Mother Ship...

I'm just finishing up 5 days in San Diego, where I joined 125,000 of my fellow nerds for Comic-Con...a huge for sci-fi and comic fans ever conceived.

More to come, but here's a taste:

More of the same...

One of the most highly anticipated films of the summer, "The Simpsons Movie" doesn't really break any new ground or take full advantage of the PG-13 rating. Read more about it here...

I love you, Nikki Blonsky

Newcomer Nikki Blonksy, who reportedly was scooping ice cream at a Cold Stone Creamery about a year of so ago, is FABULOUS in "Hairspray," the adaptation of the stage play which was based on the 1988 film by John Waters. John Travolta steps into the dress vacated by the late, great cross-dressing Divine.

Read my full review by clicking here

I have no reservations about telling you this...

On Saturday, July 21, there will be special "sneak previews" of the new Catherine Zeta-Jones/Abigail Breslin comedy "No Reservations." If you're in or around the St. Louis area, the screenings will be held at the following theaters:

Wehrenberg Ronnies, Wehrenberg St. Charles 18, Wehrenberg Galaxy, AMC West Olive and Edwardsville Showplace 12.


Zeta-Jones plays a high strung chef who, after the death of her sister, is now taking care of her niece, played by Academy Award nominee Breslin. Wehrenberg and AMC allow you to purchase advance tickets online, so reservations are recommended.

Steve

Have You Heard the One About the Polish Hitman?

Ben Kingsley, one of the most talented actors on the planet, is wickedly funny in "You Kill Me," the story of an alcoholic hitman for the East Coast Polish Mafia who heads to San Francisco to dry out. This simple, yet hilarious comedy may get overrun by "Transformers" and "Harry Potter," so be sure to see it soon.

Read my full review by clicking here

Are you one of the Bratz?

You have until 11:59 EST to prove you're one of the Bratz...just text BRATZ and your zip code to 43KIX, but you have to hurry because time is running out.

Cedric the Entertainer Talks to Us

Cedric the Entertainer came back home to St. Louis for his celebirty bowling tournament and also hosted a special advance screening of "Talk to Me," a powerful new drama about legendary radio personality Petey Green. The film opens nationwide on July 27.

Welcome back, Mr. Potter...

"Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" is the first of two big events for Potter fans this summer. First and foremost, David Yates stays about as faithful to J.K. Rowling's original text as a director can without going way overbudget.

Read the rest of my review by clicking here:

Many thanks,
Steve

Vote for the "real" Springfield...

Do you live in Springfield or does your state have a Springfield? In honor of the upcoming "Simpsons" movie, 20th Century Fox is sponsoring a contest in which one of 14 Springfields across the country will be declared the "real" one.

Click here to read more and cast your vote...

Can you find the secret ingredients?

"Ratatouille," Pixar's new animated adventure about a rat who wants to be a chef, contains lots of visual gags, inside jokes and other "Easter Eggs". Can you find them all?

Click here for some clues....

"Transformers" Not Quite More Than Meets the Eye

Michael Bay's live action treatment of the "Transformers" is everything one might expect from him: loud, explosive and a bit on the mature side. Otherwise, there's not much more to it than that.

Read more about it by clicking here: