With 10 pics nominated for best pic, Oscar the Grouch aims to attract the casual movie fan. We breakdown the races.

We review the best and worst TV spots of the country’s No. 1 mad men (and women), the Martin Agency.

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Snowed in? Here are some big movies and TV specials to catch on the small screen.

Boob tube shockers and surprises:  Favre's big win, Conan's secret baby and Obama's pop politics.

Hell's Angels trade leather chaps for white, fluffy wings in this not-so-heavenly horror flick.

We virtually stalk George Clooney at the Golden Globes.

A well-dressed Colin Firth carries the big screen character study.

Local "Bachelor" contestant gets tossed for alleged "inappropriate relationship." We speculate and ponder.

Michael Cera leads the whipsmart teen sex romp.

We preview 2010's TV returns, finales and premieres.

Sharon Stone stars in more bad movies of the 2000s than anyone else so far.

Woody Harrelson makes more appearances than you would imagine. And more than I'm comfortable with.

George Clooney racks up frequent flier miles and awards nominations in new flick from director of "Juno" and "Thank You For Smoking"

Alec Baldwin creates new audience for rom-coms in Nancy Meyers' latest effort.

Will you be a Blue Man Groupie or a James Cameron hater? You have 162 minutes to decide.

Hugh Grant and Sarah Jessica Parker run away from bears and toward romantic comedy cliches.

Big screen rendering of Cormac McCarthy's deep, depressing book calls for buttered Prozac.

Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon each get the role of a lifetime. But who nails it and who mails it in?

Our TV critic defends the trashy simplicity of 'Jersey Shore'.

De Niro leads talented cast in somber holiday drama.

The army's bad news bearers are trailed in compelling new wartime flick.

We watched 4,238 hours of TiVo'd programs to make our list.

We break down the small screen's best holiday offerings.

Wes Anderson and George Clooney serve up a stop-motion feast fit for the whole fam.

We break down the frosted flicks fit to watch with extended family over the holidays.

There is a bad moon rising in "Twilight" sequel.

Little soccer flick boots its way into the top 5 movies of the year.

Massive end-of-days epic is a disaster in more ways than one.

Brainy thriller has Richmond roots and moral dilemmas.

Fashion icon bio-epic is haute couture cinema.

Michael Jackson moonwalks back from the grave in new docu-music video.

Big-screen Amelia Earhart isn't exactly Rosie the Riveting.

"Paranormal" goes for wide release. Just in time for Halloween, Richmond.

With awards seasons just months away, it's time for every annoying movie blogger to start prognosticating. And why should I be any different?

Children's book-turned-movie is more dark and dizzy than warm and fuzzy.

Tyra and "The Office" wedding make mad bank.

Vince Vaughn's vacation slideshow would be funnier than this bomb.

We check in on Letterman's secret bedroom, "SNL" and "MNF."

Ricky Gervais takes on romantic comedies... and god.

Could a gory zombie romp be the funniest movie of the year? Bill Murray thinks so.

Is 'Cougar Town' hot? Is 'Community' ice cold. We weigh in...

Comic caper is much more then Matt Damon's bad 'stache and 30-pound potbelly.

Guitar heroes Jack White, Edge and Jimmy Page celebrate the electric guitar in a new documentary.

Jay Leno serves up luke-warm laughs, but everyone will come back for seconds.

Did opening night hit the bull's eye?

"Melrose Place," "The Vampire Diaries" and "The Jay Leno Show" light up the small screen.

Talking sock puppets can't save post-apocalyptic animated flick.

'Office Space' update is a horror flick for small biz owners.

A reality fish tale and sitcom fairy tale make our TV dreams come true.

You won't get wasted. But your money won't, either.

A pop culture guide to healthcare reform.

Quentin Tarantino, Brad Pitt & Co. swing for the fences - and Nazi skulls.

Our dude TV critic isn’t afraid (or embarrassed)  to crash the party of reality runways and rumbas.

The faux alien documentary is about to become the summer’s most unlikely blockbuster.

We light 16 candles for the gifts late filmmaker John Hughes gave us.

Half-baked comedy stars Meryl Streep and Amy Adams.

It's season premiere week.  Jon Gosselin chills with Michael Lohan and builds a new kitchen!

Judd Apatow & Co. trade fart jokes for tears and hugs, well, sort of.

Style reigns and characters swoon in this modern tale of summer love.

Vamps and tramps headline September's new shows. Get your TiVo trigger finger ready...

A hack director and no-name stars team up for the year's best movie. Somehow...

Here are the must-have summer flicks to pack for the rainy days of your summer vacation. Plus, random Emmy award thoughts...

Long-awaited sequel dabbles in death and puppy love.

Sacha Baron Cohen's latest movie is a beautiful sucker punch to hetero sensibilities.

See who’s getting booed this summer on the small screen.

Johnny Depp wants to steal your cash. Don't let him.

We look at our fallen stars and forgotten works of pop art.

Off beat romantic comedy is a quirky trip that starts and stalls.

Talking robot sequel is bad beyond belief.

TV's tabloid couple divorces as kids prepare for years of therapy.

Jack Black and Michael Cera treat the Old Testament like the bathroom wall in "Year One."

Iron Mike melts before the camera in gripping new documentary.

Travolta and Denzel carry the big-budget underground action remake.

As late night's red-headed step-child gets his big break, we break down his performance.

Mexican buddy fluck "Rudo y Cursi" mixes football and fading dreams.

We’ll help satisfy your thirst for this summer’s potent little movies.

We review the "Jon & Kate" season premiere and break down the awkwardness.

New Pixar film is amazing pick-me-up and the summer’s best new movie.

This week: Oscar hopefuls get a second chance and Segways get a big screen informercial.

TV's fertility experiment gone wild returns to the small screen on Monday night.

'Bale-out' plan doesn't compute for Man vs. Machines sequel.

Let those athletic overachievers enjoy the sun. You've got TV to watch.

"Moulin Rouge" meets "Prairie Home Companion" in this new foreign flick.

Our critic says it's better than "The Da Vinci Code," but...

'The Real Housewives of New Jersey' will makes us laugh more than 'MadTV.' Much more.

'Star Trek' is a bold and beautiful sci fi epic - just the way you remember it. Only better.

We break down the best and worst of local TV news.

Swine flu's got nothing on these big and small screen baddies.

Sideburns can't save X-Men prequel from utter mediocrity.

"Good Morning America" heads to the center of the universe in Ashland.

Our critic tells you why America’s No. 1 movie is an entertainment sham.

Our couch potato breaks down an indie film fest, this week's releases and two awful sitcoms.

We check out six summer movies we think will be worth the hype.

The taut Capitol Hill thriller is the best flick our movie blogger has reviewed in two years.

“Southland” has a big holster to fill in its Thursday night 10 p.m. slot. If the pilot keeps its aim honest, I’m expecting big things from the police procedural that’s about as compelling as a fictional cop show can get. Here are the top five reasons I think “Southland” will resuscitate the cop drama genre – almost like it was one of “ER”’s famous docs. Well, any except Stamos.

'Observe and Report' will change the way you look at mall security guards.

New Fox reality show looks to exploit (and pay) the occupationally deceased.

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