People who wear glass slippers shouldn’t go around kicking the crap out of fairytales. Take “A Cinderella Story.” No, please, take it. Take it far, far away, to a magical land where filmmakers believe fourteen year old girls are still looking for Prince Charming and Happily Ever After. Innocuous to the point of becoming irritating, “A Cinderella Story” updates the classic fairytale to present day San Fernando Valley, and the only happy ending is when the final credits roll across the screen. Read the rest of this entry »

On the surface, Beverly Sutphin (Kathleen Turner) is your typical suburban housewife and loving mom. She keeps the floors and windows clean, and has dinner on the table every night at exactly the same time. She’s pleasant and polite, and always has a smile ready to greet her guests. Read the rest of this entry »