Friday, November 20, 2009

Tom Long: Film Review: 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon' -- GRADE: C

Review: 'New Moon' is just what 'Twilight' fans want -- unfortunately

Tom Long: A big bowl of adolescent romantic mush garnished with horror-lite action scenes and a rushed road trip, "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" is a mess. But to be fair to director Chris Weitz and screenwriter Melissa Rosenberg, it is the mess "Twilight" fans were expecting and probably demanding. - 11/20/2009

2009 holiday DVD guide: Plop these Christmas videos in the player

It's holiday time again, and that means a new batch of DVDs to help get you in the mood. Here's a look at this year's new Christmas releases for kids and families. - 11/19/2009

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Review: 'New Moon' is just what 'Twilight' fans want -- unfortunately

A big bowl of adolescent romantic mush garnished with horror-lite action scenes and a rushed road trip, "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" is a mess. - 11/20/2009

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