Articles written by Kay Szydlowski

With Ricky Gervais and Jennifer Garner at the helm, and half a dozen star cameos, Invention of Lying is a fun movie with a few too many plot holes.

Nov 11, 2009 - Kay Szydlowski

Though it has many elements of a great movie, Adventureland never quite comes together to achieve the indie classic it could have been.

Oct 30, 2009 - Kay Szydlowski

After the Botwin's abrupt move in the beginning of season four, Weeds lost many of its central characters, many of whom were a core part of its comedy.

Sep 17, 2009 - Kay Szydlowski

HBO's Entourage starring Adrien Grenier is seeing many changes this season, and fans are loving it.

Sep 17, 2009 - Kay Szydlowski

New to DVD September 15, 2009. Co-starring Kristen Scott Thomas and Ben Barnes, Easy Virtue is one hundred percent, undiluted fun.

Sep 15, 2009 - Kay Szydlowski

Sam Trammel, Nelsan Ellis, and Rutina Wesley are among the standout performances in HBO's True Blood.

Sep 13, 2009 - Kay Szydlowski

Now on DVD, Gigantic is truly a rare piece of film: funny, sweet and extremely relatable.

Sep 12, 2009 - Kay Szydlowski

On the most recent Harry Potter film, The Half Blood Prince, Grint really had a chance to stretch his legs and his abilities far outshine his young costars'.

Aug 28, 2009 - Kay Szydlowski

Writers Bob Peterson and Pete Docter weave a feeling of romance, nostalgia, and bittersweet dreams.

Jul 31, 2009 - Kay Szydlowski

Bride Wars is the low point in this already dry season. Even with its two more-than-capable comedic actresses leading the way, it is halfhearted and quite shallow.

Jul 27, 2009 - Kay Szydlowski

As Jenji Kohan's show works itself into a seemingly irreversible tangle, fans' approval begins to wane.

Jun 17, 2009 - Kay Szydlowski

This much-anticipated sequel to Ben Stiller's smash hit Night at the Museum is not as good as the first. It does, however, have some great additions to the cast.

May 25, 2009 - Kay Szydlowski

Actress Lynn Collins is a relatively new face in Hollywood, and Wolverine is definitely her first blockbuster hit.

May 11, 2009 - Kay Szydlowski

Blindness is an overwhelming sensory experience, with a dark, bleak tone. Mark Ruffalo and Julianne Moore deliver spot-on performances.

May 8, 2009 - Kay Szydlowski

Could this movie hold any more big names? Considering the fare in kids' movies these days, Hotel for Dogs is surprisingly fresh, fun, and full of positive morals.

Apr 24, 2009 - Kay Szydlowski

Scarlett Johanssen and Penelope Cruz star in Woody Allen's latest award-winning effort.

Apr 2, 2009 - Kay Szydlowski

A worthwhile exercise in confusion, Seven Pounds features solid performances from both Will Smith and Rosario Dawson, plus a completely satisfying ending.

Mar 30, 2009 - Kay Szydlowski

Laughs are spare and awkwardness abounds in this poorly paced comedy about a ladies' man searching for a best man.

Mar 24, 2009 - Kay Szydlowski

Recommended for fans of The Office or 30 Rock, The Rocker is a funny movie suffering from a bit of misunderstanding.

Feb 19, 2009 - Kay Szydlowski

Many fans are disenchanted with Grey's, and its award nominations have slowed to a trickle. Has creator Shonda Rimes simply run out of ideas?

Feb 16, 2009 - Kay Szydlowski

Oscar Nominated Film Doubt features Meryl Streep, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams. Brilliant performances make this film a must-see.

Feb 10, 2009 - Kay Szydlowski

In the notoriously-named and ill-censored comedy Zack and Miri Make a Porno, two comic kings pair up for some huge laughs.

Feb 5, 2009 - Kay Szydlowski

Starring Ben Stiller, Jack Black, Robert Downey Jr. Even parodies can get too big. Yet in the overdone mess that is Tropic Thunder, a few bright spots emerge.

Nov 15, 2008 - Kay Szydlowski

This romp of a comedy features an off-kilter and highly American family, full of twists and abnormalities, and therefore totally recognizable. Ginnifer Goodwin shines.

Oct 21, 2008 - Kay Szydlowski

Usually dubbed the indie queen, Zooey Deschanel has done very few big-budget films. Before The Happening, one might have assumed that was her own preference.

Oct 7, 2008 - Kay Szydlowski

It's been a while since such honesty was quite this funny. There is no gloss or slapstick humor here, but the people are real and so are the laughs.

Sep 21, 2008 - Kay Szydlowski

Private Practice has had a strong starting season, with a knockout cast and of course a boost from the Grey's Anatomy fan base. Does it measure up?

Sep 19, 2008 - Kay Szydlowski

The murder of Sylvia Likens is known as the most infamous crime in Indiana history. Ellen Page plays Sylvia, and Catherine Keener plays her killer.

Sep 13, 2008 - Kay Szydlowski

As these actors become more and more well known, where are they headed? What are they working on? Will we be seeing them on the big screen?

Sep 12, 2008 - Kay Szydlowski

Wonder Woman Tina Fey Has Surprised No One and Delighted Everyone with This New Comedy. Motherhood has never been so chaotic, or so much fun.

Sep 11, 2008 - Kay Szydlowski

After creating his informative and entertaining expose on McDonalds, Morgan Spurlock and his famous moustache had some serious standards to meet. No question: he did it.

Sep 8, 2008 - Kay Szydlowski

Director Mark Waters sets out to make a movie for all ages, and the result is a movie that falls short on each level - but definitely won't offend anyone in the family.

Jul 15, 2008 - Kay Szydlowski

This film is brimming with creativity, bizarre humor, and irate customers: sure to please Michel Gondry fans, Jack Black fans, and video store employees.

Jun 16, 2008 - Kay Szydlowski