archive 2010 October

With Halloween fast approaching, it’s no surprise that Hollywood would wait to release the following DVDs. Based on the classic tales we’ve known for years, the remake of A Nightmare on Elm Street, and a new chapter on the Predators, still manages to keep us on the edge of our horrified seats.A Nightmare on Elm StreetOctober 5thDirected by Samuel Bayer, A Nightmare on Elm Street is a remake of the original Freddy film. When Freddy Krueger is killed in a fire, he sets out for revenge on his murderer’s children. While it doesn’t top the original film by Wes Craven, the idea of a dream killer is still disturbing. If you haven’t seen the new version, it’s certainly rental worthy for Halloween. (Continue reading…)

Having a baby can be hectic enough already. But when you’re single, opt for artificial insemination, then find the love of your life. . . well, that’s just a recipe for misadventure.After years of being single, Zoe (Jennifer Lopez) decides she wants a child. After her first doctor’s appointment, she runs into Stan (Alex O’Loughlin). They don’t hit it off straight away, but when they meet again, they fall in love. It’s then Zoe finds out she’s pregnant, and not just with one child, but two. The story that unfolds shows the good, the bad, and the ugly of love during pregnancy. (Continue reading…)