The Wedding Planner (2001)

“The Wedding Planner” stars Jennifer Lopez as Mary Fiore, a young woman who has built up a career as a wedding planner. She has all the organizational skills to run a high-class business, but she hasn’t been so lucky in love herself—her fiancé cheated on her with her best friend. Feeling that her chance for happiness has passed her by, she instead spends her time helping others find their happily ever after. One day while crossing the street, her shoe gets caught in the middle of the road. Out of nowhere comes a dashing knight in shining armor who pulls … Continue reading

Monster-in-Law (2005)

Your enjoyment of “Monster-in-Law” will be in direct proportion to your ability to tolerate some language. Charlotte, known as Charlie to her friends (Jennifer Lopez) is a free-spirited, genuinely kind girl who keeps herself busy with several different odd jobs, including walking dogs. She isn’t living her dreams, but she’s content with what she has and makes the most of every day, joyfully. When she meets handsome doctor Kevin (Michael Vartan) he’s attracted to this sense of peace she exudes. It’s something he’s never known, growing up with the emotionally-charged Viola Fields (Jane Fonda) talk-show host, activist, woman on the … Continue reading

Movies Week in Review: January 21st-January 26th

We had a great week in Movie Reviews. In case you missed it, here’s a recap. “The Nanny Diaries” is a cute film about a girl who finds herself at loose ends for work and takes a job as a nanny out of desperation. She finds herself the only sane person in the midst of dysfunction and learns more about human nature than she ever thought possible. “Moonstruck” is the tale of true love found just a little too late and what one man will do to win the heart of the woman he loves. A great story, wonderful acting … Continue reading