Movie review: 'Journey 2' takes a trip to nowhere

There’s no mystery to “Journey 2: The Mysterious Island” beyond the fact that there’s no mystery. The sequel to 2008’s “Journey to the Center of the Earth” offers zero surprises by revealing up front that everything will wrap neatly.

What to watch: 'Simpsons' fans celebrate 500th episode

Daily entertainment news with what to watch tonight on TV, why "woolly mammoth" is trending and the 500th episode of "The Simpsons."

Geekology 101: 'Star Wars' is coming out again - but in 3-D!

Since their release, a few of the diehards out there have panned Episodes 1-3 as the “George Lucas has lost his mind and only wants money now” trilogy. It will be interesting to see what that sector of fandom will think a second time around.

Movie review: ‘Safe House’ is Bourne again

Can’t wait to see the next “Bourne” film? Don’t worry. It opens in theaters Friday. It just happens to be called “Safe House,” a film with so much in common with the “Bourne” films that you’d almost think it was an intentional rip-off. 

New movies: 'Safe House,' 'Journey 2'

It’s sad when an actor as great as Denzel Washington continues to waste his talents on generic drive.

Stay Tuned: 'Caged' might make you a fan of reality TV

“Caged” is a new reality series on MTV that follows three amateur cage fighters from the small town of Minden, La. Similar to the network's “Teen Mom” and “16 and Pregnant” series, it is a direct and honest look at the lives of young people whose experiences don't fit the pattern of high school, college, career, marriage. As with most of its documentary style shows, MTV uses the music in “Caged” as a cue to how you should feel when watching each scene. Despite this distraction, it is a surprisingly poignant reality show that doesn't need a soundtrack to enhance its emotional impact.

What to watch: Duggar family victims of alleged extortion

Daily entertainment news with what to watch tonight on TV, why "whale shark" is trending and a video of the attempted extortion of the Duggar family.

Book Notes: New translation of ‘Kama Sutra’

How little has changed in 2,000 years. The new translation of “Kama Sutra” 2 millennia after Vatsyayana wrote it is of great interest for many reasons, not the least of which is its description of the roles that men and women played in relation to one another in India.

5 Things to Do This Weekend (Feb. 10-12)

This week’s suggestions include watching the Grammy Awards, going to the theater for “Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace” or another movie, and more.

Mark Twain Museum planning centennial celebration

There will be several 100th anniversaries to celebrate this spring: The Titanic’s only voyage turns 100, as does Boston’s Fenway Park. And not missing out on the celebrations is the Mark Twain Museum in Hannibal, Mo.

What to watch: Gisele Bundchen defends hubby Tom Brady

Daily entertainment news with what to watch tonight on TV, the website of the day and a video of Gisele Bundchen defending her husband, Tom Brady.

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson finds himself on a 'Journey'

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson gets to do a little bit of everything in his newest starring role, as a tough and stern but caring and good-humored stepfather to troubled teen Josh Hutcherson in “Journey 2: The Mysterious Island,” which opens Friday.

Peter Chianca: Newspaper flicks worth stopping the presses for

Reporters and editors have been characters in movies for as long as there have been movies, and for a good reason: because most screenwriters are disgruntled former reporters.

Peter Chianca: Liz Frame and the Kickers stir up tough tales of heartbreak

Liz Frame has been kicking around the local music scene for a while in Boston. “Sooner,” released late last year on CDBY, offers a cavalcade of tough, damaged, heartbroken and heartbreaking characters.

What to watch: Best Super Bowl commercials of 2012

Daily entertainment news with what to watch tonight on TV, the best Super Bowl commercials of 2012 and Matthew Broderick's Super Bowl Honda ad.

What to watch: 'Star Wars Uncut' unveiled

Daily entertainment news with "Star Wars Uncut" unveiled, what to watch tonight on TV and more.

What to watch: 'The Woman in Black' movie trailer

Daily entertainment news with 'The Woman in Black' movie trailer, new movies in theaters this weekend and what to watch on TV tonight.

Steven Spielberg television show 'Smash' is putting on the glitz

NBC jumps into the glitz-filled world of musical drama Monday night with “Smash,” a backstage look at the blood, sweat and tears that go into producing a high-end Broadway show.

Madonna is back, this time behind the camera

Initially a dancer, then a drummer, then a singer, then an actress, and for the past three decades a true pop star, the ambitious Madonna tried film directing a few years back (does anyone even recall the forgettable “Filth and Wisdom?”). On Friday she goes at it again with “W.E.,” a complicated story that covers two very different time periods.

What to watch: Jamie Lynn Spears on her teen pregnancy

Daily entertainment news with what to watch tonight on TV, why Jamie Lynn Spears is trending and a video of what she said in her latest interview with Glamour magazine.

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