Movie & TV Editorial Reviews
NBC makes big strides with its mobile Games
By Robert Bianco, USA TODAY - August 6, 2012
But after watching the Olympics action on the app, you may miss those TV commentators who explain it all to you.
'Assassin's Bullet': Easy to dodge
By Scott Bowles, USA TODAY - August 6, 2012
If you're wondering what happened to Christian Slater, the news isn't good. He got snookered into this all-style-no-substance movie.
'Celeste and Jesse' shares rom-com kiss 
By Claudia Puig, USA TODAY - August 6, 2012
Rated *** out of four, it's the summer's most unpredictable, low-key, clear-sighted romantic comedy. And it's a star turn for Rashida Jones.
Rebel against relentless 'Total Recall'
By Claudia Puig, USA TODAY - August 6, 2012
The mystery of the 1990 original is lost among the constant action scenes.
Latest 'Wimpy Kid' is dog-gone goofy fun
By Scott Bowles, USA TODAY - August 6, 2012
These popular movies aren't high art, but they get what kids are really like.
'Killer Joe' is hyper-brutal yet intriguing
By Claudia Puig, USA TODAY - August 6, 2012
This movie is clearly made for Matthew McConaughey, who subverts his slick charm in the service of an uncommonly diabolical character.
NBC's 'Today' plays familiar Games
By Robert Bianco, USA TODAY - August 1, 2012
The morning show isn't taking many risks covering the London Olympics, and that's too bad.
Coverage of Games has people talking
By Robert Bianco, USA TODAY - July 30, 2012
But for NBC, that's not necessarily a good thing. We're only four days in, and already there's a Twitter pile-on and a Seacrest backlash.
Opening ceremony: Boisterously, Britishly odd
By Robert Bianco, USA TODAY - July 28, 2012
Opening Ceremony's Queen-as-Bond Girl skit works; the sick-kid salute, not so much.
'Step Up Revolution' shows little evolution
By Scott Bowles, USA TODAY - July 27, 2012
The latest in the 'Step Up' franchise should keep its fans happy, and that's about it.
