Move over Dark Knight, step aside Iron Man: Ladies, it’s our turn to save the world. Coming this summer winter to theaters DVD is the new live-action animated feature film, Wonder Woman. Sure, this version of Wonder Woman won’t be breaking any weekend records at the box office, but judging by this movie poster, it could have if only given the chance.

Despite its straight to DVD status, the cast behind this new animated flick appears to have all the benchmarks of a could-be-blockbuster: Keri Russell is the voice of Wonder Woman, Virginia Madsen is Wonder Woman's mother, Queen Hippolyta; Rosario Dawson is Diana's Amazon rival Artemis; and Alfred Molina is Ares, Wonder Woman’s nemesis.

Comic book fans can take heart in knowing that this version stays true to the original story. The movie will tell the story of how Wonder Woman came to be, beginning with her origin as an Amazon princess. Keri Russell said of her character: "She's a true, strong warrior, but she's also right at the break of being a young woman standing on her own and fighting out in the world.” I hear you sister — who among us hasn’t been there? (Sans the whole warrior thing.) … continue reading

If you didn't see Waitress at the theater, put it on your Netflix list now so you'll be able to watch it soon after its DVD release on November 27.

Waitress is a gem of a movie about a young woman (Keri Russell) in an abusive marriage who finds an emotional outlet in pie making. The story is winsome and heartwarming and, at times, hilarious. As The New York Times said in its review, Waitress isn't a feel-good movie, but it is a movie that leaves you feeling good. It will also leave you wanting pie.

Supporting the radiant Russell, whose gorgeous face kept me watching Felicity even after she cut her hair, are Cheryl Hines, of Curb Your Enthusiasm, and Adrienne Shelly, who wrote and directed Waitress. For Shelly, the film reflected a talent that had not been evident in her previous work. But the movie's Sundance premier was bittersweet, since Shelly was murdered a few months earlier in her Manhattan apartment. At 40, Shelly was just coming into her own as a filmmaker. … continue reading