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'Freaky Friday' proves to be freakin' fun

When one thinks of a family film, "corny" and "cheesy" are words that often come to mind. Viewers are in for a welcome surprise, however, when they go to see Disney's new version of the 1976 hit "Freaky Friday." While the trend for most summer blockbusters is action, suspense and mind-boggling special effects, Freaky Friday proves to be a breath of fresh air with its quick wit and comic relief.

Movie 'hunts' for depth but fails to hit target

When a Special Forces assassin goes off the deep end (and we are talking all the way off), it's up to the guy who trained him to stop him ... or die trying. Aaron Hallam (Benicio Del Toro) is one of the best assassins the Special Forces has ever seen, but it seems "battle stress" has gotten the best of him -- or all of him, for that matter.

Celine, meet Faith: 'Cry' completes crossover

After three years, country-crossover superstar Faith Hill is back again with a new album, "Cry." Here, Hill continues the transformation she began on her last album "Breathe," effectively leaving any remaining traces of country music in the dust and turning her focus to a much more soulful sound. For all those girls out there who have been burned by love, Hill lets you know you're not alone.

Pfeiffer, Lohman give a sweet smell to 'Oleander'

"White Oleander" is the movie to see if you are in the mood for some serious drama -- and re-watching another Lifetime Original movie just won't cut it. Based on the award-winning novel by Janet Finch, "White Oleander" tells the story of Astrid Magnusson (Alison Lohman) and her emotional journey of self-discovery.

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