February movie preview: ‘black’ and ‘grey’ for valentine’s day

February Movie Preview: ‘Black’ and ‘Grey’ for Valentine’s Day

ByTom Herles

I seem to remember February movies giving folks options for Valentine’s Day date nights. But for the last few years, the romance entries are limited. The only option in that genre this year would be Fifty Shades Freed. Peter Rabbit looks more romantic and that’s about frenemies who happen to be a farmer and a…

Fifty shades of controversy: contemporary love story or promotion for domestic violence?

Fifty Shades of Controversy: Contemporary Love Story or Promotion for Domestic Violence?

ByAmelia Harper

The worldwide phenomenon of “Fifty Shades of Grey” has been stirring up some pretty sensitive topics of debate, mainly that of domestic violence. Critics and viewers are claiming that the movie is condoning the controlling and dominant types of sexual acts performed by lead character, Christian Grey. The “Fifty Shades of Grey” movie, directed by…