Film Reviews
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Movie Review: “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” – Charming and Meaningful
“The Secret Life of Walter Mitty”, based on the short story by James Thurber is directed by Ben Stiller, written by Steve Conrad, and starring Ben Stiller, Kristen Wiig, and Sean Penn, tells the story…
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Movie Review: “Jug Face” – A Testament to Ingenuity
It is a certainty that mainstream theaters are releasing horror films at all times of the year. Unfortunately, there is never any guarantee this type of screening is worth the price of the ticket. With…
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Movie Review: “Ride Along” – Worth the Ride, Not the Ticket
“I’m’a take you on a ride along.” Buddy cop movies, the cornerstone of 80s cinema, have been in sharp decline since the “Lethal Weapon” series came to a tragic end with its fourth installment. These…
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Movie Review: “Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit” – Worthy of His Promotion
Filling the shoes of a character played by the likes of Alec Baldwin and Harrison Ford is no easy task for any actor to undertake, especially in a standalone, ‘prove-your-worth’ reboot. Chris Pine, who has…
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Movie Review: “About Time” – An Insightful Film
“About Time”, directed and written by Richard Curtis and starring Domnall Gleeson, Rachel McAdams, and Bill Nighy, tells the story of a young man named Tim who learns a surprising family secret: the males in…
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Movie Review: “Lone Survivor” – The Real Call of Duty
War is a nasty, terrible place – we all know this; perhaps not from experience but from the lessons of history throughout the ages we know that war is a devastating and powerful force –…
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Movie Review: “47 Ronin” – Don’t Even Start!
What is a Ronin? Every now and then you watch a movie that you just know is going to piss you off. You know; you’re aware of how awful it will be, and how offensive…
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Movie Review: “Maniac”- Looks Are Simply Not Enough
The slasher flick was in its prime during the 1970’s and 1980’s and could be seen in nearly any variation, to the point where audiences’ tastes have become a bit more refined. With so many…
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Movie Review: “Her” – Jonze With Another Winner
As we enter 2014, society continues its dynamic confrontation with increasingly advanced technology. What will become of technology in 2024, 2034, and so on? Director Spike Jonze tackles this notion in his best film yet–“Her”;…
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Movie Review: “Saving Mr. Banks” – A Prelude to the Poppins
Whether it is visiting the magical land that brings out the child in anyone, or watching years of influential filmmaking magic, nothing inspires wonder quite like the name “Disney.” In my childhood I’m sure I…