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Riddick: Movie Review
It has been nearly a decade since the furious Furyan Riddick has graced the big screen and after screening the long gestating sequel, I think they should have either…
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Getaway: Movie Review
Remember when August was considered the dumping ground for movies that studios knew were bad? Well, the new Ethan Hawke and Selena Gomez action-thriller "Getaway" is a perfect example…
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Closed Circuit: Movie Review
In the opening sequence of the new thriller "Closed Circuit" we are shown a busy outdoor city market via numerous closed circuit cameras. Each camera focuses on different angles…
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In a World…: Movie Review
"In a World..." are the three words that were used back in the day when voiceover stars were an important part of a film's trailer. Today, we don't hear…
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You’re Next: Movie Review
I screened "You're Next" back in March at SXSW and the mini-review was included in my SXSW 2013 recap which you can view here. Below is the review from…
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Lee Daniels’ The Butler: Movie Review
For myself, writing a negative review for a film about a very important time in our country is not an easy task. The Civil Rights movement is probably the…
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Kick-Ass 2: Movie Review
Jeff Wadlow takes over directing duties for Matthew Vaughn in the surprisingly good sequel to 2010's modest-hit "Kick-Ass". When word first broke that a sequel was in the works,…
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Paranoia: Movie Review
After watching the trailers for "Paranoia", I was absolutely sure that the movie was going to be a total stinker, despite the fact that Gary Oldman and Harrison Ford…
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The Spectacular Now: Movie Review
Director James Ponsoldt's "The Spectacular Now" my not be a spectacular film, but it does feature a spectacular performance from its' star Miles Teller and along with his co-star…
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Blue Jasmine: Movie Review
All of the Academy Award buzz going around about Cate Blanchett's performance in the new Woody Allen film "Blue Jasmine" is well justified. She is absolutely fantastic. The problem…