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Edge of Tomorrow
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Read more: Edge of TomorrowThere isn’t an action set piece in this film that feels new or breath-taking. Indeed, the repetition of the protagonist seeps a dullness into the film- every step is choreographed, rehearsed, committed with the passion of a puppet.
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Hombre
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Read more: HombreHombre! As I sat lazily in my office, browsing through my DVD collection for inspiration for a review, I found a movie that I have not thought of in years. I thoroughly enjoyed watching this offbeat Western, where less is MORE, especially when you have talents like the great Paul Newman and the always craggy…
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It Happened One Night
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Read more: It Happened One NightI think this characteristic relates to is an explanation of why Capra’s body of work has evolved into being a touch-stone for political and social conservatives. They think that they are latching onto George Bailey, and Mr. Smith; in fact, they are really nostalgic for the dynamics of a patriarchal society that revolves around a…
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Chef
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Read more: ChefChef was a feel good, but predictable comedy written by, directed by, and starred in by Jon Favreau, of Iron Man fame.  (He also did Cowboys and Aliens and Swingers)  This was the sort of movie that is difficult to review in that the movie could be described as overdone, sizzling, milquetoast, luscious, soggy, zesty, bland…
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X-Men: Days of Future Past
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Read more: X-Men: Days of Future PastDo you know what happens to bad movies when they’re struck by lightning?
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Sharknado
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Read more: SharknadoSharknado II here now! Yes, they are doing it again. Just when you think the Summer Season cannot get any worse, we will have the second installment of Sharknado, only this time the setting moves to New York City! Booyah! The other day I watched two really awful movies, but the difference in the two…
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Godzilla 2014
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Read more: Godzilla 2014Who are we little blobs of goo to complain about the occasional squishing?
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Captain America: A Blockbuster for Blockheads
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Read more: Captain America: A Blockbuster for BlockheadsOK, what is it this time? I was at the movies again yesterday afternoon. Well, good for you. I see you saw Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Wasn’t it FANTASTIC!! No, I hated almost every minute of it. What? It scored 8.2 at IMDB and 70/100 from 44 professionals at Metacritic. It has grossed over…
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Total Recall (1990)
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Read more: Total Recall (1990)Tagline: They stole his mind, now he wants it back. Entire Story in Fewer Words Than Are in This Sentence: Arnold breathes new life into Mutants, Midgets and Tits. Homoeroticism: Arnold was classic Arnold and he never disappoints us with his disdain for anything hetero. As the movie opened, he was naked, oiled and in…
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Spiderman 5: Spiderman is Amazing, Part 2: The End of Cinema
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Read more: Spiderman 5: Spiderman is Amazing, Part 2: The End of CinemaWhy is this happening?