Category: Movies
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Not Taking The Michael
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Read more: Not Taking The MichaelSome talented actors appear to have a bitch of a time choosing a worthwhile script. It’s almost as if a load is dumped in front of them, they close their eyes and pick one. Travolta’s a prime example, having appeared in nine thousand flicks but only a handful of classics since he first got going…
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The Verdict
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Read more: The VerdictI know that in my reviews I often need to rescue myself from the perils of redundancy. Nevertheless, I will state it again; Paul Newman is and was a superstar, a Top-5 actor of all time. A quick search reveals the ugly reality that most list-makers do not share this opinion. None of this is…
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The Last Samurai
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Read more: The Last SamuraiIt is solid without being superb; lightly intoxicating while failing to fully engage my mind.
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Fahrenheit 9/11
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Read more: Fahrenheit 9/11And because Moore doesn’t disguise his motives, any criticism about his biases is an exercise in absurdity.
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Turning Red (2022)
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Read more: Turning Red (2022)“Turning Red” – Crimson Tide (or a visit from Aunt Flo). Turning Red is a movie I’m really torn about. You can be forgiven for not knowing what this movie is actually about if you have only seen the preview. Let me help. It’s about puberty. Specifically, a girl’s first period. What I’m torn about…
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Shaun of the Dead
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Read more: Shaun of the DeadI have come to the conclusion that it is impossible to make a bad zombie movie.
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The Passion of the Christ
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Read more: The Passion of the ChristForget for a moment that The Passion of the Christ is inherently anti-Semetic…
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Spellbound (2002)
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Read more: Spellbound (2002)Spellbound is as close to a perfect movie as you are going to see for a long time.
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Bowling For Columbine
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Read more: Bowling For ColumbineIt’s much more like a punk rock anthem than a doctoral dissertation, so it doesn’t really matter if the details and nuances are right.
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Mitchell (1975)
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Read more: Mitchell (1975)It’s a shame Mystery Science Theater wasn’t around when this fiasco was being made. Mitchell was a theatrical flop. If it had been released with the MST3K commentary in 1976, it would have possibly been received positively and became a major hit or at least a cult hit. At least Mitchell could have gotten its…