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When writing my blog entries, I generally make some token effort to avoid major spoilers. DVD write-ups are obviously the exception, as there's kind of a statute of limitations to how long you can keep a secret about movies. Still, I do try to avoid spoilers… Continue reading
Before we begin this blog entry, there's something I'd like you to do for me. First, find a pen or some other similarly-shaped object. Got one? Good. Now place it between the third (middle) and fourth (ring) fingers on your right hand. Seriously, don't wait… Continue reading
You may have noticed that it took me a long time to get to this one. It may very well be on its way out of theaters by the time you read this. I really didn't care enough about this movie to go see it, until I read this review. Against what I'm sure was… Continue reading
The first act of this movie had me absolutely hooked. Sam Jackson and Dwayne Johnson were going through typical cop movie motions and playing them perfectly straight. It was film parody at its finest and I can't possibly justify in words how true and funny it… Continue reading
For a long time, I just couldn't buy the hype surrounding Starship Troopers. I couldn't understand how an effects-heavy, hyper-masculine action flick about blowing up aliens could possibly be a work of brilliant sci-fi satire. Sometimes, it's good to be… Continue reading
Yes, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo only came to American shores five months ago (it's still playing in some Portland theaters!) and the sequel is already here. Naturally, I had to go see it out of curiosity's sake. What I got was basically more of the same,… Continue reading
I saw this trailer earlier today and it would've made me laugh my ass off if I wasn't in a movie theater at the time. An inspirational "underdog" drama? Check. Based on a true story? Check. Cast entirely with Academy Award winners and nominees? Check. The… Continue reading
Ever since Inception first faded to black, everyone in the film-going world started chattering about their own interpretations of the ending in particular and the movie as a whole. Having just seen the movie a second time, I feel ready to type down my own… Continue reading
I was never very fond of John C. Reilly. I thought he was the worst part of Chicago and I haven't seen much from him in the way of acting talent or comedic ability. Then came Cyrus. Reilly plays the lead in this movie, also named John, and he fits into the… Continue reading
For the second time in as many weeks, I'm forced to put my status as a movie lover into question. This time, it's for confessing to no prior knowledge of the Karate Kid franchise. I only know that The Next Karate Kid sucked, and that knowledge came to me… Continue reading
Imagine that you're sitting at your couch, watching some movie or a TV show. You're watching plot twists, great tension and character development. A whole world is opening itself up to you and you're having a great time. The show ends, you get up for a snack,… Continue reading
I first saw Metropolis a couple of years ago and instantly recognized it for the classic it is. But as much as I wanted this DVD, I never went out to buy it. Why? Because I knew that this was coming and I wanted to bide my time. For those who don't know,… Continue reading
