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Film Review: “Man Of Steel”

Director Zack Snyder (300, Sucker Punch) has joined forces with producer Christopher Nolan (Dark Knight) to give us a “Superman” prequel that exudes gravitas but lacks any semblance of humor. Continue reading

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Winners at 66th Cannes Film Festival

Steven Spielberg‘s jury awarded these films the top prizes at the 66th Cannes Film Festival at the Palais: Palme d’Or Blue Is The Warmest Color, dir: Abdellatif Kechiche Grand Prize Inside Llewyn Davis, Ethan and Joel Coen Best Director Amat … Continue reading

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The Hangover Part lll

Stale. Rated “R” for what? Doesn’t just end the franchise, Part lll murders it. I laughed once. Our favorite R-rated, shockingly vulgar “wolfpack” is now domesticated. No more drugs, black-outs, sex with Hunts Point hookers, or Thai ladyboys. The funniest … Continue reading

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Film Review: “Star Trek Into Darkness”

Director J.J. Abrams, who has just been anointed to take over Star Wars, makes a Star Trek movie that is a lot of fun, thanks to an engaging script, pitch-perfect performances and stellar digital effects. Continue reading

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Film Review: “The Great Gatsby”

Maguire open-mouth stupefaction dominates, Mulligan is miscast, and DiCaprio does his best to save his dignity. The Great Gatsby – written by F. Scott Fitzgerald in 1921 – is one of America’s great novels. Oh really? First and foremost, the … Continue reading

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Film Review: “Iron Man 3″

It is officially summer movie season and this weekend, hoards of families will flock to the theatre to see Iron Man 3.  The main reason people enjoy Iron Man so much is because of one thing and one thing only: … Continue reading

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Fim Review: “Mud”

Jeff Nichols is a writer and director from Little Rock, Arkansas. His feature film debut, “Shotgun Stories”, premiered at the 2007 Berlin International Film Festival. Continue reading

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Film Review: “Pain and Gain”

Michael Bay may know how to make a lot of money, but he sure as hell doesn’t know how to make a good movie.  Pain and Gain is shallow, empty, unoriginal, and scattered.  Many people were thinking that this would … Continue reading

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K-11

Who knew there was a special K-11 inmate division for LGBT criminals to run the dormitory, take drugs, dress up and have sex with the guards? What is not to love here? It’s about she-men in jail ruled over by … Continue reading

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The Place Beyond the Pines

Morality is flexible and self-interest is paramount. Another terrific collaboration between director and star. Luke (Ryan Gosling) is a motorcycle stunt rider in a “circus-style” county fair traveling show. In a Cirque du Soliel type of circular cage, Luke, along … Continue reading

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