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2012 Movie Mini-Reviews: Dredd, Seven Psychopaths, The Paperboy
I was able to indulge in a movie marathon of sorts over the weekend, catching up another few films that I missed out on last year. Here are some quick reviews for all three: Dredd [dir. Pete Travis] I...
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Eric’s Top Five Theatrical Experiences
For the last two weeks, my favorite local movie theater, the Music Box, has provided Chicago with what they have dubbed the 70mm Film Festival. As the last remaining theater in town that can play...
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Month in Review [February 2013]
Hey folks, hard to believe it’s March already! February was a slow month for me in terms of movie watching — my lowest total in a couple years, at least. A combination of factors led to this decrease,...
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Movie Project #6: My Neighbor Totoro [1988]
In what has become an annual tradition, I have decided to embark in a third round of the 50 Movies Project. The premise is simple — I have put together a list of 50 movies that I feel I absolutely...
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Poll Results: Favorite Stanley Kubrick Film
Despite a wide variety of votes, the winner was never really in question: THE RESULTS: - The Shining: 10 votes - Dr. Strangelove: 8 votes - 2001: A Space Odyssey: 5 votes - A Clockwork Orange: 5 votes...
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Movie Review: Somebody Up There Likes Me [2012]
Somebody Up There Likes Me [2012] Director: Bob Byington Screenplay: Bob Byington Genre: Comedy Starring: Nick Offerman, Keith Poulson, Jess Weixler Running Time: 76 minutes Somebody Up There Likes Me...
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Movie Project #7: Leaving Las Vegas [1995]
In what has become an annual tradition, I have decided to embark in a third round of the 50 Movies Project. The premise is simple — I have put together a list of 50 movies that I feel I absolutely...
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Poll Results: Best Sam Raimi Film
This one came down to the last day, but we ended up with another tie: THE RESULTS: - Army of Darkness: 8 votes - Spider-Man 2: 8 votes - The Evil Dead: 7 votes - Evil Dead II: 6 votes - Spider-Man: 5...
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Movie Project #8: Do the Right Thing [1989]
In what has become an annual tradition, I have decided to embark in a third round of the 50 Movies Project. The premise is simple — I have put together a list of 50 movies that I feel I absolutely...
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DVD Mini-Reviews: The Dark Knight Returns: Part 1, Nobody Walks, Smashed
While I haven’t been making it to the theater as much lately, I have been catching up on last year’s DVDs. Here’s another batch of mini-reviews for recent releases: The Dark Knight Returns: Part 1...
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Poll Results: Best Alfred Hitchcock Film
And the winner for best Hitchcock film is: THE RESULTS: - Psycho: 13 votes - Rear Window: 10 votes - Vertigo: 9 votes - The Birds: 6 votes - North by Northwest: 5 votes - Notorious: 3 votes - Rope: 3...
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DVD Mini-Reviews: Celeste & Jesse Forever, Ruby Sparks, Searching for Sugar Man
Time for another batch of mini-reviews, with one film clearly standing out. Celeste & Jesse Forever [dir. Lee Toland Krieger] Rashida Jones is one of the most underrated female actresses working...
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Movie Review: Oz the Great and Powerful [2013]
Oz the Great and Powerful [2013] Director: Sam Raimi Screenplay: Mitchell Kapner & David Lindsay-Abaire Genre: Adventure/Family/Fantasy Starring: James Franco, Michelle Williams, Rachel Weisz,...
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Poll Results: Best Movie President
It was close, but the victor is a recent Oscar winner: THE RESULTS: - Daniel Day-Lewis [Lincoln]: 8 votes - Peter Sellers [Dr. Strangelove]: 7 votes - Frank Langella [Frost/Nixon]: 5 votes - Harrison...
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Month in Review [March 2013]
Who else is happy to see April? This may be my favorite month of the year (and not just because it has my birthday). March was a pretty good month for me, too, as I saw many more films than in...
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R.I.P. Roger Ebert
I had a review of Belle de Jour lined up for today, but now it seems so trivial to post it. Today the world lost one of the most important film critics of all time, Roger Ebert. Roger wasn’t just a...
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Movie Project #9: Belle de Jour [1967]
In what has become an annual tradition, I have decided to embark in a third round of the 50 Movies Project. The premise is simple — I have put together a list of 50 movies that I feel I absolutely...
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Poll Results: Best Cartoon Series
We had our best turnout yet in last week’s poll! It was a close one, but the odds-on favorite eventually prevailed: THE RESULTS: - The Simpsons: 11 votes - Looney Tunes: 10 votes - Batman: The Animated...
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Movie Project #10: The Warriors [1979]
In what has become an annual tradition, I have decided to embark in a third round of the 50 Movies Project. The premise is simple — I have put together a list of 50 movies that I feel I absolutely...
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Movie Review: Stoker [2013]
Stoker [2013] Director: Chan-wook Park Screenplay: Wentworth Miller, Erin Cressida Wilson (contributing writer) Genre: Drama/Mystery/Thriller Starring: Mia Wasikowska, Nicole Kidman, Matthew Goode...
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