Review: The Man with the Iron Fists

What do you call a movie starring a past-his-prime Academy Award winner, a WWE pro wrestler, one of the biggest divas in Hollywood, a former MTV Real World star, the guy who played Ryu in the Street Fighter movie, and the worst actor to ever appear in The Fast and Furious franchise, all working under the direction of a member of the Wu-Tang Clan?  I call it a bad idea and the folks at Universal decided to call it The Man with...

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Review: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days

I don’t venture too far into those films (animated and live action) that are geared towards kids but also attract adult viewers.  It’s just not something I am terribly interested in.  Diary of a Wimpy Kid is the exception to this rule for no better reason than I stumbled onto the franchise while looking for books to buy for my niece.  The written works are well done relative to other children’s books and...

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Review: Red Dawn (2012)

Trivia question:  When is it a good idea to remake a film from the 80’s that starred C. Thomas Howell, Patrick Swayze, Jennifer Grey, and Charlie Sheen?  If you have seen the debacle that is Red Dawn (2012), then you know the answer is never.  What makes the experience of watching this remake all the more painful is that this disaster could have been avoided as this title was in the can and on the shelf for two...

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Review: Zero Dark Thirty

I don’t turn to movies for history lessons (a surprising number of people actually do) and I don’t let filmmakers and actors influence how I think.  Movies are entertainment for me – no more, no less.  So in regards to Zero Dark Thirty, I have blocked out the noise as to whether the film is politically motivated, pro-torture, historically accurate from start to finish, and so on and so forth.  Everyone...

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Review: This is 40

This is 40 is a perplexing film.  Not so much the premise or the plot, but perhaps the execution.  I say perhaps because I am not entirely sure.  Here’s the thing, there are some very good scenes in this movie, and a strong number of laugh out loud moments expertly executed by talented actors with great comedic timing, and yet as I walked out of the theater, I didn’t feel like I watched a great movie. ...

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January 2013 Movie Guide

JANUARY 4, 2013 TEXAS CHAINSAW 3D Starring: Alexanda Daddario, Dan Yeager, Tremaine Neverson Why You Should See It: Because the world lived on despite the Mayan calendar and you didn't plan ahead.Why You Should Avoid It: The premise, the cast, the uncomfortable 3D glasses, et al. And the Magic 8 Ball Says: Do you really need to ask...? Other theatrical releases:  A Dark Truth, Vs JANUARY 11, 2013  A...

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10 Worst Performances of 2012

It’s been a brutal year at the theater.  From Project X to Rock of Ages and everything else in between, we have been treated to some difficult movies to digest.  From these films, performances have emerged that make us wonder why we venture out to the cinema each weekend, visit the overpriced concession stand, and sit in the crappy seat in the corner in front of the big screen.  With that in mind, here’s a look at ten performances...

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