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On Bully and Bad Ratings
With Bully finally expanding nationwide (check your local theaters for showtimes) and its battle with the MPAA finally over, I thought it was time to take a look at some of the organization’s more egregious ratings. If you want to … Continue reading
The Weekender: No way out
IN THEATERS: The Cabin in the Woods (R) Starring Chris Hemsworth, Richard Jenkins, Bradley Whitford Written by Joss Whedon & Drew Goddard Directed by Drew Goddard I’m definitely against trailers giving away everything. But shouldn’t a trailer at least give … Continue reading
My Life in Movies: 1988
Read what this is all about here. BEST OF THE BEST: Die Hard (dir. John McTiernan) Oscar nominations: Film Editing, Sound, Sound Effects Editing, Visual Effects Die Hard tops the list of great films from my first year because it … Continue reading
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My Life in Movies: The Introduction
If you couldn’t tell by now, movies are a big part of my life. Frequently people ask me, “What’s your favorite movie of all time?” or “What’s good right now?” or “What movie changed your life?” Those are all big … Continue reading
The Weekender: Reunited and it feels so bad
IN THEATERS: Titanic 3D (PG-13) Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Gloria Stuart Written and directed by James Cameron Never my favorite movie, Titanic represents mass hysteria at the multiplex. Before there were women lining up to see Twilight, there was … Continue reading
The Weekender: I’ll be your ‘Mirror’
IN THEATERS: Wrath of the Titans (PG-13) Starring Sam Worthington, Rosamund Pike, Edgar Ramirez Screen story by Greg Berlanti & David Leslie Johnson & Dan Mazeau Screenplay by Dan Mazeau & David Leslie Johnson Directed by Jonathan Liebesman On the … Continue reading
The Weekender: Let the ‘Games’ begin
IN THEATERS: The Hunger Games (PG-13) Starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth Written for the screen by Gary Ross and Suzanne Collins and Billy Ray Directed by Gary Ross All hail the conquering heroine. Based on the first part … Continue reading
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The Weekender: Might as well ‘Jump’
IN THEATERS: 21 Jump Street* (R) Starring Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum, Dave Franco Screen story by Michael Bacall & Jonah Hill Screenplay by Michael Bacall Directed by Phil Lord & Chris Miller Self-referential without ever being smug, 21 Jump Street … Continue reading
The Weekender: Is there life on Mars?
IN THEATERS: John Carter (PG-13) Starring Taylor Kitsch, Lynn Collins, Mark Strong Written for the screen by Andrew Stanton & Mark Andrews and Michael Chabon Directed by Andrew Stanton Sadly, the deck is stacked against this film. With a budget … Continue reading
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The Weekender: ‘We Need to Talk About’ these lousy movies
IN THEATERS: The Lorax (PG) Starring the voices of Danny DeVito, Ed Helms, Betty White Written for the screen by Ken Daurio, Cinco Paul Directed by Chris Renaud, Kyle Balda Unlike other Dr. Seuss classics like The Cat in the … Continue reading