Category Archives: Movies

Argo: A Review

Posted on February 8, 2013 by

“If we wanted applause, we would have joined the circus.” It’s fitting that this quote would represent so well the true life account of the most outlandish CIA rescue mission in US history and so poorly the movie upon which … Continue reading →

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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey: A Review

Posted on January 9, 2013 by

My apologies to all who have been waiting with bated breath for this review. The short answer is that I wrote it once already and lost it. Thank you technology. The long answer is that I’ve enjoyed the feedback I’ve … Continue reading →

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The Dark Knight Rises: A Review

Posted on July 31, 2012 by

“Now this evil… rises. The Batman has to come back. He must… He must…” There are times in our lives when the world once again begins to speak of evil. In the wake of national tragedy, our collective minds are … Continue reading →

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Brave: A Review

Posted on July 27, 2012 by

This review is a little on the late side, but hey, I have 3 kids. Can a person change their fate? Should they try? How much control over one’s own destiny does a person have? These are the questions that … Continue reading →

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The Amazing Spiderman: A Review

Posted on July 11, 2012 by

There was a time when I would see almost one movie a week throughout the summer and fall. Those days are long gone. Now I can almost guarantee which movies I will and will not see in theaters during the … Continue reading →

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Prometheus: A Review

Posted on June 26, 2012 by

I saw Prometheus a week and a half ago, and I’m just now posting my thoughts. This is the latest I’ve posted a review after seeing a film. Why do you ask? Lot’s of reasons, but mainly I’ve been dreading … Continue reading →

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The Avengers: A Review

Posted on May 16, 2012 by

Last night I went to see a little movie which is officially called Marvel’s the Avengers. It seems to be flying pretty under the radar at the moment, but I’m sure it will pick up as people start talking about … Continue reading →

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The Descendants: A Review

Posted on February 14, 2012 by

I’m pretty sure I just watched this year’s Oscar winner for best picture. The Descendants is a familiar film. It does not tread over too-worn territory or repackage plots of past successes, but it is eminently recognizable. Like watching real … Continue reading →

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The Artist: A Review

Posted on January 28, 2012 by

When I walked into the theater on Tuesday for a matinee showing of this year’s Golden Globe winner for best musical or comedy, The Artist, I had only three expectations: 1. I expected it to be good. 2. I expected … Continue reading →

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Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol: A Review

Posted on January 3, 2012 by

There was a time when moving beyond the standard trilogy structure for a film series usually involved the words “straight to video”, and those fourth films that did to make it to the big screen were laughed out of the … Continue reading →

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