Month: November 2015

Hot Fuzz – Quickie Review

A hot shot, big city cop is sent to a sleepy countryside town because the higher-ups are tired of him showing up the other policemen. This is an ultra funny, ultra violent action thriller send-up. So many smart references to other films, great one-liners, sight gags and the tremendously talented cast from top to bottom. …

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5 Faves: Films From Shelf 8 Of My Blu-Ray Collection

1. Heat 2. Glory 3. The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo (2011) 4. Guardians Of The Galaxy 5. Guard, The Just Missed The Cut: Gladiator, Gone Girl, Good Will Hunting, Hellboy II: The Golden Army, The Hobbit Series Need To See: The Grandmaster, The Green Berets, Heavenly Creatures, Her, Highlander Comedy Hi-Lites: Goon, The Grand …

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Devil – Quickie Review

A group of strangers are trapped in a malfunctioning elevator and what follows is a series of mind games as one of them is the Devil. M. Night Shyamalan has a producer and story credit for this film. The idea very much has a Shyamalan feel, but the execution is very different. This was a …

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Wedding Crashers – Quickie Review

This is Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn at the top of their comedic game. This is a very funny movie: funny lines and funny situations. The supporting is just as strong as the leads including a great cameo from Will Ferrell. It’s probably about 20 minutes too long, but it’s a whole lotta fun. Raunchy …

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5 Faves: Films of Bill Paxton

1. Frailty 2. Apollo 13 3. Simple Plan, A 4. Near Dark 5. Tombstone Just Missed The Cut: Edge Of Tomorrow, Nightcrawler, One False Move, Traveller, Trespass Need To See: 2 Guns, Brain Dead, Commando, Million Dollar Arm, Navy Seals Comedy Hi-Lites: Club Dread, Indian Summer, Stripes, True Lies, Weird Science Horror Hi-Lites: Aliens, Predator …

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