Nate’s 10 Words on Night At The Museum: Secret Of The Tomb
“I like it when the sun melts the knight’s nose.”
Month: December 2015
Quote of the Day – December 26, 2015
“I’m rooting for the crocodile. I hope he swallows your friends whole.”
Miracle On 34th Street (1947) – Quickie Review
One of the few films where I’m not bothered by the heavy-handed sentiment. When a movie is this charming you just accept it. Effectively touching and surprisingly very amusing holiday classic filled with spot-on performances. John Payne has a very strong Cary Grant quality; he’s effortlessly charismatic. And Edmund Gwenn is absolute perfection as Santa …
5 Faves: Films of 2009
1. Moon 2. District 9 3. Up In The Air 4. Where The Wild Things Are 5. Anvil! The Story Of Anvil Just Missed The Cut: Crazy Heart, Duplicity, The Hurt Locker, Inglourious Basterds, Zombieland Need To See: Bronson, The Cove, In The Loop, A Serious Man, A Single Man Comedy Hi-Lites: (500) Days Of …
Quote of the Day – December 25, 2015
“Get the glue.” “We’re out of glue.” “You used up all the glue on purpose!”
Raid 2, The – Quickie Review
Outstanding follow-up to the hyper-violent original. This movie is much longer and it has much more of a story. The fighting sequences are still phenomenal and ferocious. The violence is so delightfully over the top and inventive. I mean really, you can’t miss with a fighting duo armed with an aluminum baseball bat and a …
Nate’s 10 Words on Elf
“I like it when Buddy asks, Did you hear that?”
Quote of the Day – December 24, 2015
“Look who’s here! It’s Santa! Tell Santa what you want for Christmas!” “I’m on my fucking lunch break, OK?”
Elf – Quickie Review
A well-deserved modern holiday classic. It tugs the right heartstrings without making you feel manipulated. Will Ferrell is so funny and so endearing. It’s a wonderfully balanced and inspired performance. And everyone else is perfectly cast even though some of the choices go against conventional thought. It’s hard not the watch this on TV every …
5 Faves: Films From Shelf 19 Of My Blu-Ray Collection
1. Warrior 2. Up In The Air 3. Trollhunter 4. Unforgiven 5. Tucker And Dale Vs. Evil Just Missed The Cut: Total Recall (1990), The Town, True Grit (2010), The Untouchables, Wanted Need To See: The Tree Of Life, Under The Skin, W., Waltz With Bashir, Warriors Of The Rainbow Comedy Hi-Lites: Tower Heist, Wanderlust …
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