Month: December 2015

Inception – Quickie Review

Plain and simple, this film is a giant mindf*ck. I don’t know how this movie failed to achieve Oscar nominations for Best Director and Best Editing. I love having think during films and this one makes you think on multiple levels concurrently. Amazing special effects and tremendous action choreography. Enthralling from start to finish.

5 Faves: Films of Bill Murray

1. Ghostbusters 2. Groundhog Day 3. Kingpin 4. Moonrise Kingdom 5. Caddyshack Just Missed The Cut: Broken Flowers, Ed Wood, The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou, Lost In Translation, Rushmore Need To See: Get Low, Hyde Park On Hudson, The Razor’s Edge, St. Vincent, Where The Buffalo Roam Comedy Hi-Lites: Fantastic Mr. Fox, The Grand …

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Captain America: The Winter Soldier – Quickie Review

Not your typical superhero film. It plays like a political thriller as well as a very accomplished action film. This is one of the best films of the Marvel Universe and one of the best of 2014. The superior script allows for some rich performances. Chris Evans is Captain America. I can’t imagine anyone else …

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Predator – Quickie Review

Slam-bang, testosterone-filled sci-fi actioner. Easily one of Arnie’s best for action, extreme violence and cheesy one-liners. Stellar creature make-up and effects. It’s sad that its legacy has been somewhat tainted by lesser sequels and spin-offs.

5 Faves: Films of 2008

1. Visitor, The 2. Dark Knight, The 3. WALL-E 4. Gran Torino 5. Slumdog Millionaire Just Missed The Cut: Hellboy II: The Golden Army, Iron Man, Milk, Penelope, The Wrestler Need To See: The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button, Doubt, Frost/Nixon, Hamlet 2, Vicky Cristina Barcelona Comedy Hi-Lites: Burn After Reading, Ghost Town, Role Models, …

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