Category Archives: Film Reviews

Making Money Takes Balls

Jonah Hill plays a Yale economic graduate named Peter (“P” for short) who ends up working with Brad Pitt who plays Billy Beane, the GM of the Oakland A’s. Together they construct a real-life moneyball experiement much to the amazement … Continue reading

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Why Some People Hated Melancholia

I’ve seen many facebook status updates and overheard a few comments from friends about this movie. The consensus was most people couldn’t even finish it and turned it off. So, what was so difficult about it? I think I can … Continue reading

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Pay Your Debt Or Else…

Jessica Chastain (The Help, Tree of Life) is lighting up the big screen these days with her stunning looks and Sam Worthington (Avatar, Clash of The Titans) isn’t bad to look at either. Add in Dame Helen Mirren and Tom … Continue reading

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One Day With Anne Hathaway

Break out your cheeseballs and crackers! Anne Hathway is in another romantic movie about two people who meet at University in Scotland in the late 1980′s. Anne plays Emma Morley- dorky, smart and totally unaware that she’s attractive. A part … Continue reading

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Tree Of Life Film Review

As we grow up, we remember little moments of our younger life. I often wonder why I remember certain things more than others. It’s not always the big events that make the biggest impact. A scent in the room, the first recognizable feeling … Continue reading

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Bad Teacher in 30 Seconds

Bad Teacher is actually funnier than I thought. The script is actually phenomenal…no wonder these actors wanted to do it. Here’s an awesome gag reel!! DONE- that’s my 30 second review. Sphere: Related Content

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Insidious; Inside And Out

Fade in. Insidious starts out a bit slow. Who am I kidding? I started the film, took a nap, did the dishes, came back, and I was still in the same upswing of horror development. Some of the dialogue leaves much … Continue reading

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Dogtooth; A Focus on the Family Special

I love me some weird psychological mind warping films. Dogtooth definitely didn’t disappoint. Dogtooth is about a unique family; one that believes eating your greens is extremely important. So is incest… and clipping your Dad’s toenails….and not having any contact … Continue reading

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Repo Men Ridiculous Fight Scene

I was watching HBO tonight and finally saw this film and I have to say, this was a RIDICULOUS and improbable fight scene if I ever saw one!! haha If you want even more crazyness just watch the scenes right … Continue reading

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1 Minute Review of “Buried”

Paul Conroy (Ryan Reynolds) wakes up to find himself in a wooden coffin; a few feet beneath the Iraqi desert. He worked for CRT, a truck company delivering supplies, when his convoy was hit. He doesn’t remember anything past the initial blast. … Continue reading

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Top Ten “Artist” Documentaries That Are Worth Your Time

I’ve had the privilege of having friends that have made me sit down and watch these documentaries. I was really glad I took the time because I often refer to them in my writing or in just general conversation. Check … Continue reading

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“Case 39″ 1 Minute Review

Renee Zellweger and Bradley Cooper star in this psychological thriller/horror film about a little girl named Lilly who is really a demon.   At first Renee, a social services case manager, believes that the little girl is being abused by her parents. In … Continue reading

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The Social Network 1 Minute Review

The Social Network was better than expected and most of that was due to three things: the screenplay, the actors and Trent Reznor’s soundtrack. Aaron Sorkin made excellent decisions on how to present this type of story and I gained a whole … Continue reading

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The Betrayed

I found this movie on the ”free movie list” on my cable service and decided to give it a whirl. Hey, it can’t be any worse than “Knight and Day” …which is not even worth writing a review on! I was really … Continue reading

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Paranormal Activity #2 AKA The Possessed Pool Cleaner

Hey Everyone, I’ve been super busy so I have not watched a ton of films, but I’m catching up. I was really excited to see Paranormal Activity #2 because I love horror films and I found the first one to … Continue reading

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What’s In The Box??!!

I thought  The Box was a great film (engaging, interesting, character development) until about 40 minutes in. Let’s just say that Richard Kelly didn’t think out of the box enough. Part of the issue is he’s working with an original Twilight Zone piece … Continue reading

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Inception; Why You Should See It

If you enjoyed films like Deja Vu , Synecdoche New York, Minority Report, What Dreams May Come and Total Recall  then you will love Inception.  Christopher Nolan (Dark Knight) wrote and directed the film and it took him 10 years to bring the idea to … Continue reading

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The Crazies…Aren’t Very Crazy

I’m a sucker for a great horror film and I picked “The Crazies” up hoping for something different and scary!  Boy, was I disappointed.  I got a hacked version of 28 Days Later, The Hills Have Eyes and Outbreak. I know it’s … Continue reading

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Troll 2; Worst Film Of All Time

I was sitting at dinner with a friend who told me about the worst movie that was ever made; Troll 2.  Apparantly KROQ did a show on this film and dished the deets about the story behind it. The movie … Continue reading

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Star Trek Will Live Long And Prosper

Who would have thought that the new generation of actors would actually impress me in this remake? Chris Pine was born to play this character and although he blew me away (where did he come from?) the real star for … Continue reading

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