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Over the Hedge
Dreamworks is getting closer to making a cartoon of near-Pixar caliber even if they had to acquire the movie rights to a daily newspaper strip to come this far. The majority of people don’t buy a daily newspaper so they’ll … Continue reading
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Porky’s, 25 years later
Pretty fitting to see this movie on its 25th anniversary because I remember all the buzz around the playground back in 1981. Personally, I think Animal House launched the teen-sex-gross-out film trend but Porky’s kept up the momentum and is one of templates many … Continue reading
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Bamboozled
I’m not a big fan of Spike Lee but this one seemed remotely interesting. Usually, Spike has a big chip on his shoulder and this one is no exception yet the subject matter is what prompted me to record it … Continue reading
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Zathura
Even if you’ve seen Jumanji, this movie is still different enough to stand on its own and be enjoyed but it is rather impossible not to be drawn into a comparison. Instead of two orphans who miss their parents, there … Continue reading
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War of the Worlds (2005)
I had a more in-depth review of this rental, but thanks to GoLive taking a dump during the spell checking before I could save this, I have to go with a more succinct posting (that might be for the better … Continue reading
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Serenity: If You’ve Got Nothing Better to Do
Let’s face it. All the major science-fiction franchises of the last 30 years are wounded. Star Wars was ruined by three stilted movies directed by its creator. Star Trek is on life support thanks to two mediocre movies and Enterprise … Continue reading
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L4YER CAKE
Normally I don’t do the movie titles in caps (that’s reserved for José) but it’s part of this title’s presentation, mainly to catch that four in place of an ‘a.’ Don’t let the plug about the director’s involvement in Snatch or Lock, Stock … Continue reading
The Constant Gardner, the stench of manure – by Jose
This movie was way too long. It was two hours and six minutes that felt like an eternity. This is the type of movie you have to be in the mood to see. It’s somewhat shocking and a little depressing. … Continue reading
Mar Adentro (The Sea Inside) – by Jose
This movie was nominated for Best Foreign Film but it should have been nominated for Best Picture. While having a similar subject matter as Million Dollar Baby, the movie follows the real-life story of Spaniard Ramon Sampedro, who fought a 30-year … Continue reading
40 Year Old Virgin delivers laughs – by Jose
While I was a little skeptical going into the movie. I found myself laughing out loud more than a few times. Why was I skeptical, well, we all have seen the previews of movies that appear to be funny and … Continue reading
Anchorman: the Legend of Ron Burgandy
I have an automatic prejudice against any movie starring an ex-member of SNL because let’s face it, 90% of them suck and even the ones that were allegedly good, I still found to be unfunny and annoying. But I think we’ve been … Continue reading
Weird Science Theater returns!
Click here. (Dead Link now) I have it reroute to my old CapMac site due to the graphics involved. Enjoy and post comments here.
Popeye
I remember seeing this in the theaters 25 years ago. Since it was relatively cheap, I scored it for Somara’s graduation visit. The musical movie opens with a storm and a sailor, obviously Popeye, rowing into an odd little island … Continue reading
Sky High – Rental
The premise is simple, the trials and travails of high school but it’s a high school for superheroes. Not entirely original and pretty much expected from Disney; the comic book PS238 has been around for over two years and The … Continue reading
New Ratings System for Reviews
Despite Hollywood claiming record-breaking revenues every Summer, attendance has been declining every year. Seems that the suits in charge can’t (or won’t) put two and two together and realize that $6.25 for a matinee is still too much. I don’t … Continue reading