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Movies 2010 #27 Wild Bunch

I understand Peckinpah’s Legacy, but The Wild Bunch was tortuous for me. Okay, maybe tortuous is a little strong, but… man oh man, this seemed long to me. The action scenes are what they are and without them I wouldn’t … Continue reading

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Movies 2010 #26 Up in the Air

This is a spoiler laden review. You’ve been warned. Up in the Air was a very good, very cynical movie. I feel like a lot of people were down on it because, at the end of the day it sends … Continue reading

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Movies 2010 #25 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Lord knows I’ve learned patience over the years with the Harry Potter books. Waiting for news and then waiting for the actual books over the years was fun/maddening. This is the first time I’ve felt that same, let’s-get-it-over-with feeling I … Continue reading

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Movies 2010 #24 Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is my first and only Blu Ray. I’d like it better if it had an E in the name. Seriously, Blu Ray is pretty sweet. Not sweet enough that I’d replace any discs I … Continue reading

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Movies 2010 #23 Paprika

I had a really emotional time watching Paprika earlier this year. Satoshi Kon, the film’s genius director passed away in August, so watching this film shortly after was a bittersweet experience. It’s wonderful movie, but knowing that we’d never again … Continue reading

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