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Movies 2011 #1 District 13: Ultimatum

I wanted to like District 13: Ultimatum. I really did. I loved the first film, so I was hoping this sequel would at least be its equal. It wasn’t. While the original had one absolutely thrilling sequence to open the … Continue reading

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Movies 2010 #28 High Kick Girl

I really liked High Kick Girl. I’ll write a little bit about it in just a second, but if you’d like to skip that and want to know if you should watch this film, merely watch the following trailer. If … Continue reading

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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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