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Defiance Review: The Oppressed Fight Back

January 16, 2009

Daniel Craig sets away from Agent 007 in Defiance, a story about Nazi exploitation of a rural area of Eastern Europe known as Bellorussia and the subsequent uprising that takes shape as a result. In the film, two jewish brothers,… Read More

4.0

out of 5

The Spirit Review

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December 26, 2008

Frank Miller delivers a tribute with his new movie The Spirit that is very closely aligned with the pulp style of his previous film Sin City. Based on the comic by Will Eisner, the movie harkens back to a forties-style… Read More

3.8

out of 5

Marley & Me Review

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December 24, 2008

Marley and Me, based on the book of an autobiographical account written by John Grogan and directed by David Frankel, features John Grogan (Owen Wilson) as an up-and-coming writer married to Jennifer Grogan (Jennifer Aniston). At the beginning of this… Read More

4.0

out of 5

Quantum of Solace Review: Bond or Bourne?

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November 18, 2008

An official sequel to 2006's Casino Royale, the new James Bond film Quantum of Solace picks up an hour or so after the conclusion of that film, with 007 (once again played by Daniel Craig) and M (Judi Dench) interrogating… Read More

3.0

out of 5

Slumdog Millionaire Review: Rich & Colorful

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November 15, 2008

Director Danny Boyle (Trainspotting, Twenty Eight Days Later) endeavors to tell the tale of a lifelong quest for love in Slumdog Millionaire. The love story is capitulated by the intensity of the movie's movement but is uniquely supported by it… Read More

4.5

out of 5

Soul Men Review: Farewell, Bernie and Isaac

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November 7, 2008

If there can be any unwilling yet appropriate tribute to the comedic genius of Bernie Mac and the soulful talent of Isaac Hayes, then Soul Men is it. Director Malcolm D. Lees characters Louis Hinds (Samuel L. Jackson) and Floyd… Read More

3.4

out of 5

Zack and Miri Make A Porno Review

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October 31, 2008

Director Kevin Smith's once avant-guard humor in Zack and Miri Make A Porno entertains to the point of absolute hilarity. He is effectively bridging the romance of his characters into his latest projects and this most recent installment is a… Read More

3.8

out of 5

Sex Drive Review: Gas Up For Funny

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October 17, 2008

There is always a degree of predictability going into a comedy that is teen driven with an R-rating. Sex Drive delivers a unique amalgam of a film that is reminiscent of a classic John Hughes flick such as Breakfast Club… Read More

4.0

out of 5

The Secret Life of Bees Review: Honey Sweetens

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October 17, 2008

The Secret Life of Bees is an emotionally driven story set in South Carolina during the sixties, a time of change and the advent of the civil rights act. The collaborative efforts of director Gina Prince-Bltythewood and producers Lauren Shuler… Read More

4.5

out of 5

The Duchess Review: Sizzles, Then Fizzles

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October 13, 2008

Many great stories and movies are created by taking a slice of history with its relevant personalities and bringing it to a modern audience. The first key in creating a successful period piece is to find interesting characters to portray,… Read More

2.0

out of 5