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Category: Movies
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Dream team DiCaprio and Lurhmann dazzle with ‘Gatsby’
First of all, I just want to offer a warning that it’s going to be very difficult for me to write this review without totally fangirling out over Leonardo DiCaprio. You see, I’ve absolutely adored him since the days of What’s Eating Gilbert Grape? and I am absolutely confident that he is the best actor…
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Danny Boyle explains what ‘family friendly’ has done to cinema.
Does he have a valid point here?
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The formula to making a movie trailer!
That just about covers it!
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3D brings new dazzle to ‘Jurassic Park’
When I was nine years old, I had my mind completely blown when I sat in the movie theater and watched Steven Spielberg‘s Jurassic Park for the first time. The story, based on the Michael Crichton novel of the same name, was gripping, the special effects were breathtaking and the movie was one of few I’ve ever seen…
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Imaginative sci-fi bogged down by teen romance in ‘The Host’
We all know Stephenie Meyer from Twilight, the franchise that set teen hearts aflutter with sparkly vampires and bland high school love interests. She’s back with something of the non-blood-sucking variety with The Host, adapted from her sci-fi novel of the same name. The film takes an classic sci-fi concept (aliens taking over the human…
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Cannes Film Festival will open with ‘The Great Gatsby’!
If you’ve seen Baz Luhrmann’s ‘Romeo + Juliet’ more than a few times, and we certainly have, you will be among the crowd of those counting down the days until this opens in theaters near you!
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‘Oz the Great and Powerful’ fails to sizzle despite visual wonders
I don’t think I’ve ever met a person who wasn’t a fan of The Wizard of Oz. The 1939 film practically defines the term “classic” with iconic themes and visuals that have stuck in the collective mind of moviegoers for over 70 years. Sam Raimi promised stunning 3D and a Wizard-focused origin story, but really…
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‘Big Ass Spider’ premiere midnight showing at SXSW
Love a movie title that lets you know exactly what the movie is all about!
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‘Identity Thief’ squanders talents of comedic stars
When it comes to comedies, there is no offense greater than wasting the talent of your brilliant stars. Identity Thief commits this sin in spades, squandering the skills of stars Jason Bateman and the comedically gifted Melissa McCarthy in a derpy, often slapstick comedy that could be described as Tommy Boy meets Due Date.
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Al Pacino as Phil Spector in new HBO film
The new HBO Film, “Phil Spector,” premieres on Sunday, March 24th at 9PM. This could get weird!
