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“Halloween” Retrospective: HALLOWEEN II (1981)
HALLOWEEN IIDirector: Rick RosenthalWritten by John Carpenter and Debra HillStarring: Jamie Lee Curtis, Donald Pleasance, Charles Cyphers, Pamela Susan Shoop, Dick Warlock Even though it was released three years after the first film, the story picks up toward the ending of the first film when Laurie Strode tells Lindsay and Tommy to go get help…
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2013 Twin Cities Film Fest: GHOST LIGHT, THE SEARCH FOR SIMON
I mentioned in a previous post, I have thoroughly enjoyed attending the 2013 Twin Cities Film Fest. It has gives great exposure to a wide variety of films ranging in style, budget, subjects, and genres. You name it. Many of these may or may not get a wider release than playing at various festivals. My…
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“Halloween” Retrospective: HALLOWEEN (1978)
This review was originally posted October 2012, but I have added some updates regarding the 2013 35th Anniversary Blu-Ray releaseHALLOWEEN (1978)Director: John CarpenterStarring: Jamie Lee Curtis, Donald Pleasance, P.J. Soles, Nancy Loomis, Kyle Richards, Brian Andrews, Nick Castle “I met this six-year-old child, with this blank, pale, emotionless face and, the blackest eyes… the devil’s…
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2013 Twin Cities Film Fest: WINTER IN THE BLOOD, TRUTH OR DARE
This is my first year attending the 2013 Twin Cities Film Fest, and it has been a fun experience thus far. I have seen six films so far all ranging from big studio releases likeNebraska to smaller local films. I have been able sit in on a few Q&As with the directors and stars, attended some…
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2013 Twin Cities Film Fest: NEBRASKA
NEBRASKADirector: Alexander PayneStarring: Will Forte, Bruce Dern, Stacy Keach, June Squibb, Bob Odenkirk, Mary Louise Wilson There is something I love about seeing a studio logo in black and white. There is something so timeless and classic about it.Nebraska, the latest from Alexander Payne, is presented in black and white and I can’t conceive of…
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Movie Review: CAPTAIN PHILLIPS
CAPTAIN PHILLIPSDirector: Paul GreengrassStarring: Tom Hanks, Barkhad Abdi, Barkhad Abdirahman, Faysal Ahmed, Mahat M. Ali, Catherine Keener Based on the scary true events from 2009, Paul Greengrass (“The Bourne” sequels, United 93) brings another sharp and pulsating story to the big screen that is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. Captain Richard…
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Movie Rewind: V/H/S/2 (2013)
V/H/S/2Directors: Simon Barrett , Adam Wingard , Eduardo Sánchez , Gregg Hale , Gareth Evans , Jason Eisener , Timo Tjahjanto Starring: Lawrence Michael Levine, Kelsy Abbott, Adam Wingard, Hannah Hughes, Jay Saunders After V/H/S received somewhat of a following, a sequel was naturally rushed into production. This should come as no surprise as we are talking about…
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Movie Review: GRAVITY
GRAVITYDirector: Alfonso CuarónStarring: Sandra Bullock, George Clooney, Ed Harris Be ready to be blown away by one of the best movies you will see all year. Dr. Ryan Stone (Bullock) and experienced astronaut Matt Kowalski (Clooney) are doing their routine checks aboard their space shuttle floating around space like it is no big deal. It’s…
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Movie Review: ENOUGH SAID
ENOUGH SAIDDirector: Nicole HolofcenerStarring: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, James Gandolfini, Toni Collette, Catherine Keener, Ben Falcone So what happens when two iconic Emmy winning actors from two of my favorite television shows do a movie together? They prove, yet again, that they are more than just Tony Soprano and Elaine Benes. Julia Louis-Dreyfus plays Eva, a divorced…
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Movie Review: DON JON
DON JONDirector/Writer: Joseph Gordon-LevittStarring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore, Tony Danza, Glenne Headley, Brie Larson A day in the life of Jon Martello (Gordon-Levitt) consists of porn, the gym, porn, clubbing, hooking up with some gorgeous blonde, and more porn to close out the night. On Sundays he adds church, confession, and family dinner…
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