Movie Review: The Wolverine
Hugh Jackman gets to combine everyone’s favorite conflicted X-man with a little bit of trauma from his Oscar-nominated Jean Valjean. The Wolverine is a pleasant …
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Movie Review: Oz the Great and Powerful
If ever oh ever a wiz there was, the Wizard of Oz is one because….because of the wonderful things he does. Well, I doubt Dorothy …
Movie Review: Jack the Giant Slayer
Jack the Giant Slayer is an enjoyable entertainment, but ultimately forgettable. When Director Bryan Singer and writer Christopher McQuarrie work together, usually something memorable happens …
Movie Review: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Middle Earth has been one of the great cinematic creations of the new millennium. When watching the Lord of the Rings (LOTR) Trilogy, you instantly …
Movie Review: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Return of the Jedi is the Lord of the Rings: Return of the King’s cautionary tale. After the triumph of Empire Strikes Back, Return of …
Movie Review: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers does not achieve the unique majesty of the Fellowship of the Ring, but it might have a …
Movie Review: Princess Mononoke
It is a shame more people in the United States do not know the name Hayao Miyazaki. He is Japan’s version of Disney: his animations …
Movie Review: Beasts of the Southern Wild
Benh Zeitlin must have read Huckleberry Finn before he directed Beasts of the Southern Wild. The setups are almost identical: they feature a younger protagonist, …