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Tag: 3-D

reviews

THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY

Nine years after the king returned, Peter Jackson is taking us back to Middle Earth to show us how it all began. The question is, will the prologue measure up to the wonderful chapters we’ve already read?

Posted on December 16, 2012December 21, 2012
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FRANKENWEENIE

After a series of misfires, can Tim Burton get his mojo back? Perhaps a return to the drawing board will help him find his way.

Posted on October 9, 2012October 14, 2012
trailers

Set Adrift on Memory Bliss – LIFE OF PI Trailer

For all of the goodness that TIFF gave me, there were a few titles that weren’t programmed I was dearly hoping for. Case in point…

Posted on October 2, 2012October 6, 2012
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Fly By Night (PROMETHEUS Trailer)

Nearly 35 years later, they still can’t hear you scream…

Posted on January 11, 2012August 13, 2015
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THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN

Steven Spielberg harnesses the potential of 3-D filmmaking, and uses it to lead us on the adventure of a lifetime.

Posted on December 21, 2011December 26, 2011
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CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER

Two Solid Hours of Apple Pie.

Posted on July 24, 2011April 30, 2019
trailers

One Chance (HUGO Trailer)

Hey, did that Batman teaser get released? Here’s one that seems to be dividing people. On the one hand, it seems as though this film … Read More ›

Posted on July 20, 2011March 20, 2012
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HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS pt. 2

It’s a bumpy road to the finish, but when we get there we find ourselves in a truly wonderful place. Here are my thoughts on … Read More ›

Posted on July 18, 2011November 15, 2018
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PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: ON STRANGER TIDES

Jack is Back.

Posted on May 22, 2011March 17, 2012
trailers

Eye Candy (TINTIN: THE SECRET OF THE UNICORN Teaser)

I get the suspicion this film will have a slight uphill climb (mo-cap always seems to these days), but it’s a Spielberg film so I’m … Read More ›

Posted on May 18, 2011November 8, 2012
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TRON LEGACY

Sometimes, you really shouldn’t go back to the well 30 years later.

Posted on December 19, 2010June 2, 2012
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TOY STORY 3

Once more into the breach dear friends.

Posted on June 24, 2010June 14, 2012

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