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Tag: action

trailers

Freaks (X-MEN FIRST CLASS Trailer)

It seems as though over the past ten days we’ve been bombarded with trailers for the popcorn movies that next summer will offer us. Some … Read More ›

Posted on February 16, 2011September 22, 2012
trailers

Debate Exposes Doubt (SOURCE CODE Trailer)

As if hoisting a pint or two with one or two dozen other movie bloggers wasn’t enough to make my head hurt for one Wednesday … Read More ›

Posted on January 26, 2011August 7, 2011
reviews

THE GREEN HORNET

Not quite “a comic book movie” as one might think – and that’s not a good thing.

Posted on January 16, 2011June 2, 2012
trailers

I Love L.A. (BATTLE: LOS ANGELES Trailer)

Springtime action films are either a lot of fun (read: THE MATIRX, 300) or particularly dumb (THE CORE, DRIVEN). While some out there might believe … Read More ›

Posted on January 12, 2011August 7, 2011
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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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Sea Legs (PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN Trailer)

So a funny thing happened on the way to the quadrilogy – the third movie turned out terrible. Tremendously terrible. After a disappointing middle chapter, … Read More ›

Posted on December 15, 2010August 7, 2011
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Goin’ Out West (COWBOYS & ALIENS Trailer)

Happy Turkey Day to all my American brethren! May your day be filled with food, family and football…with as little stress and drama as possible. … Read More ›

Posted on November 25, 2010August 8, 2011
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THE TOWN

Shippin’ Up to Boston and Robbing It Blind.

Posted on September 22, 2010January 16, 2012
festivals, reactions, TIFF, Toronto

TIFF Review: SUPER

Shut Up Crime!

Posted on September 14, 2010August 14, 2011
reactions, TIFF, Toronto

TIFF Review: LEGEND OF THE FIST – THE RETURN OF CHEN ZHEN

Channeling Bruce Lee and Humphrey Bogart Makes for a Cinematic Mess.

Posted on September 10, 2010August 14, 2011
trailers

What It Feels Like For a Girl (SUCKER PUNCH Trailer)

Girl Power!

Posted on August 11, 2010August 27, 2011
reviews

SALT

A Pinch of Salt Goes A Long Way, Even If The Film Wants Us To Choke Back a Whole Spoonful.

Posted on July 25, 2010June 16, 2012

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