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Tag: harrison ford

reviews

STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS

Turns out a lot has happened since The Death Star blew up again…

Posted on December 20, 2015December 27, 2015
trailers

One Last Time – STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS Trailer no. 3

I believe we have reached “Peak Hype”. Bask in the feeling one moment longer…

Posted on October 20, 2015October 26, 2015
trailers

Wake Up Time – STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS Trailer

For at least a year, I’ve been saying “Talk to me when there’s a trailer”.

Posted on December 2, 2014December 8, 2014
reviews

ENDER’S GAME

Thirty years ago, a film like this would have rocked its audience…unfortuantely a lot has happened since Reagan left office.

Posted on November 3, 2013November 9, 2013
trailers

Youth Without Youth: ENDER’S GAME Trailer

A modern sci-fi classic is finally adapted for the big screen – but can moviegoers buy a movie ticket without worrying about supporting something hateful?

Posted on August 7, 2013August 11, 2013
reviews

42

Once upon a time, baseball found a way to become more than just a game, and one man became a hero in a way no other athlete ever has.

Posted on April 12, 2013April 17, 2013
trailers

No Sleep ‘Til Brooklyn – 42 Trailer

As the baseball season gets under way next year, the multiplexes will unspool the tale of one of the most legendary players of all.

Posted on September 26, 2012September 30, 2012
reviews

COWBOYS & ALIENS

Could the on-screen pairing of James Bond and Indiana Jones possibly deliver the joy of either franchise?

Posted on July 31, 2011September 28, 2014
dvd doubleback

Doubleback: MORNING GLORY

There’s a lot about MORNING GLORY that makes me want to just wail away on it. But in a rare twist, there is also an … Read More ›

Posted on March 15, 2011August 6, 2011
trailers

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
links

Everybody’s Talkin’ 10 – 16 (Chatter From Fellow Bloggers)

Things will be a bit quieter around here over the next week or so. I do have some bloggy goodness scheduled to post, but by … Read More ›

Posted on October 16, 2009March 8, 2012
reviews

INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL

The man in the hat is back, and this time he’s brought his fridge.

Posted on May 23, 2008November 8, 2012

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