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Tag: penelope cruz

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THE COUNSELOR

That cheeseburger you regret eating the minute you’rve taken the last bite? That’s Ridley Scott ‘s ugly tale of high stakes and low morals.

Posted on October 25, 2013October 29, 2013
reactions

I’M SO EXCITED

When should a film be judged on its merits, and when should a film be judged as an entry on the filmmaker’s resume?

Posted on August 4, 2013August 9, 2013
trailers

Bad Man’s World: THE COUNSELOR Trailer

Something tells me that this will either be amazing, or terrible.

Posted on June 26, 2013June 30, 2013
trailers

Danger Zone – I’M SO EXCITED Trailer

2013 isn’t just going to be about Katniss, Clark Kent, and Gatsby. It’s also the year of new Almodovar.

Posted on January 9, 2013January 24, 2013
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That’s Amore – TO ROME WITH LOVE Trailer

Uno di cinema’ i più grandi direttori di s rinvia con un altro racconto di amore e della risata e questo volta che li prende a Roma.

Posted on April 4, 2012August 7, 2013
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PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: ON STRANGER TIDES

Jack is Back.

Posted on May 22, 2011March 17, 2012
trailers

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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Villains (Oscar Predictions – Supporting Actor/Supporting Actress)

More Oscar predictions today, this being the easiest one to outline in a country mile. Truthfully, I’m writing in the middle of some family issues, … Read More ›

Posted on March 3, 2010
reviews

NINE

Good luck maestro…you’re gonna need it.

Posted on December 30, 2009January 13, 2012
links

Everybody’s Talkin’ 11-20 (Chatter From Other Bloggers)

I must admit, I do wish I was staring down the barrel at a long weekend. Things have been pretty crazy up here in the … Read More ›

Posted on November 20, 2009March 29, 2012
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Mambo Italiano (Rob Marshall’s NINE Trailer)

Seeing this trailer left me with more than a few questions. For starters, how did a remake of a autobiographical movie by one of the … Read More ›

Posted on May 27, 2009
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Sing Me Spanish Techno (Almodovar Trailer)

We now return to our regularly scheduled blog.(Seriously – I could not say the word “Oscar” for another year and live a very happy twelve … Read More ›

Posted on February 25, 2009

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