“A Good Day to Die Hard” delivers on it’s promise of grandiose gunfire and seat-shaking explosions. Yet, if you’re looking for that memorable McClane wit or even an interesting storyline, turn away now. Continue reading
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At the Mountains of Movie Madness — Week Seven
This week, Austin tries to get in touch with his feminine side but ends up panning movies like “The Last Unicorn” and “The Notebook.” Continue reading
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This Means War
Guns fire. Cars careen. Paintballs hit crotches. Reese Witherspoon bugs her eyes. Chris Pine acts like an ass. Tom Hardy looks disinterested. Repeat. Vomit. Continue reading
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Abduction
Nick went in with no preconceived notions about Taylor Lautner. He wasn’t the only blank slate. He was just the only one not feebly trying to carry a movie. Continue reading
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Hanna
A cool new action star has arrived on the scene. And you can even see the action! Continue reading
Heroes of the Zeroes: The Lives of Others
“The Lives of Others” — a troubling depiction of political clamps on expression and emotion — continues Nick Rogers’ look at the 365 best films of 2000-2009. Continue reading
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Killers
This is the perfect movie if you thought True Lies and Mr. and Mrs. Smith were too intellectually challenging. Continue reading
Heroes of the Zeroes: Enigma
“Enigma” — a dizzyingly detailed but intellectually invigorating World War II thriller — continues Nick Rogers’ look at the 365 best films of 2000-2009. Continue reading
Heroes of the Zeroes: Duplicity
“Duplicity” — which tackled titillation in trust … or lack thereof — continues Nick Rogers’ daily, alphabetical look back at the 365 best films of 2000-2009. Continue reading
Heroes of the Zeroes: Breach
“Breach” — a tense, paranoid thriller from director Billy Ray — continues Nick Rogers’ look at the 365 best films from 2000-2009. Continue reading