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The Lincoln Lawyer

ArchiveBy Graham Elwood May 11, 2011 Leave a comment

If my car were my office, I would get a newer car. But, I guess if I kept that car in good condition then it would be considered a classic and I could gain some hipster street cred. Like when you see an old guy in a 60’s convertible you think, “Yeah, that’s where I’ll be when I’m that age. Top down, retro shades just living the dream.” Well this movie has some of this and a healthy dose of cliché. I know I give Mathew McConaughy a lot of slack because we both are surfers with Brazilian wives. Maybe too much some times but this film is ok.

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Sucker Punch Review

ArchiveBy Neil Weakley May 11, 2011 Leave a comment

Oh, man, where do I begin? So many conflicted feelings about this Sucker Punch. Or not. Well, when all is said and done, it goes like this: Zack Snyder masturbates all over the screen but ultimately ends up shooting blanks.

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Insidious Review

ArchiveBy Matt Weinhold May 11, 2011 Leave a comment

When I shelled out my hard earned cash for a ticket to see the new horror film, Insidious by Saw director James Wan, I expected to see yet another deadly serious attempt at scaring the Bejezuz H. Christ out of me by getting me to entertain the idea that ghosts and demons are real. So, when I sat down in my seat with my wife, Carrie, my attitude was “Okay, let’s do this! I’m ready to be terrified. Do your worst!”

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Source Code Review

ArchiveBy Chris Mancini May 11, 2011 Leave a comment

Remember when Sci Fi movies were smart AND fun? Duncan Jones does, and he reminds you with Source Code.

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Rubber Review

ArchiveBy Dave Anthony May 11, 2011 Leave a comment

Shit blows up. By “shit” I mean small animals, humans, humans and more humans. Maybe that’s why it was largely panned at Cannes this year.

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