Monthly Archives: March 2011

A Review of Cleopatra

Posted on March 26, 2011 by pred3000

In case you have been completely oblivious, Elizabeth Taylor died this week. With her passing comes the death of the movie star. Taylor was an icon on and off-screen, from her tumultuous personal life, her philanthropy, and most importantly, her … Continue reading →

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A Review of Paul

Posted on March 20, 2011 by pred3000

Is it possible to still give a positive review to a film that is not up to standards with the creative talents’ previous efforts? I guess so, because I am about to do it. This film is not as good … Continue reading →

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A Review of How to Train Your Dragon

Posted on March 18, 2011 by pred3000

Why was this film acclaimed as much as it was? It currently has a 98% on Rotten Tomatoes and was nominated for Best Animated film at the Oscars. What film were they watching? How to Train your Dragon is not … Continue reading →

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A Review of The City of Lost Children

Posted on March 15, 2011 by pred3000

Something about this film will always make me smile. The French originally became noteworthy (in terms of cinema, anyway) by making A Trip to the Moon, the first fantasy film in history. The idea that cinema did not have to … Continue reading →

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A Review of Red

Posted on March 8, 2011 by pred3000

It seems bizarre how many over 50 actors are supposed to open action films. I keep wondering, every time I see Stallone in a movie these days, whether or not bullet wounds are covered by Medicare. Red is a fantastic … Continue reading →

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A Review of Winter’s Bone

Posted on March 5, 2011 by pred3000

Winter’s Bone could be retitled No Country for Young Women and the point would still stand. Like that Coen brothers film, it is about the unwavering violence of the modern era. But Winter’s Bone is not about how older times … Continue reading →

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A Review of The Fighter

Posted on March 3, 2011 by pred3000

The biggest problem with David O. Russell’s The Fighter is that it has no idea what goal it wants to accomplish. Is it an underdog story? Is it a story about the tragedy of drug addiction? Is it a story … Continue reading →

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A Review of Showgirls

Posted on March 2, 2011 by pred3000

Why am I reviewing Showgirls? Didn’t I already discuss it (briefly)? Well, there are three reasons. The first is to steel my nerves – as Oscar season is officially over, I will have to watch some terrible films in theaters. … Continue reading →

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