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• July, 2008

• Ratatouille (2007) 4.5/5

  2008-07-24 07:52

  

  A delightful movie about food, family, work, life and dreams. An original story with some great laughs. Oh yeah, some pretty decent animation in there too.

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• The King of Kong (2007) 3.5/5

  2008-07-24 07:47

  

  Rocky for the classic video game nerd. Behold the power of Billy Mitchel's gigantic mullet!

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• June, 2008

• I Am Legend (2007) 4/5

  2008-06-26 09:22

  

  The apocalyptic zombie genre has to be one of my very favorite. This movie was slightly spoiled by the dues ex machina ending. Go watch this alternate ending for the two missing stars.

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• Outside Providence (1999) 3.5/5

  2008-06-23 09:09

  

  This was a cute movie. I missed the last ten minutes so I can only assume he gets the girl in the end. Amy Smart is really something special.

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• 28 Weeks Later (2007) 4/5

  2008-06-07 09:31

  

  As far as zombie movies go, this series is some of the best in the genre. Although night quite as good as the original, this sequel stacked up quite well.

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• Lions for Lambs (2007) 2.5/5

  2008-06-07 09:22

  

  A decent enough movie but it felt a bit like propaganda. And although I generally agreed with its messages, I wish could have expressed them with a little more grace, style and subtlety

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• April, 2008

• Into the Wild (2007) 4/5

  2008-04-17 09:46

  

  Having read the book years ago I was glad to see the story worked on film. It was endearing, emotional, beautiful and true.

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• For Your Consideration (2006) 2.5/5

  2008-04-12 07:22

  

  Definitely not Guests' best. But still enough funny parts to make the film enjoyable. It's no "Waiting For Guffman". That's for sure.

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• This Is Spinal Tap (1984) 5/5

  2008-04-09 14:55

  

  How much more awesome could this movie be? The answer is none. None more awesome.

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• March, 2008

• Bikur Ha-Tizmoret (2007) 3.5/5

  2008-03-28 15:10

  

  An original, enjoyable and hopeful film. Don;'t be afraid of the subtitles. Over 50% of it is actually in English.

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• Around the World in 80 Days (2004) 1.5/5

  2008-03-25 14:59

  

  A very plastic and Disneyesque version of the classic original. Despite some surprising cameos it was really pretty boring to watch.

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• Marche de l'empereur, La (2005) 3/5

  2008-03-20 15:02

  

  For once, the trailer hype may be accurate: "In the harshest place on earth, love finds a way."

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• The Beales of Grey Gardens (2006) 2.5/5

  2008-03-04 14:54

  

  An unnecessary reinforcement of craziness and nearly as enjoyable as the first.

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• January, 2008

• Once (2006) 4.5/5

  2008-01-04 10:31

  

  Ssimply a lovely, long, graceful, heart wrenching/warming music video.

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• Superbad (2007) 3.5/5

  2008-01-02 10:28

  

  If you can afford to leave your pretensions at the door, you'll enjoy this movie. It's crass, vulgar, adolescent, and gruff. But it is also very funny.

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• December, 2007

• Grey Gardens (1975) 4.5/5

  2007-12-23 10:22

  

  This is equal parts creepy,disgusting, funny, and just plain old fascinating. Two bat-shit crazy birds run around their dilapidated mansion outdoing each other with quips of derangement and insanity.

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• A Scanner Darkly (2006) 2/5

  2007-12-13 09:37

  

  There are so many better Richard Linklater movies out there . I suggest you watch those instead. If it's the animation you're after may I suggest Waking Life, filmed five years earlier.

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• Bounce (2000) 1.5/5

  2007-12-13 09:16

  

  Bounce wasn't quite a slpat. More of a plop. But definitely not a bounce.

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• November, 2007

• Transformers (2007) 2.5/5

  2007-11-11 11:42

  

  I can't decide if this movie was good in a horrible sort of way, or if it was horrible in a good sort of way. Regardless, it was not more than meets the eye.

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• Combover: The Movie (2005) 4/5

  2007-11-10 11:41

  

  An interesting movie about a familiar hairstyle of older males in America. Filmed by a couple of Denver dudes with lots of footage in Denver, so many of the locales were familiar as well.

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• October, 2007

• The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal... 3/5

  2007-10-07 17:07

  

  A fun little documentary that brought up semi-fond memories of the metal years past. It was definitely good for a few laughs. Were these guys serious? Odin Odin Odin!

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• September, 2007

• Stardust (2007) 4/5

  2007-09-05 10:30

  

  It had been a while since I had seen a fantasy movie and this didn't disappoint. It had the whimsy, energy, and imagination can be compared to the favorites of my youth like "Time Bandits" and "Labyrinth".

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• August, 2007

• Knocked Up (2006) 4.5/5

  2007-08-15 10:26

  

  Very, very, very, funny. Not to mention charming and sweet.

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• I Like Killing Flies (2004) 4.5/5

  2007-08-02 10:17

  

  Generous servings of existential angst featured daily with a side of flies. Kenny Shopsin is shrewd, loudmouthed, vulgar, entertaining and smart. He's is also my new hero.

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• July, 2007

• Shortbus (2006) 1/5

  2007-07-31 09:57

  

  Not only have the Europeans had real life (not simulated) sex scenes in their movies for far longer than Americans, but the sex actually looks enjoyable. This movie portrays all the complexity of sex but none of the emotion. Basically, it is one giant gimmick.

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• Edgeplay: A Film About The Runaways (2004) 1.5/5

  2007-07-18 09:52

  

  Joan Jett never even appears in this film!! The production was horrible and there was no actual music by the Runaways! It would get one-half star if I wasn't a fan of the Runaways. This movie did no justice to the band.

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• Marie Antoinette (2006) 3/5

  2007-07-10 09:45

  

  I'm a sucker for Sophia Coppola's "fashion first" movie making style, and I love her sense of atmosphere. This movie didn't fail on those accounts but it wasn't without it's problems, much like Antoinette herself.

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• Junebug (2005) 2/5

  2007-07-09 09:39

  

  It was honest and almost beautiful but it lacked conviction. More dialog would have completed the movie better in my opinion

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• June, 2007

• From Here to Eternity (1953) 2.5/5

  2007-06-25 11:03

  

  The movie was entertaining enough but the plot was more of a series of vignettes rather than a compelling story. And I still don't understand why that beach scene is so famous.

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• Bridge to Terabithia (2007) 1.5/5

  2007-06-04 15:32

  

  A semi-favorite book as a child but it came across and manipulative and a little sappy on film. Read the book and don't waste your time on the movie.

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• May, 2007

• Babel (2006) 3/5

  2007-05-22 15:25

  

  It was a little slow and a lot long, but the consistent mood in the constantly switching atmosphere and environments is what made this movie good in my eyes.

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• Knocking (2006) 3/5

  2007-05-22 12:10

  

  A very interesting look at Jehovah's Witnesses. The witnesses have done some wonderful things in their past. But further research can put them in a different light. I can't wait to learn more. If nothing else this movie will spark curiosity (and something tells me this was it's main goal).

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• Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit... 1.5/5

  2007-05-18 15:17

  

  Nowhere near the hype. Though I did laugh for about 10 minutes straight while watching clips on youtube.

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• The Devil and Daniel Johnston (2005) 4.5/5

  2007-05-15 15:14

  

  Equally sad, funny, and heartwarming

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• Hard Candy (2005) 2/5

  2007-05-08 15:01

  

  A final "twist" makes the cat-and-mouse game even hard to swallow. Ellen Page does a nice job, but I can't recommend this really. The film comes across glossy and smart but really just ends up being disturbing but empty.

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• Catch and Release (2006/II) 1/5

  2007-05-06 12:26

  

  Ricochet romance at its worst. Gooey, unrealistic and all but the first ten minutes were predictable. Where have all the romantic comedies gone?

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• April, 2007

• Shopgirl (2005) 3/5

  2007-04-18 13:07

  

  Tender and subtle but at times frustrating. There is definitely room for improvement here but overall the movie was satisfying and enjoyable. For all its subtlety, it falls short of the poignancy it strives so hard to achieve.

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• March, 2007

• Inherit the Wind (1960) 2.5/5

  2007-03-20 12:59

  

  A decent older movie with a historical context. It comes across a little heavyhanded but is very relevant today. An old fashioned tribute to liberal humanism.

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• Jesus Camp (2006) 4/5

  2007-03-09 15:07

  

  Scarier than any horror flick I have seen in recent memory. Child abuse? no. Brain washing? Maybe. Semi-isolated culture on the fringe of society? We can only hope so.

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• Cowboy del Amor (2005) 4/5

  2007-03-02 14:29

  

  I really liked this movie. Love is difficult, trying and often involves you doing things you never thought you would do. This is a unique character study that crosses cultural and romantic boundaries. the music is fun. the mood and awkwardness and style shine throughout

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• February, 2007

• Fa yeung nin wa (2000) 2/5

  2007-02-28 13:59

  

  I loved the mood, romantic spirit, and sexiness of this film but the ending just stunk. Although the slow pace complemented the claustrophobic cinematography, the film could have sped up some

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• Trust the Man (2005) 3/5

  2007-02-20 13:50

  

  Something tells me this movie could have been better. But it was still enjoyable to watch if not only because I have a little celebrity crush on Maggie Gyllenhaal.

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• "When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts"... 4.5/5

  2007-02-16 13:42

  

  Heart wrenchingly sad, depressing, unbelievably moving and yet incredibly informative and somehow uplifting. A surprise from Spike Lee and a film everyone should watch (most likely through some tears).

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• Idiocracy (2006) 1.5/5

  2007-02-09 13:27

  

  A great concept and wonderfully designed but the script sucked. I laughed once and fell asleep twice. I woke up with a head ache to boot.

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• January, 2007

• Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003) 3.5/5

  2007-01-29 13:39

  

  An enjoyable action flick on the high seas. Costumes, set, acting, script, design, humor and action made this movie one worth watching. You have plenty to work from there.

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• The Holiday (2006) 1.5/5

  2007-01-10 14:03

  

  "This movie was enjoyed by members who enjoyed Must Love Dogs", pretty much says it all.

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• December, 2006

• Thirteen Conversations About One Thing (2001) 2/5

  2006-12-06 13:04

  

  Another New York City cliche. A movie about happiness should be at least a little more interesting

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• November, 2006

• Stranger Than Fiction (2006) 4/5

  2006-11-27 15:12

  

  An enjoyable and eccentric comedy that somehow holds up to its own ending. A sort of "Owen Meanie" meets "Groundhog Day" meets "Delirious"

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• Sarah Silverman: Jesus is Magic (2005) 3/5

  2006-11-24 14:51

  

  Sarah Silverman's comedy is daring, original and often very funny and just enough to make me feel a little uncomfortable at laughing at some of it. I could have done without the singing interruptions though.

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• The Puffy Chair (2005) 3.5/5

  2006-11-20 14:29

  

  I don't need healthy relationships or happy ending in my movies which is one reason why I may have like this movie everyone else loves to hate. I thought it was real, genuine & honest, but most wouldn't agree with me.

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• Scrapple (2004) 0.5/5

  2006-11-18 14:08

  

  Even the director's admitted to this movie being horrible. Basically 11 minutes of my life were wasted on this thing. Go here if you want to waste 11 minutes of your own life.

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• This Is John (2003) 1/5

  2006-11-18 14:01

  

  A boring short about a man named John who can't seem to get his answering machine message right. You can watch it here or just watch the monologue in Swingers for a much better version of basically the same thing.

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• Mulholland Dr. (2001) 3.5/5

  2006-11-18 13:28

  

  Either you're a David Lynch person or you're not. I am. This movie was incredibly confusing at first but a little research brought a whole new light to the film. Check out This site immediately after watching the movie.

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• Diarios de motocicleta (2004) 3.5/5

  2006-11-12 13:21

  

  A South American, 1950's, road trip movie about a future revolutionary and his friend - what's not to love. The scenery was particularly beautiful.

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• Rocky II (1979) 1.5/5

  2006-11-10 13:34

  

  Ooooph. I think I'll just pretend that none of the "Rocky" sequels never happened. This was horrible, and the original is a classic.

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• October, 2006

• N Judah 5:30 (2004) 4/5

  2006-10-18 15:26

  

  A melancholy train ride filled with small, rich moments.

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• Pie Fight '69 (2000) 1.5/5

  2006-10-18 15:25

  

  Although it might have made me chuckle, the 1969 pie fight is really a historical event that should easily be forgotten, not a stand alone film.

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• Making of 'Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains'... 2.5/5

  2006-10-18 15:10

  

  Short but interesting. The movie it's documenting looks great though. This isn't so much a "making of" movie as it is an introduction the the films cult status.

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• The Rainbow Man/John 3:16 (1997) 3.5/5

  2006-10-18 14:26

  

  It was a really interesting film with too much stock footage from Hard Copy tha ultimately ended up being sorta sad.

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• Heavenly Creatures (1994) 4/5

  2006-10-15 16:02

  

  Macabre, immaginitive, brutal and real this is an unconventional teenage love story. The mood of this movie is what stuck out. I also had no idea it was true to actual events - right down to the verbatim narration.

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• Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005) 1/5

  2006-10-08 08:58

  

  The first 20 minutes were "OK" and it quickly went down hill from there. The last 20 minutes contained the worst "shoot-em-up" in movie history. Blech.

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• September, 2006

• Groove Requiem in the Key of Ski (1991) 1/5

  2006-09-25 09:53

  

  Too old to be relevant anymore. It made for a somewhat boring flashback though.

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• Thirteen (2003) 2/5

  2006-09-05 14:35

  

  I like movies about teen angst. And although this was good enough to make me feel uncomfortable, it was one dimensional and lacked depth. It was the movie equivalent of "Pure".

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• August, 2006

• Match Point (2005) 4/5

  2006-08-26 10:01

  

  Not your typical Woody Allen. London not Manhatten, opera not jazz, Johanson not Keaton. A more serious movie for Allen with a touch of the noir and well worth the time & money.

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• Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) 5/5

  2006-08-24 13:12

  

  Probably my favorite child as a movie. Wait. Strike that, reverse it.

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• Little Miss Sunshine (2006) 4.5/5

  2006-08-11 20:18

  

  A dark comedy that is loads of fun to watch. All the characters were interesting and the story was well thought out. A great laugh indeed.

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• Block Party (2005) 3.5/5

  2006-08-03 20:37

  

  The always funny Dave Chappelle does a doosey here. If you like music and laughing then you're gonna like this movie.

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• Closer (2004/I) 3/5

  2006-08-02 13:56

  

  I hated each of the characters in this movie about as much as I felt sorry for them. An unusual take on the "love" story.

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• July, 2006

• Primer (2004) 4/5

  2006-07-21 20:48

  

  A complete brain twister. But in a fun way, not a frustrating way. A movie to watch twice and talk about.

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• Schizopolis (1996) 1.5/5

  2006-07-17 20:47

  

  I like quirky movies but this was just too much. I did love how the language and snytax shifted throughout it though.

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• Dan Aykroyd Unplugged on UFOs (2005) 1/5

  2006-07-05 20:50

  

  Cool footage of ufos around the world. Comparing Aykroyd to Einstein is way over the top though. I'm glad it was short.

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• June, 2006

• Running on the Sun: The Badwater 135 (2000) 2.5/5

  2006-06-16 20:52

  

  An inspiring movie. The characters and their struggles are what made the movie good, the race itself is just crazy.

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• The Squid and the Whale (2005) 3.5/5

  2006-06-14 20:57

  

  Kraver vs. Kramer for the 2000's. A great character study and very true to life. It ends a bit too quickly however.

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• Saw II (2005) 1.5/5

  2006-06-02 20:59

  

  What can I say? Pretty much as dumb as the first one. Worth an hour and a half of my life though.

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• May, 2006

• Thirty Two Short Films About Glenn Gould (1993) 2.5/5

  2006-05-31 21:01