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When we review a film, we introduce the story, the concept and the context surrounding its production. Then we cover the acting of the actors and the directing of the director. Finally we cover elements of cinematography like special effects, the soundtrack, the photography, and the visual language used in the movie.
Last Updated: Nov 15, 2009 - 14:43:55 PM



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Paranormal Activity
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The buzz is real. This delivers scary.

Nov 15, 2009 - 14:16:21 PM

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It Might Get Loud
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A great roc doc that focuses on three of the greatest rock guitarists of all time, their creative processes, their music, and, of course, their guitars.

Oct 20, 2009 - 23:32:44 PM

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Tyler Perry's I Can Do Bad All by Myself
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Or she can do worse with a married man.

Oct 4, 2009 - 9:29:36 AM

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Pandorum
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A taunt, intelligent, sci-fi thriller that doesn’t disappoint.

Sep 27, 2009 - 9:25:27 AM

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Jennifer's Body
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For all of Megan Fox’s hotness, Diablo Cody’s sophomore effort is just that, sophomoric. But is that such a bad thing?

Sep 19, 2009 - 0:24:22 AM

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Inglourious Basterds
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Poppin' caps in Hitler.

Sep 12, 2009 - 15:05:20 PM

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Rob Zombie's Halloween: A Look Back
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Before we dive into Rob Zombies' Halloween II, a look back at his first take on a horror movie classic.

Aug 26, 2009 - 20:19:55 PM

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Ponyo - It's for Big Kids Too
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After being Sosuke's goldfish for a few hours, Ponyo decides that she wants to become a human and escape the magic ship of her father where she lives with her sisters

Aug 19, 2009 - 6:00:15 AM

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Yoe Joe! G.I. Joes' Rise of Cobra
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As a comic book movie G.I. Joe is the worst of the year

Aug 9, 2009 - 14:16:48 PM

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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
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I honestly don't care.

Jul 29, 2009 - 12:30:00 PM

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The Ugly Truth
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A chick flick for women who feel compelled to drag their men to films as payback for going to blockbusters earlier

Jul 26, 2009 - 21:30:28 PM

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Bruno
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An enjoyable film, if you go into it without expecting much.

Jul 16, 2009 - 14:00:00 PM

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Public Enemies
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“Die like you live: all of the sudden.”

Jul 11, 2009 - 18:37:19 PM

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Disney/Pixar's Up
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Love the one you're with - an elderly man finally has the adventure he's always craved, but shares it with an unexpected partner.

Jul 5, 2009 - 9:23:23 AM

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Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
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Fun for the kids with some Melville, Dante, and existential clean humor thrown in for the adults.

Jun 30, 2009 - 23:39:04 PM

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Tyler Perry's Madea Goes to Jail
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Perry's sixth directorial effort is his most polished and perhaps his most shallow to date.

Jun 30, 2009 - 9:32:35 AM

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Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
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A movie so full of itself that it disregards it's purpose, entertainment.

Jun 26, 2009 - 16:15:00 PM

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Transformers’ The Revenge of the Fallen’s Got the Sequel Bug!
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This film will keep audiences entertained continually and even the more idiotic robots introduced in this sequel are bearable

Jun 25, 2009 - 20:43:47 PM

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Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
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A loud and senseless romp, this is the perfect summer movie for the little boys.

Jun 24, 2009 - 19:18:55 PM

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Drag Me to Hell
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Don't say "No" to the crazy old crone! A young loan officer earns a date with the gates of hell in Sam Raimi's wicked new horror movie.

Jun 21, 2009 - 14:48:26 PM

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Why The Hangover Works
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The Hangover is a the type of film that gives Family Guy enough competition when it comes to entertaining the male psyche

Jun 19, 2009 - 18:54:11 PM

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The Hangover Worth Having a Second Time
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Crunk for dummies!

Jun 19, 2009 - 8:00:43 AM

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Terminator Salvation: The End of the Franchise
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Terminator:Salvation was easily the worst installment in the film series, and has unquestionably killed the franchise for the foreseeable future.

May 31, 2009 - 23:36:53 PM

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Terminator Salvation Saves Franchise
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Good enough to stand with the James Cameron originals.

May 31, 2009 - 9:22:40 AM

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Up: Another Disney Gold-Plated Hit
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It's a formula film for kids with a message for adults

May 30, 2009 - 17:53:22 PM

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Terminator Salvation
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The film long term Terminator fans have been clamoring for. A rage against the machines with heart and plenty of sci-fi special effects and action.

May 21, 2009 - 0:35:47 AM

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The Infectious New Star Trek
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J.J. Abrams' Star Trek is crazy, sexy, cool.

May 18, 2009 - 20:04:43 PM

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Not Your Father's Star Trek
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It is, and it isn't, your father's Star Trek. This movie gets a free pass, but what about the future?

May 9, 2009 - 10:07:56 AM

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Star Trek
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This film marks the beginning of the Star Trek Renaissance.

May 8, 2009 - 0:33:47 AM

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The Matrix: Ten Years Later
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10 years ago THE MATRIX blew the minds of millions of sci-fi fans and moviegoers in general and the film, and its sequels, are just as mind blowing today.

Mar 28, 2009 - 23:44:13 PM

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Friday the 13th
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How does the 2009 version of Friday the 13th stack up against the original?

Feb 23, 2009 - 1:30:52 AM

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Push
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When I saw the trailer for Push, like many moviegoers, I immediately saw the connection with Jumper

Feb 22, 2009 - 12:20:34 PM

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Taken: A Tour de Brute Force
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Liam Neeson plays a man on a mission in this intense action thriller.

Feb 19, 2009 - 16:00:00 PM

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Slumdog Millionaire
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A riveting story that seamlessly integrates multiple genres. A magnum opus from start to finish.

Feb 12, 2009 - 17:00:00 PM

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Friday the 13th
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This horror movie will get the audience’s hearts pumping.

Feb 12, 2009 - 2:42:19 AM

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The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
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A moderately realistic representation of absolutely unbelievable events.

Feb 2, 2009 - 15:00:00 PM

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Doubt
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Why does such an awesome movie have no conclusion? Why?

Jan 30, 2009 - 13:30:00 PM

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Gran Torino
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A film with the workings of a great drama, but with far too many clichés.

Jan 28, 2009 - 15:00:00 PM

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My Bloody Valentine 3D Deep in Gore
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Horror remake loves hearts and entrails.

Jan 19, 2009 - 5:47:25 AM

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Will Smith's "Seven Pounds" of Sadness
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Will Smith's well-meaning recent film takes the hard road... with relish.

Jan 15, 2009 - 5:42:45 AM

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The Day the Earth Stood Still
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It's a shame that average and generic are the best ways to describe this film.

Dec 18, 2008 - 21:30:00 PM

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Twilight
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A heavily flawed teen drama with vampires that only the fans, sorry, enthusiasts can appreciate.

Nov 27, 2008 - 16:30:00 PM

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Changeling
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A masterpiece that will keep you glued to your seat from start to finish.

Nov 20, 2008 - 15:00:00 PM

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Quantum of Solace
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Hey Dad, my Bond could beat up your Bond!

Nov 15, 2008 - 13:41:01 PM

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Ghost Town
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Ricky Gervais makes us laugh so hard that we're rolling around in our seats with tears streaming down our cheeks.

Oct 21, 2008 - 16:30:09 PM

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Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist
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This little film proves that coming of age with a fresh start and a hand to hold is poignant and absorbing, and pretty funny too.

Oct 20, 2008 - 8:55:41 AM

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Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist
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A teenage romantic comedy that's neither hilarious nor very romantic.

Oct 19, 2008 - 15:15:00 PM

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Burn After Reading
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A classic Coen Brothers film, but is it only for the fans?

Oct 3, 2008 - 15:30:00 PM

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Star Studded Cast Hits Jungle Groove In Tropic Thunder
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An action comedy full of spoofs, explosions and lots of character cameos that's actually smart and funny.

Aug 25, 2008 - 19:00:00 PM

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Star Wars: The Clone Wars Sez "Bye, Haters!"
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New CG animation Star Wars is like a brand new episode of your favorite Saturday morning cartoon in the middle of the summer - a delightful surprise.

Aug 17, 2008 - 12:24:41 PM

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Accuracy of Death at Fantasia 2008
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A gentle kind of strange, like a stoned puppy.

Aug 11, 2008 - 20:20:56 PM

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Idiots and Angels at Fantasia 2008
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Let's all pretend that this review isn't three weeks late and just focus on how amazing this film is.

Aug 10, 2008 - 20:23:06 PM

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Swing Vote
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Is a joke about the Swing Vote having mood swings too easy? I've lost a bit of perspective.

Aug 1, 2008 - 9:07:39 AM

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Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog
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Dr. Horrible provides comedy, satire, and some catchy songs.

Jul 24, 2008 - 12:33:46 PM

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Christina Ricci Fascinates In Penelope
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Christian Ricci knows how to wear a pig snout in Penelope.

Jul 21, 2008 - 9:31:58 AM

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The Sparrow / Peur(s) du noir at Fantasia 2008
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Day 5 at the Fantasia Film Festival gives me cartoons and dancing, like a Hannah Barbera rave.

Jul 20, 2008 - 16:11:05 PM

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Let The Right One In/What We Do Is Secret at Fantasia 2008
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Day 4 at Fantasia 2008! Pay no attention to the fact that we're actually on day 18!

Jul 19, 2008 - 22:50:15 PM

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Negative Happy Chainsaw Edge at Fantasia 2008
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Emo for fans of power-tools.

Jul 15, 2008 - 20:44:43 PM

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Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer at Fantasia 2008
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Your cheatin' demon heart.

Jul 13, 2008 - 19:32:02 PM

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Le Grand Chef at Fantasia 2008
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An evil Iron Chef. Well, more evil.

Jul 12, 2008 - 22:53:34 PM

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