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2016-10-05 10:22 am

Ranking of Movies Seen During Summer 2016



Usually I would list my ten favorite summer movies of any particular year. However, since I had only watched ten new releases during the summer of 2016. Due to the limited number, I decided to rank the films that I saw: Read more... )
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2016-06-11 11:29 am

"CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR" (2016) Review




"CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR" (2016) Review

One of the more popular story lines to emerge from Marvel Comics was the 2006 story called "Civil War" in which many comic book characters from the company's franchise battled over a new law designed to have superpowered individuals act under Federal regulation. Kevin Fiege and Marvel Films decided to adapt this story line for the final film in their Captain America trilogy. Read more... )
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2016-03-04 07:45 am

Top Ten Favorite Movies of 2015

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Below is a list of my ten favorite movies of 2015. Since my movie attendance was pretty low during that year, I missed a great deal of films. (List subject to change in near future): Read more... )
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2015-09-20 12:15 pm

Ranking of Movies Seen During Summer 2015



Usually I would list my ten favorite summer movies of any particular year. However, I only watched ten new releases during the summer of 2015. Due to the limited number, I decided to rank the films that I saw: Read more... )
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2015-06-06 11:45 pm

"THE AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON" (2015) Review

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"THE AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON" (2015) Review

The Marvel Cinematic Universe, which first began back in 2008, edged closer to the completion of its second phase with the release of "THE AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON". This second film featured the return of the team of superheroes that saved Earth from an alien invasion in the 2012 film, "THE AVENGERS". Read more... )
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2015-03-24 06:53 pm

"SHINING THROUGH" (1992) Review




"SHINING THROUGH" (1992) Review

Many years have passed since I saw "SHINING THROUGH". Many years. But after reading several reviews of the film over the years, I found myself wondering why I had enjoyed it in the first place. Why? Not many people really liked it. Read more... )
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2015-02-23 06:43 pm

"SHINING THROUGH" (1992) Photo Gallery

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Below are images from "SHINING THROUGH", the 1992 adaptation of Susan Isaacs' 1988 novel. Written and directed by David Seltzer, the movie starred Melanie Griffith and Michael Douglas: Read more... )
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2014-05-15 11:27 am

"CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER" (2014) Review

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"CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER" (2014) Review

If I have to be perfectly honest, I do not recall the initial reaction to many Marvel fans, when the studio first released the news of the upcoming release of the second Captain America film. I do recall various comments regarding the first one - 2011's "CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER". The comments for that film ranged from mediocre to box office disappointing. I found the latter opinion odd, considering that movie made a considerable profit at the box office. And besides . . . "CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER" proved to be a favorite of mine from 2011. Read more... )
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2014-04-13 08:13 am

"CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER" (2014) Photo Gallery

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Below are images from "CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER", the 2014 sequel to the 2011 movie, "CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER" and 2012's "THE AVENGERS". Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, the movie stars Chris Evans as Steve Rogers aka Captain America: Read more... )
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2013-02-20 06:23 pm

"KING KONG" (2005) Review

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"KING KONG" (2005) Review

Several years ago, producer-director Peter Jackson had stated in an interview that one of movies that had inspired him to become a filmmaker was Merian C. Cooper's 1933 hit adventure film, "KING KONG". Sixteen to eighteen years after his first directorial effort, Jackson was finally able to pay tribute to his inspiration with a remake of the 1933 film. Read more... )
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2013-02-02 07:51 am

"KING KONG" (2005) Photo Gallery

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Below are images from Peter Jackson's 2005 movie, "KING KONG". Starring Naomi Watts, Jack Black and Adrian Brody; the movie is the second remake of the original 1933 film: Read more... )