Interstellar (2014)

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“We used to look up at the sky and wonder at our place in the stars, now we just look down and worry about our place in the dirt,” says Cooper. I remember first hearing about a film called Interstellar … Continue reading →

Blu-ray Tuesdays: 11/25/14 Recommendations

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Rosewater (2014)

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“Sir, can you tell me why I’m here?” asks Maziar Bahari to his torturer “Rosewater.” Jon Stewart has been the host of the Emmy Award-winning satirical news program The Daily Show on Comedy Central for the last 15 years.  Under his … Continue reading →

Top Five Favorite Thanksgiving Films

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With Thanksgiving coming up, I thought I’d list 10 good Thanksgiving-themed films (or at least films in which Thanksgiving plays a major part if the majority of the film doesn’t occur on Thanksgiving).  My criteria for this list was basically any … Continue reading →

Blu-ray Tuesdays: 11/18/14 Recommendations

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Rope (1948)

“I’ve always wished for more artistic talent,” says Brandon Shaw.  “Well, murder can be an art, too.  The power to kill can be just as satisfying as the power to create.” Alfred Hitchcock may have been known as the master … Continue reading →

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)

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“I have… I have never used a sword in my life,” says Bilbo Baggins to Gandalf the Grey.  Gandalf responds, “And I hope you never have to.  But if you do, remember this: true courage is about knowing not when … Continue reading →

Blu-ray Tuesdays: 11/11/14 Recommendations

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Frozen (2013)

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“So, uh, tell me.  What made the Queen go all ice crazy?” asks Kristoff.  Anna responds, “Oh well, it was all my fault.  I got engaged, but then she freaked out because I’d only just met him, you know, that … Continue reading →

Birdman (2014)

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“How did we end up here?” asks Riggan Thomson.  “This place is horrible.  Smells like balls.” For many people around my age, our generation’s Batman was Michael Keaton (just as Christian Bale was the next generation’s Batman and Ben Affleck will be … Continue reading →