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The Dangers of Second-Guessing: George Lucas vs. Robert Zemeckis

Posted on December 11, 2012 by

As I’ve discussed in other articles, I love George Lucas, and I know a lot of other people do, too. The original Star Wars trilogy will always have a special place in our hearts. However, it has lost some of … Continue reading →

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Movies That Improve on Multiple Viewings: Primer

Posted on March 27, 2012 by

Get ready for a wild ride. Primer is probably the best movie you’ve never heard of. It was made for less than $10,000, and it was released with little fanfare in 2004. But despite its low-budget feel and lack of … Continue reading →

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James Cameron’s Best Movie

Posted on March 13, 2012 by

What is James Cameron’s best movie? It’s not Aliens. It’s not Terminator 2: Judgment Day. It’s not even Titanic. No, his best movie is one that he planned more than a decade before it became a reality. He had to … Continue reading →

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Bad Movies with Great Music: Edward Scissorhands

Posted on December 6, 2011 by

I know I risk the ire of my patient readers by saying this, but, in my opinion, Edward Scissorhands is not a good movie. I’d like to stress that it’s not terrible, either. The main reason I consider it bad … Continue reading →

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Forgotten Film Gems: Clue

Posted on October 25, 2011 by

Believe it or not, next year’s Battleship will not be the first movie ever made based on a board game. That dubious honor goes to 1985’s Clue. But don’t let the fact that it’s inspired by a silly game meant … Continue reading →

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5 Great Movies That Were Saved By Budget Cuts

Posted on September 20, 2011 by

Thank goodness for budget cuts. Filmmakers sometimes complain that they have to compromise their artistic vision because they didn’t have enough money. But I believe that good filmmakers will wind up being happy that they had less to work with … Continue reading →

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