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5 Unsatisfying Endings to Otherwise Good Films
How to Train Your Dragon, E.T., Raiders of the Lost Ark, Rocky and RoboCop all have perfect endings. They build up to an exciting climax, and after the heroes triumph, the films end on the best possible note. But I’m … Continue reading
Movie Matchups: Skyfall vs. The World Is Not Enough
I enjoyed a rare treat last week. I got to watch the newest James Bond film Skyfall without any preconceived notions about the film. I had not seen a single commercial, trailer, or clip of any kind from Skyfall, so … Continue reading
Posted in Movie Matchups
Tagged action movies, films, james bond, movie review, movies, skyfall
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What Is Christopher Nolan’s Legacy in the Batman Mythology?
Now that The Dark Knight Rises has been out on DVD and Blu-Ray for a while and most of the hype surrounding it has calmed down, it’s a good time to discuss Christopher Nolan’s legacy in the whole Batman mythology. Will … Continue reading
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Tagged action movies, batman, christopher nolan, comic books, films, movies, the dark knight
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10 Movies I Wish I Didn’t Like
As I promised in last week’s article “10 Movies I Wish I Liked,” here is my follow-up list of 10 movies I wish I didn’t like. Most of these are guilty pleasures, but there are a few genuinely good films … Continue reading
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Tagged comedy, comic books, films, fun, funny, humor, movie review, movies, science fiction, star trek
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10 Movies I Wish I Liked
Are there any movies that you know are critically acclaimed or beloved by other people, but you just can’t bring yourself to watch them because you think they’re just so-so? I would like to share 10 films (listed alphabetically) that … Continue reading
Top 10 Best Things About Marvel’s The Avengers
Marvel’s The Avengers is a miracle. By all rights, it shouldn’t work as well as it does, but it managed to be one of the most fun films I have ever seen. It ranks right up there with How to … Continue reading
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Tagged action movies, avengers, comic books, films, movie review, movies, science fiction
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Movie Matchups: Die Hard vs. Crocodile Dundee II
What do Speed, Cliffhanger, Air Force One, and Sudden Death have in common? They all copy the plot of Crocodile Dundee II. I’m serious. Not Die Hard. The sequel to the popular Paul Hogan vehicle from the mid-1980s debuted in theaters … Continue reading
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Tagged 1980s, action movies, christmas, crocodile dundee, die hard, films, holiday, movie review, movies, relationships
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Forgotten Film Gems: Mr. Krueger’s Christmas
Do you want to watch a movie that brings out the Spirit of Christmas perfectly and fills your heart with nothing but good feelings? Mr. Krueger’s Christmas is exactly what you’re looking for. This little 26-minute, made-for-television musical drama is … Continue reading
Posted in Forgotten Film Gems
Tagged christmas, drama, films, holiday, james stewart, jesus christ, movie review, movies
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The Dangers of Second-Guessing: George Lucas vs. Robert Zemeckis
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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Tagged back to the future, films, george lucas, movies, science fiction, star wars
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10 Cool Details You May Have Missed in How to Train Your Dragon
I love How to Train Your Dragon, as you can tell from one of my most popular articles of all time: How to Train Your Dragon vs. Avatar. My kids love watching this movie, and so I’ve seen it more … Continue reading
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