Category Archives: Movies

Who cares about equality, freedom, and justice for all?

Posted on December 8, 2012 by

I found much to admire in Spielberg’s Lincoln this evening. The ensemble cast is as fine as I’ve ever seen. The costuming, sets, and cinematography transported me 160 years into the past. The scenes of war were deeply sobering. The … Continue reading →

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Turns out, Argo wasn’t a pirate movie

Posted on November 16, 2012 by

As disappointing as Denzel Washington’s Flight was, that’s how satisfying Ben Affleck’s Argo is. I wouldn’t go see Flight a second time if someone offered to buy my ticket, I’d go see Argo again and again — even without the … Continue reading →

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Should you go see ‘Flight’?

Posted on November 2, 2012 by

I’ve always been a Denzel fan. I’ve seen him as one of the few major movie stars who had his head on fairly straight. But I’ve got to say “Flight” was truly disappointing. This could have been a fine movie. … Continue reading →

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2016: Obama’s America

Posted on August 10, 2012 by

I decided to take in 2016: Obama’s America this evening. Not having read either of Dinesh D’Souza’s books about the President, I wasn’t sure what to expect. What follows are my notes on the movie. Perhaps they will help you … Continue reading →

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The Intouchables. In 99 words

Posted on July 28, 2012 by

OK. For starters, it’s a French movie. You expect Noir. Despair. Cynicism. Promiscuity. Profanity. It’s none of that … except for the profanity. Instead it was Warm. Funny. Touching. Everything you don’t expect a box-office smash in France to be. … Continue reading →

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don’t miss the opportunity to see this …

Posted on July 7, 2011 by

… and take someone with you

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What a great movie!

Posted on May 29, 2010 by

Movie night: Denzel Washington in Deja Vu … what a great movie!

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Top-rated movie!

Posted on October 14, 2008 by

What’s the top fan-rated film at the movie-ticket website Fandango.com?

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Family-friendly films make MONEY

Posted on September 29, 2008 by

“Fireproof,” the latest film from the makers of the 2006 surprise hit “Facing the Giants,” generated the second-highest average revenue in theaters this past weekend, beaten only by “Eagle Eye,” a thriller that showed in four times as many theaters … Continue reading →

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‘The Dark Knight’ of the free will

Posted on August 18, 2008 by

By Adam English Among those in the record-breaking crowd that appeared with money in hand to see The Dark Knight on opening weekend were me and three of my friends. The second installment of the new Batman series from Warner … Continue reading →

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