Tag: Movies
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PT Anderson’s Career: Commentary/Analysis
PT Anderson Commentary For anyone not familiar with this incredible filmmaker, this can serve as a starting guide. In my opinion he’s that rare distinctive filmmaker who not only has gotten better with each film, but has demonstrated a tremendous range in terms of tone and genre. Let’s jump right in. *For anyone not familiar…
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What Should I See Tonight, Dan? (6/12/09)
You’ve got a couple options. 1. The Taking of Pelham 1,2,3 Which has gotten middling reviews, and is probably going to be predictable and mediocre. That being said, Denzel Washington seems incapable of delivering an actually BAD movie, so there’s that to consider. 2. Imagine That You could help salvage Eddie Murphy’s career by attending…
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What Should I See Tonight, Dan (4/18/09)
Well, there’s actually a number of options this week. Probably the safest bet according to Rottentomatoes is State of Play, starring Maximus himself, Russell Crowe. The film is currently at 81% on Rottentomatoes, a pretty high mark. My colleague Thomas Floyd felt like it had a huge plot hole (which it sounded to me like…
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What Should I See Tonight, Dan? (3/28/09)
I’d go with Monsters Vs. Aliens, it’s got a pretty good score on Rottentomatoes and depending on what theatres are next to you, you might be able to see in 3-D. It seems The Haunting in Connecticut is your typical not-scary horror, and it’s gotten bad reviews. 12 Rounds wasn’t screened for critics but actually…