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Super 8 (2011)

Super 8 (2011)

What would happen if you combined E.T. with Cloverfield? Well, you’d get Super 8 which is directed by J.J. Abrams and produced by Steven Spielberg. While it wasn’t horrific, Super 8 certainly doesn’t live up to the hype and this is mainly due to the... [+]

Limitless (2011)

Limitless (2011)

There are many films about drugs and drug effects, but none quite like Limitless. When unknown writer Eddie Morra (Bradley Cooper) discovers a pill that allows him to access the full potential of his mind, he does some pretty incredible things. These clear pills–known as... [+]

The Best Films of 2010

Happy 2011 everyone! I guess now would be a good time to do a quick recap of what I consider to be the best films released in 2010. Keep in mind, I’m not a film critic, just someone who likes good films. Also, since I... [+]

127 Hours (2010)

127 Hours (2010)

You may have heard the story of Aron Ralston, the mountain climber who was trapped between two narrow canyon walls for five days back in 2003. Most people were horrified when they heard just how he escaped, as they pondered whether they could do what... [+]

The Social Network (2010)

Vividly portraying the early days of Facebook and its anti-social founder Mark Zuckerberg, The Social Network goes behind the scenes of the social networking site we’ve all come to either love or loath. Just as there are very few “middle-ground” Facebook users (you either like... [+]

The Town (2010)

The Town (2010)

Adapted from Chuck Hogan’s novel, Prince of Thieves, this film follows the exploits of four lifelong friends in crime as they make their way through a series of armed robberies and attempt to avoid the heat of law enforcement. While the plot behind this bank... [+]

Seven Pounds (2008)

From the very start Seven Pounds (2008) is a complete mystery and that is what makes this such a good film. For that reason, writing a review about it is extremely difficult, because I do not want to spoil the plot for you. Therefore, let... [+]

Fake Lots-o’-Huggin’ Bear Commercial Used for Toy Story 3 Promotion

Yesterday, I saw Toy Story 3 and it was excellent. While not as good as the first or second films, it carried a heavy and important message about growing up, friendship and loyalty. With that being said, this is not a movie review of the... [+]

Memento (2000)

Memento (2000)

Every once in a while you’ll see a movie that really challenges your perceptions and makes you think. Memento (2000) was one of these rare films. This early work of director Christopher Nolan takes you inside the mind of someone who cannot form new memories... [+]

Salesman (1968)

Salesman (1968)

You’ve probably heard that the oldest profession in the world is sales. Indeed, salesmen have been around forever and while the products and services they offer have certainly changed over the years, the basic approach to closing the deal has remained fairly consistent. After watching... [+]