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Peter’s top films of 2011
2011 has come to a close. The Golden Globe awards were just a few days ago, the Oscar nominations are right around the corner, and every movie critic and blogger has been posting their top films lists, so now it’s our turn. Before I jump in, let me preface this by saying that this isn’t…
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“Tucker and Dale vs. Evil” Review
Tucker and Dale vs. Evil, the feature directorial debut from writer/director Eli Craig is a well crafted horror comedy made by a true fan of the genre. Tucker and Dale vs. Evil isn’t a parody, it’s a well blended genre mash-up in the same vein as Zombieland. Like Zombieland, this film is just as witty…
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THOR opens this Friday, May 6th!
Thor, the fourth film from Marvel Studios (Iron Man 1+2, The Incredible Hulk), and the first of their two features this summer, comes out in 3D this Friday, May 6th. I was lucky enough to catch an advanced screening for this film a few weeks ago and I have never been so pleasantly surprised by…
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Easy A is John Hughes style crowd-pleaser
Easy A is sticking around for another week of comedic teenage misery. Director Will Gluck and writer Bert V. Royal clearly wanted to hearken back to the 80′s teen dramadey genre ruled by the much loved and missed John Hughes, referencing the master and his films frequently throughout the film.
Following Emma Stone’s character as…
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Owls are awesome. And Australian.
The Owls have landed. And they pack a heck of a punch in the action fantasy romp Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole. Zack Snyder’s first foray into animation intended for children is achingly beautiful. I’m not a big fan of Snyder–liked his Dawn of the Dead remake, hated Watchmen, and felt an…
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Peter’s take on The Killer Inside Me, opening Sept. 17
The Killer Inside Me, directed by Michael Winterbottom (24 Hour Party People, A Mighty Heart) is an examination of one man’s descent into becoming a psychotic killer. Adapted from the novel written by Jim Thompson, Casey Affleck plays Lou Ford, a small town west Texas sheriff with a dark secret. Jessica Alba, Kate Hudson,…
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Swinton Smolders in “I Am Love”
Check out Kereth’s review of I Am Love at North Shore Art Throb. I Am Love is playing in the screening room Friday, August 27-Thursday September 2.
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The Kids Are All Right opens August 20th
This year hasn’t seen a ton of best picture hopefuls. I can think of a few–Inception will probably get a nod, as will the tear-jerking final installment of Pixar’s Toy Story trilogy. Another one sure to pop up on the list is The Kids Are All Right, starring Annette…
