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Stale Story Hurts Spectacle of 10,000 B.C.
(Friday, March 07, 2008)
Christian Hamaker
10,000 B.C. works as sheer spectacle, but its story is forgettable. Its unknown actors make an...
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Another Heist Movie, Another Bank Job
(Thursday, July 17, 2008)
Annabelle Robertson
Loosely based on the 1971 bank robbery at Lloyd's Bank in Marylebone, London, The Bank Job is...
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Miss Pettigrew Lives for Finding True Love
(Thursday, August 21, 2008)
Annabelle Robertson
As a romance, Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day’s main message is that finding love is what matters...
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The Other Boleyn Girl Soaps Up History
(Monday, March 03, 2008)
Christian Hamaker
Starring Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johansson, The Other Boleyn Girl is nothing more than a...
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Charming Actors Save Penelope by a Nose
(Sunday, March 02, 2008)
Christa Banister
What ultimately lifts Penelope from been-there-seen-that, “believing in yourself” status are the...
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Bonneville Road Trip Barely Makes It
(Thursday, June 26, 2008)
Annabelle Robertson
As the debut of writer/director Christopher Rowley, Bonneville—but only barely. It’s full of...
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Stunning Cinematography Can’t Save a Shallow Romulus
(Monday, April 28, 2008)
Annabelle Robertson
Despite its stunning cinematography, Romulus, My Father plods along, moving from one scene to...
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As an Apocalyptic Adventure, "City of Ember" Shines Bright
(Friday, October 10, 2008)
Keeping the pace fast, City of Ember plays out like The Goonies meets National Treasure with a twinge of science fiction. The constant twists and turns of the plot, and its inevitable intrigue, will easily hold your attention for an hour.
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“Body of Lies” Captures Shifting Alliances of a Long War
(Friday, October 10, 2008)
Body of Lies is not up to Ridley Scott’s best work, but the performances—especially from Leonardo DiCaprio—are strong. The result is a film that seriously examines U.S. foreign policy while still managing to entertain.
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Laugh Level Goes Down and Out in “Beverly Hills Chihuahua”
(Friday, October 03, 2008)
Those who are looking for mainly inoffensive entertainment, and don’t mind weak attempts at humor, may enjoy Beverly Hills Chihuahua. But those looking for something better than a retread of themes from better films are advised to stay away.
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"Nick and Norah" Offers Charming Cast but Weak Story
(Friday, October 03, 2008)
Michael Cera’s latest role as the Nick of Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist, floats across the screen like it was written just for him—showcasing his unpretentious charm and carrying an otherwise forgettable movie.
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Offensive, Insulting "Blindness" Better Left Unseen
(Friday, October 03, 2008)
Blindness is the type of odious filmmaking that drives people who dare give it a shot right back to the refuge of mindless blockbusters. But films on the opposite end of the spectrum—like Blindness—are equally responsible.
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Feel-Good "Flash of Genius" Has Few Moments of Brilliance
(Friday, October 03, 2008)
Even with a compelling backdrop and a strong performance from Greg Kinnear, languid pacing and unimaginative, heavy-handed presentation prevent Flash of Genius from being anything more than a flash in the pan.
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Enter to win an iPod Nano and OK NOW from Jon McLaughlin!
Jon McLaughlin releases his sophomore project, OK NOW, October 14, and we’re giving...
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Thanks guys. It sounds like my strings need to be changed, lol. I just don't like changing them, ...
10/15/2008 1:07:37 PM
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ORIGINAL: gtrdaveHow often should they changed?That depends on how much you play and what kind o...
10/15/2008 12:56:23 PM
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Your Touch by Kutless
10/15/2008 12:38:15 PM
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If you like old school dance sample Chuckie P (aka Chuckie Perez). Do You have a problem with th...
10/15/2008 10:44:19 AM
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Anybody know?
10/15/2008 10:37:26 AM
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