Release: Friday, May 5, 2017 [Theater] Written by: James Gunn Directed by: James Gunn One of the things that struck me about the sequel to Guardians of the Galaxy is how obviously the returning cast carry their swagger around. It's as if they just got done saving the entire galaxy. But has this level of cockiness really been … Continue reading Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
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It Comes at Night
Release: Friday, June 9, 2017 [Theater] Written by: Trey Edward Shults Directed by: Trey Edward Shults Trey Edward Shults' sophomore feature It Comes at Night is a psychological horror film that traps the audience along with two families in an abandoned house in the woods that, over the course of a slow-burning 90 minutes, turns into a cauldron … Continue reading It Comes at Night
Wonder Woman
Release: Friday, June 2, 2017 [Theater] Written by: Allan Heinberg Directed by: Patty Jenkins Not even the comfort of Marvel Studios' most luxurious pampering package can compare to the thrill of experiencing the struggling DC "extended universe" dropping an instant classic. Wonder Woman may be an event film but it's also one of the most exciting new releases of … Continue reading Wonder Woman
May Blindspot: What About Bob? (1991)
Release: Friday, May 17, 1991 [YouTube] Written by: Tom Schulman Directed by: Frank Oz Given the career Frank Oz has been able to enjoy over the span of some 40 years, a gentle comedy like What About Bob? tends to get lost in the shuffle. That's a shame, because it's quite funny. Wholesome in that 1990s PG-comedy kind of way; … Continue reading May Blindspot: What About Bob? (1991)
Decades Blogathon – There Will Be Blood (2007)
To cap off the Decades ’17 edition, here’s Mark’s stellar look at the much-celebrated and discussed Paul Thomas Anderson epic, There Will Be Blood. You won’t want to miss this review! Thanks once again everyone!
Well, we’ve arrived at the final day of the Decades Blogathon – ‘7’ edition. Just as with the previous two years, it’s been a lot of fun with a host of fascinating and diverse reviews from across the board. Thanks to everyone who has taken part this year; you are all on my Christmas card list! However, my biggest thanks must go to by fellow blogathon buddy Tom – his site Thomas J is one I have followed as long as I’ve been doing this blogging game and his talent for insightful and engaging reviews has only grown over the years.This year’s blogathon focuses on movies that were released in the seventh year of the decade and for this final day, you’re getting a review of Paul Thomas Anderson’s 2007 masterpiece There Will Be Blood from yours truly. See you again next year!
Just as cinema became the preeminent…
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Decades Blogathon — 12 Angry Men (1957)
It has been an absolute delight getting to deliver a third round of film reviews for the Decades Blogathon! On behalf of my excellent co-host Mark, of Three Rows Back, I would like to give everyone another round of applause for taking the time to write something for our little event. You guys make it possible. … Continue reading Decades Blogathon — 12 Angry Men (1957)
Decades Blogathon – Jackie Brown (1997)
Hey all, Natasha’s review of a refreshingly different Quentin Tarantino piece — Jackie Brown (1997) — is available for your reading pleasure over at Three Rows Back! Go check it out!
Welcome to the penultimate day of the Decades Blogathon – ‘7’ edition – hosted by myself and my partner in crime Tom from Thomas J.For those who don’t know, the blogathon focuses on movies that were released in the seventh year of the decade. Tom and I are running a different entry each day (we’ll also reblog the other’s post) and today I’m very pleased to welcome Natasha from it’s the turn of the one and only Zoe from Life of this City Girl who is too-cool-for-school in her choice of QT’s Jackie Brown.
Plot: A middle-aged woman finds herself in the middle of a huge conflict that will either make her a profit or cost her life (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119396/)
A quick peek over at Tom’s blog alerted me to the fact that it was time for his and Mark’s annual Decades Blogathon. In the past…
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Decades Blogathon — Berlin: Symphony of a Metropolis (1927)
Here we are in the penultimate day in the 2017 edition of the Decades Blogathon. It's been a really fun one to co-host yet again with the sterling Mark from Three Rows Back. With any luck this is a trend that will continue, it's just so great having the contributions we've had three years in … Continue reading Decades Blogathon — Berlin: Symphony of a Metropolis (1927)
Decades Blogathon – Zodiac (2007)
And here’s review #2 for Day 5. It’s a review from Zoe of The Sporadic Chronicles of a Beginner Blogger, and she’s here to talk about David Fincher’s Zodiac from 2007. Please do check it out!
Welcome to Week 2, Day 5 of the Decades Blogathon – ‘7’ edition – hosted by myself and the awesome Tom from Thomas J.For those who don’t know, the blogathon focuses on movies that were released in the seventh year of the decade. Tom and I are running a different entry each day (we’ll also reblog the other’s post) and today it’s the turn of the one and only Zoe from the one and only Sporadic Chronicles of a Beginner Blogger who, unlike director David Fincher only needs one take to nail the 2007 true crime classic Zodiac.
“I need to stand there, I need to look him in the eye and I need to know that it’s him.” – Robert Graysmith
SYNOPSIS: A serial killer in the San Francisco Bay area taunts police with his letters and cryptic messages. We follow the investigators and reporters in…
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Decades Blogathon — Empire of the Sun (1987)
Welcome back around to another week in 'Decades.' Lucky Number Seven may be entering into its final stretch these next few days, but it bears worth mentioning again -- it's been another really fun event for me and my wonderful co-host Mark of Three Rows Back. There were so many things to choose from -- evidenced by … Continue reading Decades Blogathon — Empire of the Sun (1987)
