tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53864942011-04-21T15:31:32.353-05:00Movies reviewed by your average movie goerValariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03630324676109638260noreply@blogger.comBlogger451100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5386494.post-1154617147150894622006-08-03T09:57:00.000-05:002006-08-03T10:54:50.616-05:00

COLLEGE CLICHES IN HORROR MOVIES:Most of the students are always way too stupid to be in college. The big time jocks are always the first to go, so brawn does not matter. If you are a blonde with big breasts, don't get naked or you're a goner. Never go exploring in that creepy deserted building. Avoid any college with asylums or prisons near by. Stick with the brainy wallflower, she usually ends

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I went to see Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest over the weekend and found it to be very entertaining. The thing I liked the most was that it was much like the original, with familiar characters mixed in with some new ones. This movie has a great deal of action and more adventure. There are plenty of swashbuckling sword fights (including one on a mill wheel), dangerous predicaments,

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"I noticed that a high percentage of programs...do not present a world where girls and women make up half of the population..." ~ Geena DavisWhen our daughters watch TV and movies, what images of girls and women do they see? Actor Geena Davis didn't like what she was watching with her daughter and sons, so she joined with Dads and Daughters to start See Jane, which advocates for improved

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Some holiday movies instantly become classics as soon as they are released. Other holiday movies tend to grow on you over the years. Here are some of my favorite holiday movies.National Lampoon's Christmas VacationThe Griswolds stay home this time and the fun comes there. Upon the arrival of many relatives, they try to adjust and deal with both Clark & Ellen's parents, who don't get along. While

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I am so-o-o-o looking forward to this movie. I think more so than my daughter!The StoryHarry's fourth year at Hogwarts looks to be his most dangerous yet. When his name is mysteriously selected to compete in the Triwizard Tournament, Harry tests his skills and courage against a dragon, mer-people, a new teacher with a dark past, and signs that foretell the return of Lord Voldemort.Three Good

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The Mask of Zorro is a favorite of mine and for several reasons, Antonio Banderras, Anthony Hopkins, the action, Antonio Banderras, the sword fighting and did I mention Antonio Banderras?After learning that they were making a sequel I was very excited, however a little skeptical that a sequel could be as good as the first one. Even after reading what the critics had to say about The Legend of

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These are the movies that keep me up at night. Their images creep into my subconscious and change the way I feel about the dark corners of my life.Everyone has their own favorite films that scared them the most. Here's mine.The Haunting (1963)Forget the dumb 1999 remake, the original, directed by Robert Wise in 1966, is the truly scary one. Julie Harris effectively portrays the innocent and

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Here are some creepy films for a frightfully fun scary movie night at home. So, turn down the lights...and watch one of these creepy classics. Let the scarefest begin!THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS1993, Rated PGTim Burton's affection for the outcast gets the four-star treatment in this heartwarming tale of Jack Skellington's quest to be loved as much as "Sandy Claws." Creepily cool characters--

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Tim Burton’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a well-done movie, filled with details and background. Tim Burton did a very good job taking us around the Factory while providing more insight than the first movie did. Burton has the ability to take hold of his audiences and hold them, even amaze them throughout the entire movie. However, you do have to enjoy his style. This is one of Burton's

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When I heard that Spielberg was doing a remake of The War of the Worlds I was filled with both excitement and apprehension. The original War of the Worlds has always been one of my favorite movies and I was thrilled with the idea of a remake. But I kept remembering the last remake Spielberg did of another favorite movie of mine, The Haunting. I was extremely disappointed in that movie. But the

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The War of the Worlds is on top of the "too watch" list. And it’s not because of Tom Cruise, the original 1953 War of the Worlds has always been one of my favorite movies. I hope that Spielberg doesn’t disappoint me like he did when he remade The Haunting. The original 1963 The Haunting is a classic, scary and not overly done with visual enhancements. You never see the ghosts but you know that

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On Tuesday I watched The American Film Institute top-100 movie quotes. Here are the top five, let’s see if you agree with them.1. Rhett Butler's scornful, "Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn," to Scarlett O'Hara in Gone With the Wind.2. "I'm going to make him an offer he can't refuse," from The Godfather.3. "You don't understand! I coulda had class. I coulda been a contender. I could've been

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Take the quiz: "What Star Wars Character Are You?"Padme AmidalaCongratulations. You are Padme Amidala, the beautiful young senator from Naboo. You were commited to civic duty from a young age and believe in democracy for all.

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With "Revenge of the Sith," the final movie in the series, arriving May 19, it's time to look back. Which of the previous movies is your favorite?Star WarsEmpire Strikes BackReturn of the JediPhantom MenaceAttack of the ClonesMy favorite was Return of the Jedi.

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I took 27 questions and the movie that fits me is Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. What Classic Movie Are You?personality tests by similarminds.com

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The Grudge is the curse of one who dies in the grip of a powerful rage. Those who encounter this murderous supernatural curse die and a new one is born, passed from victim to victim in an endless, growing chain of horror. I finally saw this movie over the weekend and was very disappointed. I must admit there were some scenes that had me jump, but the movie was predictable with stupid people

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On January 25, 2005, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the nominees for the 77th Annual Academy Awards. And the nominees are... BEST PICTURE THE AVIATOR (Miramax) FINDING NEVERLAND (Miramax) MILLION DOLLAR BABY (Warner Bros.) RAY (Universal Pictures) SIDEWAYS (Fox Searchlight) The only surprise here is that Passion of the Christ was not nominated for Best Picture. Until

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"All of us who came after are pretenders. We will not see the likes of him again ... He was the best, a star and a gentleman." ~ David Letterman, comic and friend "This is the end of an era. With Carson you went on once. You had his blessing, and the world knew you were funny." ~ Comic Joan Rivers "Our 34 years of working together, plus the 12 years since then, created a friendship which was

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From Jean-Jacques Annaud, the acclaimed director of The Bear, comes a motion picture event for the whole family. Set not so long ago in a distant land, Two Brothers is the story of twin tiger cubs - one shy and gentle, the other, bold and fierce - who are born among the temple ruins of an exotic jungle, but are one day separated by fate. The bold brother is sold off to a circus, where

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This is a fairly good movie, but a poor adaption of the Illiad. If you are looking for historical accuracy or a closely followed adaptation of the Illiad, then you've come to the wrong place. For viewers who have never read the Illiad this film will be enjoyable (not as enjoyable as the Lord of the Rings Trilogy where the adaptation was faithful to the original story), a typical action epic and

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I love Christmas movies. For a matter of fact there are certain movies I have to watch each year to make my holiday complete. Here are some of my favorites: Scrooge - The original 1951 black and white staring Alastair Sims is by far the best screen adaption of the Christmas Carol. White Christmas -- Bing Cosby, Danny Kaye, and Rosemary Clooney. The songs are great, especially the song "Sisters

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I love movies. I love going to the theater. I think this is something that I have inherited from my mother. Some of my favorite memories involve going to the theater with my mother every weekend, something we continued to do up until about twelve years ago when I moved out of Chicago. Here is a list of movies that I'm more than anxious to see during the holiday season: 1. Ocean's Twelve: George

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"Many of the truths we cling to depend greatly on our point of view." ~ Obi-Wan Kenobi

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Bridge, ya know, I mean, what I always thought was that there was this one, one perfect person for everybody in the world, you know, and when you found that person, uh, the rest of the world just kinda magically faded away and...and you know, the two of you would just be inside this kind of protective bubble. But there is no bubble, or if there is, we have to make it. I just think life is more

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Beginnings are scary. Endings are usually sad, but it's the middle that counts the most. ~ Sandra Bullock in Hope Floats

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Captain Jack Sparrow helps you get your horn on! Boys in eyeliner = heaven for you! Drinks all around! What Character from Pirates of the Caribbean Serectly Fancy? brought to you by

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Did you know that in 1968, the movie industry adopted a film ratings system for the first time. The initial ratings were G (for general audiences), M (for mature audiences), R (no one under 16 admitted without an adult), and X (no one under 16 admitted). Until the late 1960s, American films were unrated. Instead, the industry's self-imposed regulations, the Production Code, decided

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'No Respect' Comic Rodney Dangerfield Dies Dangerfield died Tuesday of complications from heart surgery. I haven't spoken to my wife in years. I didn't want to interrupt her. A girl phoned me the other day and said "Come on over, there's nobody home." I went over. Nobody was home. I told my psychiatrist that everyone hates me. He said I was being ridiculous - everyone hasn't met me yet. I

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You're Betty Grable! What Classic Pin-Up Are You? brought to you by

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In celebration of the original Star Wars movies being released to DVD here are some memorable scenes from The Empire Strikes Back... Yoda: Ready are you? What know you of ready? For eight hundred years have I trained Jedi. My own counsel will I keep on who is to be trained! A Jedi must have the deepest commitment, the most serious mind. This one a long time have I watched. All his life has he

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I am a huge fan of the original Star Wars movies. I remember getting to the theater hours before it opened so that I could say that I was the first person in line and standing in the hot, summer sun without complaining. I was first in line to see each of the movies when they were re-released to the big screen a few years ago. In celebration of the original Star Wars movies being released to

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Jack Palance: "Do you know what the secret of life is? One thing. Just one thing. You stick to that and everything else don't mean shit." Billy Crystal: "Yeah, but what's that one thing?" Jack Palance: "That's what you've got to figure out."

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I hate advice unless I am giving it ~ Jack Nicholson

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The Empire Strikes Back "Luke: I can’t believe it. Yoda: That is why you fail."

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This review was originally posted on March 1, 2004 on my old blog page Thoughts of the Day. With the movie being released on DVD today I thought it was a good idea to post it again. My thoughts of the movie have not changed, if anything, because of my faith, it has only deepened. THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST On Saturday evening I went to see The Passion of the Christ with my friend Megan. After

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It's been said that fear of the unknown is an irrational response to the excesses of the imagination. But our fear of the everyday, of the lurking stranger and the sound of footfalls on the stairs, the fear of violent death and the primitive impulse to survive, are as frightening as any X-File, as real as the acceptance that it could happen to you. ~ Fox Mulder, The X-Files

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Every man dies. Not every man really lives. ~ William Wallace (Mel Gibson) From the movie Braveheart

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Regina Lampert (Audrey Hepburn): I already know an awful lot of people and until one of them dies I couldn't possibly meet anyone else. Peter Joshua (Cary Grant): Well, if anyone goes on the critical list, let me know.

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I've seen life on this planet, Scully, and that's precisely why I'm looking elsewhere. ~ Fox Mulder, The X-Files

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Why? Synopsis: The iconic monsters from the competing intergalactic franchises wage war against each other the first time, here on Earth. The discovery of an ancient pyramid buried in Antarctica sends a team of scientists and adventurers to the frozen continent where they make a terrifying discovery: the two alien races are engaged in an ultimate battle, and humans have become the bait. No

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Plot Outline: Five years after the end of Pitch Black, the wanted criminal Riddick is a hunted man. Riddick arrives in Helion Prime and finds himself against the invading Necromongers, an army that plans to convert or kill all humans. Last night I went to see The Chronicles of Riddick starring Vin Diesel. Science Fiction fans may have seen a little film called Pitch Black a few years ago. I did

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Life is like a box of chocolates. A cheap, thoughtless, perfunctory gift that nobody ever asks for. Unreturnable because all you get back is another box of chocolates. So your stuck with this indefinable whipped mint crap that you mindlessly wolf down when there's nothing else left to eat. Sure, once in a while there's a Peanut Butter Cup or an English Toffee. But they're gone too fast and the

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How many times have you taken the kids to a movie only to find out too late that the material in the movie wasn’t suitable for the entire family? That has happened to me in the past. When Amanda and I went to see the movie 50 First Dates with Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler, I found myself trying to explain several scenes in the movie to my 11 year old daughter. The average movie review may not

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Yesterday I went to see the movie The Village and initially I felt a big letdown. I was expecting to see a movie about a small town, frightened by mystical spirits in the nearby woods. But half way through the film I realized this wasn't the case. In an attempt to try and conceal the plot, the previews made us form our concept before the movie began. I must admit my own preconceptions about what

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Hi! Welcome to my entertainment review blog. A place to go to find movie reviewed by your average movie goer.

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