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Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol Movie Review: Truly Ridiculous but Ultimately Entertaining

Tom Cruise delivers with his latest installment in the saga of Ethan Hunt, the star secret agent of IMF.

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The White Bus DVD Review: Gorgeous Photography Makes Up for Tedium of Experimental Film

A minor effort from the director of If…, featuring beautiful photography and sophomoric surrealist satire.

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The Narrows DVD Review: A New York Coming-of-Age Gangster Movie

A not entirely happy amalgam of genres sometimes just makes genre-soup.

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Making the Boys DVD Review: An Important Look at the Boys from The Boys in the Band

Even though padded to feature length, this documentary is a must-see for aficionados of theater, movies, and gay cultural history.

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The Wind That Shakes the Barley Movie Review: A Tale of Two Irish Brothers and the War of Independence

In guerrilla warfare on home turf, things are always more personal.

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The Christine Jorgensen Story DVD Review: An Amusing Period Piece but Just Not Campy Enough

More like a mild soap opera than a tabloid shocker, but good photography and music.

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Pride and Glory Movie Review: Needs a Little More Pride

A tale of family and loyalty and dirty cops in New York that could have been so much more.

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Stake Land Movie Review: A Serious Post-Apocalyptic On The Road Vampire Movie

This unexpected gem is on par with “Near Dark” and is certainly worth a viewing.

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Shut Up, Little Man! Movie Review: Viral Outrageousness from the Pre-Internet Age

An amusing/disturbing, funny/depressing little documentary about a nearly forgotten cult “audio verite” hit from 20 years ago.

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Cul-de-Sac Criterion Collection DVD Review: Not Your Garden Variety Thriller

Roman Polanski’s third feature film gets a much-deserved Criterion treatment.

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Book Review: The Boomer’s Guide to Story: A Search for Insight in Literature and Film by Roemer McPhee

Looking for insight into the Baby Boomers through the literature and film that influenced it and it produced.

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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Movie Review: Darker Times for the Boy Wizard

The intensity of the storylines correspond with the maturation of the Hogwarts students.

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Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End DVD Review: Third Time is Not the Charm

Becomes exhausting on so many levels, but the visual effects are incredible.

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Book Review: I Know Where I’m Going: Katharine Hepburn, A Personal Biography by Charlotte Chandler

A biography of the screen legend in her own words, more or less…

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I’m Dangerous with Love DVD Review: Michel Negroponte Examines an Unorthodox Cure for Addiction

“We should start listening to the people who wear feathers.”

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Love & Other Drugs DVD Review: A Refreshing Exploration of Commitment

A funny, sexy and fresh take on the romantic comedy…with lots of nudity.

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The French Connection Blu-ray Review: Should Not Be Missed

A gem of a film for fans of the genre and should not be missed, especially on Blu-ray.

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Alien vs. Predator: Requiem DVD Review: Plays Perfectly Within the Genre

If you are in the mood to see some of the most famous sci-fi creatures battle on screen, with lots of human wreckage, see this film.

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Kings of Pastry DVD Review: A Remarkably Stimulating Documentary

Each time in the kitchen feels like a life or death adventure.

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Spider-Man 3 Movie Review: Allows Too Many Villains to Ruin the Stew

The pieces that made this product are strong at times, but the film is just not good.

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Conviction (2010) DVD Review: The True Story of a Sister’s Love and Sacrifice

People will do extraordinary things when faced with extreme challenges.

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Various Artists: The Best Of Bond… James Bond Music Review

A great collection of wonderful themes, and it really made me enjoy being a fan of these films.

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How To Train Your Dragon Movie Review: Pixar Still Rules The Roost, But Dreamworks Is Getting The Hint

Dreamworks is getting the hang of it and How To Train Your Dragon is a good first step.

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Iron Man 2 Movie Review: Not Great, Not Awful, Pure Meh

It’s a good popcorn flick.

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