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One of the most durable genres in the history of film is the so-called “gangster” flick. They have been with us since (at least) D.W. Griffith’s The Musketeers of Pig Alley (1912), and will probably be around forever. Although all of the major studios have produced these types of pictures, …
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DVD Review: Mold!
Mary, Jesus, and Joseph! A low budget gore fest that doesn't suck!
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A Hostel/Hangover hybrid that wastes both opportunities.
Read More »Blu-ray Review: The Great Escape (1963)
A great movie is given a mediocre release.
Read More »Harry Grows Up Wins at L.A. Comedy Shorts Festival
Who knew angst, heartbreak and pregnancy test could be so entertaining?
Read More »Comedy CD/DVD Combo Review: Pete Holmes – Pete Holmes: Nice Try, The Devil
Pete Holmes: Nice Try, The Devil is a comic gem.
Read More »Movie Review: The Great Gatsby (2013)
Luhrmann's style over substance leaves you feeling “within and without.”
Read More »Movie Review: Aftershock (2013)
Eli Roth presents a different kind of horror.
Read More »The 2013 TCM Classic Film Festival: Two Days of the (Movie) Cuckoo
What I saw and thought about during the final two days of the TCM Classic Film Festival.
Read More »Movie Review: Iron Man 3
Iron Man3 may not be a great movie but it’s great entertainment
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