Archive for the ‘FEATURES AND INDEPENDENT’ Category

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Wrath of the Titans, Action 3D Adventure (Film Review)

This sequel called Wrath of the Titans happens to be one of those films that if you hadn’t seen the first one, you may get a little lost in the plot. Not, that the plot is very difficult here, but read the following film description and you male tweens to twenties should get the idea […]

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Final Installment of Can Any Show Survive Jumping the Shark?

One of the many debates that rage amongst those of us who have way too much time on our hands[1] is which Joss Whedon show is the best.  It can’t be Dollhouse, because it clearly isn’t Dollhouse.  It can’t be Firefly, though this is arguably only because the sample size is too small[2].  So it […]

MARQUEE MAMA Reviews “MIRROR-MIRROR” (Family Friendly Review)

My only regret in posting this review is that I am required to disclose to readers that “Mirror Mirror” is rated PG.  Sadly, I suspect that will deter many parents from taking their young children to see this wonderful, oftentimes amazing, family film.  Indulge me if you will so I can just get this out […]

Downtown Cinema (with Malone) Reviews CHINATOWN on BluRay

Hey Doc, Malone here. This time around, I was lucky enough to check out Roman Polanski’s masterpiece, “Chinatown” in dazzling Blu (available April 3rd from Paramount.) As soon as that famous mountain appeared in glorious sepia tone, I remembered exactly how much I love this film. Once in a blue moon, a movie comes along […]

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Musical Chairs, Inspiring and Romantic (Film Review)

Here’s a surprising and imaginative dance film that’s a nice change of pace.  It’s called Musical Chairs and I enjoy the creative way that Director Susan Seidelman handles the sensitive subject matter.  It may be out of step for men, but the ladies will love this romantic drama that features some whimsy as well.

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The Matchmaker, a Charming Tale (Film Review)

A sincere coming of age film with a lot of a unusual romance comes to the screen, it’s called The Matchmaker and features fine acting and directing.  The movie gives a heartwarming look into lives that were aching from the past atrocities of war that muddled their futures.  If you like films that delve into […]

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The Hunger Games, A Tasty Treat (Film Review)

The countdown has ended and The Hunger Games plays on screens all over the world.  The film that has had more Twitter, Facebook and other social networking than any other film released in America now gets tested at the box office.  But, do I think the film provides enough of the right stuff that will […]

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