Posts Tagged ‘PG-13’

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No Place on Earth, A Compelling Documentary (Film Review)

  We will probably never know all the stories connected to the WWII Holocaust, but this one shatters the heart and awakens the mind to the danger and heroism that came about during the Nazi regime. It’s called No Place On Earth a documentary with dramatic interpretation of what took place in 1942 when 38 […]

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Oblivion, a Visual Sci-Fi Delight (Film Review)

  The opening sequence in the movie Oblivion is spectacular showing Earth as a devastated planet and the moon busting apart following an attack by an alien invasion. Well acted by a handful of cast members, the action movie mesmerizes as it spools out its grand design.  Both the cinematography and computer graphics are the […]

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Blancanieves, a Tantalizing Tale of Jealousy and Deceit (Film Review)

  Tantalizingly brilliant Blancanieves, a sinister telling of the Grimm Brother’s classic tale of “Snow White” comes to theaters this weekend.  The black and white presentation, with music and subtitle boards takes you back to the silent film era where  your ears, eyes and mind feast on acting that comes from the soul of the […]

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42, a Story of Courage and Baseball (Film Review)

  The movie “42” hits a home run in acting, directing and cinematography.  The storyline takes you on a journey of courageousness in the face of racial discrimination and a door opener for others that followed.  It’s not just about baseball but of heroes and the right to play the game.

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The Host, Meyer’s Odd Romance at the Movies (Film Review)

  Bringing her new book to the screen, Writer/Producer Stephenie Meyer tries for a good opening this weekend for the film adaptation of The Host.  Hitting the target audience with a jolt of romance fantasy, the teens to twenties females should give the film a strong attendance. However, with hardly any promotion of the film, […]

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Burt Wonderstone, Loses its Magic (Film Review)

  Not overly zealous in the comedy department, but The Incredible Burt Wonderstone gets high marks for charming.  Support acting, direction and some great movie magic save the film making it almost worthwhile.  If you are a fan of Steve Carell, he’s still at the top of his game, but its Buscemi, Arkin, Wilde and […]

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Emperor, History Up Close and Personal (Film Review)

  Opening this weekend Emperor brings a film based on a true event that brought closure to the war in the Pacific during WWII.  Questionable writing, direction and acting, the historical drama threads a romantic tale inside this biopic that tends to distract rather than add to the meetings between General MacArthur and the Emperor […]

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