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A Movie for Writers: “Midnight in Paris”

Posted on Oct. 1, 2011 by Phillip

  Midnight in Paris was the most enjoyable movie I saw in the summer of 2011. A disaffected writer visiting Paris experiences something surreal during a midnight stroll that changes his outlook on life. The movie is funny, smart and … Continue reading →

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42 Years of Butch and Sundance

Posted on Sep. 24, 2011 by Phillip

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid was released 42 years. (That’s going to make some of you feel old.) It may not be a great movie, but it’s a fun and playful western that’s well-directed, well-acted and looks great. Robert … Continue reading →

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“Paul” is Fun Sci-Fi Silliness

Posted on Sep. 15, 2011 by Phillip

  Paul is a foolish and fun movie about two British sci-fi geeks who meet up with a little green alien named Paul while on a Winnebago road trip across the US. Paul is on the run from some men … Continue reading →

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Review of “Source Code”

Posted on Sep. 10, 2011 by Phillip

  I had high hopes for Source Code because it was directed by Duncan Jones whose first movie, Moon, holds up as the most intelligent and engaging science fiction movie I’ve seen so far this century. “Source Code” has a … Continue reading →

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Tolstoy’s Birthday and “The Last Station”

Posted on Sep. 9, 2011 by Phillip

In honour of Tolstoy’s birthday today, I’m going to recomend The Last Station.The movie stars Christopher Plummer playing an eccentric Leo Tolstoy during the last months of his life. It’s not a flawless movie, but strong performances and a potent … Continue reading →

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