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The “Super Size Me” Guy’s Other Docutainment Flick

Posted on Sep. 6, 2011 by Phillip

  I just made that up — docutainment. But that’s what Pom Wonderful Presents: The Greatest Movie Ever Sold boils down to — an entertaining documentary, edging more towards entertainment than documentary. It’s about Morgan Spurlock‘s attempt to get the … Continue reading →

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Comments on Auster’s “Sunset Park”

Posted on Aug. 13, 2011 by Phillip

I’m being a little generous giving Sunset Park 7 out of 10. For a Paul Auster novel, it’s nothing special. The novel starts off strong, but about half way through it begins to peter out, mainly because he doesn’t focus … Continue reading →

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Quick Review of “Léolo”

Posted on Aug. 10, 2011 by Phillip

  Léolo was directed by Jean-Claude Lauzon who died on this date in 1997. The movie is charming and tragic and beautiful all at once. It’s a nostalgic / anti-nostalgic look at a boy growing up with his strange family … Continue reading →

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Rise, Thou Ape

Posted on Aug. 5, 2011 by Phillip

  Rise of The Planet of The Apes delivers. It’s the best summer action-type movie of 2011 so far (though I haven’t seen too many because I could tell most of them suck). It could have been completely stupid, but … Continue reading →

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Short review of “Cowboys & Aliens”

Posted on Aug. 3, 2011 by Phillip

  Cowboys & Aliens sucks. It’s not completely stupid and horrible, but it’s a lifeless dull movie. Rent Rio Bravo instead.

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