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Star Trek Into Darkness review

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Kenny D — No Comments ↓
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It’s been 4 long years since Star Trek was rebooted. How does the sequel hold up? Does it still keep the excitement and fun of the 2009 movie or is it as bland as Star Trek: The Original Motion Picture? Continue reading →

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Top 5 Actors Who Will Always Be Villains

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Kenny D — 3 Comments ↓
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If you have ever looked at someone with a slightly sinister grimace and thought, “I’ll never trust that person.” You are not alone. Some people are born to look evil. There are more than a few actors who have a Continue reading →

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The Great Gatsby review

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Kenny D — 1 Comment ↓
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As we begin the Summer movie season, one of the first surprises of the year is Baz Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby. It was delayed from the holiday season last year, where it fit better. Now it will only be known Continue reading →

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5 Ways that Tom Cruise can Improve his Image

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Kenny D — No Comments ↓
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Tom Cruise comes out with a new movie at least once a year. Currently, Oblivion is still in theaters and Jack Reacher is being released on BluRay. He is one of the world’s biggest movie stars. But every time one Continue reading →

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Iron Man 3 review

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Kenny D — 4 Comments ↓
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No doubt you’ve already decided that you’re going to see Iron Man 3 this weekend. Let’s be honest, you have avoided the movie theater for four months. Now, as the Summer movie season officially begins, let’s see if it’s worth Continue reading →

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Top 5 Undiagnosed Mental Illnesses in Film

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Kenny D — 3 Comments ↓
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With the release of Silver Linings Playbook on DVD/BluRay today, I couldn’t help but think of other movies where mental illness has been the focus of the story. Sure, there are obvious choices like Psycho, Fight Club, Black Swan and Continue reading →

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Pain & Gain vs. The Big Wedding

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Kenny D — 3 Comments ↓
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As the rest of the world gets to enjoy Iron Man 3 this weekend, we are relegated to a cliche wedding comedy and a “low-budget” Michael Bay movie. It’s going to be very tough to pick a favorite. They’re both Continue reading →

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Top 5 Movies that Make Men Cry

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Kenny D — 13 Comments ↓
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I’ve always done my best to not cry during movies. I don’t really have a heart, it’s more of a cold chest cavity where my heart once was. Though there are times when a film’s soundtrack can hit you right Continue reading →

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Oblivion review

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Kenny D — 4 Comments ↓
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The only major release this week is Oblivion, starring Tom Cruise. This post-apocalyptic sci-fi movie is beautiful, but your opinion of it all depends on how much you’re willing to forgive it for over-referencing revered films in its genre. Oblivion Continue reading →

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5 Actors Who Passed on Great Roles

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Kenny D — 2 Comments ↓
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As Django Unchained is released to DVD/BluRay, I can’t help but think of what might have been. Quentin Tarantino has been very successful at reinvigorating the careers for former major movie stars, and for Django, he had his eye on Continue reading →

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