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Tim Burton’s X-Men
I wish I could get more excited about Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children, and I feel like if it had come out ten years ago, I’d be way more into it. But at this point, a school for gifted … Continue reading
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Moana
In ancient Oceania in the South Pacific, the young Moana is a born navigator who sets sail in search of a fabled island. During her journey, she teams up with her hero and legendary demi-god Maui. Get ready for me … Continue reading
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Before They Were Stars: David Duchovny in “Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead”
Remember the 1991 Christina Applegate comedy with one of the greatest titles ever for a PG-13 film: Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead? Well, I was surprised to discover that a pre-X-Files David Duchovny had a supporting role in the … Continue reading
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The Reviewinator: The Conjuring 2 (2016)
Ghost movies based on true stories are tricky. How much truth is actually translated to the screen? How much is shed in favor of jump scares and big-budget climaxes? Not to mention the number of poor families that suddenly claim … Continue reading
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Honest Zootopia
As usual, Screen Junkies is right on point with their Honest Trailer for Zootopia. I did find myself wondering if this was some strange depiction of an apocalypse where humans were either destroyed…or never existed. But never mind that – … Continue reading
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Who’s Elliot?
I was skeptical at first about this remake of Pete’s Dragon, and can you blame me? It’s not the same story as the Disney original, it’s not a musical, the dragon isn’t bumbly or the same size as before…really, this … Continue reading
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Last Link of the Day: Jeff Goldblum Conspiracy
Independence Day: Resurgence may very well turn out to be a dud, but damn, this is a great promo.
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Gumbasia
I had the privilege of attending a backroom screening of rare cartoons on 16mm film recently, and one such animated short was Gumbasia from animator Art Clokey. This is the short film that inspired him to create Gumby! And we … Continue reading
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Before They Were Stars (2-for-1 Special): John & Joan Cusack in “Sixteen Candles”
In this week’s Shouts From the Back Row podcast, we talked about siblings in the entertainment industry, which included one of cinema’s most successful brother-sister acting duos, John & Joan Cusack. Looking back, I’d completely forgotten that before they made … Continue reading
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Shouts From the Back Row – Episode 257 – Siblings of the Entertainment Industry
Does having a sibling collaborator in the entertainment industry give you a leg up? Does working with your brother or sister make you a better writer, actor, or director? These are the questions at the heart of this episode of … Continue reading