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Archive for February, 2008

City of Men - A+

February 29, 2008

If you liked City of God (2002) you must, absolutely MUST see City of Men.  This film is not a sequel; it doesn’t have the same director or writers. We do get treated to the same grit, and some of the same producers who gave us the sensational look into the shacks of God’s Town, [...]

Charlie Bartlett - B-

February 27, 2008

In a magical land where you can distribute prescription drugs as a student and be a high school principal who happens to be a drunk we sit down with our popcorn to experience Charlie Bartlett. Our comrade Charlie (played by Anton Yelchin) has been kicked out of yet another private school and must join [...]

In Bruges - B+

February 25, 2008

Hallo!, and Welcome to Belgium! No need for formalities or foreign speak as everyone in the entire country speaks perfectly good English or English with an Irish accent. I kid of course but it does allow me to segue to In Bruges, Martin McDonagh’s first feature film. His first work behind a camera [...]

Honest to Blog!

February 20, 2008

Rightio! So the lack of reviews isn’t really my fault. Hear me out on this one:
Pre Oscar movies are renowned to be terrible (Jumper, Definitely, Maybe, The Eye) and I refuse to give Jessica Alba any more of my precious movie time. So while most people will be checking out the [...]

Filming!

February 16, 2008

My friend Seth flew in for the weekend to film an amazing comedy sketch he wrote.  We’ll be filming all weekend so if I get time I’ll sit down and put on a review but otherwise you’ll have to wait until Monday.  Thanks!
Jesse