Firstly, a confession: I never would've known about this movie had it not been for Gerry Butler's involvement. Right after I fell for him in Phantom of the Opera, I knew I had to watch everything else he's in. Boy, am I glad I did as I LOVE this movie and it holds up really …
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A Small Tribute to a Visionary Giant – RIP Steve Jobs
Earlier today, the world lost a great man. Much like when 9/11 happened, you're likely going to remember when you first heard of his passing. Right now you're probably listening to your iPod, reading this very news on your iPad, calling somebody on your iPhone, watching a Pixar movie over the weekend, or typing away …
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Five for the Fifth – 5 Questions for The 5th of October
Happy Fifth of October, everyone! I'm always excited about the fifth of the month as I get to post this monthly feature where I get to post five random news item/observation/trailer, etc. and then turn it over to you to share your take on that given topic. You can see the previous five-for-the-fifth posts here. …
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FlixChatter Review: Machine Gun Preacher
The story of Sam Childers reads like a work of fiction, even Gerard Butler who played him in the film thought so when he first read the concept of the film. But no, it only sounds too good to be true. Childers was a former gang biker who led a reckless and dangerous life full …
Everybody’s Chattin’: October Edition
Welcome to October, folks! Wow, where did September go?? It's certainly been a hectic start to the Fall season—or Autumn as some prefer to call it—for me. After a crazy busy week covering TCFF, this weekend I have a friend staying with us for the weekend from my home country Indonesia. I was out pretty …
Autumn Scene Spotlight: When Harry Met Sally
I love, love, love the Fall season! Though I was born and spent the first half of my life in a tropical country, I've always preferred a cooler climate. I truly can't imagine not having the four seasons... I don't even mind snow, as long as it's not the debilitating kind that wreck havoc on …
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Top Three Posters of the Week: The Deep Blue Sea, Iron Lady, Another Happy Day
Happy almost-Friday, everybody. Feels like it's been ages since I've done a poster post, and my weekly visit to IMPAWARDS site is long overdue. Well, here are three that caught my eye ... The wife of a British Judge is caught in a self-destructive love affair with a Royal Air Force pilot. Please, don't get …
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