'Tis the weekend before Christmas. Hope all of you have gotten all your Christmas shopping done and not have to endure long lines at the mall! Well, I went to the cinema to see FROZEN, but sounds like more people went to see The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, perhaps some were repeat customers. Bilbo …
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FlixChatter Review: Saving Mr. Banks
Right away with the vintage 1960’s Disney opening, I knew this film was going to be something special. Giving a nod to the beloved classic, the film opens in the sky and adds the perfect amount of mysticism with a haunting piano melody of “Chim Chim Cher-ee,” accompanied by Collin Farrell’s recitation of, “Winds in …
FlixChatter Review: Anchorman 2 – The Legend Continues
It took almost ten years for Ron Burgundy and his gang to come back to the big screen. Reportedly Paramount was nervous about green lighting this sequel even though the first one was a modest hit, but it didn't earn enough to warrant a sequel. Well, after many years of stuck in production limbo, Burgundy …
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The Weekend That Was… RIP Peter O’Toole & Interstellar teaser
How's your weekend everyone? Was it an eventful one or busy with Christmas shopping? Well, the arctic air still hasn't left us yet, it's really getting pathetic that we got excited when temps go even 15 above zero! Today it's almost 30˚ F and boy did it feel good! Here's a recap of what I …
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10 Favorite Things about The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Much has been debated about whether or not it's a good idea that The Hobbit gets the same trilogy treatment as The Lord of the Rings trilogy when there is only one book being adapted. Now, I actually didn't mind it and given how much I adore the Middle Earth universe, I welcome the extended …
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Cheers and Jeers of the 2014 Golden Globe (Film) Nominations
Award season is clearly in full swing, with the SAG awards and the Golden Globes nominations announced in the same week. For the SAG award coverage, I direct you to Fernando's blog as he posted what made him happy. As I've always covered the Golden Globes the past few years, I figure I should continue …
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Rental Pick: Wong Kar Wai’s The Grandmaster (2013)
When I watched Ip Man earlier this Summer, someone recommended that I watch The Grandmaster, but unfortunately Netflix Streaming doesn't have it. But thanks to my dear friend Michael from It Rains ... You Get Wet for kindly lending me the dvd via mail. If you're curious which version, it's the Special Edition 2-Disc version …
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