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Movie Review: Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
by Erika Olson | July 11th, 2014Filed under: Movies, Theatrical Reviews
Things aren’t looking good for humans or apes in this dark, mesmerizing sequel. Cast: Andy Serkis (Caesar), Toby Kebbell (Koba) Jason Clarke (Malcolm) , Gary Oldman (Dreyfus), Keri Russell (Elie), Kodi Smit-McPhee (Alexander), Kirk Acevedo (Carver) – – – – – – – – – - I remember being thoroughly surprised by 2011′s Rise of […]
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Through the extraordinary career and life journey of famed film critic Roger Ebert, Steve James’ moving documentary reminds us of what our time on this earth is really about. – – – – – – – – – - Have you ever experienced a somewhat surreal “defining moment” where you find yourself in a situation […]
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Movie Review: Transformers: Age of Extinction
by Erika Olson | June 27th, 2014Filed under: Movies, Theatrical Reviews
Mark Wahlberg takes over as the (human) star of the Transformers franchise, but we all know the only thing that matters here is ‘splosions, destruction and Dinobots. Cast: Mark Wahlberg (Cade Yeager), Stanley Tucci (Joshua Joyce), Kelsey Grammer (Harold Attinger), Nicola Peltz (Tessa Yeager), Jack Reynor (Shane Dyson), Titus Welliver (James Savoy), T.J. Miller (Lucas […]
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You can’t beat its soundtrack and The Four Seasons’ backstory is interesting enough, but the energy and fun of the hit Broadway musical is missing from Clint Eastwood’s version of Jersey Boys. Cast: Frankie Valli (John Lloyd Young), Tommy DeVito (Vincent Piazza), Bob Gaudio (Erich Bergen), Nick Massi (Michael Lomenda), Joey Russo (Joe Pesci), Christopher […]
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Movie Review: How to Train Your Dragon 2
by Erika Olson | June 13th, 2014Filed under: Movies, Theatrical Reviews
Toothless and Hiccup return a little bit older—and grow a lot wiser—in this gorgeous, refreshing sequel. Voice cast: Hiccup (Jay Baruchel), Stoick (Gerard Butler), Valka (Cate Blanchett), Djimon Hounsou (Drago), Kit Harington (Eret), Astrid (America Ferrera) – – – – – – – – – – – With a third installment of the franchise already […]
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Movie Review: 22 Jump Street
by Erika Olson | June 13th, 2014Filed under: Movies, Theatrical Reviews
With enough meta jokes to make your head spin, Schmidt and Jenko are back for a sequel that has no right to be as good as it is. Cast: Schmidt (Jonah Hill), Jenko (Channing Tatum), Captain Dickson (Ice Cube), Zook (Wyatt Russell), Maya (Amber Stevens), Mercedes (Jillian Bell), Ghost (Peter Stormare) – – – – […]
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If you loved the book, you’ll also love the movie. If you didn’t read the novel, I’m simply too biased to be able to guide you. But that won’t stop me from trying. Cast: Shailene Woodley (Hazel Grace Lancaster), Ansel Elgort (Augustus “Gus” Waters), Nat Wolff (Isaac), Laura Dern (Mrs. Lancaster), Willem Dafoe (Peter van […]
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Aliens. An A-list megastar who must save the world. Superb effects, tense action, and even a little humor. Edge of Tomorrow is the summer movie you’ve been waiting for. (I wouldn’t have believed it from the previews, either.) Cast: Tom Cruise (Major William Cage), Emily Blunt (Rita Vrataski), Bill Paxton (Master Sergeant Bartolome), Brendan Glesson […]
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Angelina owns Maleficent. Cast: Angelina Joile (Maleficent), Sharlto Copley (Stefan), Elle Fanning (Aurora), Sam Riley (Diaval) – – – – – – – – – - Four years ago, when rumors first started circulating about Angelina Jolie being cast in the live-action reimagining of Disney’s classic Sleeping Beauty, I was pretty psyched. In my […]
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If you: generally enjoy “frat house” comedies, won’t be too bothered by depictions of seriously bad parenting, and don’t mind blatant gross-out gags, there are probably enough truly funny moments in Neighbors to make it worth your while. But that wasn’t the case for me. Cast: Seth Rogen (Mac), Rose Byrne (Kelly), Zac Efron (Teddy), […]
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