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Homefront (2013) Review

The story may not be original but it is fun to see Franco and Statham team up on the silver the screen. Jason Statham stars as Phil Broker, a former DEA agent who has gone through a crisis after his action against a [...]

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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) Review

When Warner Bros. first announced that Peter Jackson would be returning to the franchise to adapt “The Hobbit” for the big screen, fans were ecstatic. But when it became clear Jackson intended to make not just two, but three, full [...]

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Out of the Furnace (2013) Review

From Scott Cooper, the critically acclaimed writer and director of Crazy Heart, comes a gripping and gritty drama about family, fate, circumstance, and justice. Russell Baze (Christian Bale) has a rough life: he works a dead-end blue collar job at [...]

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I Am ZoZo (2012) Review

The Ouija board is no mere toy, and anyone who has seriously used one can attest to its unusual influence and power. Not only that, it practically begs you to venture down its eerie path. I’ve certainly experienced the validity [...]

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Scrooge (1970) Review

It’s the quintessential Christmas story, one that has been told many, many times throughout the years, and each and every retelling has its rabid fans. There have been dramas, comedies, cartoons, and even gender bending adaptations, but for me the [...]

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The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013) Review

Following the events of the first film, Catching Fire focuses on Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) and fellow victor Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson). The two victors briefly return to District 12 before they are forced to once again leave their homes [...]

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The Last Days on Mars (2013) Review

Directed by: Ruairi Robinson Written by: Sydney J. Bounds (short story), Clive Dawson (screenplay) Starring: Live Schreiber, Elias Koteas, Romola Garai, Olivia Williams No Spoiler Synopsis: A group of scientists on Mars discover a mysterious and terrifying force while collecting [...]

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Thor: The Dark World (2013) Review

Thor: The Dark World takes place in real time, so approximately 2 years after the events in The Avengers and the battle in Nw York City. This time Thor returns to silver screen for another solo outing, and as the [...]

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Curse of Chucky (2013) Review

“Hi, my name’s Chucky. Wanna play?” It’s as iconic now as anything uttered by Freddy Krueger, Pinhead, or Ghost Face. In fact, it’s a great tagline and everyone knows it. As a teenager I actually saw the first “Child’s Play” [...]

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