Review: Princess Mononoke

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I’ve been wanting to explore a bit of Asian cinema, especially anime.  Many of them fall in my favorite genre, fantasy/scifi.  This movie, about a cursed prince who travels west to ask the Forest Spirit to heal him, had made quite a few Top Ten lists the year it was released.  It also has a lushous soundtrack that I had heard on the internet. Read more

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Review: State of Play

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Finally!  Back in a theater after being thwarted by my schedule, my budget, & the lack of movies I actually want to see being released.  State of Play wasn’t really high on my must list but it has a great cast so The Flick Chicks gave it a look-see. Read more

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Review: Stranger than Fiction

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In honor of April 15th, I’m posting this review of Stranger than Fiction.  I’ve not viewed it recently but I own it & it’s one of my favorites.  If you’ve already completed your mad dash to the post office, swing by the video store & pick up a copy.  Or come by my apartment & borrow mine.  I’ll be watching Lost.   Sshhh.  No talking. Read more

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Review: The Scarlet Pimpernel

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I have loved the television version of The Scarlet Pimpernel since high school.  It came out 27 years ago.  And I am officially old.

What I Liked:  This is romance at its best.  Intrigue, adventure, agonizing obstacles.  There are moments in the story when you want to yell at the screen, “Turn around!”  or “Tell him!”  Sigh.  Read more

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Quote of the Week

Rick: How can you close me up?  On what grounds?

Captain Renault: I’m shocked, shocked to find that gambling is going on in here.

Croupier: Your winnings, sir.

Captain Renault: Oh, thank you very much.

Casablanca (1942)

Humphrey Bogart & Claude Rains

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Review: Michael Clayton

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Having seen Good Night and Good Luck on my RDJ list, I decided to add some George Clooney movies to my queue.  And this Oscar nominated thriller was next.

What I Liked: Quite a lot.  This is an intelligent, smooth thriller.  The story quietly moves along letting the tension rumble beneath the surface.  Read more

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Review: Good Night, and Good Luck

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In my continuing quest to see the movies of Robert Downey Jr, I came across this ensemble piece directed by George Clooney, based on the true story of Edward Murrow’s confrontation with Senator Joseph McCarthy. Read more

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Quote of the Week, from Chick 2

I stand here before you now truthfully unafraid.  Why?  Because I believe something you do not?  No.  I stand here without fear because I remember.  I remember that I am here not because of the path that lies before me, but because of the path that lies behind me.  I remember that for 100 years we have fought these machines.  I remember that for 100 years they have sent their armies to destroy us.  And after a century of war I remember that which matters most – we are still here!  Tonight… let  us make them remember – this is Zion, and we are not afraid!

Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne)

Matrix Revolutions (2003)

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Quote of the Week

“We’re well acquainted with the facts of life.”

“So are the men, major.  I’m simply trying to avoid an exchange of information.”

Maj. Edna Heywood RN (Virginia Gregg) & Lt. Cmdr. Matt Sherman (Cary Grant)

Operation Petticoat (1959)

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Casting Notes

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Some tidbits from the world of upcoming projects.

cate_blanchettNew & Old News:  Struggling to get on its feet is an on again/off again Robin Hood production called Nottingham that has the potential to be awesome if it can get its act together.  It currently has Ridley Scott attached to direct and his old pal Russell Crowe to star.  There was a rumor circulating for a while that Crowe would actually play both Robin Hood and the Sherriff of Nottingham but the movie is apparently moving in a more traditional direction now with Crowe only playing the hero.  Read more

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