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R.I.P.D. (Movie Review) | Still as good but in need of a Blumhouse-esque Reboot

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Based on the comic book created by Peter M. Lenkov and Lucas Marangon, this movie was written by Matt Manfredi (The Boys) and Phil Hay. Robert Schwentke and stars Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool), Jeff Bridges (The Giver), Mary-Louise Parker (Red Sparrow, Mr. Mercedes), and Kevin Bacon (Blackmass, X: First Class). Premise: A recently slain cop joins … Continue reading R.I.P.D. (Movie Review) | Still as good but in need of a Blumhouse-esque Reboot

Perry Mason (S1 Pilot Review) | Familiar but New, and Exciting at the Same Time

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Pilot review: This new HBO drama led by Matthew Rhys (The Americans) is based on author Erle Stanley Gardner's 1930s detective novels. Perry Mason is not a criminal defense lawyer but more a private eye. It works wonders with the film noir vibe of this show, the era (1932), and the Los Angeles location. The … Continue reading Perry Mason (S1 Pilot Review) | Familiar but New, and Exciting at the Same Time

Still Alice (Movie Review) | Psychology violent and scary but very good

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Based on a novel by Lisa Genova, the film stars Julianne Moore, Kristen Stewart, Kate Bosworth (Last Vegas 21), Hunter Parrish (Weeds, The Good Wife) & Alec Baldwin (30 Rock). The film was directed by Richard Glatzer & Wash Westmoreland (Americas Next Top Model). Premise: Alice Howland, happily married with three grown children, is a renowned … Continue reading Still Alice (Movie Review) | Psychology violent and scary but very good