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Blu-ray Review: X-Men: First Class

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[easyazon_image asin=”B004LWZW4C” alt=”X-Men: First Class (+Digital Copy) (Blu-ray)” src=”http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51OQD0PF%2BcL.jpg” align=”right” width=”375″ height=”500″] X-Men: First Class is an action/adventure film written by Ashley Miller, Jack Stentz, Jane Goldman, and Matthew Vaugh. The film stars James McAvoy (Wanted, The Last King of Scotland), Michael Fassbender (Inglorious Basterds, 300), Jennifer Lawrence (Winter’s Bone, The Hunger Games (2012)), Rose Byrne (28 Weeks Later, Get him to the Greek), and Kevin Bacon (Mystic River, Apollo 13) in a film about how … Read more

DVD Review: BKO: Bangkok Knockout

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[easyazon_image asin=”B0051T484E” alt=”BKO: Bangkok Knockout” src=”http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51cVP58hn8L.jpg” align=”right” width=”300″ height=”369″] BKO: Bangkok Knockout is a kick-ass, multi-combat action film directed and choreographed by Panna Pittikrai. His film credits include Ong-Bak and Chocolate. This film is about “Team Fight Club,” who quickly find out that an opportunity to get to go make movies Hollywood changes into a fight for their lives. BKO: Bangkok Knockout isn’t one of those films that are engaging for it’s incredible story. There simply … Read more

DVD Review: Troll Hunter

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[easyazon_image asin=”B0051T47NQ” alt=”Trollhunter” src=”http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51SCh6OZtwL.jpg” align=”right” width=”300″ height=”369″]Troll Hunter (Trolljegeren) is an adventure/comedy/fantasy directed by André Øverdal, and written by André Øverdal and Harvard S. Johansen. The film stars Otto Jespersen, Robert Stoltenberg, and Knut Nærum in a film where a group of students investigates a series of mysterious bear attacks, but learns that there are more dangerous “things” going on. “On October 13, 2008, Filmkameratene AS received an anonymous package with two hard discs containing 283 minutes … Read more

Pottermore Sorting Hat Questions Analyzed

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Update April 16, 2012:  As I implied in the article, I did indeed give the Sorting Hat another go.  I deleted my old account and created a new one to comply with the Pottermore Terms of Service.  The result of my sorting this time around was not the same.  If you are curious to find out scroll down to the bottom of the article. NOTE: This article contains SPOILERS regarding the Sorting Hat quiz.  Expressed below are my … Read more

Breaking Bad Review: ‘Cornered’ Walt’s Running Out of Options

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Note: Episode review contains substantial spoilers. Walt’s between a rock and a hard place… [easyazon_image asin=”B005CKPQHA” alt=”Breaking Bad Season 4 Sneak Peek” src=”http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51WhUN1HrQL.jpg” align=”right” width=”300″ height=”225″] AMC’s Emmy winning series Breaking Bad aired the sixth episode of season 4 and just as the title implies Walt (Bryan Cranston) along with Meth Mogul Gustavo Fring (Giancarlo Esposito) are boxing themselves into a corner.  Walt may naturally appear to be the one most at risk but apparently even Gus is … Read more

Breaking Bad Review: ‘Shotgun’ Bang Up Job

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Note: Episode review contains substantial spoilers. Jesse’s job description just got a bit longer… [easyazon_image asin=”B005CKPQHA” alt=”Breaking Bad Season 4 Sneak Peek” src=”http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51WhUN1HrQL.jpg” align=”right” width=”300″ height=”225″] AMC’s Emmy winning series Breaking Bad aired the fifth episode of season 4 and it looks like Jesse (Aaron Paul) is shooting for greater heights again. Walt (Bryan Cranston) on the other hand is regressing and there is a moment of déjà vu – more on that in a second. … Read more

Breaking Bad Review: ‘Open House’ Ready for Business

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Note: Episode review contains substantial spoilers. Skyler’s ready and willing to open up shop… [easyazon_image asin=”B005CKPQHA” alt=”Breaking Bad Season 4 Sneak Peek” src=”http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51WhUN1HrQL.jpg” align=”right” width=”300″ height=”225″] AMC’s Emmy winning series Breaking Bad aired the third episode of season 4 and it seems the pipedream of White’s to own the car wash is finally coming to fruition – shame that Skyler (Anna Gunn) wasn’t enticed by the free manicures courtesy of Saul’s (Bob Odenkirk) nail salon associates.  As always, if … Read more

Blu-ray Review: Better Off Dead (1985)

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[easyazon_image asin=”B00511N76C” alt=”Better Off Dead (Blu-ray)” src=”http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51x99bbBwiL.jpg” align=”right” width=”300″ height=”412″] Better Off Dead (1985) is a teen comedy written and directed by Savage Steve Holland. It stars John Cusack, David Ogden Stiers, and Kim Darby in a film about a teenager who has to deal with his girlfriend dumping him, family crises, homicidal paper boys, and a rival skier. Classic ’80s cinema has made the all important technological leap to Blu-ray disc. Better Off Dead is … Read more

Breaking Bad Review: ‘Thirty-Eight Snub’ Tension Rising

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Note: Episode review contains substantial spoilers. Defend or destroy?  What is Walter aiming for… [easyazon_image asin=”B005CKPQHA” alt=”Breaking Bad Season 4 Sneak Peek” src=”http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51WhUN1HrQL.jpg” align=”right” width=”300″ height=”225″] AMC’s Emmy winning series Breaking Bad aired its second episode of season 4 tonight and while I cannot say it ended with a bang – it certainly is leading up to one boom of an upcoming episode.  Those who have not been following the series thusfar can read the introductory … Read more

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 Review

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 is a fitting swan song for a film and book series that has enchanted us for over a decade.  Some of the spells cast during the spectacle fizzle at points but are followed up brilliantly by truly magic moments.  There is no denying that the universe of Harry Potter is pictured with an extreme attention to detail – too much detail at times!  In fact as much … Read more

Movie Review: Limitless (2011)

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[easyazon_image asin=”B0051MKNV8″ alt=”Limitless” src=”http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/517xQEGpcRL.jpg” align=”right” width=”300″ height=”412″]Limitless (2011) is a film based on a novel by [easyazon-link asin=”0312428871″]Alan Glynn[/easyazon-link], the screenplay adapted by Leslie Dixon, and the film directed by Neil Burger. It stars Bradley Cooper ([easyazon-link asin=”B002Q4VBPQ”]The Hangover[/easyazon-link]), Robert De Niro ([easyazon-link asin=”B000P0J09M”]GoodFellas[/easyazon-link]), and Abbie Cornish ([easyazon-link asin=”B004EPYZU8″]Sucker Punch[/easyazon-link]) in a film about a starving writer who discovers a top-secret drug which bestows him with superhuman abilities. How many of us want to know … Read more

Breaking Bad Review: ‘Box Cutter’ a Waiting Game

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Note: Episode review contains substantial spoilers. It starts with a box cutter and ends with a box cutter… [easyazon_image asin=”B003AYDPYQ” alt=”No Mas” src=”http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51bWiRuJb6L.jpg” align=”right” width=”300″ height=”225″] AMC’s Emmy winning series Breaking Bad opened its season 4 premiere with a slow and methodological pacing that lead to an ending that was literally to die for.  For those who have been out of the loop, for the past few seasons spanning from 2008-2011 creator and producer Vince Gilligan, has molded the infamous … Read more