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Joel’s review of Big Hero 6 (2014)

As Ipe tradition has it, we have been going out to see a family movie on every Black Friday since 2010. We spent a very relaxing and unproductive Friday at home, watching tv, playing games, and recharging. We had a quick … Continue reading

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Working Girl (1988)

It took me about 26 years, but I watched Working Girl this weekend. It’s a somewhat famous film from the 1980’s, starring Melanie Griffith, Harrison Ford, and Sigourney Weaver. The film features Melanie Griffith as the likable Tess McGill, a secretary … Continue reading

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The Lone Ranger (2013)

After recently browsing the video aisles at our local library branch, I borrowed The Lone Ranger, Gore Verbinski’s 2013 take on the old Lone Ranger radio and classic Western tv character. It stars Armie (Armie?) Hammer as John Reid / … Continue reading

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Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)

I thought the debut of the 2nd Captain America film would never get here. It’s been been three years since Cap’s first film in the official Marvel movie universe, Captain America: The First Avenger (2011). Notice what I did there? … Continue reading

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Muppets Most Wanted (2014)

It’s 2+ years since the last Muppets film came out, 2011’s The Muppets. Call it what you want, but it was a reboot of sorts for the Muppets. They’ve had a number of hit-or-miss films since the 1980s, with diminishing returns. … Continue reading

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28 Days (2000)

Did you ever say to yourself, “Hey, I haven’t seen a famous Sandra Bullock film in a while. I wonder what’s available on Netflix, starring Sandra Bullock, circa 2000?” That’s not quite happened here, but I did happen to see … Continue reading

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Ted (2012)

I missed the beginning, but I watched Ted through the magic of HBO this week. This is is that Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis, and Seth MacFarlane raunchy comedy about a child’s teddy bear coming to life because of a childhood wish. … Continue reading

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Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)

Had some free time Saturday night, so I decided to check out Amazon’s Prime Instant Video library. I saw they had Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb, a rather famous film directed by … Continue reading

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Despicable Me 2 (2013)

After church today, the four of us had a quick lunch at home, then went to meet up with some friends to see Despicable Me 2. In case you aren’t aware, this is the sequel to the original film, which … Continue reading

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Silver Linings Playbook (2012)

It’s Spring Break here, and the kids have the week off from school. My in-laws agreed to watch the kids Monday and Tuesday (with a sleepover Monday night.) What to do with our free time? How about a date night … Continue reading

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