Tag Archives: action

Olympus Has Fallen (2013)

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Joel

Friday night after work, my friend Doug and I went to see Olympus Has Fallen (2013) at the AMC Jersey Gardens theater close to my office. It’s a short 15 min drive from Newark to Elizabeth, so I think we … Continue reading →

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A Good Day to Die Hard (2013)

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Joel

Well, that was an interesting movie. As per tradition, when my buddy Doug and I get together to see a film, we pick the most interesting of the dumb action films currently in release with big, nonsensical explosions. Why? It’s … Continue reading →

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Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (2011)

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Joel

A “date night” and a movie night! What are the odds? We’ve been rather busy with all the family activities that we haven’t had much “couple” time for ourselves. This Friday and Saturday, the kids went on their monthly pilgrimage to … Continue reading →

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Immortals (2011)

Posted on November 19, 2011 by Joel

Friday night, I came home to change my clothes, and get back on the road. I was to meet up with my buddy Doug in Clifton, NJ to see Immortals. This is that stylized action film loosely based on elements … Continue reading →

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Iron Man 2 (2010)

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Joel

I had a number of movies ahead of Iron Man 2 in the Netflix queue, but I was in the mood for some high-octane Iron Man action, so I bumped this up the list to #1. I never saw it … Continue reading →

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Clash of the Titans (2010)

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Joel

I consider the original 1981 Clash of the Titans is a classic. A pure Ray Harryhausen special effects classic. As a kid, what more could you ask for than a movie about fantastical mythological beasts, Greek gods, and a good … Continue reading →

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Hot Fuzz (2007)

Posted on November 14, 2010 by Joel

Sunday night, we watched Hot Fuzz, a 2007 British action comedy starring Simon Pegg and Nick Frost. Simon Pegg plays Nicholas Angel, an overzealous British police officer (constable?) who is so good at his London job that his dept transfers him … Continue reading →

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The Expendables (2010)

Posted on August 15, 2010 by Joel

Busy day yesterday. In the morning, I went for an early 25 mile ride on my bike after the quick-and-dirty repairs. Unfortunately, another rear wheel spoke broke on the ride home. In the afternoon, we visited and had lunch with … Continue reading →

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