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X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014)

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Joel

I was in Chicago earlier this month, and I went to see X-Men: Days of Future Past with my colleague after a long day. This is the recent sequel to the 2011 film X-Men: First Class. While Matthew Vaughn successfully … Continue reading →

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Kick-Ass 2 (2013)

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Joel

I borrowed Kick-Ass 2 from our local library. This is the sequel to the 2010 Matthew Vaughn film based on the Kick-Ass graphic novels. No, I’ve never read them, but I did enjoy the original film. The sequel takes place a few years … Continue reading →

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Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (2014)

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Joel

I’m in sunny Florida this week, having taken a Boeing 767-400 through United down to Orlando. Flight time is a relatively short 2+ hour, but I got some work done while watching Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (2014) on the seat … Continue reading →

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Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Joel

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)

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Joel

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)

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Joel

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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Grease (1978)

Posted on February 22, 2014 by Joel

Would you believe me if I told you that I have never seen Grease, the 1978 film? What? Get out? You’re crazy. Joel has never see the John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John Hollywood film, based on the 1971 musical of the same name about … Continue reading →

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Enough Said (2013)

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Joel

Enough Said (2013) stars Julia Louis-Dreyfus and James Gandolfini in a romantic comedy about two people, probably in their forties, and both with daughters about to leave for college, who meet randomly at a party. Although not initially attracted to … Continue reading →

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Before Sunset (2004)

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Joel

Last year, I watched for the first time Before Sunrise (1995), an interesting, intimate film by Richard Linklater from the 90’s. A lot of talking, mind you, but I was amazed by how intimate and real the film was. A … Continue reading →

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American Hustle (2013)

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Joel

While everyone else was watching Frozen for the umpteenth time, I went to see American Hustle. This is the 2013 film directed by David O. Russell. I’ve only seen three of this prior films, with mixed opinions: Three Kings [1999] … Continue reading →

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