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Archive for January, 2009
Shine A Light (2008) review
Okay, so it is Martin Scorsese and it’s The Rolling Stones. Both are over 50 and going strong. But it’s just a concert film when you get right down to it. Make no mistake, the entire movie is just like being there at a Rolling Stones concert, the difference being you’ll have a great sound [...]
The Wrestler (2008) review
It was really so nice to see Mickey Rourke doing some quality acting again. He plays Randy “The Ram” Robinson, an 80s superstar wrestler who has seen better days. The movie finds Randy barely able to pay his rent. His life is a series of odd jobs and small wrestling gigs. His highlight activity is [...]
Slumdog Millionaire (2008) review
The year 2008 and the great movies it brought us would not be complete talking about without Slumdog Millionaire. Arguably the best movie of the year and certainly the best indie movie of the year. It’s hard to believe but friends are dragging friends to this movie in herds. It is amazing how people are [...]
Man on a Wire (2008) review
The film documents the 1974 wire-walking stunt between the twin towers of the World Trade Center. This is not the best movie ever, but with the attack of 9/11 it certainly makes the story seem more relevant. Besides that it isn’t a bad story. Philippe Petit is a crazy street performer who became obsessed with [...]
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