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Blog #114: Movie Review: The Avengers

Posted on May 9, 2012 by lmb3

After 49 years of comic books, The Avengers, possibly the most anticipated movie ever, premiered, shattering the opening weekend record at the box office.  The previous record, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2’s 169 million opening weekend was … Continue reading →

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Blog #105: Movie Review: The Raven

Posted on April 29, 2012 by lmb3

Loved it.  The Raven is a classic murder mystery that pulls no punches with its gory violence.  It’s filled with suspense and darkness. The film stars John Cusack brilliantly portraying famed author Edgar Allen Poe.  From scene to scene, he … Continue reading →

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Blog #101: Movie Review: Lockout

Posted on April 22, 2012 by lmb3

Lockout isn’t going to win any awards, get any critical acclaim, or even make a lot of money (less than $10 million so far), but I loved it. Guy Pearce plays Snow (his first name is not revealed until the … Continue reading →

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Blog #100: Movie Review: Mirror Mirror

Posted on April 22, 2012 by lmb3

When I think of classic fairy tales, like Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, or Cinderella, I always think of the Disney versions.  There have been, and are a number of movies and television shows depicting classic fairy tales quite differently.  I’m … Continue reading →

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Blog #99: Movie Review: Wrath of the Titans

Posted on April 22, 2012 by lmb3

This isn’t going to be a great review.  I’ve been trying to write it for a few weeks and can’t seem to come up with anything, and that’s probably because it wasn’t that great a movie.  In short, great affects, … Continue reading →

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Blog #85: Movie Review: Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax

Posted on March 17, 2012 by lmb3

2012 is looking to be a great year for animated movies.  With Brave, Rise of the Guardians, Ice Age 4: Continental Drift, and Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted still to come, Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax gets things started off with … Continue reading →

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Blog #84: Movie Review: John Carter

Posted on March 17, 2012 by lmb3

If you have not seen this movie, stop reading, go to your nearest theater and see it right now.  It was awesome. Spoilers ahead. Taylor Kitsch (Friday Night Lights, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, and the upcoming Battleship) stars as John Carter, … Continue reading →

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Blog #83: Movie Review: Chronicle

Posted on March 17, 2012 by lmb3

I saw this a few weeks ago and haven’t gotten around to reviewing it yet.  This was a pretty great movie, as it presents a lot of comic book hero/villain situations in a real life setting.  If you can get … Continue reading →

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Blog #69: Movie Review: Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance

Posted on February 21, 2012 by lmb3

I have been eagerly awaiting this movie, and for the most part, I wasn’t disappointed.  Nicolas Cage was his usual quirky self as Johnny Blaze, AKA Ghost Rider.  The rest of the principal cast included Idris Elba (Heimdall in Thor), … Continue reading →

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Blog #68: Movie Review: Journey 2: The Mysterious Island

Posted on February 19, 2012 by lmb3

First off, if you read my 2012 Movie Preview Blog, then you’ll recall that I was pretty annoyed that they were going to make this a sequel.  However, I haven’t seen Journey to the Center of the Earth since it … Continue reading →

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