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  • Sorcerer 1977

    ★★★★★ Rewatched 14 Apr, 2013

    Recently, I was lucky enough to see Sorcerer AND William Friedkin at the recent 1st annual Chicago Critics Film Festival. As if the movie isn't amazing enough on the big screen, Friedkin informed us that this print would be the last 35mm showing, prior to Sorcerer's release on Blu-Ray! Sploosh!

    Friedkin's new production of The Wages of Fear kicks a Princess Cruise ship's worth of ass. It focuses on four criminals who need to get out of town quick and…

  • The Big Boss 1971

    ★★ Watched 07 May, 2013

    The problem with Bruce Lee's legacy (aside from dying way too soon) is that it's so much bigger than most of his actual films. Especially The Big Boss. You'd have to be delusional to call this a good movie. It's not. The two main money shots of Lee realizing his true potential doesn't come until the last 20 minutes or so. Prior to this, you get occasional glimpses of Bruce Lee's blindingly fantastic screen presence. He's a damn good looking…

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  • Warm Bodies 2013

    ★½ Watched 13 Dec, 2012

    INT. MOVIE STUDIO CONF. ROOM - - DAY

    BJ, a studio head, enters room. Three interchangeable producers have been seated for over an hour.

    BJ:
    Hey Connors! How's it hangin' pal? I banged your ex last night. My complements to YOUR plastic surgeon and HER palates instructor!

    TOADY 1 (CONNORS):
    HA! Good one BJ.

    TOADY 2:
    OOOH! BAM! You are the man BJ!

    TOADY 3:
    Score one for BJ!

    BJ:
    Alright, enough bullshit. Business! So… we're wrapping up that Twilight…

  • Shaun of the Dead 2004

    ★★★★★ Rewatched 31 Oct, 2012 4

    This review reportedly contains spoilers. I can handle the truth.