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Aliens in the Attic - PG
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July 31, 2009
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Funny People - R
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July 31, 2009
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The Endless Summer - Unrated
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At the end, Bruce Brown says, "I hope you liked my film." And, the answer is, yes, Bruce, I did! This laid-back documentary perfectly gives the audience an idea of what surfing is all about. It's about being one with nature and going with the flow of life. Here, it's just two guys traveling the world looking for the perfect wave. It starts quietly and ends quietly. No dialogue, just Bruce Brown providing his humorous narration throughout. Deservedly the classic surfing documentary!
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July 30, 2009
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Step Into Liquid - PG
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July 28, 2009
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Dogtown and Z-Boys - PG-13
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Stacy Peralta's electrifying debut documentary. Immerses you in the world of 1970's skateboarders. Lots of energy, and well made!
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July 28, 2009
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Riding Giants - PG-13
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Great surfing documentary that covers surfers wanting to get the biggest waves possible! Director Stacy Peralta ("Dogtown and Z-Boys") makes great use of archival footage, giving it his now-famous editorial energy.
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July 28, 2009
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New In Town - PG
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February 11, 2009
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N/A
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Inkheart - PG
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February 11, 2009
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Underworld: The Rise of the Lycans - R
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February 11, 2009
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Hotel for Dogs - PG
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February 11, 2009
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Push - PG-13
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February 11, 2009
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Pink Panther 2 - PG
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February 11, 2009
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Casino Royale - PG-13
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Tough, exciting 007 installment! Daniel Craig, to me, is the second best Bond ever. He definitely understands the character and gets it 100%! "Casino Royale" brings Bond back to Ian Fleming's basics, showing him as a cold assassin trying to retain his soul amidst the chaos of his profession. Martin Campbell needs to direct every 007 movie! He did a perfect job with "GoldenEye" and does great again here. David Arnold is the perfect successor to John Barry as film composer. Can't wait for the next one!
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February 6, 2009
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Glengarry Glen Ross - R
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The all-time greatest stage-to-screen adaptation! David Mamet's legendary dialogue is paired with one of the most impressive casts assembled in a long time! Excellent direction, cinematography and film score make the film fully cinematic, allowing the audience to understand the diverse characters.
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February 6, 2009
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Carnal Knowledge - R
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Very dark, very challenging film that starts out pessimistic about male-female relationships, and doesn't back down through the final scene. Gutsy stuff! Especially for 1971. Mike Nichols followed this up with his future film "Closer."
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February 6, 2009
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N/A
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In the Heat of the Night - Unrated
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One of the best films on racial tension in the South. Great performances throughout, excellent cinematography, and a great film score! The murder mystery falls short, but it is great otherwise!
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February 6, 2009
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Star Trek - PG-13
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Are you kidding me?! Yeah, I want to see it. This movie alone makes 2009 look like a very good year for film!
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February 6, 2009
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No Country for Old Men - R
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A complicated masterpiece. If "Fargo" was an outright masterpiece, "No Country" is a complicated one. A film that challenges and defies expectations. A film that doesn't ask to be liked, but one that is deliberate in its intentions. The Coens take on something new here in adapting a novel instead of writing it themselves. What results is a confluence of the original author's meditations on evil and death, and the Coens' always brilliant filmmaking. Excellent performances throughout, perfect cinematography, and great writing and direction. This is a film that demands repeated viewings, asking you to take in its powerful and unique narrative.
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February 6, 2009
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Cloverfield - PG-13
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Totally involving thriller that combines monster movie with intimate-level character study. Very scary and will stay with you after the lights come up! Yes, the hand-held cinematography can get to you, but close your eyes occassionally and you should be fine! Stay around during the end credits for composer Michael Giacchino's very entertaining overture.
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February 6, 2009
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Jurassic Park - PG-13
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Spielberg turns Michael Crichton's great novel into an amusement park ride! Not at all dark and intense like the book. Overly polished, way-too-cute kids, and none of the "don't mess with Mother Nature" commentary that gave the novel bite. Great effects work, though.
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January 8, 2009
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Cassandra's Dream - PG-13
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Intensely dark, very suspenseful Woody Allen film! I think it works much better than "Match Point," which I felt was a warmed-over "Crimes and Misdemeanors." The film has you tight with suspense all the way through. And, the final shot is truly haunting. Woody's best drama since "Interiors."
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January 8, 2009
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The Wrestler - R
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January 6, 2009
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Defiance - R
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January 6, 2009
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Not Easily Broken - PG-13
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January 6, 2009
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Bride Wars - PG
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January 6, 2009
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