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Seance - Unrated
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Another very good (if not superb) effort in a long line of quality Japanese horror films, going back some ten years. Kiyoshi Kurosawa (no relation to the legendary Akira) is one of Japan's most talented and visionary writer/directors, though his style may be too bleak for some. [i]Cure[/i] is perhaps his best--and most bizarre--film.
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November 14, 2006
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Oldboy - R
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An incredibly intense journey through madness and vengeance. Often difficult to watch; definitely not for the squeamish. Min-sik Choi is, for lack of a better term, captivating as a tormented soul constantly on the verge of madness.
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June 14, 2006
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The Eel (Unagi) - Unrated
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A fascinating character study by one of Japan's best writer/directors, the late (and underappeciated) Shohei Imamura.
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June 5, 2006
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Dark Water - PG-13
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A thoroughly unsettling, if not outright frightening ghost story that relies on chills and constant unease as opposed to blood and gore. The characters convey an ample sense of dread in this well-written story. Less fantastical than [i]The Ring[/i] or [i]The Grudge[/i] (aka [i]Ringu[/i] and [i]Ju-On[/i]), this tale seems like it could be based on someone's actual experiences.
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June 4, 2006
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Memento - R
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Superlative filmmaking. Just one viewing makes your brain swim; takes at least two, maybe three times through to piece it together.
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June 3, 2006
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The Naked Gun - From the Files of Police Squad! - PG-13
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Still one of the funniest films I've seen. [i]The Naked Gun[/i] and [i]Airplane[/i] are perhaps the two best comedies of the 1980s.
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June 3, 2006
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Tora! Tora! Tora! - G
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Far superior to the dreadful [i]Pearl Harbor[/i], this joint Japanese-American venture successfully explores both sides to the bombing of the Hawaiian port in 1941 and its aftermath. I'm not a big fan of most WWII films, but this one's worth seeing for those who tend to dislike war movies in general because of its non-sensationalistic approach.
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June 3, 2006
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Rock 'n' Roll High School - PG
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It's all about the music. There isn't much plot and the acting is what you'd expect from a Roger Corman production, though there are some funny moments.
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June 3, 2006
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Dead Ringers - R
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Unbelievable collaboration between Irons and Cronenberg. They're both fantastic.
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May 31, 2006
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Liar Liar - PG-13
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One of Carrey's funniest films. The sappy story is a letdown, which is no surprise.
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May 31, 2006
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Graveyard Shift - R
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[i]Not[/i] a good big screen interpretation of an already lackluster King story.
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May 31, 2006
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Pet Sematary - R
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One of the better big screen interpretations of a King story, which isn't saying much unfortunately.
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May 31, 2006
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The Hunger - R
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I love both Catherine and David. The script isn't terribly strong, but the film works well because of the fine if subtle performances.
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May 31, 2006
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Ed Wood - R
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The defining performance of Depp's career, and my favorite (live-action) Tim Burton film. Martin Landau deservedly won an Oscar as Lugosi, while the entire supporting cast is splendid.
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May 31, 2006
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone) - PG
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It's good, clean fun. The whole Harry Potter thing just isn't for me, though.
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May 31, 2006
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Tokyo Godfathers - PG-13
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Another outstanding Satoshi Kon film. I hesitated giving this one five stars, but I really can't think of one thing I don't like about the film. Beautiful and touching, without excess sentimentality.
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May 30, 2006
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Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith - PG-13
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I'm afraid I'd have to sit through parts I & II before watching this, which means I won't be seeing it until I'm bedridden for a week or more.
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May 30, 2006
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XXX - PG-13
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Too much adrenalin...can't handle it...
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May 30, 2006
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The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen - PG-13
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I often felt as though I was watching a video game play out. Lots of fun, though.
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May 30, 2006
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Batman Begins - PG-13
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Finally, what Batman was meant to be! It helps that five of my favorite actors have key roles, including Freeman, Bale, Neeson, Caine, and Oldman. My only complaint is some nausea-inducing camerawork.
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May 30, 2006
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The Serpent and the Rainbow - R
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Wes Craven pieces together a frightening movie with a lackluster script. It's too bad, because the book's quite good.
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May 30, 2006
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Spaceballs - PG
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Good directorial comeback effort for Brooks. One of the funniest movies of the 1980s.
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May 30, 2006
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Anacondas - The Hunt for the Blood Orchid - PG-13
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Morris Chestnut...'nuff said.
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May 30, 2006
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Anaconda - PG-13
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I love cheesy monster movies. This one works particularly well in spite of J-Lo's presence. Amazingly, both she and Ice Cube give respectable performances.
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May 30, 2006
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Gremlins - PG
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Scared the hell outta me when I saw it in the theater as a kid. No longer frightening, it's just good fun (and very funny).
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May 30, 2006
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