Author: Karl Scott
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The Artist / Rated PG-13 for a disturbing dream sequence and a rude gesture right out of a Nancy Sinatra, Kris Kristoferson biker film from the 60’s.
February 15, 2012
Ninety-nine percent of The Artist is silent. While there are some sounds heard for dramatic purpose, silence is what this...
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Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy / Rated R for sex, violence, language, smoking, an almost incomprehensible plot. I should have read the book first. Or maybe instead of.
February 8, 2012
Filmed once before in 1979, Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy is the new version of the John LeCarre (note there should...
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The Adventures of Tintin / Rated PG for adventure violence
February 1, 2012
First off let’s try and clear up the obvious confusions. The Adventures of Tintin should not be confused with The...
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Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol / Rated PG-13 for violence and unconvincing disguises.
January 25, 2012
When Dr. No (1962) opened at the box office, it created a sensation that is still rolling along. The James...
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War Horse / Rated PG-13 for war violence
January 11, 2012
Steven Spielberg crafts beautiful films. War Horse is no exception. It looks rich and it took riches to film all...
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New Years Eve / Rated PG-13 for adult situations and serious kissing.
December 28, 2011
Garry Marshall, now 75 years old, is still trying to make ends meet. His latest effort to supplement his Social...
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Gremlins 25th Anniversary BluRay Edition / Rated PG for violence perpetrated by humans on ugly little creatures and vice-versa. In today’s film rating system this movie would be PG-13. In 1984 it was this film and Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doo
December 21, 2011
It’s a Wonderful Life, Director Frank Capra’s all time Christmas classic has a lot in common with Joe Dante’s Gremlins....
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Hugo / Rated PG for actors chasing other actors with the intent to do minor violence to them and smoking.
December 14, 2011
Hugo is two movies in one. How this works will be explained without giving anything important away. Director Martin Scorsese...
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West Side Story BluRay 50th Anniversary Edition
December 7, 2011
For those in the age group of 14 to 18 when this film premiered in December of 1961, the effect...
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J. Edgar / Rated R for sex, bad words and explosions
November 30, 2011
J. Edgar is Clint Eastwood’s annual bid for more Oscars. He has won for Unforgiven and Million Dollar Baby. His...