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Cinemapocalypse: The Expendables Part 1

Aug 092010

I survived, people. I survived…

If you’re unfamiliar with this event, hosted by Zack at the famous Alamo Drafthouse in downtown Austin, it was advertised as an all night face melter. We would be shown three classic action films, selected by fans who voted on Alamo’s website, and then the regional premiere of The Expendables would complete the quadfecta of ass kickery. Oh, and did I mention this started at 10:00 pm? All I can say is I’m glad we weren’t watching Cinemapocalypse: Eat, Pray, Love, with a lead up including our favorite Julia Roberts movies. It takes the adrenaline rush of these films (along with a couple of Red Bulls) to keep a geeked up audience going.

Trailer: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

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Jun 292010

Trailer: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Besides the exclamation of 3D at the end, this is a rather nice little trailer. ¬†Perhaps playing up the darkness too much, I’m still looking forward to the final two entries in the Potter film series. Digg Stumble Upon Del.icio.us Buzz

Sleeper Cell: Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (2006)

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Apr 092010

Sleeper Cell: Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (2006)

“In eighteenth century France there lived a man who was one of the most gifted and abominable personages in an era that knew no lack of gifted and abominable personages. His story will be told here.” So begins the novel Das Parfum by the German author Patrick Suskind. The novel was thought to be an [...]

Retro Review: Die Hard

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Dec 102009

I feel silly writing this review since I’ve probably seen this movie a dozen or more times. ¬†But for the last few years, it’s been my favorite Christmas movie and has become a holiday staple in our house every year. ¬†I mean seriously, can you name another Christmas movie that’s better? ¬†Didn’t think so. ¬†Now [...]