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[Blu-Review] In Bruges

While In Bruges is an older film (2008), it is only now seeing the light of day on Blu Ray. While it received fairly positive reviews from critics and earned a much deserved Oscar nomination for Best Writing the film did get overlooked by many. Now that it is on Blu Ray we get a chance to travel back to the little city of Bruges and view it in all its high definition glory. Does the film retain the same magic it had back when it came out, or is In Bruges a film that got lost over the years. ...
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Jeremy Irons Will Join The Cast of ‘Margin Call’

Jeremy Irons is the latest member of the already stellar cast of the upcoming film, Margin Call. According to The Playlist, the film revolves around eight individuals who work at a financial firm. The film takes place during the first 24 hours of the US financial crisis. The cast is looking great as it boasts names like Zachary Quinto, Kevin Spacey, Paul Bettany, Demi Moore, Simon Baker, Stanley Tucci, Mary McDonnell and Penn Badgley. Now you can add Irons to that list. ...
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The Best Cinematography of the Last Decade

Cinematography and its significance is an aspect of film that is usually overlooked by your average movie goer. Often times when a director is know for consistently maintaining a certain style it is due in part to the cinematographers contribution. ...
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[Blu-Review] Hot Tub Time Machine

Four guys embark on a wild weekend. Shenanigans and hi-jinks ensue. It’s rude, it’s crude, it’s funny and it’s NOT The Hangover. Instead I’m talking about Hot Tub Time Machine. Yes, its absurd as the title sounds. Does Hot Tub Time Machine sink in it’s own ridiculousness or does it float to the top of its genre?...
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[DVD Picks of the Week] June 29th

Take your shirt off and jump in my hot tub because we need to go back in time to see what DVDs are worth watching this week: (more…)...

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