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J. Edgar
Leonardo DiCaprio stars in this riveting biopic as J. Edgar Hoover, the longtime FBI director as notorious for his overzealous methods of law enforcement as for the rumors regarding his cross-dressing and close relationship with protégé Clyde Tolson. I have…
Tagged with: brain trust, Christian Bale, Clint Eastwood, FBI, J. Edgar Hoover, Johnny Depp, Leonardo DiCaprio, Melvin Purvis, Public Enemies
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The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
When a young computer hacker (Rooney Mara) is tasked with investigating a prying journalist (Daniel Craig), their separate missions become entangled amid a decades-old conspiracy. David Fincher directs this English adaptation of Stieg Larsson’s novel. I didn’t read the novel…
Tagged with: Daniel Craig, David Fincher, Rooney Mara, Spartacus, Stieg Larsson
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Heckler
This offbeat documentary starring comedian Jamie Kennedy explores the often contentious relationship between the stand-up performers onstage and the vocal critics in the audience. Interviews include comedian Bill Maher and director George Lucas. I want to start off my saying…
Tagged with: Bill Maher, George Lucas, Hecker, Jamie Kennedy, Netflix Streaming, Pinterest, sandcastle, The Notebook, two types of people in this world, words hurt
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The Notebook
Two young lovers (Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams) are torn apart by war and class differences in the 1940s in this adaptation of Nicholas Sparks’s best-selling novel. Their story is told by a man (James Garner) who, years later, reads…
Tagged with: Chick Flicks, Gena Rowlands, James Garner, Love and Other Drugs, Nick Cassavetes, Rachel Adams, Ryan Gosling, Ryan Reynolds, Sandra Bullock, The Proposal
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The Change-Up
In this contemporary reality-warp comedy, single playboy Mitch (Ryan Reynolds) and responsible husband-father Dave (Jason Bateman) are best buddies who want each other’s life — and they get the chance when they magically swap bodies after a night of drunken…
21 Jump Street
In this action-comedy based on the 1980s-debuted TV show, Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum play youthful undercover cops who work the local high school. There to investigate a drug ring, the guys find that much has changed since their own…
Tagged with: Ben Stiller, Channing Tatum, Johnny Depp, Jonah Hill, McQuaid Brothers, Owen Wilson, Peter DeLuise
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Friends with Benefits
This raucous rom-com chronicles the relationship of two busy singles, Dylan (Justin Timberlake) and Jamie (Mila Kunis), who agree to include sex in their friendship — minus the emotions and commitment. But things get complicated. “Don’t walk behind me; I…
Tagged with: Albert Camus, friends with benefits, Justin Timberlake, Mila Kunis, Woody Harrelson
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Wherever you go, there are you.
“Wherever you go, there you are.” – Buckaroo Banzai from 1984’s The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension. The first time I saw the movie and heard the quote was back in early 1988. I had just saw…
Tagged with: Buckaroo Banzai, Guinness, Hermosa Beach, Jägermeister, Long Beach, Maggie Q, Nikita, Sidewalk Cafe, Venice Beach, Venice Beach Suites & Hotel
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Drive
A Hollywood stuntman (Ryan Gosling) who moonlights as a getaway driver is lured from his isolated life by a lovely neighbor (Carey Mulligan) and her young son. His newfound peace is shattered, however, when her violent husband is released from…
Tagged with: Bryan Cranston, Carey Mulligan, Christina Hendricks, Kill Bill, Man of Fire, Miami Vice, Ryan Gosling, seedy Los Angeles, The Cooler, The Mechanic
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