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"Yes Man" Is the Perfect Channel for Carrey’s Wackiness
(Friday, December 19, 2008)
Christa Banister
Longtime fans of Jim Carrey’s comedic charms will be ecstatic about the holiday arrival of Yes Man,...
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Powerhouse "Wrestler" Is Mickey Rourke’s Finest Hour
(Wednesday, December 17, 2008)
Christian Hamaker
In The Wrestler, Mickey Rourke plays Randy “the Ram” Robinson, a professional wrestler who can’t...
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Cool Special FX Can't Save "The Day the Earth Stood Still"
(Friday, December 12, 2008)
Christa Banister
While some movies have benefited immensely from a modern-day makeover, filmmakers still would be wise...
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No "Doubt," Streep and Hoffman Are at the Top of Their Games
(Friday, December 12, 2008)
Christian Hamaker
Meryl Streep dominates in another remarkably precise performance in Doubt. As Sister Alouysis,...
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"Milk" Promotes Agenda, Provides Food for Thought
(Friday, December 12, 2008)
Jeffrey Huston
Based on the career of Harvey Milk, the first openly gay man elected to public office, Milk’s...
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"Cadillac Records" Is a Bumpy but Satisfying Ride
(Monday, December 08, 2008)
Christa Banister
Soul-stirring performances, a fantastic musical score and an intriguing story of breaking boundaries—racially...
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“Frost/Nixon” Proves to Be a Historical Curio
(Friday, December 05, 2008)
Christian Hamaker
A fascinating moment in history comes to life in Ron Howard's Frost/Nixon, an adaptation of Peter...
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Audience's Emotions Are on the Leash in "Marley & Me"
(Thursday, December 25, 2008)
Don’t be fooled by the trailers that make this out to be some lighthearted tale. Anyone who has read the book that inspired the movie already knows that this broadly funny story of puppy love is destined for major tearjerker territory.
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Tired Formula Gives "Gran Torino" Some Mileage
(Thursday, December 25, 2008)
Clint Eastwood’s performance as Walt Kowalski in Gran Torino is the film’s highlight—an update on the tough-guy persona he perfected as “Dirty Harry” Callahan, or as Will Munny in Unforgiven. He clings to his older ways in a neighborhood that has changed significantly.
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"Bedtime Stories" Reveals a Softer Side of Adam Sandler
(Wednesday, December 24, 2008)
Now that Adam Sandler has a couple of daughters of his own, he wanted to make a movie that kids could safely enjoy. And from both a moral and artistic level, he’s mostly succeeded with the imaginative Bedtime Stories.
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"Benjamin Button" Is Curiously Short on Life Lessons
(Wednesday, December 24, 2008)
Always lovely to look at, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button from director David Fincher, written by Eric Roth, provides so many captivating images that it takes a while for viewers to discover how little the film has to say.
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"Seven Pounds" Weighs Heavily in Muck of Manipulations
(Friday, December 19, 2008)
In Seven Pounds, themes of integrity, sacrifice and redemption are worthy ones, but they’re explored in a truly weird mix of sentimentality and despair—afraid to challenge its audience or itself, languishing in an ever-increasing muck of manipulations.
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Strong Themes Save "The Tale of Despereaux"
(Friday, December 19, 2008)
The Tale of Despereaux is fitfully delightful, and should satisfy most audiences. It’s not a perfect movie, and it departs from Kate DiCamillo’s book in some important ways. But overall, the story’s power translates well enough to be recommended.
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How To grow Up Big and Strong - Rich Mullins
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Saturday night I saw Seventh Day Slumber at a church here close to where I live.. It's the lead ...
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Not Ashamed - Newsboys Love - Petra Nobody's Perfect - Miley Cyrus (sorry...daughter's ...
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Big House - Audio Adreneline
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This is a tough one...I actually have three... Expect The Impossible - Stellar Kart ...
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