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Film in the Era of Daddy Issues

Sixty-one years old, but looking as tough as a truck-stop steak, Sylvester Stallone shouts and shoots a fifty-caliber cannon, converting Christian-oppressing pirates and perverts into pulp,
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From Harryhausen to Handycam: Beast from 20,000 YouTube Views

A Review of CLOVERFIELD by Pastor James Harleman Rated PG-13 Released January 18, 2008 Directed by Matt Reeves Produced by J.J. Abrams Rob Hawkins is not
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Batman Vs. Superman…

Transcending pulpy paper and kiddie-comics, these global cultural icons have invaded nearly every entertainment medium since the 30s, from radio programs to billion dollar films. As
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Bourne Again… and Again… and Again

Review of The Bourne Ultimatum (with reflections on the Bourne Trilogy) – Audio version below, scroll to bottom –  When The Bourne Identity came out, I
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Poetry in 3D – A review of BEOWULF

My cohort Aaron Webb penned this review of the recent computer-animated film… and as he knows the source material better than I, I’m posting his review
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Classic Prejudices Coupled with Pride

Sparks fly when spirited Elizabeth Bennet meets single, rich, and proud Mr. Darcy. But Mr. Darcy reluctantly finds himself falling in love with a woman beneath
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Third Time’s a DISMEMBERING Charm…

A Review of “Resident Evil: Extinction” (R) There is nothing new about the third installment in the Resident Evil series… though, for avid readers of Cinemagogue,
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Is This Review a Crime?

There are some filmmakers that can sharply divide: some people love them, others hate them. Many times these controversial directors remain in the independent circuit… although
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3:10 To Yuma… Runs out of Steam

I’m blessed to get into advance screenings and contribute movie reviews for Hollywood Jesus from time to time. This time it was precisely 3:10… the time a steam