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CineMUSINGS
Spider-man Versus the Opera
James Harleman / June 4, 2007
Seattle Center offers diverse entertainment, if you’re willing to pony up for the parking. I found myself trying to find a stall under the shadow of
CineMUSINGS
Cinemagluttony…
James Harleman / April 29, 2007
After enjoying Hot Fuzz for a Friday morning matinee, my wife and I ran to the store to pick up some Danish for a party the next
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Man in a Hole: Who Throws the Rope?
James Harleman / April 21, 2007
CRACKING THE SECRET OF MOVIES AND NARRATIVE There’s something that makes me laugh harder than watching Will Ferrell and Jon Heder ice skate, a ridiculous line
audio reviews
The Story of Story…
James Harleman / April 14, 2007
“I wanted to believe, more than most I wanted to be like a child again.” – Cleveland Heep Cleveland Heep discovers that beyond the veil of
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Passion Points
James Harleman / April 8, 2007
My wife loves lists. Not just any lists, mind you, but particularly ones that boast the “Top” something or other; the “Top 10 Deadliest Animals” on
audio reviews
“If you ain’t first, you’re last” – Ricky Bobby
James Harleman / March 28, 2007
It was a joy and pleasure to discuss the deep spiritual implications of Talledega Nights: The Ballard of Ricky Bobby last month in North Seattle. Yes,
CineMUSINGS
America, Dead on Arrival?
James Harleman / March 25, 2007
Hollywood has recently green-lit a film based on chain-mail wearing, flag-wrapped, World War II super-soldier Steve Rogers, who many folks know as Marvel comics’ literally flagship
cinema reviews
I predict… disappointment.
James Harleman / March 19, 2007
Premonition Director: Mennan Yapo Cast: Sandra Bullock, Julian McMahon TriStar Pictures, 2007 Rated: PG-13 According to Webster’s Dictionary, a premonition is “previous notice or advance warning”.
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Come and Get Them…
James Harleman / March 11, 2007
In 480 B.C., Leonidas and his 300 Spartans sacrificed themselves to buy time for the Greeks as an army of Persians beyond count sought to conquer