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2014-03-03T19:22:26-07:00

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Now You Can Watch the Zany Adventure Movie That America Missed

Last updated on: March 3, 2014 at 7:22 pm By Jeffrey Overstreet

Looking for an escape? Searching for an exciting, hilarious, fun adventure film for the whole family? I highly recommend Luc Besson’s The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec. Globe-trotting adventure, over-the-top comedy, extravagant costumes, Egyptian tomb-raiding, and a rampaging pterodactyl… this movie has all of that and more. And it just arrived on Netflix. (more…) Read more

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Luc Besson

The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec

2014-03-03T19:23:01-07:00

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The LEGO Movie (2014)

Last updated on: March 3, 2014 at 7:23 pm By Jeffrey Overstreet

The LEGO Movie is, at once, a movie with more laughs-per-minute than any recent comedy I can remember; the greatest LEGO invention of all time; and a thrilling summons to unleash our own creativity — not only with our LEGOs, but with our lives. Read more

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The LEGO Movie

2014-03-03T19:24:16-07:00

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Me? Interviewed for The New Yorker? What a Surprise…

Last updated on: March 3, 2014 at 7:24 pm By Jeffrey Overstreet

I’ve just been informed that Sam Sweet at The New Yorker has published a piece about “The Christian Oscars.” I play a supporting role — not in the “Christian Oscars” (thank goodness) but in the article. I’m as surprised about this development as you probably are. I spoke with Sam a couple of days ago. He was troubled by all that he was learning about Movieguide, The Movieguide Awards, and some of Movieguide’s colorful personalities like Ted Baehr and Tom Snyder.... Read more

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2014-02-07T18:39:23-07:00

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Six Movies to Revisit Before You See The LEGO Movie

Last updated on: February 7, 2014 at 6:39 pm By Jeffrey Overstreet

I encourage you to revisit this short list of movies before you go watch the LEGOs this weekend. Why? Let me explain... Read more

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2014-02-03T11:18:14-07:00

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Philip Seymour Hoffman: The Actor, The Philosopher, The Master, The Wrestler

Last updated on: February 3, 2014 at 11:18 am By Jeffrey Overstreet

I feel like I’ve been hit by a truck this morning, trying to absorb the reports that drug addiction has apparently taken the magnificent actor Philip Seymour Hoffman from us. (more…) Read more

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Philip Seymour Hoffman

The Master

2014-02-10T22:05:09-07:00

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Through a Screen Darkly by Martha Bayles is New. Through a Screen Darkly by That Other Cultural Critic is 7 Years Old!

Last updated on: February 10, 2014 at 10:05 pm By Jeffrey Overstreet

My book Through a Screen Darkly was published in 2007. Martha Bayles' book, grabbing the same title, was published in January 2014. I'm going to take that as a compliment. Read more

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Martha Bayles

Through a Screen Darkly

2014-03-03T19:25:14-07:00

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In Case You Missed It: Personal Highlights of 2013

Last updated on: March 3, 2014 at 7:25 pm By Jeffrey Overstreet

I am so grateful for evenings, weekends, and coffee breaks. Those are the chances I have to share what I do best. I hope that some of it was useful to you in 2013. Here are some of the highlights of my past year... Read more

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2014-01-08T17:33:32-07:00

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Her (2013): A Guest Review by Lauren Wilford

Last updated on: January 8, 2014 at 5:33 pm By Jeffrey Overstreet

Guest reviewer Lauren Wilford on Spike Jonze's new film: "Depending on your perspective, Her has either an amazing elevator pitch or an awful one: 'A guy falls in love with his iPhone.'" Read more

2014-01-06T16:35:29-07:00

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Listen Closer: St. Vincent, Bruce Springsteen, Damien Jurado, Rosanne Cash, and More

Last updated on: January 6, 2014 at 4:35 pm By Jeffrey Overstreet

It’s a good day for fans of St. Vincent, Bruce Springsteen, Damien Jurado, Rosanne Cash, Stephen Malkmus, and Sharon Jones. (more…) Read more

Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings

St. Vincent

Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks

2014-03-03T19:25:32-07:00

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Respect The Wolf of Wall Street (The Movie, Not the Man)

Last updated on: March 3, 2014 at 7:25 pm By Jeffrey Overstreet

"What? You liked The Wolf of Wall Street? How could you possibly recommend such a profane movie that revels in so much evil?" Read more

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