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2014-06-27T09:37:08-06:00

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Lightning Struck My House as I Watched ‘Transformers,’ So Here’s My Half-Review

Last updated on: June 27, 2014 at 9:37 am By Rebecca Cusey

I didn't make it to the dinobot. But I'm reviewing the movie anyway. Read more

Transformers Age of Extinction

2014-06-20T08:29:38-06:00

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Think Like a Man Too: The Hangover’s Vapid, Shallow, and Forgettable Cousin

Last updated on: June 20, 2014 at 8:29 am By Matt Harrison

As I watched Think Like a Man Too, the most recent product from writers Keith Merryman and David Newman who brought you that wholesome flick, Friends with Benefits, I couldn’t help but think of the climbing divorce rate in America. In a culture that is increasingly devaluing marriage (sadly more often than not treating it as a fashion to be dispensed when no longer convenient — though I do want to go on record saying divorce can sometimes be appropriate), Think... Read more

2014-06-18T14:12:47-06:00

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New DVD releases and What the Critics Said

Last updated on: June 18, 2014 at 2:12 pm By Matt Harrison

1. The Lego Movie (Available 6/17) “Boasting beautiful animation, a charming voice cast, laugh-a-minute gags, and a surprisingly thoughtful story, The Lego Movie is colorful fun for all ages.” –Rotten Tomatoes consensus. 2. Grand Budapest Hotel (6/17) “Typically stylish but deceptively thoughtful, The Grand Budapest Hotel finds Wes Anderson once again using ornate visual environments to explore deeply emotional ideas.” -RT consensus. 3. Joe (6/17) “Rich in atmosphere and anchored by a powerful performance from Nicolas Cage, Joe is a... Read more

2014-06-17T12:01:07-06:00

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Book Discussion: ‘How the West Really Lost God’ by Mary Eberstadt

Last updated on: June 17, 2014 at 12:01 pm By Rebecca Cusey

Mary Eberstadt moves through social science to a mystical conclusion about the relationship of family bonds to familiar faith. Read more

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2014-06-16T08:44:46-06:00

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The Gospel According to Saint Angelina

Last updated on: June 16, 2014 at 8:44 am By Rebecca Cusey

Angelina Jolie wants us to talk about rape, but not in the Western-centric, man-blaming, feminist-professor way of the chattering classes. That's why she made Maleficent. Read more

2014-06-13T17:15:41-06:00

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How to Train Your Dragon 2 (Or, How to Do a Sequel Right)

Last updated on: June 13, 2014 at 5:15 pm By Matt Harrison

There is a scene in the pilot episode of the critically acclaimed TV show Breaking Bad when Walter White describes the parallel between chemistry and life. “Chemistry,” he argues, “is the study of change…it is growth, then decay, then transformation.” While this acts as foreshadowing for Walter’s own arc in the series, and can be applied to any well-written story-arc for that matter, it is especially relevant to sequels, and more to the point, their critical success. All too often movie sequels... Read more

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2014-06-12T11:02:05-06:00

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Thomas Kinkade and the Dog: A Drunkard Christian’s Dream

Last updated on: June 12, 2014 at 11:02 am By Rebecca Cusey

Revisiting the life and legacy of Thomas Kinkade, the "Painter of Light," a broken man. Read more

2014-06-06T13:57:22-06:00

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Trailer for ‘The Giver’ Looks Very Timely

Last updated on: June 6, 2014 at 1:57 pm By Rebecca Cusey

How creepy is Meryl Streep? Very, very creepy. Read more

2014-06-06T09:58:13-06:00

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Movie Review: Weepy ‘Fault in Our Stars’ Exceeds Weepy Lovesick Teen Genre

Last updated on: June 6, 2014 at 9:58 am By Rebecca Cusey

A sad but uplifting story ultimately for anyone who dares to love. Read more

2014-06-06T13:06:54-06:00

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Edge of Tomorrow: When Groundhog Day Meets the Matrix and Succeeds as Both.

Last updated on: June 6, 2014 at 1:06 pm By Matt Harrison

Nowadays, it’s unfortunately rare that you come across a movie far greater than its trailer. With the sheer colossal amount of money and time invested into a product’s advertising, what you as a theater-goer are usually subjected to is a trailer revealing the funniest jokes, most memorable dialogue, most stunning action scenes, and even in some occasions its most significant twists. The audience laughs, quietly (or not) whispers to their neighbor, “this looks good,” and then in a few months... Read more

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