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Category Archives: Movie Reviews

His Movie Review: Starship Troopers: Invasion (2012)

Why he watched it: original film was campy sci-fi fun His rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars His review: I didn’t know much, if anything, about this film when I … Continue reading

September 15, 2015 · Leave a comment

His Movie Review: Snow Falling on Cedars (1999)

Why he watched it: recently read novel on which movie is based His rating: 4 out of 5 stars His review: When it comes to movies based on books, I … Continue reading

September 4, 2015 · Leave a comment

Our Movie Review: Stories We Tell (2012)

Why we watched it: read positive reviews His rating: 4 out of 5 stars Her review: I have been reading good things about this film for a long while before … Continue reading

September 2, 2015 · Leave a comment

His Movie Review: Predestination (2014)

Why he watched it: read positive review His rating: 4 out of 5 stars His review: Time travel is such a tricky premise for a movie. While creating intentional paradoxes … Continue reading

August 29, 2015 · Leave a comment

Our Movie Review: What We Do in the Shadows (2015)

Why we watched it: Fans of Flight of the Conchords Our rating: 4 out of 5 stars Her review: I am nearly ashamed to admit that I didn’t know about … Continue reading

August 28, 2015 · 1 Comment

His Movie Review: The Children’s Hour (1961)

Why he watched it: considered a classic His rating: 4 out of 5 stars His review: It can be tempting, when watching older films, to hold them accountable to contemporary … Continue reading

August 23, 2015 · Leave a comment

His Movie Review: 2046 (2004)

Why he watched it: On a list of science fictions films to see His rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars His review: With our current access to DVD on demand … Continue reading

August 19, 2015 · Leave a comment

His Movie Review: The Clone Returns Home (2008)

Why he watched it: On a list of science fictions films to see His rating: 4 out of 5 stars His review: I was reminded of Duncan Jones Moon (2009) … Continue reading

August 19, 2015 · Leave a comment

His Movie Review: Ant Man (2015)

Why he watched it: Getting generally good reviews His rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars His review: Of all the superheroes in comics and the movies, the Hulk is by … Continue reading

August 6, 2015 · Leave a comment

His Movie Review: Tig (2015)

Why he watched it: Had heard her famous comedy routine His rating: 4 out of 5 stars His review: Documentaries need something that holds our attention, that makes us want … Continue reading

August 6, 2015 · Leave a comment