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Rated PG-13 for some violence, language including sexual references, and brief drug content. Directed by Kevin Macdonald (The Last King of Scotland)Starring Russell Crowe, Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams and Robin Wright PennIt took me almost two months to even put this DVD in my player… it was so worth the wait. A petty thief is gunned down in...
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Rated R for violence and pervasive language. Directed by Tony Scott (Déjà Vu, Man on Fire)Starring Denzel Washington, John Travolta, James Gandolfini and John TurturroTodd’s Word: Pelham 1 2 3 is an action-packed thrill ride.Jonathan’s Word: Ooooooo. That sounds cool! Say it again, but this time use the movie preview guy’s voice! “In a world where…”Todd’s Word: Can...
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Rated R for strong bloody brutal violence and torture, a scene of rape, and pervasive language.Directed by F. Gary GrayStarring Gerald Butler and Jamie FoxxSometimes it’s ok to check your brain at the door and just enjoy a great ride… I know I did.This high octane thriller is about a man (Gerald Butler) who witnesses the brutal murders of...
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Featuring Comedians: Michael Jr., Dana Daniels, Taylor Mason and moreIn the spirit of the first three Thou Shalt Laugh films, Thou Shalt Laugh 4 provides some great stand up comedy… that’s actually clean!Thou Shalt Laugh 4 is a collection of stand up comics doing comedy in a church for a Christian audience. It’s hosted by John Tesh… not exactly...
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Rated R for language.Directed by Oren PeliStaring Katie Featherston and Micah SloatParanormal Activity is realistic enough to make it the creepiest film I have seen in a long time.After a young, middle class couple moves into a suburban 'starter' tract house, they become increasingly disturbed by a presence that may or may not be demonic but is certainly active...
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Rated PG-13 for sexual content, nudity and language.Directed by Anne Fletcher (27 Dresses)Starring Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds, Mary Steenburgen, Craig T. Nelson, Oscar Nunez, and Betty WhiteFinally a romantic comedy that I loved… in fact it’s on my “Top Ten” list for the year. Margaret Tate (Sandra Bullock) is the executive editor-in-chief of a book publishing company, Colden Books,...
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Rated PG for mild thematic elements, some adventure action and brief language.Directed by Spike Jonze (Adaptation and Being John Malkovich)Starring Catherine Keener, with the voices of James Gandolfini, Forest Whitaker and Chris CooperWhere the Wild Things Are, whether we are talking about the book or the movie… it’s just too weird for me. Maurice Sendak's classic book comes to...
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