Monthly Archives: July 2004

The Bourne Supremacy

Posted on July 25, 2004

An excellent movie, an excellent sequel in the true sense of the word. A new directory but the same writer give a different energy but a continuing understanding of the characters and problem space. The Bourne Supremacy looks to be tops … Continue reading →

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The Lords of Flatbush

Posted on July 24, 2004

I watched The Lords of Flatbush this afternoon–blame TiVo–but it was just so bad I can’t be bothered to write much of anything about it. The script was sad, the acting crackled like wrapping paper being torn off an unwanted gift … Continue reading →

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To Live and Die in L.A.

Posted on July 18, 2004

I always remembered To Live and Die in L.A. fondly even if I only saw it once in the theaters during its run in 1985 and on cable shortly after. A very slick movie that had ahead of its time visual … Continue reading →

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Spider-Man 2

Posted on July 5, 2004

Was looking forward to Spider-Man 2 since walking out of the theater two years ago. Was I satisfied? Not as much as many others were to judge from the newspapers and blogs though it was okay. I still have a … Continue reading →

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The Medallion

Posted on July 4, 2004

Why Jackie Chan agreed to make this movie is confusing. I know that deals often take a long time to come together but he must have been aware of Chow Yun Fat’s Bulletproof Monk. Both films are so much the … Continue reading →

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