Monthly Archives: October 2006

Man of the Year

Posted on October 29, 2006

In most instances the combination of writer/director Barry Levinson and actor Robin Williams will result in a smart, funny movie; this is certainly true of their previous collaborations, Toys and especially Good Morning, Vietnam. Going back to the same political … Continue reading →

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The Departed

Posted on October 20, 2006

Having seen the Hong Kong original and being a big fan of Martin Scorsese’s mobster flicks I was doubly anxious to see The Departed. Really, Nicholson, Damon, Wahlberg, DiCaprio, Sheen the Elder, Ray Winstone, even Alec Baldwin slammed together in … Continue reading →

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Walk the Line

Posted on October 4, 2006

I’ve been of two minds about seeing yet another biopic of a musician caught up in the demands of stardom and ego so it got past me in the theatrical run but with a little free time today and HBO … Continue reading →

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Wedding Crashers

Posted on October 2, 2006

Although a bit uncertain over whether it wants to be a farce or romantic comedy, this flick out of the Wilson/Ferrell/Vaughn crew is still pretty funny. Not as funny as it could have been if Owen Wilson’s puppy dog eyes … Continue reading →

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