Monthly Archives: December 2007

Renaissance

Posted on December 29, 2007

This is a very different kind of animated film, much more of a literary exercise than the standard DreamWorks/Pixar cartoon outing, other commentaries classing the black and white, techno-nightmare fable as cross of Blade Runner and Sin City. Finally released … Continue reading →

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Primer

Posted on December 25, 2007

This odd 2004 indie production (e.g., $7,000 budget) caught my eye in the program grid and with nothing else on on Christmas Eve afternoon. Weird is an understatement, even for an old time science fiction fan like me. Though this … Continue reading →

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The Golden Compass

Posted on December 24, 2007

This big budget fantasy caused a bit of controversy over it’s perceived anti-Church message, albeit apparently much toned down from the original novel by Philip Pullman, but honestly if I had read about the protests and complaints I’d have never … Continue reading →

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The Net

Posted on December 23, 2007

Sandra Bullock stars in one of the earlier (1995) “the internet will doom us all, but at least we can work from home in pajamas” thrillers. The technological conceit at the heart of The Net is surprisingly possible, albeit not … Continue reading →

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Smash Palace

Posted on December 23, 2007

This 1981 early Roger Donaldson effort was one of the first I remember seeing from Down Under and was perhaps one of the seeds of my fondness for that part of the world. I admit to all along believing this … Continue reading →

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The Good Shepherd

Posted on December 16, 2007

In his second directorial effort, Robert De Niro does not live up to the quality of A Bronx Tale, his first, nor his status as a god in the acting category. The Good Shepherd is a good movie when it … Continue reading →

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Knocked Up

Posted on December 2, 2007

This feel good for freaky teen boys flick, a surprise Summer 2007 hit, was actually sweeter and kinder than I’d expected. Ben Stone (Seth Rogen), hefty and goofy looking, a geek’s geek, scores a one night stand with the stunning … Continue reading →

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