Frank Ochieng
Frank Ochieng frequently guests on Boston s WBZ NewsRadio 1030 AM (2003-present) and had previously written film reviews for the independent urban newspaper The Boston Banner . Ochieng has been an online movie reviewer for such outlets as Filmcritic.com, MovieEye.com, TheWorldJournal.com, World Voice News and SF Crowsnest.com.
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What to Expect While You're Expecting Film Review (2012)Film review of the romantic comedy WHAT TO EXPECT WHILE YOU'RE EXPECTING from Lionsgate Films. Starring Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lopez, Elizabeth Banks, Dennis Quaid and Chris Rock. Rated PG-13
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The Samaritan Film Review (2012)Film review of the crime caper THE SAMARITAN from IFC Films. The movie stars Samuel L. Jackson, Ruth Negga, Luke Kirby and Tom Wilkinson. Rated R.
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Battleship Film Review (2012)Film review of the action-adventure/sci-fi epic BATTLESHIP from Universal Pictures. Starring Taylor Kitsch, Liam Neeson, Brooklyn Decker and Rhianna. Rated PG-13 -
The Dictator Film Review (2012)Film review of Paramount Pictures' crass comedy THE DICTATOR starring Sacha Baron Cohen, Ben Kingsley and Anna Faris. The movie is directed by Larry Charles.
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The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel Film Review (2012)Film review of the dramedy THE BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL from Fox Searchlight Films. Starring Judi Dench, Tom Wilkinson, Bill Nighy, Maggie Smith and Dev Patel. Rated PG-13 -
Cellmates Film Review (2012)Film review of the prison buddy comedy CELLMATES from Viva Pictures. Starring Tom Sizemore, Hector Jimenez and Stacy Keach. Directed by Jesse Baget. Rated NR
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"LOL" Film Review (2012)Film review of the teen-angst driven comedy "LOL" starring Miley Cyrus and Demi Moore. Directed by Lisa Azuelos. Rated PG-13
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Hick Film Review (2012)Film review of the teen runaway drama HICK starring Chloe Grace Moretz. Directed by Derick Martini. Rated R
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Dark Shadows Film Review (2012)Film review of DARK SHADOWS, the Tim Burton-directed movie based upon the 1966-71 TV series. Starring Johnny Depp, Helen Bonham Carter and Michelle Pfeiffer. Rated PG-13
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A Little Bit of Heaven Film Review (2012)Film review of the romantic comedy A LITTLE BIT OF HEAVEN starring Kate Hudson. Rated PG-13
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Marvel's the Avengers Film Review (2012)Film review of Disney's action-packed comic book fantasy Marvel's The Avengers. Starring Robert Downey, Jr., Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Chris Evans, and Jeremy Renner. Rated PG-13
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The Pirates! Band of Misfits Film Review (2012)Film review of Aardman's animated-produced kiddie fare THE PIRATES! BAND OF MISFITS from Sony Pictures. Featuring the voices of Hugh Grant, Jeremy Piven and Selma Hayek. From Sony Pictures. Rated PG
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Safe Film Review (2012)Film review of the actioner/thriller SAFE starring Jason Stratham. From Liongate Films. Rated R
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A Critical Matter: A Penny for Your Pithy ThoughtsOnline movie reviewer Frank Ochieng takes a look at past critical feedback pertaining to his film critiques of yesteryear through some e-mail "spring cleaning".
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Sound of My Voice Film Review (2012)Film review of the cult group caper SOUND OF MY VOICE starring Brit Marling, Christopher Denham and Nicole Vicius. From Fox Searchlight. Rated R
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Black Power Mixtape (1967-1975) Film ReviewFilm review of Swedish filmmaker Goran Hugo Olsson's explosive documentary BLACK POWER MIXTAPE (1967-1975). From Louverture Films.
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The Five-Year Engagement Film Review (2012)Film review of the romantic comedy THE FIVE-YEAR ENGAGEMENT starring Jason Segel and Emily Blunt. From Universal Pictures. Rated R
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The Raven Film Review (2012)Film review of THE RAVEN, a mystery and suspense yarn starring John Cusack as legendary writer Edgar Allan Poe. From Relativity Films. Rated R
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The Three Stooges Film Review (2012)Film review of the Farrelly Brothers' homage to THE THREE STOOGES from Twentieth Century Fox. Starring Chris Diamantopoulos, Sean Hayes and Will Sasso. Rated PG
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The Lucky One Film Review (2012)Film review of the melodrama THE LUCKY ONE from Warner Bros. Pictures. Starring Zac Efron, Taylor Schilling and Blythe Danner. Rated PG-13
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The Moth Diaries Film Review (2012)Film review of IFC Films' moody vampire teen drama THE MOTH DIARIES starring Lily Cole, Sarah Gadon and Sarah Bolger. Rated R
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Chimpanzee Film Review (2012)Film review of Disney Nature's family-friendly nature documentary CHIMPANZEE. Narrated by Tim Allen. Starring adorable baby chimp Oscar. Rated G
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A Woodchip Off the Old Hollywood BlockA look at Loren Kantor, Los Angeles-based woodcutting artist extraordinaire that skillfully carves woodprint images of vintage Hollywood stars of yesteryear. Old-time artistry meets TinselTown of yesteryear.
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The Cabin in the Woods Film Review (2012)Film review for the Lionsgate Film's horror/sci-fi THE CABIN IN THE WOODS from BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER collaborators Drew Goddard and Joss Whedon. Directed by Drew Goddard. Rated R
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Lockdown Film Review (2012)Film review of the sci-fi prison break thriller LOCKDOWN starring Guy Pearce and Maggie Grace. From FilmDistrict distribution. (2012)
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Wrath of the Titans Film Review (2012)Film review of the Warner Bros. period piece action-adventure/fantasy WRATH OF THE TITANS starring Sam Worthington, Liam Neeson and Ralph Fiennes.
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The Assault Film Review (2012)Film review of the French hijack thriller THE ASSAULT from Screen Media Films. Starring Vincent Elbaz and Melanie Bernier. Rated R (2012)
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American Reunion Film Review (2012)Film review of the fourth sequel to AMERICAN PIE. Universal Studio's AMERICAN REUNION stars Jason Biggs, Alyson Hannigan and Seann William Scott. Rated R (2012)
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ATM Film Review (2012)Film review of the horror thriller ATM from IFC Films starring Alice Eve, Brian Geraghty and Josh Peck. Rated R
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The Hunger Games Film Review (2012)Film review of THE HUNGER GAMES from Lionsgate Films. Starring Jennifer Lawrence. Based on the books by author Suzanne Collins.
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Mirror, Mirror Film Review (2012)Film review of the SNOW WHITE remake in MIRROR, MIRROR starring Julia Roberts and Lily Collins. From Relativity Media (2012). Rated PG
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Bully Film Review (2012)Film review of filmmaker Lee Hirsch's revealing documentary BULLY from The Weinstein Company. Not Rated. (2012)
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John Carter Film Review (2012)Movie review of the sci-fi actioner JOHN CARTER from Disney Pictures. Starring Taylor Kitsch, Lynn Collins and Willem Dafoe. (2012)
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Safe House Film Review (2012)Movie review of the South African spy thriller SAFE HOUSE from Universal Pictures. Starring Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds.
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21 Jump Street Film Review (2012)Film review of Sony Picture's 21 JUMP STREET, the action-adventure comedy starring Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum and Ice Cube. Based on the 80's Fox-TV cop show. Rated R
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Casa De Mi Padre Film Review (2012)Movie review of the comedy spoof CASA DE MI PADRE starring Will Ferrell. From Pantelion Films
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This Means War Film Review (2012)Movie review for 20th Century Fox's spy rom-com THIS MEANS WAR starring Reese Witherspoon, Chris Pine and Tom Hardy. Rated PG-13
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Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (2012)Movie Review of Sony Picture's comic fantasy actioner starring Nicholas Cage
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Silent House Film Review (2012)Movie review for Open Road Film's horror tale SILENT HOUSE starring Elizabeth Olsen
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Tyler Perry's Good Deeds Film Review (2012)Movie review of filmmaker Tyler Perry's GOOD DEEDS from Lionsgate Films. Starring Tyler Perry, Thandie Newton, Gabrielle Union, Eddie Cibrian
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A Thousand Words Film Review (2012)Movie review of A THOUSAND WORDS, the Paramount Pictures comedy/fantasy starring Eddie Murphy, Kerry Washington and Cliff Curtis
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Stake Land Film Review (2011)Film review of the horror thriller STAKE LAND starring Nick Damici and Connor Paolo. From IFC Midnight Films (2011)
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Insidious Film Review (2011)Film review of INSIDEOUS--the frightfest starring Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne and Ty Simpkins. From Film District (2011)
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Scream 4 Film Review (2011)Film review of director Wes Craven's SCREAM 4 horror fable. Starring David Arquette, Courteney Cox, Neve Campbell and Emma Roberts. From Dimension Films (2011)
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Arthur Film Review (2011)Film review of ARTHUR, an updated version of the 1981 comedy starring Russell Brand and Helen Mirren. From Warner Bros. Films
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Sucker Punch Film Review (2011)Film review of director Zack Snyder's ("300", "Watchmen") femme fatale action-adventure starring Emily Browning and Vanessa Hudgens. From Warner Bros. Films
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Hanna Film Review (2011)Film review for the teen assassin thriller HANNA starring Saoirse Ronan and Cate Blanchett. From Focus Features. (2011)
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Source Code Film Review (2011)Film review for the sci-fi action thriller SOURCE CODE starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Michelle Monaghan. From Summit Entertainment (2011)
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Battle: LA Film Review (2011)Film review of the sci-fi/wartime actioner starring Aaron Eckhart and Michelle Rodriguez. From Columbia Pictures (2011)
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Your Highness Film Review (2011)Film review of the dungeons and dragons comedy from Universal Pictures starring James Franco, Danny McBride and Natalie Portman.
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Paul Film Review (2011)Film review of the sci-fi comedy starring Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and voiceover work by Seth Rogen.
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Beastly (2011) Film ReviewFilm review of BEASTLY, the teen sci-fi romancer from CBS Films.
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Of Gods and Men (2011) Film ReviewFilm review for OF GODS AND MEN from Sony Pictures Classics.
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Hall Pass (2011) Film ReviewFilm review of the Farrelly Brothers' corrosive comedy HALL PASS starring Owen Wilson and Jason Sudeikis. From New Line Cinema (2011)
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Drive Angry 3D (2011) Film ReviewFilm review for the action-packed supernatural adventure DRIVE ANGRY 3D starring Nicholas Cage. From Summit Entertainment Pictures.
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Vanishing on 7th Street (2011) Film ReviewFilm review of the sci-fi/horror melodrama VANISHING ON 7TH STREET starring Hayden Christenson, John Leguizamo and Thandi Newton. From Magnet Releasing Pictures.
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Big Mommas: Like Father, like Son (2011) Film ReviewFilm review of the oversized comedy BIG MOMMAS: LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON starring Martin Lawrence. A 20th Century Fox production.
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Cedar Rapids (2011) Film ReviewFilm review of the comedy CEDAR RAPIDS starring Ed Helms, John C. Reilly and Anne Heche. From Fox Searchlight Pictures.
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I Am Number Four (2011) Film ReviewFilm review of the sci-fi teen thriller/romance I AM NUMBER FOUR from DreamWorks Studios. Starring Alex Pettyfer and produced by Michael Bay.
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Gnomeo & Juliet (2011) Film ReviewFilm review of the 3-D animated kiddie fable GNOMEO & JULIET. Executive produced by Elton John and stars the leads voices from James McAvoy and Emily Blunt.
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Just Go with it (2011) Film ReviewFilm review of the Sony Pictures romantic comedy starring Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston.
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The Eagle (2011) Film ReviewFilm review of the Focus Features film THE EAGLE starring Channing Tatum and Jamie Bell.
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Sanctum (2011) Film ReviewFilm review of the cave-dwelling caper from executive producer James Cameron. From Universal Pictures (2011). Starring Richard Roxburgh and Ryhs Wakefield
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Frankie & Alice (2011) Film ReviewFilm review of the schizophrenic melodrama starring Halle Berry. From Freestyle Releasing Pictures.
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The Roommate (2011) Film ReviewThe college-cutie creepfest THE ROOMMATE is reviewed. Starring Leighton Meester and Minka Kelly. A Sony Pictures production.
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The Mechanic (2011) Film ReviewFilm review of the Jason Statham actioner THE MECHANIC, an updated remake of the 1972 Charles Bronson thriller. Co-starring Ben Foster, Donald Sutherland and Tony Goldwyn.
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Ip Man 2: Legend of the Grandmaster (2011) Film ReviewFilm review of director Wilson Yip's soul-searching martial arts biopic IP MAN 2: LEGEND OF THE GRANDMASTER. Starring Donnie Yen and Sammo Hung.
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The Rite Film Review (2011)Film review for the New Line Cinema church-going supernatural saga starring Anthony Hopkins and Colin O'Donoghue. Directed by Mikael Hafstrom.
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Gulliver's Travels Film Review (2010)Film review fo the Jack Black 20th Century Fox kiddie comedy based on satirist Jonathan Swift's classic novel of the same name.
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No Strings Attached Film Review (2011)Film review of the Paramont Pictures romantic "friends-with-benefits" comedy starring Ashton Kutcher and Natalie Portman. Directed by Ivan Reitman.
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True Grit Film Review (2010)The Coen Brothers' updated millennium-made western from the 1969 motion picture starring the late Oscar-winning John Wayne and Kim Darby.
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Season of the Witch Film ReviewFilm review of the medieval melodrama starring Nicholas Cage and Ron Pearlman.
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Tron: Legacy Film Review (2010)Film review of TRON: LEGACY, the follow-up to 28-year old original sci-fi computer caper TRON from 1982.
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The Green Hornet Film Review (2011)Film review of the superhero saga THE GREEN HORNET from director Michel Gondry
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The Dilemma Film Review (2011)Film review for Universal Picture's comedy THE DILEMMA starring Vince Vaughn and Kevin James.
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Black Swan (2010) Film ReviewFilm review of the ballet melodrama starring Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis. Directed by Darren Aronofsky.
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Yogi Bear (2010) Film ReviewFilm review of the Warner Bros. 3-D animation feature YOGI BEAR starring Dan Aykroyd, Justin Timberlake, Tom Cavanagh and Anna Farris.
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Country Strong Film ReviewMovie review of the country music melodrama starring Gwyneth Paltrow and Tim McGraw.
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Little Fockers Film ReviewFilm critique of the Universal Pictures comedy LITTLE FOCKERS
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From Goldie to Oldie: A Look to the Oscars from YesteryearA movie article pertaining to the Oscars. Commentary on the humble beginnings of the Academy Awards
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Star Trek Film ReviewJ.J. Abrams revisits the phenomenon of STAR TREK by offering Trekkie fans an updated and youthful approach to the crew of the USS Enterprise in this throbbing space adventure.
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Battle for Terra Film ReviewThe kiddie-oriented sci-fi 3-D animated BATTLE FOR TERRA packs an inspirational message about eco-friendly themes and tolerance but lacks in its overall presentation
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X-Men Origins: Wolverine Film ReviewX-Men breakout star Hugh Jackman gets his own vehicle spotlighting the beginnings of his clawed mutant alter ego in the prequel X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE
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Ghosts of Girlfriends Past Film ReviewBachelor Matthew McConaughey is a womanizing worm caught up in A CHRISTMAS CAROL conflict as he is visited by ghostly gals he's routinely dismissed in the fantasy romantic comedy GHOSTS OF GIRLFRIENDS PAST.
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Obsessed Film ReviewHome-wrecking havoc is in store when the seductive yet crazed Ali Larter enters the marital bliss of Beyonce Knowles and Idris Elba in the tawdry but transparent psycho-chick flick thriller OBSESSED.
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The Soloist Film ReviewJamie Foxx and Robert Downey, Jr. are a tandem looking for redemption in the well-meaning but manipulative musical melodrama "The Soloist"
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For Mature Audiences Only (part II)Frank Ochieng's playful look into some of TV's favorite oldsters from yesteryear
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For Mature Audiences Only (part I)Frank Ochieng's playful look into some of TV's favorite oldsters from yesteryear.
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Earth Film ReviewDisneynature produces a vibrant, revealing educational documentary on the global environment and its resilient creatures in the Mother Nature-themed EARTH.
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Spike Lee Film: 14 Book ReviewA collection of insightful essays and film reviews are spotlighted in the German book on the African-American filmmaker Spike Lee's cinema selections.
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Independent Film Distribution Book ReviewAuthor Phil Hall's inside look at how an inspiring filmmaker can get the inside scoop on how to market and distribute their pet projects.
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The 12-Foot Teepee Book ReviewAuthor Marilyn Armstrong's poignant and revealing look at childhood neglect during her coming-of-age years into adulthood.
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17 Again Film ReviewHeartthrob Zac Ephron magically heads back to school in the banal body-swapping teen comedy fantasy 17 AGAIN.
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Reality CheckReality television has been sweeping the imaginations of the American public for quite some time. Let's take a look behind this current phenomenon of the so-called unscripted series.
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Monsters Vs. Aliens Film ReviewOscar-winner Reese Witherspoon and her freaky friends are out to save the world from destructive aliens in the charming 3-D animated comedy-adventure MONSTERS VS. ALIENS
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Watchmen Film ReviewWATCHMEN is a lyrically violent yet unconventional take on the superhero saga about the reuniting of has-been heroes reuniting as the world around them comes unglued.
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Alien Trespass Film ReviewDirector R.W. Goodwin's giddy sci-fi ode ALIEN TRESPASS is a satirical salute to the nostalgic horror B-movies of the Golden Age in the 1950's.
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Race to Witch Mountain Film ReviewA kid-friendly sci-fi fantasy/adventure about a Vegas cabbie teaming up with two teenaged sibling aliens in an effort to get them home to their planet. Based on the popular pair of '70s Disney films.
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Super Capers: Film ReviewA wacky yet wasted take on the spoofing of the superhero genre
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Anvil: The Story of Anvil Film ReviewMovie critique about an overlooked Canadian metal rock band lingering in obscurity.
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Crank 2: High Voltage: Film ReviewAction star Jason Stratham returns back in an energizing frenzy to CRANK up the volume in the fast-paced rald thriller HIGH VOLTAGE
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Adventureland Film ReviewNostalgic 80's coming-of-age tale about finding one's self short of experiencing the collegiate life as based loosely on filmmaker Greg Mattola's personal account of adolescence.
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Fast and Furious Film ReviewThe fourth installment in "The Fast and the Furious" film series where pedal to the medal foes Vin Diesel and Paul Walker unite to stop a Mexican druglord from domination.
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I Love You, Man Film ReviewAn unruly buddy-buddy...er, "bromance" flick about male-bonding at its funniest of keen observation.
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Goodbye Solo Film ReviewA formed friendship between an affable African cabbie and a suicidal Southern codger in scenic North Carolina transpires in Iranian filmmaker Ramin Bahrani's poignant piece "Goodbye Solo".
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The Pope's Toilet ("El Bano Del Papa") Film ReviewA charmingly offbeat tale about a poverty-stricken family man looking to benefit financially from Pope John II's late 1980's arrival in a quaint ragtag Brazilian village.
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12 Rounds Film ReviewWWE superstar John Cena plays a New Orleans cop battling wits with a psycho who's holding his love interest hostage in the name of revenge.
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Observe and Report Film ReviewFilmmaker Jody Hill's ("The Foot Fist Way") riotous raunchfest about a security mall cop yearning to secure both the gal of his dreams and a legit shot of becoming a real law enforcer.
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Hannah Montana: The Movie Film ReviewDisney Channel teen pop superstar Miley Cyrus gets the cinematic treatment as her televised alter ego Hannah Montana saves the day via her golden vocals.
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Dragonball: Evolution Film ReviewA clumsily-made action-adventure fantasy based on the highly popular Japanese manga created by Akira Toriyama.
