'10 Cloverfield Lane' Review: Thriller is Real Nail-Biter

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Last Updated: Saturday, 12 March 2016 14:49
Written by Lupe Rodriguez Haas

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John McClane would be proud. Mary Elizabeth Winstead, best known for playing Bruce Willis' daughter in the Die Hard movies, is one kick ass character in 10 CLOVERFIELD LANE. She doesn't throw punches or kicks, but her Michelle character uses her smarts and resourcefulness throughout the thriller.  Part of the enjoyment of this film is going through her journey of whether she should trust her captor played by John Goodman who claims he saved her from the end of the world. Although it bares the name Cloverfield, don't expect it to tie into the 2008 film.

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'The Revenant' Movie Review: Not For the Faint of Heart

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Last Updated: Saturday, 05 December 2015 10:45
Written by Lupe R Haas

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Carnage and brutal are the two words that came to mind after watching Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hardy in THE REVENANT. Directed by Mexican director Alejandro Gonzalez Iñarritu and photographed beautifully by Emmanuel Lubezki, THE REVENANT is one of those films that should be experienced on the big screen for its scope.

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'The Gift' InstaReview: 6 Reasons Not To Regift This Movie

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Last Updated: Sunday, 09 August 2015 16:55
Written by Lupe R Haas

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Actor turned writer/director Joel Edgerton gives audiences a nicely wrapped present with his directorial feature film debut, THE GIFT. Edgerton delivers a great performance along with Jason Bateman and Rebecca Hall in a movie that delivers all the elements of a good thriller. It's refreshing to watch an entertaining movie that's devoid of any superheroes or a reboot of a previous movie. Here are six other reasons to see this movie.

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'Frozen Fever' Short Film Review

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Last Updated: Saturday, 07 March 2015 07:59
Written by Lupe R Haas

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We didn't have to wait long for a sequel to Disney’s follow up to the mega hit FROZEN even if it is in short form. All the elements that made FROZEN a pop culture sensation are all present in FROZEN FEVER including all the merchandising possibilities, and a new tune that makes a good companion to "Let It Go."

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Movie Review: Taken 3 Ends Trilogy on Sour Note

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Last Updated: Saturday, 10 January 2015 13:38
Written by Lupe R Haas

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The early portion of the year is widely regarded as a dumping ground for less than stellar cinematic ventures. The placement of TAKEN 3 in early January was initially an indicator of one of two possibilities … the film is being buried in movie no man’s land because it’s not worthy of being seen or it has something to offer audiences at a time when there a few options.

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'Exodus: Gods and Kings' New Movie Review: Is Ridley Scott Losing His Touch?

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Last Updated: Friday, 12 December 2014 11:11
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You would think that the director behind Gladiator would have given us another solid epic piece, but EXODUS: GODS AND KINGS is so uneven in character development and story that it leaves you wondering what Ridley Scott was thinking. What saves the film is Christian Bale and Joel Edgerton superb acting and onscreen dynamic.

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New Movie Review: HORRIBLE BOSSES 2 Gets Raunchier

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Last Updated: Tuesday, 25 November 2014 23:18
Written by Lupe R Haas

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The fear of most sequels is that we’ll get more of the same but with a bigger budget. Luckily HORRIBLE BOSSES 2 doesn’t fall victim to the Hangover movie formula. Jason Bateman, Jason Sudeikis and Charlie Day have license to be even more naughty and raunchy in their second outing.  

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New Movie Review: Keanu Reeves is Cool in JOHN WICK

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Last Updated: Saturday, 25 October 2014 11:19
Written by Justine Browning

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In a 2003 GQ piece, Lucy Kaylin noted “no actor dead or alive has ever been better matched with a role than Keanu Reeves is with Neo.” And while the actor’s iconic role in the Matrix is still is best to date - his portrayal of the title character in John Wick compliments his strengths so perfectly - it’s almost on par with it.

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New Movie Review: FURY is Furious

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Last Updated: Sunday, 19 October 2014 10:57
Written by Lupe R Haas

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There have been plenty of World War II movies, but nothing like what we’re seeing in Brad Pitt’s new movie FURY.  Directed by David Ayer (End of Watch, Sabotage), the tank warfare action scenes are super cool, but most importantly the action doesn’t overshadow the characters with excellent acting from Brad Pitt, Michael Peña, Shia LaBeouf, Logan Lerman and Jon Bernthal. Best thing of all is seeing a Latino actor in the mix which we’ve rarely seen as the lead in any war movie.

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New Movie Review: Denzel Washington’s THE EQUALIZER

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Last Updated: Wednesday, 24 September 2014 14:27
Written by Lupe R Haas

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Denzel Washington never disappoints as proven with yet another powerful performance in his latest movie. In THE EQUALIZER, he’s so badass that you leave the movie theater wishing The Equalizer was a television series once again so we can watch Washington in action every week.

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New Movie Review: Cantinflas Biopic Is A Must See

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Last Updated: Sunday, 31 August 2014 13:08
Written by Lupe R Haas

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The Cantinflas movies were a big part of my childhood so to see the most beloved Mexican artist get a movie worthy of his legacy is a joy. Oscar Jaenada is so convincing as Mario Moreno’s on screen persona that he deserves some sort of award. Watching the Pantelion film was nostalgic and it reminds you why he came to be adored by many generations even to this day. If you are not familiar with Cantinflas, then you’ll fall in love with him during this film.

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FED UP Movie Review: The Doc That Will Piss You Off

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Last Updated: Saturday, 10 May 2014 18:55
Written by Lupe R Haas

 

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The Katie Couric-produced documentary FED UP tells us that no matter if you cut down on food and exercise every day, you’re screwed because the food industry puts so much sugar in their processed foods that every other child in America will be diabetic in the next decade.  After watching this film, you’ll either be mad at the food industry or wishing you never knew this about your food.

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