Articles for category: Movies

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“Hot Tub Time Machine” Movie Coming Soon

If you are tired of the same old boring movies at the cinema, consider something altogether fresh and different with the upcoming film “Hot Tub Time Machine.” Yes, the title seems a little out there, but it may be just the light dose of comedy to put a smile on your face. Movies about time ...

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Hitachi 51F59 – 51″ Rear Projection TV

I recently bought a Hitachi 51F59 – 51″ rear projection TV and I couldn’t be happier with my new big screen TV. You get a huge viewing area, great picture, and lots of inputs with many different types of connection to choose from. This is the best TV for the money on the market. I ...

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First Look: ‘Hop’ Short Movie Review

“Hop” wants to be the next kid’s holiday classic and, for that specific audience, succeeds at its goal. Produced by the studio that created “Despicable Me,” “Hop” continues their emphasis on originality with just the right comedic touch for kids. The movie follows E.B., the son of the Easter Bunny, who runs away from home ...

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Blu-ray Review: “The Aristocats”

One of Disney’s latest offerings on Blu-ray is the classic animated feature “The Aristocats.” It’s interesting that the Mouse House released two 1970s era films in the same month. This one boasts a jazzy soundtrack that will have viewers of all ages tapping their feet. It’s of note that this was the last movie Walt ...

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What Became of the Cast of “The Addams Family”?

“The Addams Family” was a comedy about an odd and creepy family that ran on ABC from 1964 until 1966. The show was the network’s answer to “The Munsters”, which was a hit on the rival CBS network. Of the eight main characters that were featured in “The Addams Family”, four still survive. The actors ...

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Ghost Mother (Thai Film)

Advertised as the must-see scary movie this season, Ghost Mother (a Thai film now in theaters) will leave a haunting impression long after you leave the movie theater. The movie is about a young woman, Nunta, who lives with her siblings and is the mother figure who takes care of them. Unfortunately, they have ties ...

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Cultural Importance of the Japanese Animation Movie, Akira

Just like many anime fans, Akira (1988) was the first anime movie that I ever saw. It inspired many fans to look into what at the time was called Japanamation, but is now known as anime. It is the most important film of the genre. Written and directed by Katsuhiro Otomo, Akira is based off ...

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The Lawless Bondurant Brothers

While the United States is largely a law-abiding society, most Americans do not consider the manufacture and sale of illegal alcohol as much of a crime. If anything, freedom-loving Americans think of bootleg distillers as underground heroes who do the dirty work of fighting government intrusion. The reality of bootlegging is very different from its ...

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The Story of SeaQuest DSV: The Cast, the Crew, the Legend

She was the most beautiful submarine I have ever seen. Well, calling it a submarine would be an insult, allow me to correct myself, she was a Deep Submergence Vehicle (DSV). Her name was SeaQuest. Govern by the United Earth Organization (UEO), SeaQuest’s duties were to be a symbol of peace and to explore the ...

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Top 10 Movies of 2009: Romantic Comedy

Commonly called “Chick Flicks,” romantic comedies are one of the most popular film genres and 2009 had its share. Romantic comedies are certainly one of y favorite movie types. From teen-focused I Love You Beth Cooper to the over-the-top battle of the sexes in The Ugly Truth, 2009’s romantic comedies cover the gambit of tastes. ...