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“Argo” Movie Review
(Enthralling) – – As the American Embassy is being overrun in Iran, six embassy workers managed to escape out the back door. They find refuge in the home of the Canadian Ambassador (played by Victor Garber) where they stay for over two months. CIA covert operative, Ben Affleck (as Tony Mendez), is responsible for rescuing these…
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“Parental Guidance” Movie Review
Artie Decker (Billy Crystal) is an old time baseball announcer for a minor league team, the Fresno Grizzlies. The last game ends, and Artie is fired because the team needs to attract the younger demographic. Artie does not tweet, has no Facebook friends, does not use Instagram…he is technology, and social media, ignorant. Artie is obsolete. His…
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“The Perks of Being a Wallflower” Movie Review
(Excellent Coming of Age Movie) – – Teenage drinking, drugging, and then driving makes me cringe. Arrrghh…. Beyond that, “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” is an excellent high school coming of age movie. Coming off a traumatic time both in middle school and personally) Charlie (played by Logan Lerman) starts high school alone. …
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“Identity Thief” Movie Review
(Don’t Give Your SSN to ANYONE Who Calls You) – – Receiving a telephone call, Jason Bateman (as Sandy Bigelow Patterson) STUPIDLY gives the caller all his private information, including his Social Security Number. Days later his credit card is being denied, the police are arresting him, and he loses his job. His carefully planned,…
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“Side Effects” Movie Review
(Twisty Turny Tortured Tale) – – A recently married couple, Channing Tatum (as Martin Taylor) and Rooney Mara (as Emily Taylor), are forced to endure 4 years without each other as Martin is arrested for insider trading. “Side Effects” starts as Martin is released from jail and he and Emily start a new life together.…
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George Strait Rides Away at Sacramento, CA
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“Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters” Movie Review
(Exciting, Funny, Gory) – – Bodies blow up, people are dismembered, heads are squished and blown off: blood and gore (albeit not awfully graphic) flow as do the wisecracks and action. “Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters” is definitely NOT for kids. It is R rated for a reason (including the f-words which are used very effectively). One…
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“Parker” Movie Review
ForCarol: Drive Safe! Never Forget 