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More than a cartoon, Up is a life lessonHolidays at the moviesHow Henry Selick brings Coraline to lifeKick-Ass is only half rightThe Last Airbender is a disasterSex 2: Narcissism cont.Understanding Potter’s magical spell as it comes to an endSteve an unmitigated disaster Believe the hype: Paranormal a true bone-rattlerStory of a used toy store
Film - Chuck Koplinski | Thursday, August 4,2011
Erratic tone a clue to Crazy, Stupid, Love
Perhaps one of the most difficult things to describe is the tone of any work of art. Merriam-Webster defines “tone” as the “style or manner of expression in writing or speaking,&rdqu
Film - Chuck Koplinski | Thursday, August 4,2011
Cowboys outduel aliens in clever mash-up
When Hollywood execs bandy about ideas like throwing malevolent aliens into a traditional western, it’s referred to as a “high concept.” Obviously, this proves that those in charge o
Film - Chuck Koplinski | Thursday, July 28,2011
Friends benefits from strong finish
Will Gluck’s Friends with Benefits is two – count ’em – two movies in one. The first is a lighthearted, “hip” urban comedy that tries hard to please but falls flat
Film - Chuck Koplinski | Thursday, July 28,2011
Perseverance and optimism separate Buck from the herd
At first meeting, some might dismiss Buck Brannaman as a cowboy who specializes in corn-porn philosophy. Phrases like “I help horses with people problems,” trip over his lips as others mig
Film - Chuck Koplinski | Thursday, July 21,2011
Zookeeper is simplistic entertainment
I equate Kevin James’ movies with the old Abbott and Costello features I used to watch on TV when I was a kid. Even at a young age, I knew they weren’t great movies but they made me laugh
Film - Chuck Koplinski | Thursday, July 21,2011
Bosses not horrible, but far from satisfactory
Seth Gordon’s Horrible Bosses appeals to a common sentiment many of us has had once or twice as the film deals with three working stiffs who simply want to clock in, do their job, clock out and
Film - Chuck Koplinski | Thursday, July 14,2011
Harry Potter’s magical finale
A great deal of skill, a little bit of luck and many wise decisions all played a part in making the Harry Potter franchise the most successful in film history. It’s only during the final moments
Film - Chuck Koplinski | Thursday, July 7,2011
Third Transformers surprisingly coherent, entertaining
I’ve come to expect manic action, ear-splitting sound effects and character development treated as collateral damage in Michael Bay’s movies. Imagine my surprise that his latest, Transform
Film - Chuck Koplinski | Thursday, July 7,2011
Larry Crowne: An ode to the common man
Baseball manager Leo Durocher once said, “Nice guys finish last.” Well don’t tell that to Larry Crowne. He has his share of troubles but he never fails to approach each day with a sm
Film - Chuck Koplinski | Thursday, June 30,2011
Diaz goes to the head of the class in Bad Teacher
What did I learn from Bad Teacher? I was reminded that you can’t judge a book by its cover, that a strong supporting cast is invaluable when tackling an edgy script and that Cameron Diaz still h
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