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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, 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
Film - Chuck Koplinski | Thursday, June 23,2011
Lantern proves it’s not easy being green
Like all superhero origin movies, Martin Campbell’s Green Lantern has its share of growing pains. It can be a narrative burden to have to dispense with the requisite introduction of an ordinary
Film - Chuck Koplinski | Thursday, June 23,2011
Popper’s Penguins pitch-perfect fun
Comedians as broad as Jim Carrey are an acquired taste. You either love him or hate him. He’s mellowed a bit over the years and I’ve come to admire his willingness to go all out on screen.
Film - Chuck Koplinski | Thursday, June 16,2011
Super 8 undone by lack of originality
If flattery is the most sincere form of praise, then director JJ Abrams nearly drowns his mentor Steven Spielberg in admiration with his latest, Super 8, an obvious pastiche of the cinematic master&rs
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