Film - Chuck Koplinski
Exorcism genuinely frightening despite ending
By Chuck KoplinskiI’m of the opinion that the best horror films are low-budget affairs. In the past, cheap black and white film stock shot on the fly gave movies like Night of the Living Dead a cheap aesthetic th
Film - Chuck Koplinski
Takers in dire need of star power
By Chuck KoplinskiSometimes, movie stars make all the difference. There’s a reason Tom Cruise, Denzel Washington, Will Smith and Clint Eastwood command top dollar to appear on the screen and have a large, loyal f
Film - Chuck Koplinski
The Switch is better than you think
By Chuck KoplinskiOne of the best things about being a film critic is stumbling upon a movie that genuinely surprises you. Such is the case with The Switch, the new dramedy with Jennifer Aniston that’s being prom
Film - Chuck Koplinski
Lottery Ticket comes up a loser
By Chuck KoplinskiTrying to channel a Friday-like vibe, director Erik White’s Lottery Ticket sports a premise ripe with comic possibilities, yet lacks the easygoing tone to make it a complete success. Bow Wow, si
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Scott Pilgrim plays its own tune
By Chuck KoplinskiThere’s a sense of charm about Scott Pilgrim vs. the World that separates it from all other comic book adaptations and most every other film this summer. Sporting memorable, sympathetic characte
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The Expendables: Nothing succeeds like excess
By Chuck KoplinskiYou have to give Sylvester Stallone’s The Expendables one thing – it delivers exactly what it promises to. There are explosions (lots of explosions), male bonding, numerous examples of mac
