Category Archives: The Big Screen

Movie Songs

Posted on June 23, 2004 by Solonor

AFI did another one of their 100 Years, 100 whatevahs last night. This time it was the 100 best movie songs. I don’t think I can argue with the top few. A few of them I don’t recall ever hearing, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The Terminal

Posted on June 10, 2004 by Solonor

I love summer, because it’s much easier to get to the free previews when the kids are out of school. And free previews are the best way to see some movies. Take Tom Hank’s latest film, The Terminal, for instance. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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I keel you!

Posted on June 9, 2004 by Solonor

If you haven’t seen the movie, don’t read Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in Fifteen Minutes. If you have, don’t drink a soda while you do. Continue reading →

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Pray for mercy from Puss… in boots!

Posted on May 25, 2004 by Solonor

Since today was the kids’ last day of school, and since I’m the only schlub that has to work tomorrow, we’re off to see Shrek 2. (Shhh! Don’t tell the kids, but we already went and saw it while they … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Blessed are the cheesemakers

Posted on May 9, 2004 by Solonor

I think we adequately met the needs of the central figure in the Mother’s Day ritual today. She cooked a turkey, cleaned house and took a nap while I played online video games. Yeah. Made sure she felt all mother-like. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Are you ready, eager young space cadet?

Posted on April 13, 2004 by Solonor

I must admit that my science fiction reading has been sorely lacking over the past few years. Still, I like to keep up with what’s going on. And so, I get excited when the Hugo Nominations are announced (even though … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Blogcritics, The Big Screen, Wouldya Lookit That! | 6 Comments

The Ladykillers

Posted on March 27, 2004 by Solonor

We just got back from the first great movie I’ve seen this year. The Coen Brothers’ version of The Ladykillers (based on the 1955 version that starred Alec Guinness and Peter Sellers) is another clever, irony-filled comedy in the style … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The Passion Stirred Little Passion

Posted on March 22, 2004 by Solonor

Well, I finally saw Mel Gibson’s little movie, yesterday. Since everyone who’s been dying to see it surely has by now, I won’t bother with hiding my opinions behind the “spoiler” banner. Bottom line: I must be the most jaded … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Blogcritics, Sunday Sermon, The Big Screen | 6 Comments

Turn it up to 11

Posted on March 1, 2004 by Solonor

So, maybe it wasn’t the best of the trilogy, but the 11 Oscars for Return of the King weren’t so much about that specific movie as a nod to the incredible effort (and amazing faith) it took to even attempt … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati

Posted on February 2, 2004 by Solonor

(When all else fails, play dead.) Somehow, when I realized that the Red Green movie–Duct Tape Forever–wasn’t ever going to be played in a theater around here, I forgot to look for it on DVD. Thankfully, Grump did not forget, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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