Category Archives: The Big Screen

Gangs of New York

Posted on January 12, 2003 by Solonor

We went to see Martin Scorsese’s Gangs of New York Saturday night. It’s a powerful film, tackling a part of American history that is seldom covered in great detail–the violent early days of our largest city. Continue reading →

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1955 is Ready

Posted on January 3, 2003 by Solonor

Speaking of insane projects, I spent some time this morning getting 1955 ready. The Fifties seem to be all about sappy romances with bad boys like James Dean and Robert Mitchum showing up to make the ladies swoon. This installment … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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And The Oscar for Best Actor Goes To…

Posted on December 21, 2002 by Solonor

Gollum! Best. Animated character. Ever. We just returned from a visit to Middle Earth. They seem to be having a bit of a tiff over someone’s wedding band. Serious looking guys with horses were trying to protect the women and … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Best Movies: 1954

Posted on October 29, 2002 by Solonor

Another day, another year of movies! Solonor’s Oscar Do-Overs 1954 has the list. Now go and vote already. Continue reading →

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I Spy

Posted on October 28, 2002 by Solonor

I’m not gonna do it. I’m not gonna sit here and spew a ton of geek-boy crap over the fact that this movie has only three things in common with the original TV series that bears its name (that’s one!). … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Movie Time

Posted on October 26, 2002 by Solonor

Well, it’s been a while, but I finally got back to putting up another Oscar Do-Over poll. Go to Solonor’s Oscar Do-Overs 1953 and vote for your favorite. Then, check out all the others and tell me what you think. Continue reading →

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Waiting For Frodo

Posted on October 20, 2002 by Solonor

O.K. I realize that I’m a bit flippy for LOTR myself, but I don’t see myself standing in line for five months…three maybe… Anyway, I was looking around for Florida bloggers to add to my Floridians blogroll this afternoon. I … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Tuck Everlasting

Posted on October 1, 2002 by Solonor

Went to a free preview of Tuck Everlasting this evening. It’s a splendid little movie, based on the equally splendid book by Natalie Babbitt. In it, Winnie (Alexis Bledel in her first credited role)–the sheltered daughter of a rich landowner–breaks … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The Tuxedo

Posted on September 26, 2002 by Solonor

We just got back from a free showing of the new Jackie Chan movie, The Tuxedo. Now, I must preface this with the fact that I love Jackie Chan. He’s funny and an amazing athlete (he’s almost 50 and still … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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A Hard Day’s Night

Posted on September 24, 2002 by Solonor

CNN.com – Review: ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ sound makes it Why am I more excited about the re-release of a movie from almost forty years ago than just about anything new coming out? Am I just another old geezer? (Shut … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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