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The Lost City Movie Review

March 25, 2022
Nathan Swank

Mindless entertaining comedies are a dime a dozen, but mindless, entertaining, comedies that actually work are fewer than expected.  I should really tack on adventure to...

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The Last Voyage of the Demeter Movie Review

The Last Voyage of the Demeter Movie Review

August 11, 2023
Nathan Swank

THE LAST VOYAGE OF THE DEMETER is a refreshing throwback to classic monster mayhem with some amazing art direction, even if it doesn’t always pull out the frights or ch...

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Gladiator II Movie Review

Gladiator II Movie Review

November 21, 2024
Nathan Swank

Are You Not Entertained?! Yes. Yes I am entertained. Thank You. GLADIATOR II is the sequel to Ridley Scott’s triumphant multiple Oscar winning (including Best Picture a...

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Zombieland

October 12, 2009
Nathan Swank

Buckle up! Because it’s gonna be a bumpy ride. I’m using Rule #4 in ZOMBIELAND to get this review kicked into gear. This is one of at least thirty-some basic rules th...

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How To Train Your Dragon

April 2, 2010
Nathan Swank

It seems to me that children’s movies are ahead of the game.  Animation has always been a fascinating art but they have really upped their game play by creating fun, e...

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The Blair Witch Project (Blu-ray)

October 5, 2010
Nathan Swank

“In October of 1994, three student film makers disappeared in the woods near Burkittesville, Maryland.  One year later, their footage was found.”  THE BLAIR WITCH P...

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Stand By Me (Blu-ray)

March 19, 2011
Nathan Swank

“Do you guys wanna see a dead body?”  Immediately engaging, that simple phrase sets up the action and reason for our four lead preteen boys to embark on a coming of ...

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Some Like It Hot (Blu-ray)

July 6, 2011
Nathan Swank

Long before TOOTSIE, MRS. DOUBTFIRE and WHITE CHICKS hit the silver screen the original men in drag shtick happened in 1959 when Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon donned dresse...

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Life is Beautiful (Blu-ray)

October 19, 2011
Nathan Swank

 “This is a simple story but not an easy one to tell.  Like a fable there is sorrow, and, like a fable, it is full of wonder and happiness.” The opening lines of LI...

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The Three Musketeers (Blu-ray)

March 14, 2012
Nathan Swank

After THE THREE MUSKETEERS came and went last year, living up to the expected flop predictions, actress Milla Jovovich famously made mention that the studio didn’t mark...

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