Movie Reviews

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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Star Trek

November 17, 2009
Nathan Swank

This high-energy, fast-paced thrill ride immediately opens with an action packed scene setting up Kirk’s parents and how he came to be. We see Kirk as a reckless thrill...

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Chris Pine in Star Trek Beyond

Star Trek Beyond Movie Review

July 22, 2016
Nathan Swank

Light, Fun, Forgettable. As the thirteenth film in the series (yes, 13!), STAR TREK BEYOND stands as an individual achievement without feeling handcuffed to previous crea...

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Star Trek Into Darkness Movie Review

May 17, 2013
Nathan Swank

In 2009, J.J. Abrams rebooted and reinvented the Star Trek franchise.  Breathing incredible new life into a series that was all but dead, STAR TREK came onto the scene w...

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Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back

September 19, 2011
Nathan Swank

After STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE blew audiences away with a visual magnitude never before seen in film, the second installment of the series THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, literally...

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Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Movie Review (Spoiler Free)

December 17, 2015
Nathan Swank

To ensure maximum enjoyment, my review is free from spoilers and plot details. Instead, the following is mostly my experience as a fan and initial impression with STAR WA...

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Mark Hamill in Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Star Wars: The Last Jedi 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Review

March 24, 2018
Nathan Swank

Thinking critically while watching film is a passion of mine.  I love movies. I love watching and discussing them as entertainment and as an art form. Some are clever. S...

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Mark Hamill in Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Star Wars: The Last Jedi Movie Review

December 13, 2017
Nathan Swank

Thinking critically while watching film is a passion of mine.  I love movies. I love watching and discussing them as entertainment and as an art form. Some are clever. S...

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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Movie Review (Spoiler Free)

December 19, 2019
Nathan Swank

The wait is over! The final Star Wars film in the most recent trilogy is here. So how does STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER all end? Obviously, I can’t tell you that. A...

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Step Up 3D

August 7, 2010
Rebeca Surber Swank

What a fun way to bring summer to an end with this campy flick! Just watching the trailer had me all antsy in my pantsy excited for the third movie in the Step Up franchi...

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