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Tim’s Favorite Films of 2010 Part 2

Posted: January 7, 2011 at 2:40 pm   /   Film, Local

Click here to read Part 1. 6.  Tangled – I love the classic Disney animated musicals.  They are some of my favorite films.  While I did enjoy The Princess and the Frog, it was not quite the return to great animated films that Disney was hoping for.  Tangled was a film I had absolutely no […]

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Christian Bale Signed to Star in Chinese Epic

Posted: December 22, 2010 at 10:51 am   /   Film, Local, Movie News

Christian Bale is on a short list of actors that I feel I need to see every new movie he is on.  It’s partially due to the fantastic characters he creates and his ability to become fully engrossed in that character.  It also is out of respect for ressurecting my favorite superhero on the big […]

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The Fighter

Posted: December 17, 2010 at 8:19 am   /   Featured, Local, Movie Reviews

“The Fighter” is based on true story of boxer Mickey Ward, and the struggles he faced along the road to becoming a champion. While dealing with problems at home with his family, as well as with a drug addicted brother as his trainer, Mickey is an unlikely hero that constantly has the odds going against […]

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Another Take By Zac: Film Review: The Fighter

Posted: December 17, 2010 at 3:50 am   /   Another Take From Zac, Local

The Fighter is a fine character study mixed in with a nice little true life sports movie that I can’t help but feel didn’t reach its potential or bar set by its peers. Following the last attempt of Mickey Ward to win a boxing title we dive into the people around him and shape him […]

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Tim Reviews “The Fighter” Starring Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale, Amy Adams

Posted: December 17, 2010 at 1:05 am   /   Film, Local

I love watching movie trailers.  I immediately have to see the newest ones when they hit the web, and I pride myself on my ability to name the movie within seconds of the trailer.  I am a movie geek, so what.  Unfortunately, most trailers these days show you almost the full story within those 2 […]

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Kate O’Brien, Conan’s Sister, Makes Acting Debut In ‘The Fighter’

Posted: December 16, 2010 at 6:33 am   /   Film, Local

Many people have never heard of Kate O’Brien. At least that was the case up until last night, when Amy Adams made an appearance on Conan, and the two chatted about the host’s sister.  Kate O’Brien is Conan’s sister who is breaking into the acting scene. She makes her acting debut in the upcoming film […]

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“The Fighter” Opens DECEMBER 17! Enter to Win Passes to the St. Louis Advance Screening!

Posted: December 13, 2010 at 9:45 am   /   Local, Movie Screenings

THE FIGHTER OPENS DECEMBER 17 NATIONWIDE. Enter for your chance to win a pass, good for two! Synopsis: Life story of boxer “Irish” Mickey Ward and his trainer brother Dick Eklund, chronicling the brothers’ early days on the rough streets of Lowell, Massachusetts through Eklund’s battle with drugs and Ward’s eventual world championship in London. […]

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National Board of Review Announces Their “Best” List

Posted: December 6, 2010 at 1:39 am   /   Film, Local, Movie News

As if we aren’t gonna be bombarded with enough “Best of the Year” lists, I give you the list of winners from the National Board of Review.  This is significant only because their pick for the best film of the year has gone on to win the Oscar the last two out of three years.  […]

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The Hidden Gem – “Equilibrium”

Posted: November 29, 2010 at 1:54 pm   /   Film, Local

“The Hidden Gem” is all about my personal favorite films.  And while some of the films I discuss may not be hidden to most movie fans, they are hidden to a majority of my friends and people that I have talked to.  So I want to discuss them for three reasons: 1. Tell you why […]

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Christopher Nolan Teams Up With Tom Hardy Again for “Batman 3”

Posted: October 15, 2010 at 1:42 pm   /   Local, Movie News

Christopher Nolan’s Inception boasted a fantastic cast that consisted of a number of well known actors. Although, actor Tom Hardy hadn’t enjoyed a lot of big screen success, but finally reached a new level with the surprising force that was Inception at the box office. After Hardy’s fantastic performance in Inception, it comes as no […]

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