Category Archives: Reviews

Show Me A Hero Episode 1 & 2 Review

Posted on August 18, 2015 by castordurden

From April to late August, HBO has been ensured a monopoly for my attention span. Game of Thrones was mandatory, ritualistic viewing but the letdown of True Detective Season 2 continues to sting. I should be pondering why this premium … Continue reading →

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The Reviewinator: Mission Impossible – Rogue Nation (2015)

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Rob

I’ll admit it: I’m a Tom Cruise fan. Anything he’s in, I’ll watch, because it’s gonna be really good, and he’s gonna be really good in it. He gives 100%, he does as many of his own stunts as possible — … Continue reading →

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The Reviewinator: Dumb and Dumber To (2014)

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Rob

The 90’s were not the greatest time for Hollywood, but Jim Carrey achieved not only fame and success, he very quickly became a legend. With hits like Ace Ventura, The Mask, and of course the original Dumb and Dumber, 1994 was probably the … Continue reading →

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Scream Factory Presents – The People Under The Stairs (1991)

Posted on August 11, 2015 by castordurden

Like a neophyte, blunderbuss George Romero, Wes Craven often merged social commentary into his macabre tales. The difference is Romero never forgot to also be suspenseful and not veer to far from the intent of terror. In the frustratingly dawdling … Continue reading →

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True Detective Season 2 Episode 8 Review

Posted on August 10, 2015 by castordurden

The end is nigh for Season 2 and with a 90-minute runtime, this is a feature-length wrap-up. Last week, the tragic ending of Paul was appropriately brash, Ray and Ani consummated their erotic yearnings and Vinci police department has been … Continue reading →

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The Reviewinator: Sadako 3D (2012)

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Rob

“Have you heard about this videotape that kills you when you watch it? You start to play it… and it’s like somebody’s nightmare. Then suddenly, this woman comes on. Smiling at you, right? Seeing you… through the screen. Then when … Continue reading →

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The Reviewinator: Ant-Man (2015)

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Rob

Marvel. They seem to have done what was once thought impossible: a series of epic superhero stories with interweaving plotlines and occasional crossovers, just like in the comic book universe. In an era where sequels, prequels, spin-offs and reboots are running rampant, it … Continue reading →

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Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp Review

Posted on August 5, 2015 by castordurden

Please forgive me Lord for I have committed a mortal peccadillo. For my transgression, I’ve repented and said ten “hail marys”. My sin, for which I am eternally condemned, was that I had never seen the cult classic Wet Hot American … Continue reading →

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True Detective Season 2 Episode 7 Review

Posted on August 4, 2015 by castordurden

Hitting an unanticipated peak last week, we are now staring down the barrel of the penultimate episode of Season 2. At this point, despite the increase in quality, I doubt I’ll be rewatching this 8-episode arc any time soon. The … Continue reading →

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Runstedler’s DVD Pick of the Month: Far from the Madding Crowd (2015)

Posted on August 3, 2015 by curtisrunstedler

Thomas Vinterberg’s (The Hunt) adaptation of Thomas Hardy’s classic novel Far from the Madding Crowd is absolutely enchanting, a delight of the senses, and an emotional journey. I decided to read the novel after watching the film (tears of joy streamed down … Continue reading →

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