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Watson’s Review of “Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance”
“Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance” is an absolute headache, and I’m not just talking about the sloppy 3D. What I am talking about is a furiously mediocre sequel-slash-reboot to a comic-book stinker from 2007 that saw Nicolas Cage wearing shiny … Continue reading
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Watson’s Review of ‘Chronicle’
Josh Trank’s “Chronicle” further intensifies the stigma of being a creepy loner, almost as much as Alfred Hitchcock’s “Psycho” and Michael Powell’s “Peeping Tom” did all the way back in 1960. The only difference here is that the creepy loner … Continue reading
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Watson’s Review of ‘Man on a Ledge’
The premise of “Man on a Ledge” naturally calls for a constant assortment of nausea-inducing visuals; I trust you can decipher the reason why just by reading the film’s brilliantly blunt title. The film takes a man, takes a ledge … Continue reading
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Watson’s Review of ‘Carnage’
The fact that “Carnage” is based on a stage play is very evident in the way in which the film is presented to its audience; if it weren’t already based on a play, I’m sure I’d be recommending that a … Continue reading
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Watson Reviews ‘Young Adult’
“Young Adult” marks the second collaboration between talented screenwriter Diablo Cody and very talented director Jason Reitman. The pair’s first film together was “Juno,” the surprise smash-hit comedy of 2007 about a teenage girl whose likability depended almost entirely on … Continue reading
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Top Ten Worst Films of 2011
Yesterday evening, I posted a list of what I believe to be the top 25 best films of 2011; now it’s time to look at the opposite end of the spectrum. Listed below are the ten films I believe to … Continue reading
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Watson reviews Martin Scorsese’s Hugo
Probably the most interesting thing about 3D family film “Hugo” is that it is directed by Martin Scorsese, a filmmaker famed for his viciously violent and prodigiously potty-mouthed 18-rated flicks suitable only for mummy and daddy. Look down his filmography … Continue reading
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Watson Reviews “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, pt. 1″
I’d like to kick-start this review by openly stating that I, hand on heart, am an enjoyer of the first three “Twilight” movies. Now, notice I used the word “enjoyer” and not “fan;” there is a difference between the two. … Continue reading
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Watson Reviews “Arthur Christmas”
Following my viewing of the newly-released festive family film “Arthur Christmas,” I’ve been furiously racking my brains (and my google machine) for other genuinely decent Christmas movies that have been released in the last ten years. I discovered that, off … Continue reading
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Watson Reviews “The Rum Diary”
It’s no secret that Hunter S. Thompson was a bit of a mad hatter; indeed, it’s practically the only way to describe the man. Known for his regular consumption of drink and drugs, the American author and gonzo journalist would … Continue reading
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