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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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I Love Movies, But I Hate Yours: Pirates of the Caribbean On Stranger Tides
The “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise is like an increasingly annoying friend who’s come over to your house one night for dinner. While at first charming and entertaining, the friend telling you some wonderful stories, he has a little too … Continue reading
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Alice in Wonderland (DVD Review)
A doorknob once said, “Read the directions and directly you will be directed in the right direction.” I guess Tim Burton skipped this part of Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, as he decided not to read the directions of … Continue reading
Have You Seen ‘Alice in Wonderland?’
At first, I was apprehensive. The build-up to Tim Burton’s latest Johnny Depp vehicle, Alice in Wonderland, had been so great that I was admittedly frightened of disappointment. I was excited to see Burton’s vision for the bizarre and twisted … Continue reading
Let’s Talk About ‘Shutter Island’
As long as everyone is talking about the latest Martin Scorsese thriller, Shutter Island, let’s take a moment to examine it in detail. Martin Scorsese is one of my favorite directors, and if he’s not one of yours, then you … Continue reading
Will Someone Please Explain The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus?
This past Saturday, I was wandering about in downtown Philadelphia. I bought tickets for a movie, enjoyed a beer, and then two hours of my life disappeared in a cataclysmic event that I can only attribute to the random, staggering … Continue reading
