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Oz the Great and Powerful?

So I was groaning about  my experience with Oz, the Great and Powerful over the weekend and one of my friends challenged me to write a review on it. Here it […]

March 16, 2013 AKMPhoenix

Stolen Identity

Is it just me? Am I the only one who thinks these two guys are, actually, the same guy? I have been claiming for months now that James McAvoy who, […]

March 6, 2008 AKMPhoenix

Love, Actually

I am a sap, sitting here sobbing over the movie, Love Actually. Emma Thompson’s performance in her role as Karen rips out my heart. Each time I watch this show, […]

January 2, 2008 AKMPhoenix

Golden Compass

While much controversy has surrounded the release of The Golden Compass, I will not be addressing any of it here. I have followed the press and feel that it tainted […]

December 3, 2007 AKMPhoenix

Darjeeling Limited

Over the weekend I caught a perculiar little flick called Darjeeling Limited. This film is a tale of three brothers’ journey via train through India to bond together and find […]

December 3, 2007 AKMPhoenix

Movie Weekend

Yeah! Another fun and movie-filled weekend has just past. I loooooove movies! The first movie I attended was This Christmas This is another feel-good family-themed movie with incredible music and […]

November 26, 2007 AKMPhoenix

Movies Galore!

The season has started! The season of movies they have been holding til the very end of the year, to keep them fresh in the minds of the voters for […]

November 19, 2007 AKMPhoenix

Lions for Lambs

I saw a movie this weekend, Lions for Lambs and was so moved by the performances and the three different story lines that were intricately interwoven. For anyone interested in […]

November 15, 2007 AKMPhoenix

The Ultimate Gift

Last night I had the experience to attend a movie of which I had no prior knowledge. I have seen no previews. I have heard no buzz. It was a […]

March 12, 2007 AKMPhoenix

Painted Veil

Movie Title: Painted VeilOverall score (out of 5): 5Rated: PG-13 – civil uprising violence, some sexual overtures, brief opium use, cholera-related death and decayRunning time: 2hrs5minGenre: romantic dramaMain premise: This […]

January 22, 2007 AKMPhoenix

Freedom Writers

Movie Title: Freedom WritersOverall score (out of 5): 5Rated: PG-13 – gang violence, language, drug traffickingRunning time: 2hr2minGenre: dramaMain premise: Based on a true story which took place in Long […]

January 11, 2007 AKMPhoenix

Children of Men

Movie Title: Children of MenOverall score (out of 5): 3.714Rated: R – graphic violence; excessive explicit languageRunning time: 1hr48minGenre: drama/actionMain premise: In the year 2027, the human race is dying […]

January 8, 2007 AKMPhoenix

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