Category Archives: Movies
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Flash McConaughey
Leave a commentJuly 1, 2016 by jacklovelace
The only creature to speak slower than Matthew McConaughey is Flash in Zootopia.
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Independently dumb
Leave a commentJune 27, 2016 by jacklovelace
Reviews were mostly bad for the new Independence Day so I was braced. Critics were right. It is more dumb …
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Don’t Fear the Walking Dead
Leave a commentJune 3, 2016 by jacklovelace
What a contrast in the power and impact of two shows. Walking Dead is really good. Bold, interesting characters, willing …
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The Boss is dreadful
Leave a commentApril 11, 2016 by jacklovelace
It is hard to believe that someone as good as Melissa McCarthy could make something as bad as “The Boss.” …
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Hit and miss at the movies: Super isn’t and Brothers are
Leave a commentMarch 30, 2016 by jacklovelace
While traveling recently I had some extra time. I have zero interest in super hero movies. I consider them a …
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Bosch is terrific
Leave a commentMarch 13, 2016 by jacklovelace
I’m not easy but I’m gaga over “Bosch” on Amazon. Based on Michael Connelly’s books about LA detective Harry Bosch, …
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Tina Fey movie a journalism surprise
1March 7, 2016 by jacklovelace
I was curious about Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, Tina Fey’s new movie. I enjoyed it a lot and I found it …
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Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Leave a commentJanuary 20, 2016 by jacklovelace
My usual reminder that they are all really good, so I won’t gurgle as much as I could since this …
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Rating the best picture nominees, 1-8
Leave a commentJanuary 16, 2016 by jacklovelace
My only caution on this list is that I would give all these movies a thumbs up. In other words, …
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Missing Rickman
Leave a commentJanuary 14, 2016 by jacklovelace
Alan Rickman is getting most attention on the news of his death for Harry Potter, understandably. For me, his work …
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