Archive for November, 2006

All Quiet on the Western Front

All Quiet on the Western Front coverI’d be the first to agree that history reveals in the human race a relatively constant progression from savagery to civilization. It’s just so goddamned slow! The problem, I think, is that far too many people try to maintain their equanimity by turning a blind eye toward atrocity, rather than staring it down.

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16 Blocks

16 Blocks coverAn action flick that’s also a feel-good film. Although it’s hard to go wrong with Bruce Willis (Armegeddon notwithstanding), I went into this one expecting little more than a solid shoot-em-up and came away with something more. A very satisfying film, overall. Definitely recommended.

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Stay Alive

Stay Alive coverA surprisingly good film! Thoroughly satisfying. While perhaps not quite as spooky as The Ring, this film was “cooler” in some ways, especially if you’re fond of “shooter” computer games with a horror theme. Good story. Great acting. Flawless dialogue. Great visuals. Excellent soundtrack. (I’ll be looking for a copy of the soundtrack to use as mood music for my next Halloween party, for sure!)

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