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Like Black Swan? Try Eyes Wide Shut

December 20, 2010 | Justin Moody | Movie Features

This week, at least for me in my podunk city, Black Swan finally made its debut, and it blew me away. Darren Aronofsky’s story of a ballerina obsessed with perfection totally immersed me in its world. Natalie Portman’s performance should lead to her first Oscar, and deservedly so. If you haven’t seen it yet, go now. I give it my highest recommendation. For those of us who have, and enjoyed it, you might consider a film I was reminded of following my screening of Black Swan, Stanley Kubrick’s last film, 1999’s Eyes Wide Shut.

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“Tron Legacy” lights up the marquee

December 20, 2010 | Justin Moody | Movie News

Tron Legacy made money this weekend, despite hesitant reviews and weak source material. “Legacy” added $43.6 million to the box office grid state side; another $23 million was raised overseas. But $66.6 million is a long ways to paying back a $170 million production budget (and that does not include the massive marketing campaign). It greatly beat out its most comparable visual film Speed Racer which flopped massively in May 2008.

1.0

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How Do You Know Review

December 20, 2010 | Justin Moody | Movie Reviews

James L. Brooks is the name that most likely comes to mind when you’re talking about terrific romantic comedies. However, his name might become less synonymous with the finest films in that genre upon seeing his latest flick, How Do You Know.

7.3

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Tron: Legacy Review

December 18, 2010 | Steven Chaitman | Movie Reviews

All the pieces have been put in place for 1982 cult classic Tron to reinvent itself as a moder-day sci-fi epic. Between Disney sinking hundreds of millions into Tron: Legacy, marketing it like the must-see event of the year and then securing PG rating to make sure anyone and everyone could see it, the film just had to follow through with results. As a technical marvel and stylistic art project emphasizing light, color, sound and symmetry mixed with all kinds of action, “Legacy” shines.

9.0

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The Fighter Review

December 18, 2010 | Justin Moody | Movie Reviews

David O. Russell has earned himself a right to an Academy Award nomination for The Fighter. This is not just another Rocky wannabe. It is a story about a man growing up and apart from his family. Marketing hides the roles characters Charlene and Alice will play in the film, along with the depth of Dicky’s troubles. This is a major win for the audience because it results in a bevy of pleasant surprises.

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Box Office Wizard (12.17.10)

December 17, 2010 | Steven Chaitman | Movie Features

‘Tis the season for Box Office Wizardry. All you have to do is predict which five movies will place in the top five of this weekend’s U.S. domestic box office. It’s that easy. I will make my own predictions here and explain them to you each week to give you some sort of reference point. It’s then your job to enter a comment with your top five.

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Movie DiaBlog: Will the “Tron Legacy” continue?

December 17, 2010 | Justin Moody | Movie Features

Whether you specifically asked for it or not, Tron: Legacy is the blockbuster centerpiece of the holiday season. Disney has sunk hundreds of millions in making this follow-up to the cult-classic 1982 film the hit it believes it can be. Naturally, there’s some doubt as to whether the Mouse House can pull this off. We (Steven and Max) weigh in on the film looking to ignite the dork in all of us.

Like Black Swan? Try Eyes Wide Shut

“Tron Legacy” lights up the marquee

How Do You Know Review

Tron: Legacy Review

The Fighter Review

Box Office Wizard (12.17.10)

Movie DiaBlog: Will the “Tron Legacy” continue?

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