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DVD REVIEW: “Clash of the Titans”

July 30, 2010
By moniquej
DVD REVIEW: “Clash of the Titans”

I never got a chance to see this when it went to theaters, but that’s what DVDs are for! The premise of this reboot of Clash of the Titans isn’t too much different from the original Titans movie; fisherman Perseus (Sam Worthington) finds out he’s the demigod son of Zeus (Liam Neeson) as well...
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VINTAGE REVIEW: The Little Shop of Horrors (1960)

July 30, 2010
By moniquej
VINTAGE REVIEW: The Little Shop of Horrors (1960)

This is one bizarre movie. Bizarre, but oddly hilarious. The premise of this film involves a mousy nobody named Seymour (Jonathan Haze) who owns an odd plant. His boss at his employment, the local barbershop on the bad side of town (Mel Welles as Gravis Mushnick)...
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Do we need another “Pirates of the Caribbean”?

July 24, 2010
By moniquej
Do we need another “Pirates of the Caribbean”?

Thanks to the gift that keeps on giving called the San Diego Comic Con, the masses have been gifted with an introduction trailer to Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (above), led by Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) himself. But this bone Disney...
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Comic Con: Follow the news at Moniqueblog!

July 23, 2010
By moniquej
Comic Con: Follow the news at Moniqueblog!

Want to know what’s happening at the San Diego Comic Con? Make sure to click the “Movie News” section on this site to check out all of the latest...
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“Salt” and “Despicable Me” according to Spill

July 23, 2010
By moniquej
“Salt” and “Despicable Me” according to Spill

If you’re a regular, you’ve heard me rave about those guys at Spill.com.  Here’s their review on the latest movie out this week, Salt: And even though this was...
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DC 75th Anniversary continues with Warner Brothers movies on demand

July 23, 2010
By moniquej
DC 75th Anniversary continues with Warner Brothers movies on demand

Earlier this week, I wrote about Warner Bros. Distribution celebrating DC Entertainment’s 75th anniversary. To celebrate the milestone, Warner Brothers has made many of its superhero titles like Batman...
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VINTAGE REVIEW: “12 Angry Men” (1957)

July 22, 2010
By moniquej
VINTAGE REVIEW: “12 Angry Men” (1957)

12 Angry Men makes you wish your stint at jury duty could be this electric and inspiring. The premise of the tv film-turned-theatrical release starring Henry Fonda is about...
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Celebrate DC Comics’ 75th anniversary with movie downloads from Warner Brothers!

July 20, 2010
By moniquej
Celebrate DC Comics’ 75th anniversary with movie downloads from Warner Brothers!

Are you a fan of DC Comics? Do want to watch your favorite superheroes on demand? Well, now you can. This month, Warner Brothers is celebrating DC Comics’ 75th...
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“Inception” is a serious mind-bender that is the best movie of the year, but not for everyone

July 19, 2010
By moniquej
“Inception” is a serious mind-bender that is the best movie of the year, but not for everyone

What do  you get when you mix some of the elements of some of the best sci-fi movies (The Matrix, Blade Runner, etc.) ever ? You get a completely original...
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MOVIE REWIND *Double Header*: The Bodyguard (1992) and Jersey Girl (2004)

July 17, 2010
By moniquej
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A lot of movie watching today on a rainy Saturday in Birmingham. Finally, I have a chance to write some extensive movie reviews until I go see Inception next...
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Inception reaction: It’s good! It’s bad! Wha?

July 17, 2010
By moniquej
Inception reaction: It’s good! It’s bad! Wha?

I know some of you might be like, “What the heck does that title mean?!” It means exactly how it reads: there’s no middle ground with this movie. You’re...
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“Inception”: could it beat “Toy Story 3″ as the movie of the summer?

July 14, 2010
By moniquej
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Even though I think the title of this article is both apt and a good question, it’s also a sad reminder of how DISMAL and AWFUL this summer movie...
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The Worth of Draco Malfoy: Atoning after the war *Redux*

July 10, 2010
By moniquej
"Draco the Villain" can't exist after the Voldemort's war

In light of the recent craziness spewed forth from one Mel Gibson, it led me to thinking; my crusade with The Worth of Draco Malfoy is to prove not...
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GUEST REVIEW: “Eclipse” is a “love it” or “hate it” type of deal

July 10, 2010
By moniquej
GUEST REVIEW: “Eclipse” is a “love it” or “hate it” type of deal

Written by LM Preston of  www.lmpreston.com and http://lmpreston.blogspot.com I must be honest, I didn’t read all of the Twilight books. But I love the movies. Who wouldn’t? Two hot...
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VINTAGE REVIEW: “Dark Victory” (1939)

July 9, 2010
By moniquej
VINTAGE REVIEW: “Dark Victory” (1939)

Dark Victory is one of the great set pieces for Bette Davis to show her magnificent acting skill. The film’s story surrounds Judith Traherne (Bette Davis), a socialite who,...
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SPILL REVIEW: “Predators” brings a punch, but could do well to hit harder

July 9, 2010
By moniquej
SPILL REVIEW: “Predators” brings a punch, but could do well to hit harder

The Spill Crew are at it again, this time reviewing the reboot/sequel Predators. Have a listen!
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Random lookalikes–the theme songs from “Flash Gordon” and “Big O”

July 7, 2010
By moniquej

This should read “Random Soundalikes” since I’m using music, but whatever. I’m kind of bummed out by knowing that the theme song writers for the awesome anime Big O...
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“The Last Airbender” is a horrible let-down to fans and casual moviegoers alike

July 7, 2010
By moniquej
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It’s probably a good thing that I waited until the hate-spree died down before seeing this film. However, that doesn’t mean that I’m going to let up on spreading...
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MOVIE REWIND: Dangerous Liaisons (1988)

July 6, 2010
By moniquej
MOVIE REWIND: Dangerous Liaisons (1988)

This movie is a maze of film noir proportions, but it’s not a film noir. It’s marketed as a women’s movie just because it’s set in the 1700s, but...
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MOVIE REWIND: “Independence Day” (1996)

July 3, 2010
By moniquej
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This movie is one of those guilty pleasure disaster movies, but it was also a huge blockbuster in its day, due to the superpowered might of Will Smith and...
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