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Weekly Blend #306 – Chemistry with Air
I bet you thought we wouldn’t have a review of Snow White and the Huntsman this week, didn’t you? Well, so did we, but it turns out Kelly saw the flick and is more than happy to talk about it (with a slightly different take than Doc Rotten’s review). We also continue our Highlander conversation from last week before moving on to discussions of the Les Miserables trailer, the latest...
Rafe’s Rant: These Films Off Limits for Remakes
Well, the Arthur remake was just as bad as I expected, although for more reasons than I originally anticipated. After months of hearing some of the writers and comedians I respect grumbling about what a bad idea the remake was, I finally gave in and watched the original and agreed with almost all of them instantly. Arthur simply isn’t a movie that should be remade. Not only is it a product of its...
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Rafe’s Rant: Have You Seen…
It’s the same story, time and time again. I meet people. It doesn’t matter what kind of people – just people. Teachers, technology advocates, fellow film lovers, shoppers at the store, and Leroy the homeless guy who sits on the island before the interstate holding up a sign asking for money (who is surprisingly well-versed in the films of Fellini). Inevitably, the conversation turns to movies....
