‘Dragon’ (‘Wu Xia’) is best seen on the big screen
This is an excellent representation of the genre, making up for the only average fighting sequences by adding elements of superb character development and a bit of CSI-like forensic detective work.
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Larry Hagman, star of TV’s ‘Dallas’ and ‘I Dream of Jeannie’, dead at 81
Actor Larry Hagman lost his long battle with cancer and passed away on Friday.
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‘Red Dawn’ is proof most films should not be remade
Better to watch John Milius’ original 1984 film than this lackluster remake.
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Linda Cardellini delivers strong performance in compelling ‘Return’
A film that only had a brief moment in theatrical release and that’s a real shame.
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‘Twilight: Breaking Dawn, Part 2’ is a less than perfect end to film saga
Final movie in ‘Twilight’ series fails to match quality of ‘Breaking Dawn Part 1’ and taints entire film series.
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‘Skyfall’ soars to new heights for James Bond films
A James Bond film that was fifty years in the making and was well worth the wait. Best Bond film in post-Sean Connery era… maybe best ever.
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Steven Spielberg’s ‘Lincoln’ brings history to life in an outstanding film
Not only is this first-rate entertainment, this film belongs in the U.S. History classroom when teaching the history of how slavery came to an end.
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On Veteran’s Day, Tail Slate offers up a few flicks about veterans
Rather than focus on “war” films, these movies are primarily about what veterans experienced following their time at war.
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Countdown to ‘Skyfall’ – A history of the James Bond film franchise Part 9
‘Skyfall’ marks the 23rd official Bond film, but the adventures of James Bond really started on television long before 1962’s ‘Dr. No’.
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Countdown to ‘Skyfall’ – A history of the James Bond film franchise Part 8
Pierce Brosnan says ‘goodbye’ to 007, then Bond goes blonde with introduction of Daniel Craig as famed secret agent gets reboot.
