Articles written by Dan Benamor
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Dragon Wars Is Hilarious
South Korean export Dragon Wars has laughable dialogue and frequent ridiculous lapses in logic. Perhaps something was lost in translation but the US version's very funny.
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Great Action Scenes On DVD Now
Action fans looking for DVD's worth owning need look no further than The Kingdom and Live Free or Die Hard.
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Twist Endings That Redeem Movies
Sometimes a movie coasts along at an average level until the entire journey is elevated by the power of a surprising ending. Spoilers follow in discussion.
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Is The Hulk "Do Over" A Good Idea?
The Marvel redux of The Incredible Hulk might have the least buzz of the summer tentpole films. But it could be that rare summer blockbuster with longevity of box office.
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Guilty Pleasures Movies, 2008
Some movies are so inept they somehow come out enjoyable. In keeping with the best and worst of lists halfway through the year, here are the guilty pleasures of 2008.
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Ten Worst Movies, 2008
Halfway through the year some real stinkers have been unleashed upon audiences. Below are ten films to avoid as they make the trek to DVD.
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Love/Hate Relationship, Shyamalan
M. Night Shyamalan was the next coming of Spielberg after The Sixth Sense. For many he's fallen off. Some still love him. His next film The Happening comes out Friday.
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Top Ten Movies So Far, 2008
As the calendar flips its way towards mid-June, a lot of quality films have already been released. Below are the ten best.
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Pacino and DeNiro's Righteous Kill
Al Pacino and Robert DeNiro are arguably the two best living actors on the planet. In Righteous Kill they star as partners on the police force chasing a serial killer.
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Hype For Nolan's The Dark Knight
The buzz on director Christopher Nolan's second Batman film is getting deafening. The pressure to deliver a great product is rising, as are expectations for the films suc
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Will Ferrell+Adam McKay=Hilarious
Will Ferrell's best films, Anchorman and Talladega Nights, have been made with writer-director Adam McKay, and the duo's next effort Step Brothers looks to continue their
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Reviving The Rock
The Rock started his move into the movie world with action, to diminishing returns. It appears he may have to become a cuddly funnyman before he can kick butt again.
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American Movies Need Tony Jaa
Martial arts enthusiasts already know Tony Jaa's name and American crossover films by heart, Jaa is a special talent who almost certainly will make the jump to the US.
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Best TV, Chiklis' The Shield
The Shield has been the top show on TV for years now, but has not received the Emmy and critical kudos some weaker broadcast fare like Lost and The West Wing have.
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Anticipating RocknRolla, Ritchie
Guy Ritchie has finally gotten around to making another film in the vein of Snatch and Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels.
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Considering Director Justin Lin
Justin Lin burst onto the film scene with Better Luck Tomorrow, but hasn't been able to replicate the quality of that film for the remainder of his career.
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Unsatisfying Ending, The Strangers
The Strangers is notable only for its ending, which, while unusual, did not bear artistic merit.
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Justin Long, Not Annoying
Looking over the body of Justin Long's career, one thing seems clear. He can take a bad part and make it at the very least non-obnoxious, and at the most very funny.
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Next Big Thing Shia LeBoeuf
Shia LeBoeuf has ascended from supporting roles and smaller films to headlining in major blockbusters, such as Transformers and Indiana Jones.
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Ben Foster: Killer Role
Actor Ben Foster's star has risen by playing insane killers in Hostage, Alpha Dog, and 3:10 to Yuma.
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Prince Caspian Box Office Tumble
Why did Prince Caspian perform so much worse than The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe at the box office?
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