Reviews

Olympus Has Fallen

Olympus Has Fallen

Cast: Gerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart, Morgan Freeman
Running Time: 2 hrs
Rating: R
Release Date: March 22, 2013

Final Score: 5/10

Reviewed by Nick Allen

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The Croods

The Croods

Cast: Emma Stone, Nicolas Cage, Ryan Reynolds
Running Time: 1 hrs 38 mins
Rating: PG
Release Date: March 22, 2013

Final Score: 6/10

Reviewed by Nick Allen

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Admission

Admission

Cast: Tina Fey, Paul Rudd, Nat Wolff
Running Time: 1 hr 57 mins
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: March 22, 2013

Final Score: 4/10

Reviewed by Nick Allen

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The Lords of Salem

The Lords of Salem

SXSW 2013 Film Review complete coverage of the SXSW Film Festival 2013 The Lords of Salem Director/Screenwriter: Rob Zombie From the singular mind of horror maestro Rob Zombie comes a chilling plunge into a nightmare world where evil runs in the blood. Cast: Sheri Moon Zombie, Bruce Davison, Jeff Daniel Phillips, Ken Foree, Patricia Quinn (film synopsis from sxsw.com) WHO’S [...]

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Movie B.S. with Bayer and Snider, Episode 152: ‘The Incredible Burt Wonderstone,’ SXSW, and more

0:00-3:50 – Introduction; Eric’s at SXSW; too much information on Jeff’s uvula 3:50-9:30 – “The Incredible Burt Wonderstone” review 9:30-20:45 – QOTW (your favorite examples of movie magic) 20:45-25:40 – “The Call” review 25:40-38:00 – Eric’s report on SXSW: “Haunter,” “Drinking Buddies,” “Lords of Salem,” “Cheap Thrills” 38:00-48:00 – “Veronica Mars” movie has been Kickstartered: what now? 48:00-50:25 – Wrap-up [...]

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Rewind This!

Rewind This!

SXSW 2013 Film Review complete coverage of the SXSW Film Festival 2013 Rewind This! Director: Josh Johnson Home video changed the world. The impact of the VHS tape was enormous. Rewind This! aims to trace the ripples of that impact. (film synopsis from sxsw.com) WHO’S IT FOR?: Do you collect VHS tapes? Did you grow up re-watching your tapes until [...]

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The Spectacular Now

The Spectacular Now

SXSW 2013 Film Review complete coverage of the SXSW Film Festival 2013 The Spectacular Now Director: James Ponsoldt, Screenwriters: Scott Neustadter, Michael H. Weber A high school romance between an alcoholic, party boy and a more reserved, shy, girl. Cast: Miles Teller, Shailene Woodley, Brie Larson, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Kyle Chandler (film synopsis from sxsw.com) WHO’S IT [...]

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Beyond the Hills

Beyond the Hills

Cast: Cosmina Stratan, Cristina Flutur, Doru Ana
Running Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
Rating: NR
Release Date: March 15, 2013 (Chicago)

Final Score: 5/10

Reviewed by Nick Allen

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The Incredible Burt Wonderstone

The Incredible Burt Wonderstone

Cast: Steve Carell, Steve Buscemi, Jim Carrey
Running Time: 1 hr 40 mins
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: March 15, 2013

Final Score: 6/10

Reviewed by Jeff Bayer

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The Call

The Call

Cast: Halle Berry, Abigail Breslin, Michael Eklund
Running Time: 1 hr 35 mins
Rating: R
Release Date: March 15, 2013

Final Score: 5/10

Reviewed by Jeff Bayer

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