Tag: movie review
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“Thor: The Dark World” Review: That Mythology + Science Cocktail That Makes Thor So Good…
When I heard tickets were selling for Thursday night showings of Thor: The Dark World, I booked some right away. I got super nerdy about it. Thor is one of my favorite superheroes — or maybe I should say his world is one of my favorites. I love the blend of science fiction, other realms, mythology, and what…
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“Elysium” Review: An Amazing Sci-Fi Story… Just Poorly Told
Lately I’ve been way behind on my movie-going, but I had to see Elysium as soon as it came out. It’s directed by Neill Blomkamp, the man behind District 9. I didn’t expect Elysium to be as good as District 9, but I was looking forward to seeing Blomkamp do his thing: tell a damn good science fiction story. Elysium is very flawed,…
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“Serenity” Review: Coming Home to the Firefly Verse
Few movies make me feel as happy and at home as Joss Whedon’s Serenity. Watching that film is like hearing the opening notes of an old, favorite song and knowing that it will always be there, no matter what else happens in life, and even if no other creation ever quite compares to it. You…