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- Tuesday, May 21, 2013 Gainesville, Georgia
Archive By Author - Jeff Marker
Yes, Daniel Day-Lewis is that good
Finally, we can see what everyone has been talking about!
He’s so fine — too bad movie’s not
Who says all action movies are made for men? "Fool's Gold" is an exception to that rule. The violence is minimal and tame, it's romantic (sort of) and mostly this is an excuse to watch People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive for 2005 run around without a shirt.
‘Charlie Wilson’s War’ shows witty restraint
If you'd like to know what "Charlie Wilson's War" is all about, just take a look at Gust Avrakotos (Phillip Seymour Hoffman).
‘The Great Debaters’ delivers more than just hype
Movie publicity tends to promise far more than the movies actually deliver. That's why it's such a pleasant surprise when a movie actually pays off more than we expect. "The Great Debaters" is one of the few films of 2007 that underpromises and overdelivers.
'Strange wilderness' will actually lower your IQ
Before I begin this week's review, I need to offer a big "thank you" to my editor for arranging a special, private screening for me this week. Reserving the entire theater for only me was a moving display of -
‘Sweeney Todd’ just overcooked gore
Worst pies in London, indeed.
‘Rendition’ stays true to new war genre
The War on Terror has become a movie genre.
‘Lions’ goes out like a lamb
The Movies on Terror trend continues.
‘Gone Baby Gone’ makes great debut
It's a good time to be named "Affleck." Bet you haven't heard that before, have you?
With ‘Gangster,’ don’t believe hype
Sometimes a "slam dunk" isn't a slam dunk.
‘Mr. Magorium’ light but refreshing
The holiday season is upon us, and it's time for movies to make us believe. Or, at least make us feel warm and fuzzy.
‘August Rush’ works as gritty tale
Music has the power to uplift the downtrodden, unite strangers and bridge insurmountable distances. If you believe in those ideas even a little, be prepared for "August Rush" to win you over.
Visuals make for stunning ‘Universe’
"Across the Universe" takes its character names, music and whole inspiration from the Beatles' music. Such a strategy could produce greatness (such as "Tommy" or "The Wall") or it could produce something like the dreadful 1978 "Sgt. Peppers" movie starring Peter Frampton and the Bee Gees (I apologize for reminding you of that).
Articles By Author - Jeff Marker
Q&A with Rafael Garcia, director of ‘Mayan Blue’
When did you become aware of Samabaj, and how did the film project get launched?
‘Mayan Blue’ a stunning film with Ga. ties
"Mayan Blue" is an atypical Georgia film. Most of the crew either come from or live in North Georgia, yet the film was shot entirely in Guatemala and features an abundance of breathtaking underwater cinematography.
‘Gatsby’ all glitz and little substance
Sandwiched among the usual superheroes and science-fiction epics comes a very odd summer tentpole release, an extravagant, big budget adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's literary masterpiece, "The Great Gatsby," directed by Baz Luhrmann ("Moulin Rouge!", "Romeo + Juliet") and in 3-D.
Jeff Marker’s summer 2013 movie preview, Part II
Last week we looked at the upcoming movies for summer 2013 in the action and drama categories. This week, we finish the season's preview lineup with a peek at family flicks and movies to make us laugh.
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