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- Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Gainesville, Georgia
Archive By Section - Movie reviews
‘Watchmen’ takes new look at superhero
"Watchmen" is a force to be reckoned with. It's a sprawling, epic pop culture spectacle that refuses to let you ignore it.
There's no reason to get 'Fired Up' about this one
This one time, at cheerleader camp, two stud football players pretend to become cheerleaders so they can score with as many girls as possible.
Bland bank scandal leaves us feeling blah
Writer/director Tom Tykwer announced his presence with authority back in 1998, thanks to his worldwide hit "Run Lola Run." It was his third feature, and he instantly seemed like the future of cinema.
‘The Wrestler’ takes grubby actor Rourke to new heights
There's something inspiring, beautiful even, about watching an actor rise to the occasion in what is unmistakably the role of his career.
‘Coraline’ shines amid animated films
It must be difficult living in Tim Burton's shadow. How nice that Henry Selick has managed to escape it.
‘Slumdog’ deserves award-winning buzz
By now, you've probably heard plenty of hype surrounding "Slumdog Millionaire," so there is no point in my lumping onto it.
Characters defy past stereotypes
The images the movies usually show us of Jews during the Holocaust are masses of huddled, emaciated, cowering victims.
A slightly satisfying ‘ho-hum’
If you read this column with any kind of regularity, you know I am rarely at a loss for a strong, clear opinion.
And the Jeffie goes to ...
2008 was a good year for comedy, a great year for blockbusters and a so-so year for drama. We saw the return of satire and increasing success of the chick flick. We'll always remember it as the year we lost Heath Ledger. 2008 will linger in more literal ways, too: most award-nominated films used Oscar buzz as publicity, so they won't make it to Gainesville until later in 2009.
When focused, Cruise can shine
You never know what to expect from Tom Cruise these days. Cruise's Scientological couch jumping hovers over every project with which he's involved (why do you think the "Tropic Thunder" folks kept his role a secret?).
‘Christmases’ will give you holiday anxiety
Here's a tip to keep in mind when deciding whether or not to see a new movie: If there are more than two writers credited, be afraid. Be very, very afraid.
And the worst film of 2008 was ...
Each year, the movies hit thrilling peaks that remind us how powerful the cinema can be, but they also hit shamefully bad valleys that urge us to demand a refund. We'll get to the peaks next week, but first let's take a walk of shame through the valleys of 2008.
A guide to fall movies
The busy fall movie season is upon us. Awards will be won, tears will be shed and it will be safe for grown-ups to go to the movies again. Here's a glance at some of the more intriguing pics to be released during the next few months. 'The Duchess' (Sept. 26) The setup: Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire (Keira Knightley) was a fashion icon and political player in 18th century ...
Jeff Marker's holiday movie guide!
Let's face it, nobody has a lot of extra money to spend this holiday season. But even with the bloated ticket prices, the movies still offer a relatively cheap night out - but we want to be sure it will be worth it. I mean, that $20 could help buy an iPhone instead, right? So, here are seven holiday releases worthy of a dip into the budget. A note about what's not on this list: ...
Geeks in ‘Role Models’ get a fair shake
Oh, good. Another film about men who can't grow up.
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‘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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