Author: coolpapae
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Skyfall has a gritty and majestic sweep
Skyfall – 2012 Directed by Sam Mendes Starring Daniel Craig, Javier Bardem, Ralph Fiennes, Dame Judi Dench, Naomie Harris, Bérénice Marlohe, Albert Finney, Ben Whishaw Screenplay by Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, John Logan 50 years is a long time. The distance from the first Bond film, Dr. No, and the legacy of the films of Daniel Craig may as well…
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Corner Gas, Episode 37: Mail Fraud
The Writers – Brent Butt & Kevin White Director – Jeff Beesley A brief synopsis – Emma gets Brent’s old computer, changing Oscar’s whole world. Karen tries to corner Davis into bringing more than napkins to the annual picnic. Brent takes a vacation, which confuses Lacey. The best line – Wanda (to Oscar): How are we ever gonna…
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Here Comes The Boom: Kevin James a bit better than usual
Here Comes The Boom – 2012 Director Frank Coraci Starring Kevin James, Salma Hayek, Henry Winkler, Bas Rutten, Gary Valentine, Greg Germann, Mark DellaGrotte Screenplay James and Allan Loeb As the movie opens, we get to see Scott Voss (James) laying in bed as he sleeps past his alarm. We see one strategically placed Cheeto at his chest and from here,…
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The Office: Episode 177 – Couples Discount
Written by Allison Silverman Directed by Troy Miller A brief synopsis – Erin has a decision to make between Andy and Pete. Pam and Jim have lunch with Brian. The office tries to take advantage of a Valentine’s day discount. The best line – Meredith: Meredith Palmer ain’t never been called no narc. Floozy? Yes. Alkie. Check. Einstein sarcastically? You…
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Flight just begs “For Your Consideration”
Flight – 2012 Director Robert Zmeckis Starring Denzel Washington, John Goodman, Don Cheadle, Melissa Leo, Kelly Reilly, Bruce Greenwood Screenplay John Gatnis There is a pall hanging over every scene of Flight. Two stories are told. One is that of William “Whip” Whitaker, an Airline pilot who has copious amounts of booze, coke and sex (with one…
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Peace, Love and Misunderstanding: Peace, Love, Dope!
Peace, Love and Misunderstanding – 2012 Director Bruce Beresford Starring Catherine Keener, Jane Fonda, Elizabeth Olsen, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Chace Crawford, Nat Wolf, Kyle MacLachlan Screenplay by Christina Mengert, Joseph Muszynski I’ve never been a fan of Jane Fonda, but then, she’s never been this bad. I can’t speak with total authority, though. A few years ago, when she made…
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CoolPapaE Reviews The Die Hard Series
Cool Papa E Reviews The Die Hard Series I’ve been waiting for this, like I always do. The evolution of Bruce Willis is most easily categorized with the Die Hard films. When he first hit the big screen as John McClane, he was more of a punk than anything. Skinny, mouthy and not much more…
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Taken 2: Electric Boogaloo
Taken 2 – 2012 Director Oliver Megaton Starring Liam Neeson, Famke Janssen, Maggie Grace, Rade Šerbedžija, Leland Orser, John Gries, D.B. Sweeney, Luke Grimes Screenplay Luc Besson, Robert Mark Kamen I became smitten with Famke Janssen almost 16 years ago, when I first saw her as Xena Onetopp in Goldeneye. The wish to inflict damage was her major selling…
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The Office: Episode 176 – Vandalism
Written by Owen Ellickson Directed by Lee Kirk A brief synopsis – Jim and Darryl room together in Philly. Pam is a woman scorned by the warehouse hand that vandalized her painting. Angela is incensed by Oscar’s invitation to the party for her kid’s first birthday. Oscar is a little put off in how he is introduced at…
Ebert Did It Better: Gasbag Reviews 