Author: coolpapae
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Another Earth: A familiar song, but almost a masterpiece.
Another Earth – 2011 Directed by Mike Cahill Starring Brit Marling, William Mapother, Kumar Pallana Written by Mike Cahill, Brit Marling There is an overwhelming melancholy that permeates every inch of Another Earth. Every action is a deliberate intention to right a wrong, to help a vacant heart, to serve someone completely. The wrong that has…
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Consider The Debt paid in full
The Debt – 2011 Directed by John Madden Starring Helen Mirren, Jessica Chastain, Ciarán Hinds, Tom Wilkinson, Sam Worthington, Martin Csokas, Jesper Christensen Written by Matthew Vaughn, Jane Goldman, Peter Straughan After seeing her ridiculously dangerous beauty in the movie RED, I anticipated seeing Helen Mirren as an Israeli operative in The Debt would be at least as thrilling.…
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Friends with Benefits: Soft core romance and little else
Friends with Benefits – 2011 Directed by Will Gluck Starring Justin Timberlake, Mila Kunis, Woody Harrelson, Patricia Clarkson, Jenna Elfman, Richard Jenkins, Emma Stone, Adam Samberg, Bryan Greenberg Written by Keith Merryman, David A. Newman, Will Gluck, Harley Peyton Four writers for one movie about spontaneous, no strings frivolity. The effect is a labored, clunky excuse for…
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Crazy Stupid Love has plenty of all three
Crazy Stupid Love – 2011 Directed by Glen Ficarra and John Requa Starring Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Julianne Moore, Emma Stone, Kevin Bacon, John Carroll Lynch, Marisa Tomei, Analeigh Tipton Written by Dan Fogelman This is the kind of movie, made so many times in Hollywood, The Big Chill, Parenthood, Love Actually and Valentine’s Day…
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Cowboys & Aliens only because it has Harrison Ford.
Cowboys & Aliens – 2011 Directed by Jon Favreau Starring Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford, Olivia Wilde, Sam Rockwell, Adam Beach, Paul Dano, Clancy Brown, Keith Carradine, Noah Ringer Written by Damon Lindelof, Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci, Mark Fergus, Hawk Ostby based on Cowboys & Aliens by Scott Mitchell Rosenberg Harrison Ford has strolled into old age…
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Cool Papa E Reviews The Movies of Todd Phillips, backwards
The Hangover, Part II – 2011 Written by Scot Armstrong, Craig Mazin and Todd Phillips Starring Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, Justin Bartha, Ken Jeong, Paul Giamatti Synopsis Second verse, same as the first, only this time it takes place in “Thighland,” Helms character is getting married and his future brother-in-law is the one getting married.…
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The Office: Episode 148 – Christmas Wishes
The Writer – Mindy Kaling Directed by – Ed Helms A brief synopsis – Andy bends over backwards to try and make everyones’ Christmas wishes come true, which leads to awkwardness when he hear’s Erin’s wish. Dwight and Jim’s teasing goes too far for Kathy’s liking. Andy’s subsequent command makes a bigger issue. The best line –…
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Rise of the Planet of the Apes: Don’t let Draco take care of your chimps
Rise of the Planet of the Apes – 2011 Directed by Rupert Wyatt Starring James Franco, Freida Pinto, Andy Serkis, John Lithgow, Brian Cox, Tom Felton Written by Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver, Premise suggested by La planète des singes by Pierre Boulle One of the metrics I like to use to test the effectiveness of a movie is how…
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The Office: Episode 147 – Mrs. California
The Writer – Dan Greaney Directed by – Charlie Grandy A brief synopsis – Robert makes Andy practice both sides of nepotism…a lot. Dwight opens a gym in the building, and Daryl tries to make use of it to impress Val. The best line – Andy: What I wouldn’t give for one of Phyllis’ classic room clearing farts right…
Ebert Did It Better: Gasbag Reviews 