Month: May 2013

Here comes J.J. Abrams again. The man seems to be everywhere these days, with his fingerprints on any number of high-profile TV series and films. And after great success in 2009 with his reimagining of Star Trek, expectations have been high for the sequel. He definitely delivers with Star Trek Into Darkness, though there are a few caveats for die-hard Trekkies.

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With some exceptions, most good parties require planning. The host knows how he wants things to go, and selects the elements to create that experience. The very best parties have a uniqueness that’s a reflection of the skill of the host’s planning. And with director Baz Luhrmann as our host, The Great Gatsby is an excellent party indeed.

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As the first Marvel movie released after The Avengers, expectations have been high for Iron Man 3. Luckily, it’s a good sequel to both that film and its own franchise, but for a few alterations to the storyline that will undoubtedly upset comic book fans.

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By now, everyone knows what a Michael Bay movie looks like – chaotic, loud, and usually empty. These characteristics are sometimes welcome, sometimes not, often depending on the quality of the story they’re attached to. The story in Pain & Gain, based on an actual criminal case, is wild and crazy enough to fit Bay’s style – as such, the movie is better than you have any right to expect.

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