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Desperado (1995) – “Mariachi Suite” By Los Lobos

Bill Clark — Tue, 22 Jul 2014 17:24:06 +0000

Desperado, released in August of 1995, is basically a big(ger) budget remake of director Robert Rodriguez’s first film, El Mariachi (1992). Many are familiar with the lore surrounding El Mariachi‘s production. It was made in twenty days on a budget of $7,000 (or roughly the cost of afternoon snacks for today’s… Continue reading

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Shrek the Third (2007)

Bill Clark — Fri, 18 May 2007 04:00:04 +0000

As a fan of the first two Shrek films, even I can attest to the notion that DreamWorks is really pushing their luck with a third installment. Hollywood has proven time and again that the old saying, “quit while you’re ahead,” means nothing to them. One can really only approach… Continue reading

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The Legend of Zorro (2005)

Bill Clark — Wed, 26 Oct 2005 04:00:41 +0000

It’s been seven years since The Mask of Zorro was released, thus making The Legend of Zorro an immediate violator of my sequel rule. Just to refresh, the rule says that any sequel that is made more than five years after its original (or previous sequel) is destined for disaster.… Continue reading

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Shrek 2 (2004)

Bill Clark — Sat, 22 May 2004 04:00:16 +0000

Shrek 2 continues its original’s wacky take on fairy tales, and I think this one has even one-upped it with the inclusion of Prince Charming, Fairy Godmother, King, Queen, and Puss In Boots. The opportunity for creative laughter is immense here, and Shrek 2 succeeds. The film picks up where… Continue reading

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