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Lone Survivor (2013)

Bill Clark — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 21:03:57 +0000

The opening sequence of Lone Survivor, utilizing real and raw footage of the agony and determination it takes to become a Navy SEAL, is great stuff. Had the rest of the film been built with this focus and care, Lone Survivor could have been really special. Instead it’s a pretty… Continue reading

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Speed Racer (2008)

Bill Clark — Thu, 08 May 2008 04:00:28 +0000

I take back everything I ever said about 1998’s Armageddon being the epitome of sensory overload. The Wachowski Brothers’ Speed Racer is certainly an ambitious visual project, but aside from that it is a misfire without much of an audience (it seems to be aiming squarely for the pre-teen, sugared-up… Continue reading

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Lords of Dogtown (2005)

Bill Clark — Wed, 01 Jun 2005 04:00:12 +0000

Skateboarding is one of those sports that looks much easier than it actually is. As someone who once tried (and failed) to learn the art of balancing one’s self on a piece of wood with wheels, I am here to say that things are significantly tougher than they seem. The… Continue reading

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The Girl Next Door (2004)

Bill Clark — Wed, 07 Apr 2004 00:00:35 +0000

High school sucked. I’m rarely shy about that opinion, and The Girl Next Door gives a pretty good visual interpretation of why high school is a rough time for many. Moronic athletes, feeling left out, and never, ever, winning over the pretty girl. The film is surprisingly good, perhaps because… Continue reading

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