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Archive for Film

Director David Yates and Actor Daniel Radcliffe Deliver with Potter Finale

Written By Bags Hooper

Jul 28, 2011 | (0) Comments

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 has to have been a difficult film to make. Following the success of the most famed book series of our time--and a wildly popular film franchise--with a...

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Five Films to Look Out for at Comic-Con 2011

Written By Bags Hooper

Jul 21, 2011 | (0) Comments

Comic-Con 2011 descends on San Diego this Thursday, July 21 through Sunday, July 24. Among other things, "The Con" gives fans a chance to preview some of the top films coming to theaters in the...

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The Trip: A Comedy of Self-Discovery

Written By Bags Hooper

Jul 5, 2011 | (0) Comments

Michael Winterbottom's latest movie, The Trip, takes us on a European restaurant tour, where actors Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon--playing themselves--visit several restaurants as part of a piece Coogan is writing for the Observer. Unfortunately...

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Top Five: Summer Films

Written By Bags Hooper

Jul 1, 2011 | (0) Comments

With summer in full swing, we've earmarked five Character Approved films worth checking out between vacation time and weekend barbecues. Browse through the gallery to see which blockbusters will be on every moviegoer's list as...

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Malick Takes Viewers on an Unforgettable Journey in Tree of Life

Written By Bags Hooper

Jun 20, 2011 | (0) Comments

Director Terrence Malick is one of those rare filmmakers who reminds us that creating a great movie is less about flashy explosions and more about taking viewers on an unforgettable journey. Malick's latest film The...

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Beats, Rhymes & Life is the Story of a Defining Moment in Hip Hop History

Written By Bags Hooper

Jun 14, 2011 | (0) Comments

When hip hop music first hit the streets of the South Bronx, New York, popular opinion was that this new genre of music was a passing fad. Nearly 40 years later, hip hop has grown...

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Alejandro González Iñárritu Brings Extraordinary Passion to Filmmaking

Written By Bags Hooper

Jun 2, 2011 | (0) Comments

Alejandro González Iñárritu's Biutiful was a gripping film about a single father who struggled to traverse the underbelly of Barcelona. While many viewers know of the emotional content of this Academy Award-nominated film, most do...

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The Many Talents of Kristen Wiig

Written By Bags Hooper

May 18, 2011 | (0) Comments

Kristen Wiig has risen from the small screen on SNL to being one of the big screen's funniest leading women. Earlier this year, she stole laughs in Nick Frost and Simon Pegg's offbeat alien comedy...

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