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Aug 23 2008

Star Wars: The Clone Wars: A Reel Disaster (Movie Review)

Published by Richard Cummings under Entertainment, Movies

As a somewhat decent uncle, I offered to take my 9 and 10 year old niece and nephew to see a movie.  They chose Star Wars:  The Clone Wars.

I am not a Star Wars addict, have not seen any of the new ones, but I remember thoroughly enjoying Star Wars in my youth:  Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi.  I probably saw each more than once. Continue Reading »

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Aug 21 2008

Tom Cruise: Fat, Bald, and Dancing in Tropic Thunder

Published by Richard Cummings under Entertainment, Movies

A video clip has been released of the new movie Tropic Thunder where we find Tom Cruise fat, bald, and dancing.  I did not even know which character he was at first, but listen for the voices.  The voice of Tom Cruise is very distinct.  Enjoy the preview: Continue Reading »

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Jun 01 2008

What Happens in Vegas…Movie Review

Published by Richard Cummings under Entertainment, Movies

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On the way to the theatre, I said to my girl friend, “You know one reason why I want to see What Happens in Vegas…I want to see if Cameron Diaz still has IT.”

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May 26 2008

The Movie 21, Variable Change, and Monty Hall

During the movie 21 (read my review here), we are introduced to a seemingly simple example of probability.  The scenario is this:  Continue Reading »

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May 24 2008

21: Movie Review

Published by Richard Cummings under Entertainment, Movies

The Movie 21 Is No BlackJack but It’s Not a Bad Hand

I was anxious to see the movie 21 as I had read the book Bringing Down the House, the book on which the movie is based.  However, aside from the idea of a bunch of MIT kids taking on Vegas, there are few similarities between the book and the movie. Continue Reading »

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Apr 26 2008

I Could Never Be Your Woman: Movie Review

Published by Richard Cummings under Entertainment, Movies

When a movie ends, you look at that person you went with in that questioning manner. Your face does that did you like it? face.

After seeing I Could Never Be Your Woman, my friend and I made that scrunchy face, that face often made after someone just emitted a foul odor. Continue Reading »

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Apr 19 2008

Best Action Hero: Jack Bauer, Jason Bourne, or James Bond?

Published by Richard Cummings under Entertainment, Movies

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Best Action Star: Jason Bourne, Jack Bauer, or James Bond?

Vote Below

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Apr 14 2008

Will there be another Bourne movie? Vote now.

Published by Richard Cummings under Entertainment, Movies

another bourne movie Yesterday, I wrote a movie review of the Bourne Ultimatum.

The ending of this movie certainly left room for a fourth in the series. 

I got curious today as to what the readers think.  Will there be another Bourne movie and do you want one? Continue Reading »

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Apr 13 2008

The Bourne Ultimatum: Movie Review

Published by Richard Cummings under Entertainment, Movies

a review of the bourne ultimatum Sarah Silverman sings on You Tube about f*cking Matt Damon.  We know why she did this:  she had just seen The Bourne Ultimatum. Continue Reading »

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Apr 06 2008

How to Enjoy a Movie Twice

My friend “rented” the movie Mr. Brooks last night. The dance clubs were a-calling so we were only able to see the first 15 minutes. We will watch it later today.

I have seen the movie Mr. Brooks…and I haven’t. Continue Reading »

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