7/6 Tuesday Oopsies

Posted by Kevin Blumeyer on July 7, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

I usually weigh in on the new DVD releases every Tuesday.  I was busy yesterday and I forgot, so here are my thoughts for those of you who care. Brooklyn’s Finest is a really good movie.  I’m not sure why it was handed such a mixed bag from critics, but I enjoyed it a lot. … Continue reading →

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Weekly Seven: 2010 Oscar Snubs

Posted by Kevin Blumeyer on February 3, 2010 · 4 Comments 

Each year, everyone has their complaints about the Oscar nominations.  The Academy thought they would quiet the rumblings by expanding the “Best Picture” category to ten nominees, but it really hasn’t helped much since the biggest shock (and backlash) has come with the nomination of The Blind Side for the award.  I looked elsewhere for … Continue reading →

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2009: The Year in Review

Posted by Kevin Blumeyer on January 1, 2010 · 14 Comments 

It has been a great year at the movies.  For the first time ever, the yearly domestic box-office reached $10 million.  This number represents a 9% rise in ticket sales over last year’s total.  With the economy making an impact on the spending habits of so many people, it seems that many Americans are opting … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: A Single Man

Posted by Kevin Blumeyer on December 30, 2009 · 2 Comments 

Every year, it seems like a new filmmaker comes out with a movie that reasserts my faith in film and reminds me why I love movies.  Last year, it was the phenomenal Steve McQueen film, Hunger.  This year, that film is A Single Man, the directoral debut of fashion designer Tom Ford.  His approach to … Continue reading →

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