Category Archives: The Big Screen

2009 Movie Review

Posted on December 19, 2009 by Solonor

There were some pretty good movies in 2009, and it being the season for lists, I’m going to present my own Top 5. I’m not counting the ones I haven’t seen, yet…Inglorious Basterds, The Informant, A Serious Man, The Men … Continue reading →

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Who would have thought that some little girl like you could destroy my beautiful wickedness.

Posted on November 17, 2009 by Solonor

I’ve done something that few of you all have done, I’ll wager. I’ve been to see the Wizard, the wonderful Wizard of Oz on an actual movie screen! It’s not for naught that this is the movie at the top … Continue reading →

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Star Trek is brilliant. Literally.

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Solonor

No time for a detailed review, but this is as close to a perfect Star Trek…anything…as I’ve seen in years. It was a little disconcerting to see the future look all “futurey” and bright, but that didn’t make it any … Continue reading →

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The Onion: Trekkies Bash New Film As ‘Fun, Watchable’

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Solonor

Trekkies Bash New Star Trek Film As ‘Fun, Watchable’

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Countdown to Star Trek

Posted on April 27, 2009 by Solonor

Probably every geek out there has already read Harry Knowles’ ravings about the new Star Trek movie, where a crowd of Trek fans gathered to watch Wrath of Khan and wound up getting a visit by Leonard Nimoy and a … Continue reading →

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You people don’t understand. I’m not locked in here with you, you’re locked in here with me!

Posted on March 9, 2009 by Solonor

What follows is a long, spoiler-filled ramble on the Watchmen movie. If you haven’t seen it, yet, then do so. Come back afterward and let me know what you thought. These are mine. Watchmen. Self-appointed, neurotic (sometimes psychotic) guardians of … Continue reading →

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Oh noes! The Reds are poisoning the water supply!

Posted on March 6, 2009 by Solonor

One of my favorite web sites these days, io9, has an article called The Version of Watchmen the Studio Wanted. I haven’t seen the movie, yet, but if the fight Zack Snyder put up to make it remain faithful to … Continue reading →

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It’s not a fricking Tim Burton movie! Gah!

Posted on February 10, 2009 by Solonor

Not that I have anything against Tim Burton, but today I had people either asking me how the new Tim Burton movie was or expressing their hesitation at seeing Coraline because they don’t like Tim Burton. So, because I’m tired … Continue reading →

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Coraline

Posted on February 9, 2009 by Solonor

We finally went to see Coraline tonight, and it was a special treat. If you can’t see it in 3D, then you should still see it. If you can see it in 3D, then do so. One of the director’s … Continue reading →

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Better Off Ted

Posted on February 7, 2009 by Solonor

Yes, I have reduced my blogging to whining about the weather and pimping movies and TV shows via YouTube clips. Don’t like it? Get your own damn blog, ya meddling kids!

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