Category Archives: Action flicks

Hobo With a Shotgun

Posted on January 26, 2012 by P. Kirby

Oh, Rutger Hauer, once the sexy man-wolf Navarre in Ladyhawke, and now the rode-hard-and-put-up-craggy-faced-and-tired hobo, in Hobo with a Shotgun. Hobo with a Shotgun is the kind of movie where the most memorable line is, “When life gives you razor … Continue reading →

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Troll Hunter

Posted on January 13, 2012 by P. Kirby

I almost have to like Troll Hunter for one reason alone. It has no shrieking women. There are some hysterics from a male cast member, but a hungry troll puts a quick end to it. The women are delightfully scream-free. … Continue reading →

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Captain America

Posted on January 10, 2012 by P. Kirby

I’m going to state this right out front. Despite my earlier assessment of Thor, I prefer it to Captain America. Not because Thor is a better movie–both are splashy, but mediocre origin stories–but rather because Thor has Tom Hiddleston’s Loki. … Continue reading →

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Rise of the Planet of the Apes

Posted on December 30, 2011 by P. Kirby

Because I can be a tiresome pedant, I’d like to note that we are currently living on the “planet of the apes.” Humans are apes. Except to those less-evolved hominids who believe that their imaginary friend magicked up the Earth, … Continue reading →

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Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

Posted on December 28, 2011 by P. Kirby

In 2003, the powers that be at Disney had a shiny bright idea: “Let’s make a movie based on a ride in our theme park. Better yet, two.” As source material goes, you probably couldn’t find anything weaker unless you … Continue reading →

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Transformers: Dark of the Moon

Posted on October 21, 2011 by P. Kirby

Yesterday, Netflix vomited Transformers, Dark of the Moon into our mailbox. The reference to regurgitation being appropriate, since after freeing itself of that DVD, I’m sure Netflix felt much better. (Sorry, suckas. It goes back to you today.) Why was … Continue reading →

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Thor

Posted on September 23, 2011 by P. Kirby

Contains mild spoilers. Also, when it comes to spoilers and salsa (hot sauce), my definition of mild is probably an understatement. Regarding Thor…I much preferred Loki. Whaaaat? Is that bad? Thor, the movie, doesn’t burden itself with anything more than … Continue reading →

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Season of the Witch

Posted on July 11, 2011 by P. Kirby

Two armies face each other under the desert sun. It’s Christians vs. Muslims in the world series of genocide, aka, the Crusades. Our heroes, Behmen (Nicolas Cage) and Felson (Ron Perlman) trade witty repartee via dialogue stolen from The Lord … Continue reading →

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The Last Starfighter

Posted on March 29, 2011 by P. Kirby

“You haven’t seen The Last Starfighter?” says my husband, incredulous.  “I’ll add it to the Netflix queue.” I can’t remember why I never saw The Last Starfighter. Given that it features a cute boy, aliens, spaceships, space battles and a … Continue reading →

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Karate Kid 2010

Posted on March 25, 2011 by P. Kirby

I admit I’m a curmudgeon. I’ve never been a fan of inspirational films, or at least, films that so self-consciously flog the zero-to-hero trope. Also, for reasons which now escape me, back in the day, I really didn’t like Ralph … Continue reading →

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