Category Archives: Movies

Cowboys and Aliens

Posted on February 9, 2012 by P. Kirby

Cowboys and Aliens, of course, begins in New Mexico, because that’s where aliens always land when they aren’t planning on blowing up New York or Los Angeles. This state is like a space alien’s secret getaway. Our hero, Jake Lonergan … Continue reading →

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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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The King’s Speech

Posted on November 14, 2011 by P. Kirby

Years ago my husband dragged me to see Master and Commander. I sulked in the uncomfortable seat and grumbled, “Stupid, period drama. Ships, bleh.” And then … I loved it. It’s one of my favorite movies. So, even though the … 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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Priest

Posted on October 7, 2011 by P. Kirby

Once thing can be said for the movie Priest. It is 100-percent free of sparkly vampires. Seriously. Unless they’ve been rolled in glitter, vampires shouldn’t sparkle. The vampires in Priest resemble naked mole rats. Which, for a sun-hating, subterranean species, … 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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