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‘Alfred Hitchcock’s To Catch a Thief’ (1955) movie review

#34 of 100 on my 100 Movies I’ve Never Seen Before Challenge (part II)

Alfred Hitchcock is truly a master filmmaker. Even when his story is simple, he is able to make it far more interesting than it might have been in the hands of another director. While he will probably be more well known for movies like “Psycho”, his relationship with Cary Grant may be what fueled some of his best movies. Continue reading ‘Alfred Hitchcock’s To Catch a Thief’ (1955) movie review

‘Spider-Man 2’ (2004) movie review

It’s not easy being a super hero, especially when you’re in love. As Peter Parker learned in the first “Spider-Man” movie, ‘with great power, comes great responsibility’. Sam Raimi returns to the director’s chair and manages a rare feat, especially with these comic book movies. “Spider-Man 2” is, in many ways, a far superior film to its predecessor. Continue reading ‘Spider-Man 2’ (2004) movie review

‘Seeking a Friend for the End of the World’ a sad and touching look at love — movie review

The world will end in three weeks. Bruce Willis and the oil drillers on the Space Shuttle Deliverance have been destroyed. They were mankind’s last hope. The asteroid will hit Earth in three weeks’ time. We are all going to die. What do you do?

What. Do. You. Do?

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