http://www.examiner.com/x-4323-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:46:50 -0700 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:56:35 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-4323-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Top-Ten-Christmas-Movies?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner With the holiday season fast approaching I felt it was fitting to pull out some holiday movies and  decide where my allegiance lies. There are huge amount of holiday themed movies out there, some great and some obviously not, but I am only go... Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:56:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4323-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Top-Ten-Christmas-Movies?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4323-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner~y2009m10d17-Fifteen-Years-Ago-Morgan-Freeman-Shined-in-Shawshank?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner I was flipping through several movie channels the other night and came upon one of my favortie films. Shawshank Redemption starring Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins was on and I can never resist it when it's on. Then I realized it's been fif... Fri, 16 Oct 2009 22:07:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4323-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner~y2009m10d17-Fifteen-Years-Ago-Morgan-Freeman-Shined-in-Shawshank?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4323-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner~y2009m9d18-JASON-BATEMAN-HAS-SOME-FLAVOR-IN-EXTRACT?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner Extract is one of those movies that will fly under the radar amidst all the more highly touted new releases and won’t really be appreciated until it hits the video stores and Netflix.Jason Bateman carries this mildly dark comedy about Extract p... Thu, 17 Sep 2009 22:36:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4323-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner~y2009m9d18-JASON-BATEMAN-HAS-SOME-FLAVOR-IN-EXTRACT?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4323-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner~y2009m8d30-500-Days-of-Summer-and-3-Days-of-Making-a-Difference?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner 500 Days of Summer is not a story about five years of summer vacations. It is plain and simple a cinematic kick in the crotch for anyone who has ever had their chain yanked by someone they thought they were meant to be with for eternity. Tom Han... Sun, 30 Aug 2009 00:04:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4323-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner~y2009m8d30-500-Days-of-Summer-and-3-Days-of-Making-a-Difference?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4323-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner~y2009m8d8-Goodbye-John-Hughes-Sad-to-See-You-Go?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner The entertainment world lost a great one in writer, director and producer, John Hughes. His string of films during the 1980’s has gained millions of fans over the years and they continue to stand the test of time. In fact, without John Hug... Fri, 07 Aug 2009 23:37:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4323-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner~y2009m8d8-Goodbye-John-Hughes-Sad-to-See-You-Go?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4323-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner~y2009m7d15-Whatever-Works-Sometimes?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner  Whatever Works is centered on the same old Woody Allen-esque main character. Larry David’s, Boris, is a neurotic and bitter old man that hates everything except knishes and Beethoven. He is a self-professed genius who is living out his me... Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:03:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4323-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner~y2009m7d15-Whatever-Works-Sometimes?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4323-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner~y2009m7d2-Id-Prefer-a-Real-Hangover?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner Instead of the title of this movie being, “The Hangover”, it could’ve easily been called, “Cliché’ and Typical Unfunny Antics in Sin City.” I think when writers, John Lucas and Scott Moore began writing... Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:21:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4323-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner~y2009m7d2-Id-Prefer-a-Real-Hangover?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4323-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner~y2009m6d19-Away-We-Go-With-Another-Positive-Review-Enough?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner Before I get to the review, I just realized that I have liked the last five movies I have reviewed. I’m about to make it six with this review of Away We Go. It’s starting to get on my nerves. I enjoy watching a really bad movie and tearin... Fri, 19 Jun 2009 20:39:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4323-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner~y2009m6d19-Away-We-Go-With-Another-Positive-Review-Enough?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4323-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner~y2009m6d16-Adrien-Brody-Pulls-The-Perfect-Con?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner A summer comedy without flatulence, what a concept! I have to admit though, the “Brothers Bloom” took a few minutes to get in gear, but once it did the rest of the film flowed like the plans of the two con artist brothers, Stephen and Blo... Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:02:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4323-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner~y2009m6d16-Adrien-Brody-Pulls-The-Perfect-Con?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4323-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner~y2009m5d25-ANISTON-HAS-MANAGEMENT-SKILLS?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner You might ask that with all the new big budget blockbusters infiltrating the theaters this week, why would I choose little known independent film, Management, as a topic of review. Well, quite frankly, I hate Star Trek, so whether it is good or ... Mon, 25 May 2009 12:51:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4323-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner~y2009m5d25-ANISTON-HAS-MANAGEMENT-SKILLS?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4323-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner~y2009m4d23-Adventureland--More-Fun-Than-the-TiltAWhirl?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner Adventureland, which is set in late 80’s suburban Pittsburgh, is a nice change of pace from the usual “coming of age” comedies. Actually, the trailer does not do the film justice. The previews I saw a few weeks back gave the impress... Thu, 23 Apr 2009 19:35:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4323-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner~y2009m4d23-Adventureland--More-Fun-Than-the-TiltAWhirl?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4323-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner~y2009m4d14-Shedding-Tears-for-Harry-Kalas?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner I know I'm here to review movies for Philly Examiner, but the city of Philadelphia is in mouring right now and I felt the need to express my sadness over the passing of Phillies Icon Harry Kalas. My first sports memories were at the young age of 8 ye... Mon, 13 Apr 2009 23:52:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4323-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner~y2009m4d14-Shedding-Tears-for-Harry-Kalas?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4323-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner~y2009m3d29-No-Corny-I-Love-You-Man-Related-Title-Here-But-I-Did-Like-It?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner These kinds of comedies are tricky. When you take a very simple plot like this movie had, it is very easy to mess it up. And usually Hollywood does mess them up. However, when done well these movies can be a pleasant surprise for movie snobs like mys... Sun, 29 Mar 2009 18:17:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4323-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner~y2009m3d29-No-Corny-I-Love-You-Man-Related-Title-Here-But-I-Did-Like-It?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4323-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner~y2009m3d22-Cleaning-Up-After-the-Dead-Can-Be-Enjoyable?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner I obviously tend to get bent out of shape over the many unwatchable movies Hollywood churns out. Sometimes though as I sift through all the fodder, I come upon a film that temporarily restores my faith in the industry. Sunshine Cleaning is that movie... Sun, 22 Mar 2009 19:00:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4323-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner~y2009m3d22-Cleaning-Up-After-the-Dead-Can-Be-Enjoyable?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4323-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner~y2009m3d20-The-Lure-of-the-Sports-Movie?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner With the start of March Madness in full gear tonight the most action packed time of the sports year is upon us. The new spring season brings with it baseball season, the NHL and NBA playoff runs, the NFL Draft and of course, the Final Four. That... Thu, 19 Mar 2009 22:59:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4323-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner~y2009m3d20-The-Lure-of-the-Sports-Movie?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4323-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner~y2009m3d13-A-Couple-of-Boobs-Gawking-at-a-Bunch-of-Breasts?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner Anyone remember the episode of, “Family Guy”, where Stewie was watching the remake of Bewitched starring Will Ferrell and after the movie Stewie calmly left the theater, took a plane to LA and headed to Will Ferrell’s house to punch... Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:48:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4323-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner~y2009m3d13-A-Couple-of-Boobs-Gawking-at-a-Bunch-of-Breasts?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4323-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner~y2009m3d9-A-Mob-Movie--Minus-the-Glitz-and-Glorification?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner There have been many worthy gangster movies made over the years. Goodfellas, Scarface and both God Father films generally rank as the most popular. Yes, I said both God Father movies. I’m sorry but God Father 3 does not exist in my world. All o... Mon, 09 Mar 2009 19:35:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4323-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner~y2009m3d9-A-Mob-Movie--Minus-the-Glitz-and-Glorification?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4323-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner~y2009m3d4-The-Popes-25th-Anniversary?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner It's somewhat ironic that the year Mickey Rourke is having his rebirth of sorts with his Oscar worthy performance in the Wrestler, also marks the 25th anniversary of the release of, The Pope of Greenwich Village.  This film, in my opinion, is th... Wed, 04 Mar 2009 17:42:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4323-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner~y2009m3d4-The-Popes-25th-Anniversary?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4323-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner~y2009m3d1-Paul-Blart-Cow-Plop?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner People, who know me, can tell you I’ve never been a big fan of what I like to call the “Poopy-Fart” comedy. You know, the type of movie where random flatulence reigns supreme and someone gets hit in the crotch with some sort of spor... Sun, 01 Mar 2009 19:41:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4323-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner~y2009m3d1-Paul-Blart-Cow-Plop?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4323-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner~y2009m2d27-Mickey-Rourke-Packs-a-Piledriver?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner  As a lifelong wrestling fan I had been waiting patiently for the release of The Wrestler, starring Mickey Rourke. I was skeptical, because until now, there has not been a serious fictional film about the pro wrestling game. The mainstream ... Fri, 27 Feb 2009 20:06:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4323-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner~y2009m2d27-Mickey-Rourke-Packs-a-Piledriver?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Movie-Examiner