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Reviews By Eric English

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Old School

(Eric English) 7/5/2006 2:40 PM EST
In a time when anything any of its actors touches turns to box office gold, Old School emerged as the crown jewel on the hats of it "Frat Pack" members. Will Ferrell, Luke Wilson, and Vince Vaughn star in this campus comedy which proves no matter how old you are, funneling beer is still good "once it hits your lips…its so good... Read More

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

(Eric English) 6/26/2006 10:16 AM EST
Duality. Good vs. Evil. Light vs. Dark. What series of films better exemplifies these themes than George Lucas’ iconic Star Wars? From the moment the infamous “opening crawl” graced the big screen in 1977, Star Wars has captivated audiences with its mixture of action, adventure, spirituality (The Force) and romance. The overarchin... Read More

Batman Begins

(Eric English) 6/2/2006 4:01 PM EST
"It's not who you are underneath but what you do that defines you."Batman on the big screen has, in the past, been a less than heroic mishmash of big stars, flashy effects and well, we have to mention it, nipples on the bat suit. Seeking the summer blockbuster, Warner Brothers has repeatedly looked to big names to fill the bat suit (Micha... Read More

Pirates of The Caribbean: The Curse of The Black Pearl

(Eric English) 8/14/2003 2:13 PM EST
"Yo-ho! Yo-ho! A good pirate movie finally!" The history of piracy is full of legend, treasure hunting and adventure. In sharp contrast, the history of pirate movies seems to be stricken with scurvy. Not since the ill fated "Cutthroat Island" (1995) has Hollywood even attempted to capitalize on this genre, leaving the door wide ... Read More