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Exposed to radioactive films early on, Marco Chacon has gained proportional strength and agility, though it hasn't been useful. On the internet, opinions hold sway over facts, and Marco is no exception, often possessing multiple, conflicting views. Marco is also the author of the JAGS Roleplaying Gaming System.

Monsters vs. Aliens

Apr 06, 2009

Animated movies are assembled out of some basic component parts. There are the adult-demographic jokes -- designed to play to the parents; there are the sidekicks, colorful, usually without any...

Full Review | Grade: B

Knowing

Apr 01, 2009

The final scene in Knowing was utterly predictable....That is disappointing especially with the strong and legitimately creepy first half, some jaw-dropping F/X scenes.

Full Review | Grade: C

My Bloody Valentine

Feb 24, 2009

As the first R-rated film shot in 3D (modern 3D: 'Real D' technology), it is definitely worth at least a second glance. For starters, it is a perfect application -- sharp things, gory things, an...

Full Review | Grade: B

Friday the 13th

Feb 21, 2009

Jason Vorhees, in the hockey mask (which didn't come about until the 3rd movie) is one of the most recognizable characters in cinema. He is the indestructible zombie serial killer who stalks tee...

Full Review | Grade: C

Choke

Feb 15, 2009

Chuck Palahniuk, the patron-saint of transgressive literature, came to public prominence with the masses through Figh...

Full Review | Grade: B

The International

Feb 15, 2009

In 1991 the Bank of Credit and Commerce International (BCCI) in Luxembourg was charged with money laundering, supporting terrorism, arms trafficking, and the sale of nuclear technologies. In 200...

Full Review | Grade: C

Taken

Feb 10, 2009

The trailer for Taken has Liam Neeson on the phone with his daughter who is in a hotel. She has just witnessed some thugs grab her friend, and as her father tells her to hide under the...

Full Review | Grade: C

Underworld: Rise of the Lycans

Jan 26, 2009

The idea of vampires vs. werewolves isn't exactly new, but the Underworld franchise does the cinematic vision of it pretty well. The vampires dress in black leather, the Lycan(thropes) wolf-out...

Full Review | Grade: B

Gran Torino

Jan 12, 2009

Eastwood, at 78, is a living-film legend. He personifies power, manliness, determination, and grit. He is a rare breed of star who proves as comfortable behind a camera as in front o...

Full Review | Grade: A

The Day the Earth Stood Still

Dec 21, 2008

When making a remake there are usually a few options. From what I understand, Gus Van Sant's, Psycho, was almost shot-for-shot. We have also seen general updates (Ocean's 11 or The Italian...

Full Review | Grade: C