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B+
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Jurassic World
(2015)
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Steve Crum
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Posted Jun 12, 2015
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C
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True Story
(2015)
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Steve Crum
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Posted Apr 17, 2015
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C-
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Oblivion
(2013)
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Steve Crum
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Posted Apr 19, 2013
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F
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Land of the Lost
(2009)
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Steve Crum
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Posted Jun 08, 2009
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3/5
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Hurricane
(1979)
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Steve Crum
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Inferior redo of original Jon Hall spectacle; state of art effects for 1970s.
Posted May 08, 2009
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A-
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Star Trek
(2009)
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Steve Crum
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...Elicits laughs, adventure, and refreshing, positive energy in a way series creator Gene Roddenberry intended.
Posted May 08, 2009
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4/5
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G.I. Joe
(1945)
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Steve Crum
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Above average WWII salute to soldier's journalist Ernie Pyle; early Mitchum starring roll.
Posted Mar 21, 2009
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4/5
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Rocky II
(1979)
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Steve Crum
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Pretty good sequel, among several that followed, this time directed by Stallone.
Posted Mar 21, 2009
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2/5
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Teen Wolf Too
(1987)
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Steve Crum
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Fun, silly werewolf teen comedy featuring Jason Bateman. This is the sequel to Teen Wolf, in case you couldn't tell.
Posted Mar 21, 2009
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3/5
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Ecstasy (Ekstase) (Rhapsody of Love) (Symphony of Love)
(1933)
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Steve Crum
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Much heralded erotic film (for its time) that made a sexy star of Hedy Lamarr.
Posted Mar 21, 2009
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4/5
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The Great Train Robbery
(1903)
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Steve Crum
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Must see viewing for this very brief silent film, the first American movie telling a sequenced story.
Posted Mar 21, 2009
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B
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Knowing
(2009)
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Steve Crum
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A stunning film laced with absorbing performances, jarring special effects, and atmospheric set design. It has been a long time since a film has evoked as many creepy, spine deep tingles as this one.
Posted Mar 19, 2009
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4/5
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Lili
(1953)
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Steve Crum
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Fine score, Caron performance in MGM musical fantasy.
Posted Mar 19, 2009
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4/5
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Great Balls of Fire!
(1989)
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Steve Crum
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Underrated Dennis Quad performance as rocker Jerry Lee Lewis.
Posted Mar 19, 2009
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4/5
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Fury
(1936)
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Steve Crum
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Study of mob violence featuring early Spencer Tracy.
Posted Mar 19, 2009
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5/5
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Johnny Guitar
(1954)
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Steve Crum
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Bizarre, unforgettable Nicholas Ray western that ends in two women shootout!
Posted Mar 19, 2009
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4/5
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Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore
(1974)
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Steve Crum
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Ellyn Burstyn's strong performance is highlight of this fine Scorsese film.
Posted Mar 19, 2009
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5/5
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The Spiral Staircase
(1946)
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Steve Crum
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Psychological drama has its share of chills; led by Dorothy McGuire standout.
Posted Mar 16, 2009
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2/5
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Comanche Territory
(1950)
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Steve Crum
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So-so oater featuring O'Hara and Carey.
Posted Mar 16, 2009
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2/5
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Flight to Mars
(1951)
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Steve Crum
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Mediocre even for its 1950s sci-fi time; low budget is biggest culprit.
Posted Mar 16, 2009
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5/5
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Mr. Skeffington
(1944)
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Steve Crum
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On target Warner super soaper features standouts Bette Davis and Claude Rains.
Posted Mar 16, 2009
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3/5
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Blaze
(1989)
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Steve Crum
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Supposedly based on fact regarding the relationship of Louisiana's Gov. Earl Long and his stripper girlfriend, this is noted mostly for the offbeat casting of Paul Newman.
Posted Mar 15, 2009
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4/5
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Belle of the Nineties
(1934)
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Steve Crum
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Creaky and dated, but Mae West and her biting dialogue still sparkle.
Posted Mar 14, 2009
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5/5
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The Ghost and Mrs. Muir
(1947)
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Steve Crum
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Top fantasy film of any time; featuring Rex Harrison, Gene Tierney.
Posted Mar 14, 2009
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5/5
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Unknown Marx Brothers
(1993)
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Steve Crum
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Terrific documentary narrated by Leslie Nielsen, featuring rare Marx footage.
Posted Mar 14, 2009
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1/5
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Godzilla Raids Again
(1955)
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Steve Crum
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The grand lizard rises again, after rising again and again.
Posted Mar 14, 2009
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4/5
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The Grass Is Greener
(1960)
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Steve Crum
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Fun Cary Grant, Deborah Kerr comedy romp with Stanley Donen touch.
Posted Mar 14, 2009
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5/5
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The Gods Must Be Crazy
(1981)
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Steve Crum
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Sleeper that became a huge hit; all about the discovery of a soft drink container by a bushman. Funny, fascinating.
Posted Mar 14, 2009
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4/5
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Earth vs. the Flying Saucers
(1956)
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Steve Crum
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Harryhausen effects are first reason to see this sci-fi mini-classic, and it is a fun trip.
Posted Mar 14, 2009
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4/5
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Silent Running
(1972)
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Steve Crum
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Suffers from age, but Trumbull's vision still glows, as does terrific Bruce Dern in practically solo turn.
Posted Mar 14, 2009
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3/5
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The Land Before Time III: The Time of the Great Giving
(1995)
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Steve Crum
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Milking the dinosaur franchise once again, and still OK fare for kiddies.
Posted Mar 14, 2009
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5/5
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Broadway Melody of 1938
(1937)
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Steve Crum
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Stunning Elanor Powell dances, great music highlight all time tops MGM musical.
Posted Mar 14, 2009
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4/5
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You'll Never Get Rich
(1941)
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Steve Crum
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Lesser Astaire, but still way above average for any musical.
Posted Mar 14, 2009
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1/5
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Killer Klowns From Outer Space
(1988)
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Steve Crum
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The title says it all...and is the only reason to see this misfire.
Posted Mar 14, 2009
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2/5
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From Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman's Daughter
(2000)
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Steve Crum
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The first was far too much really; just multiply the gore by three.
Posted Mar 14, 2009
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3/5
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Fantastic Voyage
(1966)
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Steve Crum
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Fascinating still, but suffers from lack of more sophisticated special effects. Still...imagine Raquel Welch moving around inside.
Posted Mar 14, 2009
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4/5
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Flesh and the Devil
(1926)
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Steve Crum
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Somewhat notorious Garbo vehicle which co-stars real life lover, John Gilbert.
Posted Mar 14, 2009
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3/5
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Across 110th Street
(1972)
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Steve Crum
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Dated crime drama headed by top cast including Anthony Quinn.
Posted Mar 14, 2009
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5/5
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The Last Laugh
(1924)
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Steve Crum
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A Murnau silent classic featuring strong Emil Jannings performance.
Posted Mar 14, 2009
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5/5
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The Letter
(1940)
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Steve Crum
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Prime Bette Davis featuring a memorable shooting in the opening.
Posted Mar 14, 2009
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5/5
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A Raisin in the Sun
(1961)
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Steve Crum
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Fine adaptation of stage play giving Poitier one of his first hits.
Posted Mar 14, 2009
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3/5
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Gambit
(1966)
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Steve Crum
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Fun, albeit dated, caper movie with well matched MacLaine and Caine.
Posted Mar 14, 2009
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3/5
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Valley of the Dolls
(1967)
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Steve Crum
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At the time sordid, now blase look at drug-infested Hollywood.
Posted Mar 14, 2009
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1/5
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Return of the Killer Tomatoes
(1988)
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Steve Crum
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Still more tomato gore from the ridiculous rolling tomatoes.
Posted Mar 14, 2009
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4/5
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A Thousand Clowns
(1965)
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Steve Crum
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Oscar caliber performances; based on hit Broadway play
Posted Mar 14, 2009
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3/5
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Two for the Seesaw
(1962)
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Steve Crum
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OK drama featuring Mitchum and MacLaine, who work somewhat oddly well together.
Posted Mar 14, 2009
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3/5
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Maximum Overdrive
(1986)
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Steve Crum
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Truck stop attacked by mechanical objects, including trucks, gone awry! Based on Stephen King story.
Posted Mar 14, 2009
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4/5
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The Neverending Story
(1984)
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Steve Crum
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Magical storytelling targeted at children still fascinates.
Posted Mar 14, 2009
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2/5
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Meet Wally Sparks
(1997)
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Steve Crum
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Dangerfield misfire comedy on several levels; little to smile about.
Posted Mar 14, 2009
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2/5
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Lightning Jack
(1994)
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Steve Crum
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Politically incorrect jokes (endlessly) about hearing impaired (Gooding) make for tasteless flick.
Posted Mar 14, 2009
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