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Mainstream Chick’s 2013 Year in Review

January 2, 2014 2 Comments

I don’t particularly like lists – especially where movies are concerned because so much depends on what you're hoping to gain, and the kind of mood you’re in. I generally…

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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

December 12, 2013 1 Comments

Here's all you need to know about The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug: 1. Anyone who’s read “The Hobbit” and/or seen and enjoyed the first of director Peter Jackson’s three-film…

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The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

November 23, 2013 3 Comments

Catching Fire is both satisfying and frustrating in that it definitely leaves you hungry for more. Sadly, the final installment of the Hunger Games trilogy won’t be dished out for…

Action/Adventure Mainstream Chick Science Fiction/Fantasy

Thor: The Dark World

November 7, 2013 0 Comments

If you’re a fan of the science-fiction-fantasy-action-adventure-superhero genre, then you’ll get a kick out of the latest Thor flick. It’s not the best of the ‘Avengers’ movies, but it still…

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Gravity

October 3, 2013 3 Comments

Gravity almost makes you want to go out into space… sort of… at first. And then – not so much. It’s a bit like watching Tom Hanks in Castaway, but…

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The World’s End

August 25, 2013 0 Comments

From the guys who brought you Shaun of the Dead (2004), Hot Fuzz (2007) and Paul (2011)...That’s really all you need to know. If you’re a fan, then hustle on…

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Elysium

August 11, 2013 0 Comments

Set in the year 2154, Elysium is a hero's tale about one simple man saving the world's poor from the evil grips of the moneyed elite. The über-rich have moved…

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The Wolverine

July 25, 2013 1 Comments

C’mon, it’s Hugh Jackman, ripped. Does anything else really matter? If so, then you may have some issues with the movie's inconsistent plot and dialogue. But all things considered, The…

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Pacific Rim

July 12, 2013 3 Comments

WHAT?? DID I LIKE THE MOVIE??? WHY AM I SHOUTING???? Maybe it’s because my ears are still ringing from watching Pacific Rim in IMAX 3D. Let’s just say it was…

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World War Z

June 20, 2013 0 Comments

I’m no expert on movies featuring the undead. But I seriously doubt that World War Z will rank among the best zombie movies ever - despite a budget exceeding 200…

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Man of Steel

June 13, 2013 1 Comments

The new "Superman" movie is getting some mixed reviews, but here’s the real deal on the Man of Steel: It’s definitely worth seeing – just keep your expectations in check…

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Star Trek Into Darkness

May 25, 2013 2 Comments

I enjoyed Star Trek Into Darkness, but I wouldn’t call it a “must-see” unless you’re a true Trekkie – or, at the very least, a casual fan of the TV…

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Iron Man 3

May 2, 2013 1 Comments

The plot of Iron Man 3 is wonky. But when you’ve got Robert Downey Jr. donning the suit, it doesn’t really matter. You’re in for a fun ride – especially…

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Oblivion

April 18, 2013 0 Comments

Tom Cruise plays quintessential Tom Cruise (aka a heroic guy named Jack) in this epic post-Armageddon sci-fi fantasy flick about a drone repairman who goes rogue in an effort to…

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Jurassic Park (3D)

April 5, 2013 0 Comments

Every once in a while, a movie comes along that you know you should see, but for one reason or another, you just don’t. Such was the case with the…