Tag Archives: Beverly D’Angelo

Bounty Killer

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Morgan R. Lewis

As I won this film in a contest (thanks to Will at Silver Emulsion), it might be a little gauche to review it. Gift horses and mouths, after all. But I’m hardly going to watch a movie and not say … Continue reading →

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Favorite Films: Vacation

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Morgan R. Lewis

“Why aren’t we flying? Because getting there is half the fun. You know that.” The National Lampoon magazine debuted in 1970, as a spin-off of the Harvard Lampoon. In contrast to its parent magazine, it came out monthly and was … Continue reading →

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News Bites: Turtles and Transformers

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Morgan R. Lewis

This week’s assortment of news bites largely consists of superhero movie news and other adaptations. There are a few denials of things, a few rumors, and a few confirmations. There’s also a distressing amount of Michael Bay news. Such is … Continue reading →

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High Spirits

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Morgan R. Lewis

In Neil Jordan’s 1988 film High Spirits, Peter O’Toole stars as Peter Plunkett, last heir and owner of Plunkett Castle in Ireland. Peter is desperately trying to drum up tourism in the castle, as maintenance costs and an outstanding mortgage … Continue reading →

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Favorite Films: Christmas Vacation

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Morgan R. Lewis

“We’re gonna have the hap, hap, happiest Christmas since Bing Crosby tap-danced with Danny f’ing Kaye!” For my second “Favorite Films” review, I thought I’d go back to the well I went to in the first one — that of … Continue reading →

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Battle for Terra

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Morgan R. Lewis

Battle for Terra, previewed in 2007 and given a full release in March of 2009, is a relatively short (85 minutes) science-fiction animated film that is absent of attempts at comedy or musical numbers, instead seemingly aiming at the young … Continue reading →

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