Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban / Goblet of Fire May 7, 2013
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My Harry Potter retrospective resumes with new directors bringing new energy to the franchise, as the first stupidly-long Potter novel gets cut down to the same length as the other films — and probably benefits from it…
Ted (2012) May 3, 2013
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Seth MacFarlane’s first big screen outing is about a teddy bear that comes to life. Aww.
It’s on Sky Movies Premiere for the next week, starting today at 4:25pm and 8pm.
Ip Man 2 (2010) April 28, 2013
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aka Yip Man 2
Chinese martial arts vs British boxing in this jingoistic biopic sequel.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: Extended Version (2002/2005) April 23, 2013
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This version of the second Potter film adds 13½ minutes. Good luck spotting them.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone: Extended Version (2001/2004) April 22, 2013
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aka Harry Potter and the Bastardised American Title
Beginning a re-watch of the Harry Potter series with this slightly-longer cut of the first film…
Tom Conway as the Falcon, Part I February 28, 2013
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Click through for reviews of The Falcon’s Brother, The Falcon Strikes Back, and The Falcon in Danger:
The Hunger Games (2012) February 25, 2013
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In possibly the only Oscars-related review I have waiting in my queue, Best Actress winner Jennifer Lawrence stars in one of last year’s most successful films…
