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"Bolt" Has Plenty of Bark and Comedic Bite
Bolt is probably the best-looking Disney movie in a good long while. Crafted in gorgeous 3-D splendor, it’s a feast for the eyes complete with lavish attention to detail. And the engagingly drawn leads are only further enhanced with stellar vocal talent.
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Moody “Twilight” Launches a Teen Franchise
For those familiar with Stephenie Meyer’s books and drawn to the buzz around the story, that should be more than enough. But those interested in character motives beyond unspoken physical attraction may find Twilight wanting.
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Complex Story Drives a Spectacular "Quantum of Solace"
In Quantum of Solace, the complex story is the driving force, especially in the final act when the plot machine takes over so completely that characters become little more than cogs in the wheel—but oh, what a spectacular wheel it is.
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Vibrant "Slumdog Millionaire" Reaffirms Boyle’s Talent
Slumdog Millionaire, an uplifting story about a young man triumphing on an Indian game show, is a colorful, vibrant film that reaffirms Danny Boyle as one of the more interesting filmmakers working today.
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"Boy in the Striped Pajamas" Offers an Unusual Perspective
With so much already known about the Holocaust, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas’ unusual perspective must have seemed like a fresh take on history. But in the end it comes across as misconceived, despite the film’s strengths.
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Zany "Madagascar 2" Far Surpasses Its Predecessor
While not up to the Pixar level yet, the animation is more vivid and vivacious this time around in Madagascar 2 . Rather than flat, one-dimensional drawing, there’s plenty of texture, movement and attention to detail.
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Oprah’s Pleasant Offer of Deception
Interview with Frank Pastore, "Town Hall" (KKLA, Los Angeles)
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Finding My Blog-Jo and Politics as Unusual
I’ve been MIA in the blogosphere in recent weeks. But it’s not been intentional, as I’ve just lost my blog-jo and haven’t had that much inspiration. ...
