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reviewed Star Trek Into Darkness. May 17
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'Star Trek Into Darkness'
I'm taking a risk in saying I actually liked Star Trek into Darkness.  On a website such as Lunch.com where liking just about any damn mainstream movie (let alone J.J. Abrams) is considered not …
reviewed The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn-Part 2. November 30, 2012
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'The Twilight Saga-Breaking Dawn-Part 2
When it comes to the Twilight movies, I enjoy immensely.  No, they're not good movies by any stretch of the imagination, but they are enjoyable bad movies because of just how laughable they really …
reviewed Batman: Mask of the Phantasm. July 27, 2012
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Batman: Mask of the Phantasm
In 1992, Batman The Animated Series came around and changed just about everything we knew about animated television shows.  Especially those based off comic books.  The show itself has left …
reviewed Sonic the Hedgehog. April 21, 2011
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Sonic the Hedgehog
When gaming fist got off the ground again Nintendo pretty much dominated the world of gaming and Mario had become a more recognizable icon than Mickey Mouse at that time.  Seeing an opportunity to …
reviewed Unstoppable (2010 movie). November 28, 2010
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Unstoppable
There aren't a great deal of thrillers out there that I can say keep me on the edge of my seat or that make me wonder just how things will turn out.  So for Tony Scott's Unstoppable to do …
reviewed Machete. September 05, 2010
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Machete
In 2007 when Grindhouse was released there was a mock trailer for a film called Machete that played.  Apparently Robert Rodriguez liked the idea so much he decided to make it a full blown movie.  …
reviewed Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. August 17, 2010
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Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
Just imagine for a second that your life is a video game.  One where the potential exist for you to beat up bad guys, live each new day of your life as though it were a level where you score points, …
reviewed Salt (movie). July 25, 2010
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SALT (2010)
There are certain movies out there in Hollywood that take themselves seriously.  That ask you to believe what you're seeing on screen.  And in essence these movies typically tend to try …
reviewed Iron Man 2. May 09, 2010
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Iron Man 2
Superhero movies have a strange formula to them that, for the most part, has served it well for the past decade.  The first movie spends quite a bit of time on the origin of the hero and thus it's …
reviewed Clash of the Titans (2010). April 25, 2010
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Clash of the Titans (2010 film)
Clash of the Titans is like the guy who farts in the room and then decides to leave you with the smell.  It stinks.  After watching Clash of the Titans and walking out of the theater, I felt …
reviewed Kick-Ass (movie). April 20, 2010
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Kick Ass (Movie)
As a kid, when it came to the heroes that I liked to watch on television or the comics I read, there was always this sort of sense of wanting to be a superhero.  If you were one of those really dorky …
reviewed X-Men Origins: Wolverine. February 05, 2010
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X-Men Origins Wolverine
There used to be two stakes in the heart to any superhero series.  The first is making a third movie with so many villains it's just hard to focus (Spider Man 3, for example) while the other is making …
reviewed Sherlock Holmes (2009 movie). January 02, 2010
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Sherlock Holmes (2009 movie)
As 2009 came to a close there were two movies in particular that were released that people had their eye on.  The first was Avatar, James Cameron's amazing visual spectacle.  The other was Sherlock …
reviewed Avatar (2009 film). December 18, 2009
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Avatar
It's been years since James Cameron released a film.  The last movie we got from James Cameron was the mega-huge blockbuster Titanic way back in 1997.  When you make the biggest grossing film …
reviewed Star Trek (2009 film). December 07, 2009
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Star Trek Poster
I was never a big Star Trek fan.  I had moments where I watched the original and where I watched Next Generation but for the most part I found the series to be well... boring.  …
reviewed The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008 f.... November 17, 2009
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Day the Earth Stood Still
The original 1951 version of The Day the Earth Stood Still is without question one of the greatest science fiction films of all time.  I'm not usually opposed to a remake of a film.  I believe …
reviewed Uncharted 2: Among Thieves. October 14, 2009
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Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
In 2007, just a year after the release of the Playstation 3, a little game called Uncharted: Drake's Fortune dropped down.  It was by far one of the best games on the PS3.  Uncharted: Drake's …
reviewed Brutal Legend [Xbox 360]. October 13, 2009
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Brutal Legend [Xbox 360]
A year or so ago, I was reading a copy of Game Informer and came across an article that talked about a game called Brutal Legend.  The article itself talked primarily about Jack Black's contributions …
reviewed Surrogates. September 29, 2009
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Surrogates Movie Poster
Does anyone remember when AOL Instant Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, MMORPGs first came around and all that jazz?  And people loved jumping on Internet Forums and creating a persona for themselves …
reviewed Transformers. September 27, 2009
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Transformers
Now, if you know me here on Lunch then there's one thing you probably learned about me early on... I love to hate Michael Bay.  Yet I couldn't stay away from Transformers the first time.  …
reviewed Whiteout. September 12, 2009
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Whiteout
Did you know in Antartica there's a storm that comes by in which you can't see even six inches in front of you and it's called a "Whiteout" because you can't see anything but white?  Did …
reviewed Dead Space. September 02, 2009
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Dead Space Box Art
Dead Space takes the genre of survival horror to new heights. It's atmosphere help it become a terrifying game that will keep you fully immersed, and maybe keep you up at night.       …
reviewed 300 (2007 film). August 28, 2009
Special Edition DVD (front)
This is perhaps the film that really made Zack Snyder well known.  It's what put him in the minds of many movie goers.  And it put him in my mind too, but not for the exact same reasons.  …
reviewed Batman: Arkham Asylum. August 27, 2009
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Batman: Arkham Asylum
Video games haven't been too kind to Batman. Often times when we think of a Batman game, the first thing that comes to mind is that the game just isn't going to be all that spectacular. What is it about …
reviewed Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children. August 26, 2009
2-disc dvd
I remember playing Final Fantasy VII when it first came out in 1997. I was eleven years old. The game was one of the greatest I ever played. I am now twenty two  going on twenty three and I still …
reviewed Inglourious Basterds. August 26, 2009
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Inglorious Poster
In the past, Quentin Tarantino has been well known primarily for his unique style and writing abilities. His films are usually separated by many years, however.  At least since Jackie Brown.  …
reviewed King Kong (2005 movie). August 19, 2009
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King Kong
Right after Lord of the Rings became such a smash success at the Box Office and the Academy Awards, Peter Jackson set out to do a film he just about always wanted to do: King Kong.  Peter Jackson …
reviewed Spider-Man 3. August 14, 2009
DVD front
Spider-Man... the films more or less made Comic Book movies more popular.  At least for the new era.  It sort of changed the way we look at hero films and what they can do.  Spider Man …
reviewed I Am Legend. July 15, 2009
I Am Legend
I Am Legend is a famous book by Richard Matheson.  The book has been adapted a couple of times.  The version starring Will Smith is the most recent.  However, I still have a love of …
reviewed Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of t.... July 12, 2009
Star Wars - Episode III, Revenge of the Sith
Almost everyone loves Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith.  I think it mostly comes from the idea that the first two movies just weren't that great and so by then audience expectations …
reviewed Kill Bill Vol. 2. July 11, 2009
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Kill Bill Vol. 2
Kill Bill Volume 1 wasn't a movie for everyone.  It had a lot of action.  In the midst of that action there wasn't much story... but it was there.  Tarantino just needed to find a way to …
reviewed Kill Bill Vol. 1. July 11, 2009
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Kill Bill Vol. 1
Quentin Tarantino is most well known for his film Pulp Fiction, released in 1994.  It's perhaps one of the biggest cult classics of all time.  After that Quentin Tarantino made Jackie Brown …
reviewed Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's .... July 08, 2009
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Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
The first Pirates movie was a surprise success.  Grossing more than 300 million at the Box Office and becoming a huge culturual phenomenon.  Hollywood often has a moment where when a movie comes …
reviewed The Happening. July 08, 2009
The Happening
M. Night Shayamalan got a huge career boost with The Sixth Sense.  When Unbreakable and Signs came out later, they were met with similar praise from fans.  People found his films to be something …
reviewed Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Str.... July 06, 2009
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Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
After the unprecedented success of Star Wars, it only made sense for there to be a sequel.  George Lucas himself had stated there would be three films.  The second film in the trilogy: "The …
reviewed Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. June 26, 2009
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Transformers Revenge of the Fallen Poster
There are times when movies can blow you away.  The first Transformers movie certainly blew me away.  Despite its problems, it was a fun ride with a well crafted story and even some well crafted …
reviewed Resident Evil 5. March 13, 2009
posted in The Gaming Hub
Picture of the 360 Box Art
When Resident Evil 4 dropped down in 2005, it was hailed as an instant classic and often goes down as one of the greatest games ever made. With that reputation Resident Evil 5 has a lot to live up to. …
reviewed Kingdom Hearts for PlayStation 2. December 13, 2008
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Kingdom Hearts
In 2002, Squaresoft (now Square-Enix) released Kingdom Hearts.  At the time, it was a risky endeavor.  A game which threw many of Square's beloved Final Fantasy characters with many of Disney's …
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