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Movie Notes: Bulletproof Monk

May 3rd, 2008

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Sixty years ago, a martial-arts monk (Chow Yun-Fat) is appointed guardian of a mysterious scroll with life-prolonging powers. In the present day, the monk has chosen Kar (Seann William Scott) as a new guardian and apprentice. Meanwhile, evil people search for the scroll, seeking to possess its mystical powers.

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Movie Notes: A Guy Thing

May 2nd, 2008

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Paul (Jason Lee) is about to marry Karen (Selma Blair) but wakes up in bed next to Becky (Julia Stiles) - Karen’s cousin. Paul begins to reconsider his relationship with Karen.

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Movie Notes: Across The Universe

April 24th, 2008

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Liverpudlian Jude (Jim Sturgess) emigrates to America during the tumultuous sixties, and falls in love with Lucy (Evan Rachel Wood).

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Movie Notes: Soul Plane

April 23rd, 2008

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After lodging his posterior in an airline toilet, Nashwan Wade (Kevin Hart) is awarded a hefty settlement. He uses the cash to open NWA airlines, featuring a huge purple jet catering to the African American demographic. Hilarity ensues.

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Movie Notes: Ocean’s Twelve

April 7th, 2008

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Terry Benedict (Andy Garcia) wants back the money the Ocean’s 11 gang stole from him. Leaders Danny Ocean (George Clooney) and Rusty Ryan (Brad Pitt) come up with a plan to hit Amsterdam, Rome, and Paris in a series of audacious heists.

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Movie Notes: War Of The Worlds

April 6th, 2008

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Aliens invade Earth and all hell breaks loose.

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Movie Notes: For Your Consideration

April 5th, 2008

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The cast of the sadly sub-par movie Home For Purin mistakenly believes they will all be nominated for Academy Awards.

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Movie Notes: A Fish Called Wanda

April 4th, 2008

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Four bank robbers, three smart and one stupid (Kevin Kline) need a barrister’s (John Cleese) help to claim some jewels.

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Movie Notes: Bandits

April 3rd, 2008

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Criminals Joe Blake (Bruce Willis) and Terry Lee Collins (Billy Bob Thornton) escape from prison and launch a crime spree. Dubbed the “Sleepover Bandits” for some odd pre-heist behavior, they’re joined by distressed runaway Kate Wheeler (Cate Blanchette). An odd love triangle develops.

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Movie Notes: Beauty Shop

April 2nd, 2008

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Fed up with her boss Jorge (Kevin Bacon), hair stylist Gina (Queen Latifah) opens her own beauty shop. Much of the entertainment comes from the unusual characters that work, patronize, and hang out at Gina’s new hair salon.

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