Movie Notes: That Thing You Do!

February 6th, 2009

That Thing You Do!

Synopsis

Drummer Guy Patterson (Tom Everett Scott) joins the “Wonders” a band with one hit that meets with sudden, unexpected success. The lead singer’s girlfriend Faye (Liv Tyler) and manager Mr. White (Tom Hanks) come along for the ride.

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Movie Notes: The Dog Problem

January 28th, 2009

The Dog Problem

Synopsis

Los Angeles writer Solo (Giovanni Ribisi) has writer’s block, is broke, and depressed. At his therapist’s suggestion, Solo buys a small terrier with the help of crass friend Casper (Scott Caan). Hilarity ensues.

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Movie Notes: Pulp Fiction

January 26th, 2009

Pulp Fiction

I saw Pulp Fiction in the theaters back in ’94. It did go places its contemporaries didn’t, and certain scenes had a shock value that evoked uncomfortable reactions — I recall laughing quite a bit at the most sordid of them (Bruce Willis in the basement). The film was unique while openly paying homage to a mish-mash of ‘70s directors.

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Movie Notes: Team America: World Police

January 7th, 2009

Team America: World Police

Synopsis

America’s anti terrorist Team America protects the world from terrorism as if the world — oddly populated by marionettes — were all one big Hollywood action movie.

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Movie Notes: The Savages

January 5th, 2009

The Savages

Synopsis

Siblings Jon (Philip Seymour Hoffman) and Wendy (Laura Linney) Savage are abruptly forced to care for their estranged, abusive father, Lenny (Phillip Bosco).

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