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Fast and Furious

On a lark I took the boys to go see Fast and Furious. I was expecting a loud and fast thrill ride and this movie did not disappoint. For those keeping score, this is the 4th movie in the series. The new movie has the same name as the original minus the definite article the.… Read the rest “Fast and Furious”
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Next (2007)

I recently had the opportunity to re-watch the movie Next with Nicolas Cage and Julianne Moore.I saw this movie in the theater. I was exited about the premise. It looked like it would be a cool superhero movie. There was a small trend of anti- superhero movies coming out at the same time.… Read the rest “Next (2007)”
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Eagle Eye

When I first saw the commercials and trailers for Eagle Eye it looked like a remake of Enemy of the State. When the movie came out the reviews were really poor and I opted to skip it at the theater. I know someone who went to see it in the theater despite the bad reviews and my mocking.… Read the rest “Eagle Eye”
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Scorpion Down

Ed Offley details in great minutiae the destruction of the U.S.S. Scorpion by the Soviet Navy on May 22, 1968. I read this book because I had an interest in submarines from when I was a child. My father had books detailing all of the German U-Boats from WWI and WWII.… Read the rest “Scorpion Down”
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“New Moon” is a stirring romantic sequel

New Moon is a stirring, romantic, sequel about a love for a vampire leading to heartbreak, friendship, love, and then a brainless betrayal with consequences. Bella is in deeper than any human in history with mythical wars raging around her. Between her beloved vampire family and her protective pack of werewolves she is torn between the one she loves so dearly but broke her heart to keep her safe and the one keeping her together while her true love was off, playing hooky.… Read the rest ““New Moon” is a stirring romantic sequel”