Author Archives: Dane Jackson
After seeing The Avengers last year, I felt bad for whatever Marvel movie had to go next because it clearly had some pretty big shoes to fill. I think they made the best decision having Robert Downey Jr. and Iron Man 3 go first because of all the actors involved with the franchise, he’s the one...
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With the theatrical release of Iron Man 3 this week, fans of all ages will be flooding the multiplexes to witness the return of everyone’s favorite comic book hero. No, I’m not talking about Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark. Instead, I’m talking about “The Man” himself, Stan Lee! Stan ha...
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I’ve been a fan of the original Evil Dead trilogy for almost twenty years, so when I got word of a remake, I was skeptical about how good it would be. Even the fact that Fede Alvarez’s vision for one of my favorite movies was fully sanctioned and produced by the original writer/director Sam R...
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I am to Bruce Campbell as Annie Wilkes was to Paul Sheldon in Misery…minus the sadistic rage and predisposition to kidnap their favorite entertainer. I was about 14 when I had my first real dose of “The Chin,” as many fans affectionately refer to Campbell. Sure, I saw him in Darkman four...
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Like most people, I love Christmas movies. In fact, I’ve already watched Elf multiple times this season and I’m also eagerly anticipating the 24-Hour A Christmas Story movie marathon on Christmas Eve. I also need to figure out a way to fit in Home Alone and Christmas Vacation. But, no matter ...
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From time to time, a movie comes out of left field and completely blows you away. For me, that movie is Silver Linings Playbook. I walked into the theatre with a completely open mind. In fact, the only knowledge I had of it was a trailer I had watched online the day of the screening. I walked out...
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I was too young to really care about the 1988 Olympics, but I remember the 1992 Olympics vividly. The Dream Team was always top of mind for me, but the Lithuanian team was a close second. While I was young and naive at the time, I at least understood the historical significance of the 1992 Olympi...
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After watching Taken in 2009, I was left completely satisfied. I was thoroughly entertained and the film wrapped up with an acceptable conclusion; one that didn’t really lend itself to a sequel. Fast forward to 2012 and we’re given Taken 2. This time, the father of one of the men ex-CIA agent...
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As a product of the 1980s and 1990s, I grew up on a steady diet of cheesy action movies. Plot didn’t matter. I just wanted big explosions and awesome fight scenes (thankfully, my cinematic palate has matured since those days of adolescence), so I became very familiar with the action heroes of y...
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The Expendables 2 is one of those critic-proof movies. No matter what any of us say, people will go see this movie if they’re fans of the genre or looking for another nostalgic trip down memory lane. To put it bluntly, this movie isn’t for everyone and I get that. Fortunately for all of you, ...
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I’ve been eagerly anticipating The Dark Knight Rises (and secretly dreading it) ever since the release of Batman Begins. The anticipation came from wanting to see what Christopher Nolan did next and the dread came from knowing this was it. Well, the time has come for the final installment in No...
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