All posts by Jim Batts
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LINCOLN – The Review
For most of the world the name most associated with the United States presidency is Abraham Lincoln. He...
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SENSE OF HUMOR – SLIFF Review
Here’s an unusual movie mash-up from French Canadian writer/director Emile Gaudreaullt: a thriller set in the world of stand-up...
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FAT, BALD, SHORT MAN – SLIFF Review
The film’s title pretty much sums up the world’s view of poor Antonio. Oh yeah, he’s pretty shy...
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WRINKLES – SLIFF Review
Silver screen icon Bette Davis is generally credited with this adage, “Old age isn’t for sissies.”. This is...
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TALES OF THE NIGHT – SLIFF Review
The art of the silhouette has been around for several centuries as an alternative to the detailed painted portraits....
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LE TABLEAU – SLIFF Review
In the TOY STORY trilogy we get to see what our playthings do when we’re not around. Most...
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SKYFALL – The Review
What’s the one word that really brings a smile to the face of a movie studio executive? Well...
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SONGS FOR AMY – SLIFF Review
At one time or another we’ve all pined for the one that got away. The person that could’ve been...
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THE WOLVERINE First Look Photo Of Hugh Jackman
Hugh Jackman is Logan in THE WOLVERINE. The story is set in a distant and unfamiliar land, where...
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FLIGHT (2012) – The Review
The portrayal of alcohol use in film as been a complex one through the years. At the birth...
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WRECK-IT RALPH – The Review
The fine folks at Disney Animation are releasing a full-length computer animated cartoon that’s not from the gang at...
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Frank Grillo Lands Role Of Crossbones In Marvel / Disney’s CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER
Variety has reported that Frank Grillo (END OF WATCH, THE GREY) will take on he villainous role of...
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CHASING MAVERICKS – The Review
Over the years we’ve seen several inspirational sports biography films. Certain sports seem to lend themselves to the...
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PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 4 – The Review
It’s nearly Halloween so we have plenty of spooky flicks on the multiplex screens. Of course there’s got to be...
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THE OTHER DREAM TEAM – The Review
Could there be a new trend in the field of feature-length documentaries? After last year’s Oscar winner UNDEFEATED...
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HELLO I MUST BE GOING – The Review
1994’s HEAVENLY CREATURES turned out to be the little flick that launched some big careers (along with helping turn...
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HERE COMES THE BOOM – The Review
Over a year has passed since ZOOKEEPER, so the multiplexes are overdue for another family friendly comedy from Kevin...
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ARGO – The Review
So, it turns out that what is perhaps this year’s most riveting espionage thriller did not originate from the...
