“The General”; “All Above Eve”; “Rosemary’s Baby”; “Double Indemnity”; “Birth of a Nation”; “Annie Hall”; … Netflix: The Prodigal Films ReturnRead more
Author: Matt Rooney
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Voting Registration Laws Are Hilarious
Contrary to the belief that voter ID laws are designed to halt the voting of … Voting Registration Laws Are HilariousRead more
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‘The Judge’ Jumps From Hard Drama To Cheese
“The Judge” should be admired simply as a movie where everyone tried so damn hard … ‘The Judge’ Jumps From Hard Drama To CheeseRead more
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Call of Duty: Pres. Obama Advances Modern Warfare
Like guns and gear made it so we do not have to slash and hack … Call of Duty: Pres. Obama Advances Modern WarfareRead more
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REVIEW: Equalizer Presents Entertaining Cliches
It seems that in between doing serious dramatic roles—Like “Flight” and “American Gangster”—Denzel Washington just … REVIEW: Equalizer Presents Entertaining ClichesRead more
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Maze Runner Loses Itself in Plot
I decided shortly after leaving “The Maze Runner” that aside from the impending “Hunger Games” … Maze Runner Loses Itself in PlotRead more
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Minimum Wage Nickel-and-Dimes American Dream
The price of living the American dream is approximately $130,000. Repeat that number to yourself … Minimum Wage Nickel-and-Dimes American DreamRead more
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An Idiot’s Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse
Years ago the most impending sign of the apocalypse was, “The British are coming, the … An Idiot’s Guide to the Zombie ApocalypseRead more
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‘As Above/So Below’ starts above, ends below
There is something so terrifying about the world as it naturally is that the … ‘As Above/So Below’ starts above, ends belowRead more
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Screw the NFL
F— the NFL. Okay, that may be harsh, but in a world where big corporate … Screw the NFLRead more
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Column: Rooney’s Reel Reviews: ‘Transcendence’ a lesser form of intelligence
There are some movies that need mulling over to be truly understood. What doesn’t make … Column: Rooney’s Reel Reviews: ‘Transcendence’ a lesser form of intelligenceRead more
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Column: Rooney’s Reel Reviews: The Raid 2 a delightful, bone-crunching experience
Martial artists are probably the best athletes on the planet. That becomes evident when you … Column: Rooney’s Reel Reviews: The Raid 2 a delightful, bone-crunching experienceRead more