Running 11 minutes longer, it’s superior, Sly says, to what we saw in theaters. I’ve gotta be honest: This is my third viewing of “The Expendables,” and other than the awful power ballad that now hangs atop the opening credits, I can’t say I noticed marked differences. (Then again, I’m not a movie memorizer. I […]
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The Expendables: Extended Director’s Cut
Running 11 minutes longer, it’s superior, Sly says, to what we saw in theaters. I’ve gotta be honest: This is my third viewing of “The Expendables,” and other than the awful power ballad that now hangs atop the opening credits, I can’t say I noticed marked differences. (Then again, I’m not a movie memorizer. I […]
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Conan the Adventurer: Season One
For one thing, he’s no longer “the Barbarian,” but “the Adventurer.” For another, he asks for help. And kindly! He’s even … how to put this nicely? … kind of a wussy. But to catch any fervor there may be over this month’s big-screen, 3-D “Conan” remake, Shout! Factory has released the first 13 episodes on […]
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The Caller
“Uh, no, I’d rather you not, but tha—” “Too bad! You’ve already pressed ‘PLAY’!” Ah, well, At least it’s not a complete loss. In this kooky, ooky, little-seen thriller from the director of the infamous Arnold Schwarzenegger turkey “Hercules in New York,” a beautiful woman is all alone at night in an isolated cabin. What […]