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 […]
Mickey Rourke
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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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13
So now, my fellow Americans, the unadventurous among you have the color, English-language, star-packed “13.” And not only is it written and directed by the same guy, Géla Babluani, but it’s also pretty good. I still think you should watch the original, too, although I know you won’t. Sam Riley (you saw him top-lining the […]
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Passion Play
For a film whose title promises passion, the dark, dreary thriller offers next to none. Not even Bill Murray can make writer/director Mitch Glazer’s story take fire: Lily (Megan Fox) is an angel — well, she has wings, at least, which puts her on display at a freak show like a stripper in a peep […]