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Twenty years of reading, watching, writing, and asking questions. Explore my latest essays, book and movie reviews, and dispatches from the world of The Chronicles of Purgatory Station.
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The Matador – A Movie Review
I have to tell you, this movie was a breath of fresh air. I’ve always been a Pierce Brosnan fan, but even I had…
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Proof – A Movie Review
This particular movie sent me through myriad emotions. For instance, I love Anthony Hopkins and have been a Jake Gyllenhaal fan since Donnie Darko, so…
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Rumor Has It – A Movie Review
Terrible. Absolutely terrible. Until Jennifer Aniston turns down the big checks and takes on some edgy, meaty roles, she will forever be typecast as…
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The Break-Up – A Movie Review
I’ve argued in the past that I believe Jennifer Aniston could be a very good actress if only she’d start taking meatier roles like…
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A Prairie Home Companion – A Movie Review
Movies like this one make me question my artistic integrity. I mean, I comprehend the man who directed this film, Robert Altman, is a…
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Mission: Impossible III – A Movie Review
You know, I have to tell you, I didn’t hate this movie. I know Tom Cruise somehow went from being America’s favorite son to…
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Cars – A Movie Review
I have to admit that when I saw the trailer for this film, I had absolutely no confidence in it whatsoever. I simply didn’t…
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Strangers With Candy – A Movie Review
Delightfully demented and hedonistically hilarious, if you were a fan of the eccentric Comedy Central television series, you will absolutely love this prequel. Stephen…
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You, Me and Dupree – A Movie Review
Those of you who have been with me for a while know that I’m a big Owen Wilson fan. I really like more of…
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