Author Archives: Joel Crabtree

Movie Review: ‘Iron Man 3′

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Joel Crabtree

In Theaters “Iron Man 3,” written by Drew Pearce and Shane Black, directed by Black, 130 minutes, rated PG-13. The release of “Iron Man 3” marks the official beginning of the summer movie season, and if it’s any indication, it’s … Continue reading →

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Guest Blog: Films from Abroad Vol. 1

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Joel Crabtree

Films from Abroad Vol. 1 By Anthony Crabtree, Guest Blogger For those of you who don’t know my brother, Anthony, his taste in film can sometimes be a bit obscure. More often than not, that’s putting it lightly. With that … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: ‘Evil Dead’ (2013)

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Joel Crabtree

In theaters “Evil Dead,” written by Fede Alvarez, Rodo Sayagues and Sam Raimi (1981 screenplay), directed by Alvarez, 91 minutes, rated R. There’s a thin line one must walk when remaking a film such as Sam Raimi’s cult classic “Evil … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: ‘G.I. Joe: Retaliation’

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Joel Crabtree

In theaters “G.I. Joe: Retaliation,” written by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, directed by Jon M. Chu, 110 minutes, rated PG-13. Let’s be honest: “G.I. Joe: Retaliation” is really nothing more than a pregame warm-up to the next “Fast and … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: ‘The Host’

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Joel Crabtree

In theaters “The Host,” written by Stephenie Meyer (novel) and Andrew Niccol (screenplay), directed by Niccol, 125 minutes, rated PG-13. With all of the hoopla surrounding the “Twilight” saga, and the money that came with it, it’s no surprise that … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: ‘Stoker’

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Joel Crabtree

In theaters “Stoker,” written by Wentworth Miller and Erin Cressida Wilson (contributing writer), directed by Chan-wook Park, 99 minutes, rated R. There are a lot of foreign filmmakers who struggle with the language barrier when attempting to break into American … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: ‘Spring Breakers’

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Joel Crabtree

In theaters “Spring Breakers,” written and directed by Harmony Korine, 94 minutes, rated R. “Spring Breakers,” from writer-director Harmony Korine, is the cinematic response to the moronic war cry of a generation: YOLO (you only live once, for those not … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: ‘The Incredible Burt Wonderstone’

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Joel Crabtree

In theaters “The Incredible Burt Wonderstone,” written by Jonathan M. Goldstein (screenplay), John Francis Daley (screenplay), Chad Kultgen (story) and Tyler Mitchell (story), directed by Dan Scardino, 100 minutes, rated PG-13. “The Incredible Burt Wonderstone” is a comedy stuck in … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: ‘Lore’

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Joel Crabtree

In theaters “Lore,” written by Cate Shortland (screenplay), Robin Mukherjee (screenplay) and Rachel Seiffert (novel), directed by Shortland, 109 minutes, not rated. Australian filmmaker Cate Shortland revisits some of the themes explored in her 2004 feature debut “Somersault” with her … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: ‘Oz the Great and Powerful’

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Joel Crabtree

In theaters “Oz the Great and Powerful,” written by Mitchell Kapner (screenplay), David Lindsay-Abaire (screenplay), L. Frank Baum (novel “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz”), directed by Sam Raimi, 130 minutes, rated PG. High expectations are the biggest burden for filmmakers … Continue reading →

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