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Read more about the article The Blues Brothers

The Blues Brothers

  • Post author:Gene Bodyl
  • Post published:May 30, 2017
  • Post category:1980/cinema

The Blue Brothers is one of the most odd films of the 1980's. The film carries itself with utmost grace and it is that grace and heart that saves the movie from…

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Read more about the article Urban Cowboy

Urban Cowboy

  • Post author:Gene Bodyl
  • Post published:March 30, 2017
  • Post category:1980/cinema

Urban Cowboy is a decent movie, no more no less. The story wasn't exactly inspiring as I am reminded of Grease but with country music. But the plot that has…

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Read more about the article The Shining

The Shining

  • Post author:Gene Bodyl
  • Post published:March 29, 2017
  • Post category:1980/cinema

Hello, dear readers. I apologize for the delay in reviews. Between work and getting ready for a major career change, I hardly had the time to write reviews. But I…

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Read more about the article Season 2, Episode 2, “Grilled” (March 15, 2009)

Season 2, Episode 2, “Grilled” (March 15, 2009)

  • Post author:Gene Bodyl
  • Post published:January 23, 2017
  • Post category:Breaking Bad/cinema

We have here another fabulous episode of Breaking Bad and one of the best in the series so far. There are many things to like about this episode ranging from…

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Read more about the article Star Wars: Episode V-The Empire Strikes Back

Star Wars: Episode V-The Empire Strikes Back

  • Post author:Gene Bodyl
  • Post published:January 22, 2017
  • Post category:1980/cinema

In 1977, a cultural revolution began with the little-known science-fiction film called Star Wars created by visionary director George Lucas. It ended up being the highest-grossing film of all-time and…

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Unconquered

  • Post author:Gene Bodyl
  • Post published:November 25, 2015
  • Post category:1947/cinema

Unconquered is one of those old, swash-buckling epics that came out during the era of epics during the 1940's and 1950's. Is it the greatest epic ever? Of course not,…

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