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Review: The Day the Earth Stood Still

Posted on December 12, 2008 in Film Reviews | No Comments

“Gospel John” reviews the 2008 remake of the sci-fi classic, The Day the Earth Stood Still, staring Keanu Reeves and Jennifer Connelly.

The Day the Earth Stood Still on IMDB
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Director: Scott Derrickson
Writers (WGA):David Scarpa (screenplay), Edmund H. North (1951 screenplay)
Staring: Keanu Reeves, Jennifer Connelly, Kathy Bates, Jaden Smith, John Cleese
Released: 12/12/08
Rating: Average (3/5)

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Review: Doubt

Posted on December 12, 2008 in Film Reviews | No Comments

“Gospel John” tackles Doubt, John Patrick Shanely’s stage play turned film staring Meryle Streep, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Amy Adams.

Doubt on IMDB.com
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Writer/Director: John Patrick Shanely
Staring: Meryl Streep, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams, Viola Davis
Release Date: December 12, 2008
Rating: Genius (5/5)

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Review: Zack and Miri Make a Porno

Posted on October 31, 2008 in Film Reviews | No Comments

“Gospel John” reviews Kevin Smith’s latest film, Zack and Miri Make a Porno, about the title characters doing the title thing, making a porno.

Zack and Miri Make a Porno on IMDB.com
MPAA Rating: R
Writter & Directer: Kevin Smith
Staring: Seth Rogan, Elizabeth Banks, Jason Mewes, Jeff Anderson, Tom Savini, Traci Lords, Katie Morgan
Release Date: October 31, 2008
Rating: [...]

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REVIEW: Saw V

Posted on October 31, 2008 in Film Reviews | No Comments

“Gospel John” Hess reviews Saw V.
Review may contain spoilers but c’mon… who really cares?
Saw V: Video Review from FilmmakerIQ Movie Reviews on Vimeo.

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Review: Synecdoche, New York

Posted on October 24, 2008 in Film Reviews | No Comments

“Gospel John” tackles Charlie Kaufman’s directorial debut, the mind bending Synecdoche, New York.

Synecdoche, New York on IMDB.com
MPAA Rating: R
Directed/Written by: Charlie Kaufman
Staring: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Catherine Keener, Michelle Williams, Samantha Morton, Hope Davis
Release: October 24th, 2008 (USA, limited)
Rating: Dim-witted (2/5)

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Review: Max Payne

Posted on October 17, 2008 in Film Reviews | No Comments

“Gospel John” reviews the video game turned movie, Max Payne.

Max Payne on IMDB.com
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Director: John Moore
Writer: Beau Thorne (screenplay)
Staring: Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis, Chris O’Donnell, Olga Kurylenko
Release Date: October 17, 2008
Rating:Dim-witted (2/5)

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Review: Happy-Go-Lucky

Posted on October 10, 2008 in Film Reviews | No Comments

“Gospel John” reviews Mike Leigh’s film about an incurably happy woman, Happy-Go-Lucky.

Happy-Go-Lucky on IMDB.com
MPAA Rating: R
Directed by: Mike Leigh
Written by: Mike Leigh
Staring: Sally Hawkins, Eddie Marsan, Alexis Zegerman
Released: October 10, 2008 (USA limited)
Rating: Average (3/5)

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Review: Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist

Posted on October 3, 2008 in Film Reviews | No Comments

“Gospel John” reviews Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist – a romantic comedy about two people chasing a mystical band through New York City.

Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Director: Peter Sollett
Writers: Lorene Scafaria (screenplay), Rachel Cohn (novel)
Staring: Michael Cera, Kat Dennings, Aaron Yoo, Rafi Gavron, Ari Graynor
Release Date: October 3, 2008
Rating: Genius (5/5)

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Review: How to Lose Friends and Alienate People

Posted on October 3, 2008 in Film Reviews | No Comments

“Gospel John” ponders on “How To Loose Friends and Alienate People”

How to Lose Friends and Alienate People on IMDB.com
Director: Robert B. Weide
Writers: Peter Straughan (screenplay), Toby Young (book)
Staring: Simon Pegg, Kirsten Dunst, Megan Fox, Gillian Andersen, Jeff Bridges, Danny Huston
Release Date: October 3, 2008
Rating: Average (3/5)

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