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John

Billings, Montana

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Any jerk can have a blog

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The Time That Remains

The time that remains is better than the hobbit. It's an escape from this shit in my country, a reminder that the rest of the world is faces challenges and everyday life.

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Happy Together

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John M.

24Apr11

So I went to Twin Peaks. Not as velvety as expected.

John M.

9Apr11

last night; reading Some Like it Wilder. viewing: Ninotchka and Major and the Minor.

The Stunner

9Apr11

your review of 'night of the hunter' made me laugh. i also have friends who'd say "please, i don't want to watch an old black-and-white movie. i want a blockbuster!!"

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Our Daily Bread

Our Daily Bread is anything but dull.
Horrifying, knee-slapper, beautiful, mesmerizing, thought provoking all come to mind.
Sure it’s slow, but that’s on purpose. Provides time to think… read review

When a Woman Ascends the Stairs

“When a Woman Ascends the Stairs” is obsessed with finding the money to survive. Hideko Takamine’s character, Mama, is constantly getting the shakedown.

And it’s also very melodramatic. Mama’s got… read review

When I was in 7th grade my parents had Clerks on VHS hidden in their closet. Eventually I got my hands on this grotesque contraband. For someone raised on the Lion King and Independence Day, clerks… read review

Underground

Unfortunately not everything in this film is perfect. Modern actors are superimposed into found footage ala Forest Gump, but it just looks shoddy. The actors tend to gaze at the camera ala Jim from… read review